363 10 3980 https://branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/20cd271be55cabc64fd282ee6740c1b7.pdf 9edc3daf71569c36c0556f9c21a5d9d1 PDF Text Text ; W ����1 74-e ' 1 9 7 0 ' 6 1 a r 9 e r (Union Giy (Union O i l y, 7Tric61.9an �7A'e A y e 7A'e A y e o f ,71parius o f 7A'e C A ' a r y e r 1970 2 �. . . THE MOON ENTERS THE SEVENTH HOUSE . . . Jupiter aligns with Mars . . . the AGE OF AQUARIUS dawns . . . the 1970 CHARGER charts UCHS' course, sign by sign, through the stars . . . past present . . . future . . . A high school . . . a unique t i m e cycle . . . measured by moods . . . feelings a s well as days and months B e g i n n i n g in September with VIRGO . . . innocence. LIBRA . . . emotion a n d SCORPIO . . . aggressiveness, i t s past is its beginning . . . beginning ninth grade t h e freshman year . . . a senior memory and its beginning and end . . . the end o f summer . . . the end o f freedom time sweeps across the ful SAGITTARIUS, and sparkling AQUARIUS appear as learning grows with p r a c t i c a l experience . . . Sophomores hybernate . . . t i m e moves from continuation to expectation Juniors discover PISCES . . . enthusiasm, ARIES . . . adventure, and TAURUS i m a g i n a t i o n in the energy o f events . . . i n the faces of friends. A spinning cycle of minutes thoughts h o u r s . . . GEMINI. CANCER and LEO flash across the horizon . . . proud . . . romantic . . . leave . . . the ��L 4 e 94i2pses •ofgoryollen r-e a/22S . ���7i1Aiefes, :71clors, u n i o r s : B u r s , } o p l A 1 i �CaubOn CtasAes T d i f C n e r y y ���nervous . . . expectant . . . . . . new students explore new Viryo LQ).tgr competitive . . . . . . emotional . . . floats and queens all sparkle to (Scorpio homecoming. more . . . explosive . . . aggressive . . . dynamic . . . grid action kicks off a new ��Vernon Acmoody Steven Aldrich Tom Austin Terry Avery Kathy Reed Pamela Pamela Peggy Joni Blue Lou Ann Richard Booth Karen Tom Terry Harold Carlston Mary Lou Carpenter Darlene Donald Lou Ann Cathy Ciccoli Joe Claar Larry Clayton Melanie Cole Deborah Collins 1 �Arthur C o l l y e r Rick Cross Patty Daniels Shirlly Demarest Eva Diamond Paul Diamond Rod E m m e l Roger Face Garry Finney Freda Franks Lois Frye Lois Gates Roy Gricpoy Juanita Guthrie Jim H a m l e t Jerry Hand Alan Hanson Marcia Hanson Steve Hard Brian Hasty 7irian Wa s f y Chosen / 0 L'eaor Ckss Is �Dave Hawkins Doreen Henning Kevin Herman Linda Hilyard Susan Hoath Cindy Loreen Sandy Debbie Hurley Gary Pictur Not Availabl . Ø à A f4\ 1 David Kidney Jackie King Lisa Kingsley Alva Knapp Joyce Lambert John Leatherbury Rick Doug Lepper Mark Jeff �Dan Macdonald Doug M a c k Carol Magnor Don M a l i k Pictu No Availabl Alfred Marshall Teresa Matthews Stanley Maurer Karla M c C o r m i c k Jim M i l l e r Pat M i l l s Gary Moore Richard Moore Robin Moore Richard M o w r y Kathy Olds Debbie Orr Dennis Orr Keith Palmertion Jackie Philo Sandy Pettner 1 �Victor Donald Linda Judy Salyer Steve Scherry Tressa Schley Scott Robert Snyder Judy Gilbert Strathem Jerry Streeter Nancy Swartout Bonnie Timbs Shelly Timbs Gail Van Horn 3 : e C al s s ,o f 1973 J o r e c a s I s a !-Briyhi 7u/tire f o r 9 / G 7 / 6 1 �Mary Vo g e l Denny Watkins To m W i c k w i r e 6 Laura W i l l e r i c k Kathy W i l l i a m s Kathy Woodruff Cindy Worden Mary Wrigglesworth b.1ariinnpi, r i ,thr 1 �2 �1 •• • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 .• I I • • • • • , • • •• • I . • • • • / • • - 4, 0 4. • 4 I - • • • • • • • • 11. • . • • • I/ 1 . • M r. Seals, h i g h school p r i n c i p a l Mr. S i l e r, counselor; Mrs. M a c D o n a l d , g u i d a n c e secretary. Ia 4fr• ��Behind the scenes, our cooks, janitors and bus drivers provide the essential services to dents happy and well fed. MIONNINIMPOIMMINInta f = m i i m m i 11111111111111111111111 • 1 0 �When school opened, t h e students found many new teachers on the job. T h e s e were: M r. Douglas Peterson, m a t h and c h o i r ; M r. Eugene Eggleston, business; Mrs. Susan Peterson, English; M r. T h o m a s ence; Mrs. E l s i e Mayo, tion; M r. A r t u r o Steely, Spanish; l i a m Te b b e , F r e n c h and English; and M r. Jack Hoogandoorn, T i t l e One. 24 �2 �2 �Yea) 7eacA7a4e cdnion Oily Wom 2 �3311Siness a n d (Secretariat 'Practices 1/ (-5 urstieor 9irany 6/1/ 2 ��7)icfories [-Are 3 �I n CA'aryer C o u n b y UC -12 C o l o n 2 UC -20 J o n e s v i l l e UC -16 L i t c h f i e l d Athenst UC ReadingUC - 0 HomerUC - 0 QuincyUC - 6 Bronson UC - 6 6 0 1 5 2 1 0 - N a t i too 3 �VARSITY T E A M : R O W ONE: P . Breckhison. L . Denning, R . Freds, L . Lepper, S . Parks, mer, P. S m e l t z e r, J . A v e r y, W . M i l l e r , B . M a c k , S. C l a a r, K . Patton, J . Watson. R O W T W O : F . Delabaugh, R . Watson, R . Johnson, A . Watson, B. Tassie, P. Loss, K . Brooks, M . D i b e r t , M . Dunn, L . Cross, M r . Pessel. M r . Eggleston. R O W THREE: M r . Pensari, D . H i c k s , R . H o o v e r, K . Philson, D . K e v e r, R . Chard, M . S t e m a l y, C . Heisler, A . Pepper, D . Watkins, W . Tr e n s i n r i t e r. 3 �0uercarnir25 6 i z e a n d Injuries QIC (blpsels C k u n p i o n V i k n y s J . V. FOOTBALL: F R O N T ROW: M r . G a ff n e r, R . Johnson, D . K e v e r, C . Lyons. T . Brecheisen, P. S m e l t z e r, M . B u t l e r, C . Swarthout, ards, K . Patton, M r . C l u t t e r. S E C O N D ROW: R . W r i g h t , V . A c M o o d y, S. Scherry, B . H a s t y, M . S a l y e r, R . Cross, S . Schrader, J . M i l l e r , R . Roes. S . Hard. D . Lepper. P. M i l l s , J . C l a a r, A . K n a p p . G . Edwards, T. A v e r y. H . C a r l t o n , K . P a l m e r t o n , B . Jasper. D . Wa t k i n s , Donald, G . S t r a t h e m . 3 �Queen _77-eri a4ue 7eeigns O v e r D i c i o r y 3 �J u n i o r 3 f o a l 7ops i n Compeklion 4.•• Kathy Freds and per were chosen as the Junior court members. Making floats was activity for the student body of Union City. 3 ��gormaf yAll'yks Dance The 1969 Homecoming ties were very successful. M e n i Sue Badger was crowned the new Miss Maroon and Gray by the 1968 queen. M a r y Lou Knapp. H e r court consisted of Joann Dauber and her escort Ron Hobday, Nanette Olds escorted by Ken ne Spooner escorted by Kathy Freds and escort Dan Kever, and Terri Lepper escorted by C l i ff H 3 �FIRST ROW: C . H e d r i c k , D . Brooks, J . Leatherbury, M . L e p p e r, J . S a l y e r. OFFICERS: K. Freds, S . C l a a r, B . Ta s s i e , D . Spooner. T H I R D ROW: P . Swartout, M . T i f f a n y, V. H e i s l e r, J . C r a i g , V . A c M o o d y, C . A n t . F O U R T H ROW: B . H a s t y, A . Wa l t e r s . J . Warsop, K . Brooks, R . Matson, R . H o o v e r, C . Spencer, C . Swarthout. 3 �L'eao‘rskp a n i 6 uppori 6uppheor WC FIRST ROW: V . H e i s l e r, T . Cross, D . Puckett, S . Collyer, C . S a l y e r, C . H e d r i c k , C . Spencer, M . Keene, J . D a u b e r. G . Brooks. S E C O N D ROW: per, K . Olds, D . Case, M i s s Gregg, S . Scherry, M . Knapp, D . Spooner. T H I R D ROW: F . Franks, B . Cross, M . Hansen, T . Lepper, C . C r a i g , A . Wa l t e r, M. L e p p e r, C . M a c k , M . A d a m s , K . Freds, fany. F O U R T H ROW: C . A r e y, A . T i f f a n y, B . T i m b s , N. Sw artout, K . Wo o d r u ff , D . Brooks, L . K i n g s l e y, D . Henning, S . T i m b s . F I F T H ROW: P . Stevens, C . Blue, P. Swartout, J . S a l y e r, C . Worden, ter, J . B l u e . S I X T H ROW: K . B a k e r, K . M o r r i s , S . Fraser, C . Fredricks, C . Russel, L . M o r r i s , D . M a t s o n , D. O r r. S E V E N T H ROW: C . Wo o d r u ff , M . Badger, M. H o b d a y, R . L i t t l e , P. D a v i s . E I G H T H ROW: B . Johnson, C . Brooks, P. O l d s . 3 ���forceful . . . athletic p o w e r f u l . . . wrestlers and cagers strive forward to reach new goals. gaiety . . . frivolty (;apt7Corn taneity . . . Sophomores uanus create a winter wonderland of excitement and romance. pioneering . . . enterprising . . . sparkling friends make classes a pleasurable experience. 4 ��CLASS OFFICERS: V a l President; M a r i l y n Lepper, Treasurer; Louie Denning, Secretary; Russ Freds, President. M ary Adams Dan A t l i Bev Biteman Roger Boes Cindy Boyd Paul Brecheisen Diane Brooks Brenda Burdick Linda Burdick Mike Butler • ih. Jim Casteel Linda Cobb Renda Collins Ginger Connie Ray Cook Brenda Cross 4 �cSopomores' CnIA-uslasm I s 7 o p s Terry Pam Davis Louie Denning Doug Diamond Donna Doane Debbie Doty Patty DuBois Dan Dunithan George Edwards Dave Emmel Chuck Fenton Roger Fox Sherry Fraser Connie Fredericks Russ Freds Bonnie Gardner 45 �Greg Gautsche Penny Grigsby Leh Hadden Bill Haley Joni Hampton Val Heisler Dave Hicks Shelley Hoath Marcia Hobday Judy Hoover David Hughs Joanne Hurley Gail Bob Rick 1 s 46 �Russ Aleta Dan Kever Bud Kidney Ric Knapp Lorri Lepper Marilyn Lepper Steve Lepper Bruce Little Robin Little Ken Littlejohn Jayne Leon Lux Chuck Sheryl Mack Bill Mack Debbie Matson Mark McCormick Justin Mears David Meyers 4 �Ward M i l l e r Luann Morris John Mullineaux Jim Ogden John Page Doug Paine Keith Patton Penny Philo o e Kim Philson Debbie Puckett Susan Donna Rook Chris Russell Mike Salyer Paul Smeltzer Keith Smith 4 r no+ . �Liz Soncrant Mary Spoor Rodney Stein Ginger S t e m a l y Chuck Swarthout Denise Swihart Cathy Thompson Wa l t Tresenriter Norma Vo g e l Ed Walters Sharon Wa l t e r Sherry Wa l t e r (Successfuf L:0-4Ar}91o fdinfer • Duane Watkins 111 It! Julie Watson Steve Weiderman Gayla W h i t c o m b Velda W i c k w i r e Wanda W i l f r e d Lid\ Ron Wr i g h t Sharon Wr i g h t 4 ���•••••••••• 6/uolenIs D O / 7 i .7k2/"Cl /0 7 4 e i r goats. FAR RIGHT: M r . M i l l i g a n demonstrates the f i n e welding to his shop students. A B O V E : M i s s Corby gives weekly assignments to the Journalism H Class. TER: N a n Olds concentrates on her art DLE CENTER: J i m Warsop works hard on a ment. B O T T O M CENTER: S e c r e t a r i a l Practices gives Meni Sue a serious expression. 5 ��5 ������FRONT ROW: R . Freds, A . Pepper, W . M i l l e r , S . Claar, S . Parks. B A C K ROW: R H o b d a y, K . Brooks, R. Fredricks, j . Parks, C . H e i s l e r, D . Wa t k i n s , Manager D. E m m e l . �76e 7 r e s k n a n J e a m Words. Ye a ) (Dimension to ibIG's [yram. CA-aryers 2n or in L i l l i e ' C ' Conference 4-tif Lose & s t r i c t 60-63, i n Overtime. ins, Weister anW- 7epper 7din Conference _7/nors. 6 �millit:e.it,_=i , I l l i r i r----N i ,‘, i h , \ t \0.01''\: ' ��-bres/krs 7 i t 2 i 4 3irs/ Quadranyular [ R e e l I 6 �Conference C k I m p s ��Te r n Cross, K a t h y Olds, D a r l e n e Case, L o r r i Lepper, V a l Heisler, D e b b i e Puckett. 0 4 . / 7 4 . / i d e 901 c S p i r i l l Sue Scherry, M a r c i a Knapp, Deanne Spooner. Gayle Brooks, M e l i n d a Keene, Joann Dauber. 6 �8 4 4 di • #- 4400 i m i a m i r v o w -sunpy •ia>fra AlprN .$)preid rpaid .STAGLUEd'SSOIDEpUgie •aurid V U 0 ,UME31 �,rthielics' : Wor l o 6 �7errt; L'ouie .7-euk in 3n 7 le ����indecision . . . caution enthusiasm . . . pians, sprinters, iors, seniors, all plan the future. [Pisces (--n • Jirtes 7aurus aler adventurou ambitiou . . . spring burst on imagination . . . tive i l l u s i o n . . . sweet dreams live at the J-Hop 7 ��O C l i f f Augustine Jerry Av e r y Shirley Baird Kregg Barnhart Steve Batterson Bob Blair Kathy Blue Allen Booth Wanda Briggs Gayle Brooks Jeff Burdick Kay Burns Sue Ann Carpenter Sue Case Bob Casteel Bruce Chaffee Rick Chard Steve C l a a r Stan C l a y t o n Michelle Collins 7A'e Cfass o f 71, j u n i o r s a l L a s / �Randy Cooper Jeanie Craig Peggy Crane Larry Ron Cummins Jodi Dean Ann Diamond Mark Dibert Mike Dunn Teresa Eberhardt Mary Bill Clarence Dave Becky Fax 'ar 7 �j u n i o r s V i v i Canacia Roger Fox Terry Fraser Ron Fredericks Kathy Freds V i c k i Garvin Ray Gates Lenora G r i f f i t h Mike Gutherie Bob Haley C l i f f Heisler Marc Heisrodt Lorna H e n d r i c k Ron Hoover Mike Jenkins Bob Johnson 7 �Dave Jolley Mike Kemmer Mike King David Lambert Nlike Lambka Larry Lepper Terri Lepper Leo Lux Gary Magner Mary Malik Wendy Randy Matson Cindy Mobley Theresa Moore Lou Ann Morrow Joe Mowry 7 �Jerry Linda Norton John Steve Al Norma Pickford Rufus Potter Lewis Rarick Allen Rice Diana Pat Ruth Ann Howard Salyer Mike Stemaly Linda 8 Pictu No Availabl • �:7ra9azir2e cSales :Boos/ 7 r e a s u r y Karen Streeter Patti Swartout Mary Ti f f a n y Randy Wa d l e y Mike Wagaman Sam Wa l k e r Phil Wa l t e r Don Watkins Delores Watson Doug Watson Joan Youngs 8 �9C7126. 3-fanors 6 e r o i c e an or L'eaolerskp Ckuen Ye a ) gremgers J o i n 6ocie/5 NEW MEMBERS ELECTED T O SOCIETY The n e w l y elected members are: M i k e Chaffee, M e l i n d a Keene, K a t h y Wickwire, D e a n n e Spooner, M a r y Ti f f a n y, Ron Hoover, Jeanie Craig, C l i f f Heisler, A l l e n Pepper, K r e g g Barnhart, a n d Jeff Burdick. F o r m e r members include: M a r c i a Knapp, Ron Hobday, A n n Ti f f a n y, C a r o l bie Mefford, C a t h y Rice, J i m Warsop and C y n d i H e d r i c k . ��Front row l e f t to r i g h t : K . W i c k w i r e , C . A r e y, L . Lepper, D . Doane, C . A n t , C . H e d r i c k , B . Dunks, M . s p o o r, R. We l l s , A . T i f f a n y, S . Parks, B . B i t e m a n , P. W a l t e r. S e c o n d row l e f t to r i g h t : V . H e i s l e r, P. C r a n e , L . Griffith, K . Philson, P. Pearson, C. Spencer, D . Spooner. P. Olds, M . K n a p p , L . Warkoczeski, M. Wa g a m a n , S . C l a y t o n , J . Musselman, M . H o b d a y, M . K e e n e , B . Ta s s i e . T h i r d row l e f t t o right: J . Loss, G . James, T . Lepper, S . S l o c u m , D . Matson, J . H o o v e r, R . H o b d a y, C . Brooks. B . Doane, M . Badger. T . Cross. B . Spooner, A . D i a m o n d , E . M u s o l ff , L . M o r r i s , V . W i c k w i r e , C . A u g u s t i n e , J . Parks, L . L e p p e r, N I . M c C o r m i c k , C. H e i s l e r, K . Reed, A . Wa l t e r, J . M a t t s o n . F o u r t h row l e f t t o right: M . A d a m s , D . Fast, P. T h e n n i n , P. Smeltzer, S . C l a a r, K . Brooks, B . Johnson, J . M o w r y, M . K e m m e r, R . K n a p p , D . K e v e r, C . C r a i g . Laughlin, B . Johnson, S . Carpenter, B . Cross, R . Johnson, M r . C l a y t o n . 84 �ROW 1: K . Boyd, E. Soncrht, S. Hoath, M . Lepper, B. Timbs, D . Henning, P. Davis, K . Baker, K . Olds. ROW 2: S . Aldrich, M . Hanson, R. Collins, S. Hoath, G . Conine, F . Franks, C . Mangner, D . Brooks, R. Little, C . Fredricks, R. Wright, L . Claton, C . Boyd, L . Kinglay, W. Tresenrid. U V 2: N . Swartout, S. Hughes. T. Matthew, K . McKormick, S. Weiderman, C . Fenton, D . Orr, M . Dibert, R. Boes, C . Worden, S. Scherry, R. Johnson, J. Leatherbury, C . Swartout, D . Paine. ROW 4: D . Richards, R. Lamen, son, A . Knapp. R. Mowry, J. Lucas. M r . Claton. ����72721 and 6prin5 9--5104-016pice /0 as 7k7y 61u(472/ 8 �" . . 1 • 11 M i r !NMI i A Conneclicuf 9anAee J n .76:ny 1 7 I i J G o u r f Oor gooliins cSir./ 7 i s a Success g n 9 �9 �/ �Drair2a an or 6 / a y e Cxcilemeni -17(olioale 7Aese 61uoinis �A 9Cetv CoacA, incileioruaf Cflor1, an or 7eam S p i r i l , 6 p e f f 6uccess f o r IA'e 1970 7raci 9 �• .4100V"' • • nap �A n _ l i n CA'Or A r a n 'S O k i / l e / 2 5 e . . /Ae 7/ �72_)fre an or Zje././Z arneor exkzus/ion �Darm D e a / A e r Js [71ccenieor gy C k i r g e r 13aIs a n i L'azy 3 a n s BOTTOM ROW: A . Hanson, B . H a l e y, V . A c M o o d y, D . Lepper, S . Scherry, J . H a m l e t , R . L e h m a n . B A C K ROW: Coach Rotiers, D . Wa t k i n s , T . Brecheisin, B . Jasper, M . Butler, D . M a c D o n a l d , S . Schrader, J . C l a a r. 9 �FRONT ROW: S . Parks, G . M a g n e r, D . D u n i t h a n , K. Philson, W . M i l l e r , P. Brecheisen, L . Lepper, K. Patton, R . C o o p e r. B A C K ROW: C o a c h Morse, A. Pepper, D . Wa t k i n s , J . Musselman, D . K e v e r, K. Brooks, M . D u n n , C . H e i s l e r, P. Loss, R . Freds. 99 �4 . 10 �• . f i d a kr.., • to �13uckn5kirr2 i n n 6ile 1 9 7 0 ejJuniors' clef 7iame 10 ��The 1970 Charger Staff. iteadhnes anor Dew/ f ‘ e L'Se 0 1 . a W C journa4s1 Changing with the times the UC annual was baptized The staff headed by Marcia Knapp, editor-in-chief, and Melinda Keene, managing editor, consisted of Mary Tiffany, assistant editor; day, managing assistant; Joann Dauber, sales manager; Cathy Blue, sistant; Brenda Cross, Debbie Matson, Robin Little, Patti Swartout, Jacki McLaughlin, Ed Musolff and Gayle Brooks 10 �National Q u i l l and S c r o l l members. M & G editors, J a c k and C i n d y. The Maroon and Gray Staff: P . Pearson, R . C a m e r o n . J . B a v i n . B . Bartlett, M . T i f f a n y, C . R i c e , D . E m m e l , P. Richards, G . Renshaw, B. P l a t z , K . Morse, C . S a l y e r, C . Spencer. R . Hendricks. S . L i t t l e , M. To n e r. N o t pictured R. W e l l s . 10 �Graduation brings an end and ning to the seniors . . . ROMANTIC R E A L I S T I C . . . The class ot togethe gemini persistance ience . . . meditating Cancer the end has what L'eo Pride l e a d e r s h i p sibility G r a d u a t i o n opens to the world, our world. 10 ��CARROL A D A M S STEVE A D A M S CAROL AREY C AT H Y A R LT MERI SUE BADGER BILL BARTLE'TT 10 �SHARON JOYCE BAVIN ANNE BRA NDT CAROL BROOKS KEN BROOKS RICK CAMERON L a r r y and- ilrarcia, W o n an or Deanne gorm / A -e cSenior L e a c i e r s 4 10 �MIKE CHAFFEE JEFF COCKRELL LAURA COLE SUE COLLYER PAULA C U M M I N S JOAN DAUBER 11 �lime 1 Y o i 6acreo io I s 9/In/if 1&e 321-aue 2 7 1 FRANK DELEBAUGH DEBBIE DIAMOND GERALD D I A M O N D nue. BARBARA DOANE DOUG LAS DOANE BONNIE DUNKS JON DUNKS BETSY GLEN CYNDI HEDRICK II, �Glass S o n y : Cxoolus C k s s G o w e r : . 7 ? e d 7eose MARY HUER STEVE HUER RON HOBDAY LAURA JENKINS BRENDA JOHNSON RANDY JOHNSON 11 �!Mize aiwl idkie Ohms cakiaiorian. Deate grellord Vako(;*cioria • C•arot , NI ELINDA KEENE MARCIA KNAPP BARBARA LENON SUSAN L I T T L E PAT LOSS PAM M A C E ' ! 11 �C AT H Y M A C K LINDA MARKLEY THERESA M A R T I N JACK M AT T S O N JAC KI M c LAUG HUN BARBARA DEBBIE MEFFORD JUDY MILLER LILA hlOORE 11 ��(Seniors _Wave 7 u n cSegrig Cards. anci Consfrucfing K AY MORRIS ED MUSOLFF JOY MUSSELMAN NANETTE OLDS PAULETTE OLDS PHILIP PEARSON �ArNe ( FRANCIS PECK BEVERLY P L AT Z BRENDA P L AT Z KEN GIDRGINA RENSHAW C AT H Y RICE 11 �PAM RICHARDS MIKE RUEDE C AT H Y SALYER SUE DALE SMITH SHEILA SLOCUM 11 �"7.e• 6 p i r i l o f 70" :Burns 1 3 1 i 7 k in Senior's e y e s TERRY S M I T H J U A N I TA SMURR CINDY SPENCER BECKY SPOONER DEANNE SPOONER PAT T I E STEVENS BILL TASSIE PAM THENEN ANN T I F FA N Y I A 11 �MARY TONER ANNE WALTER LARRY WARKOCZESKI JIM WARSOP STEVE WART 1 ALFRED WAT S O N �RICHARD WATSON RICHARD 4F' KATHY CONNIE The Class of 1970 weathered many changes helping the school establish new traditions, w i t h renewed respect for the past, enthusiasm for the present, ous hopes for the future. leave behind a record of operation and understanding that will be hard to equal. 12 �����CARROL A D A M S - C h o i r 3; C o - o p 4. BONNIE DUNKS - F. H. A. 1 , 2 ; Senior Band 3 , 4 . STEVE A D A M S - Football 1, 2; Basketball study 4. JON DUNKS - F. F. A. 1 , 2, 3, 4 President; Football 1. BETSY GLEN - Pep C l u b 1 , 2 ; Choir 1, 2; L a t i n C l u b CAROL AREY - Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student C o u n c i l 2; F. T. A. 1 ; D r a m a Club 2 . 1,2; Treasurer Cadet Band 1 ; Senior Band 2 , 3 , 4 ; CYNDI HEDRICK - Pep C l u b 1, 2, 3, 4 Sec. 4 ; A l l Latin C l u b 2, 3, V i c e Pres.; Pep Band 3 , 4; Class School Play 1, 3; Cadet Band 1 ; Senior Band 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; To p Te n - Va l e d i c t o r i a n ; N . H. S. 3 , 4, Sec.; D . A. R. Good C i t i z e n . Vice Pres. 1 ; Student C o u n c i l 1 , 2 , 3, 4 Sec. coming Decoration C o m m i t t e e 1, 2 , 3 ; Sno-Ball Court C AT H Y A R LT - Cadet Band 1, 2; Senior Band 3, 4; 2; L a t i n C l u b 2 , 3 Pies.; Sno-Ball Student Council 4. m i t t e e 2; N . H. S. 3 , 4; C o - o p 4; M a j o r e t t e MERI SUE BADGER - Cadei. Band 1 ; Dance Band 1, Hop Decoration C o m m i t t e e 3. 2, 3, 4; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Pep MIKE HOUVENER - F. F. A. 4 . Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 1, 2 , 3 ; G i r l s ' Tr a c k 2; D r a m a MARY L . HUER LAURA JENKINS - Pep C l u b 1. Club 2; Student C o u n c i l 2 , 3 , Treasurer; M a j o r e t t e 2, 3 , 4 ; Exchange Student 3; Band Sec. -Treas. 4 ; BRENDA JOHNSON - Cadette Band 1; Senior Band Homecoming Court and Queen 4. 2, 3, 4; M a j o r e t t e 2, 3, 4; Sno-Ball BILL BARTLETT - F. T. A. 1 , 2; Sno-Ball C h a i r m a n man 2; 1- H o p C o m m i t t e e Chairman 3; C o - o p 4. 2; Exchange Student 3; Choir 3; Play 3 ; Paper S t a ff RANDY JOHNSON - Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Library C l u b 3, 4; J- H o p Chairman 3; D r a m a C l u b 4; Q u i l l and 1, 2, 3; A l l School Play 3 ; F. F. A. 3 , 4; Va r s i t y C l u b Scroll 4. SHARON BATTERSON - Choir 3. 3 , 4 ; Paper S t a ff 4; C o - o p 4. MELINDA KEENE - Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 4; J. JOYCE B AV I N - F. T. A. 1 , 2, 3, 4; Paper S t a ff 4; leader 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; School Play 2, 4; D r a m a Co-op 4, ANNE BRANDT - G i r l s ' Tr a c k 2. Club 2, 3, 4 Treas. ; Va r s i t y Cheerleader 3, 4; C h o i r 3; Dance Band 3, 4; Exthange Student 3; Student CAROL BROOKS - Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; D r a m a C l u b Council 3; Ti j u a n a Brass 3 , 4 ; A l l -Star Band 1,2; Play 1 , 2 ; Cadet Band 1 , 2 ; J- V Cheerleader 1 , 2 ; Hop C o m m i t t e e 3 ; Yearbook S t a ff 4; Q u i l l and Scroll Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Band 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4. 4; F. T. A. 4 ; G i r l s ' Tr a c k 2 , 4 . KEN BROOKS - Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; JUDI K RIP TON - F. H. A. 1 , 2 , 3 ; Concessions 1 , 2 , 3 , Pep Band 1 , 2; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; 1- H o p Chairman 4 Officer; Pep Club 2, 3; A r t C l u b 2, 3. MARCIA K N A P P. - J. V. Cheerleader 1, 2; Pep Club 3; Band C o u n c i l 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tr a c k 2, 3; A l l 1, 2, 3, 4; School Play 1 , 3 , 4; Cadet Band 1 ; Senior School Play 3 ; Sno -Ball Chairman 2; Va r s i t y C l u b 3, 4; Boys' State 3 ; Student C o u n c i l 4. Tr a c k 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; N . H. S. 3 ; D r a m a Club RICK CAMERON - J. V. F o o t b a l l 1 , 2 ; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Va r s i t y C l u b 1, 2, 3, 4; Sno-Ball Court 2; Play 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Sports Editor; Student Band 2, 3, 4; Snowball Court 2; F. T. A. 2 , 3, 4; G i r l s ' 3, 4 Sec.; Paper S t a ff 3, 4; Yearbook S t a ff 3, 4 Editor; Class V i c e Pres. 4 ; Dance Band 4 ; Q u i l l and S c r o l l Council 3; Q u i l l and Scroll 4. 4; To p Te n . BARB LENON - Cadet Band 1 , 2 ; Pep Club 2 , 3 ; F. T. A. MIKE CHAFFEE - J- H o p Chairman 3 (Advertising 2; Debate 2 , 3 ; Forensics 2 , 3 ; Senior Band 3, 4; Library Committee); School Play 3, 4; Library C l u b . Co-op 4. Club 3. SUSAN L I T T L E - Health Club 1; Library C l u b 1 , 2 ; Latin C l u b 2; Paper Staff 4; Q u i l l and S c r o l l 4. PATRICK LOSS - J. V. F o o t b a l l 1; J. V. Basketball 1, LAURA COLE - 2; J. V. Baseball 1, 2; Varsity Football 2, 3; Varsity SUE COLLYER - Forensics 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4 Vi c e Pres.; L a t i n C l u b 2; Tr a c k 2; D r a m a C l u b 2; Library Club 3 Sec. ; Choir 3; French Club 3. Basketball 2; Va r s i t y Baseball 2 , 3 ; Varsity C l u b 2, 3 Pres.; Student Council 4; C o - o p 4. JEFF COCKRELL - F . F . A . 1 ; T r a c k tling 2 , 3 , 4 ; Va r s i t y C l u b 2 , 3 , 4 ; J. V . F o o t b a l l 1; PAULA CUMN1INS JOAN DAUBER - A r t C l u b 1; Tr a c k 1, 2; Pep Club PAMELA M A C E Y C AT H Y M A C K - F. H. A . 1 , 4 S e c . , P e p Club 1: Choir 2 , 3 ; School Play 4; F. T. A . 4 ; Paper Staff 4. 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Cheerleader 2; Va r s i t y Cheerleader LINDA MARKLEY - Pep C l u b 1 , 2 ; F. T. A . 2 , 3 , 4 3, 4; School Play 3. 4; D r a m a Club 2 , 3 , 4; Student Sec. THERESA M A R T I N - C a d e t t e Band 1 , 2 ; D r a m a Club Council 3; Paper Staff 3, 4; H o m e c o m i n g Court 4; Yearbook S t a ff 4; Q u i l l and S c r o l l 4; Thespian Society 4. FRANK DELEBAUGH - F. F. A. 1 , 2, 4; Tr a c k 3, 4; Football 4 Manager. DEBBI D I A M O N D - Pep Club 2; C o - o p 4. GERALD D I A M O N D BARBARA DOANE - Cadet Band 1 , 2; Senior Band 3, 4; Latin C l u b 2; Pep Band 4 . DOUGLAS DOANE - School Play 1, 2, 3, 4. 1; L a t i n C l u b 2 , 3 ; F. T. A. 2 , 3 ; Classical League 2, 3; G i r l s ' Tr a c k 2 . JACK N I AT T S O N - Cadette Band 1 ; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; Thespian Society 4 ; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2 , 3 , 4 ; Ti j u a n a Brass 3 , 4 ; A l l - S t a r Band 3 , 4 : A l l -School Play 2 , 3 , 4 ; Paper Staff 2 , 3 , 4 Editor; Debate 4; Forensics 4; Q u i l l and Scroll 4; Varsity Club 4; Tr a c k 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Tr a c k 4. JACK I NI cLALIGHLIN - F. T. A. 1 , '2, 3 Sec., 4 V. P. ; Cadette Band 1; S-.nior Band 2 , 3 , 4; Pep Band 4; A l l �School Play C o m m i t t e e 2; Sno-Ball C o m m i t t e e 2; Art C l u b 2; Ti j u a n a Brass 3 , 4 ; J- H o p C o m m i t t e e J- H o p C o m m i t t e e 3; H o m e c o m i n g C o m m i t t e e 1, 3; 3; C h o i r 2, 3; French C l u b 3. A l l School Play 1 ; Pep Club 1 , 3 ; D r a m a C l u b 2 , 4 ; TERRY S M I T H - F. F. A. 1 , 2, 3, 4. Q u i l l and S c r o l l 4; Ye a r b o o k S t a ff 4. JUANITA SMURR - F. H. A. 1 ; L a t i n C l u b BARB N1EARS - Pep Club 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 3 , 4; School School Play 2 ; Junior Classical League 2; C o - o p 4. Play C o m m i t t e e 2; Sno-Ball Chairman 2; 1- H o p CINDY SPENCER - Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Tr e a s . ; Cadette Chairman 3. Band 1 ; Senior Band 2 , 3 . 4; A l l -School Play 3, 4; DEBBIE MEFFORD - Library C l u b 1; Sno- Q u i l l and S c r o l l 4; Paper S t a ff Editor 4; mittee 2 ; L a t i n Club 2, 3; N . H. S. 3 , 4; Salutatorian. c i l 1. JUDY MILLER - BECK! SPOONER - J . V. C h e e r l e a d e r 1 , 2 ; Varsity LILA NlOORE BARVE - Pep Club 1; L a t i n C l u b 2; Cheerleader 3; Cadette Band 1 ; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; Choir 1; Paper Staff 4; C o - o p 4. Class Sec. 1 ; Pep C l u b 1, 2, 3; Pep Band K AY MORRIS - Ball Princess 2; A l l - S c h o o l Play 2, 3; D r a m a C l u b 2; ED MUSOLFF - Choir 1; H o m e c o m i n g C o m m i t t e e 1, 3; Thespian Society 4; A l l School Play 2, 3, 4; Cadette Homecoming Court 3. DEANNE SPOONER - Pep C l u b 1, 2, 3, 4; J. Band 1, 2; Senior Band 3, 4; Band C o u n c i l 2, 4; Pep leader 1 , 2 ; Va r s i t y Cheerleader 4; Class Pres. 1 ; Band 2 , 3 , 4 ; Class O ff i c e r 2 Tr e a s . ; Snom i t t e e 2; Sno- Ball Prince 2; Student C o u n c i l 3; School Play 2, 3, 4; D r a m a C l u b 2; G i r l s ' Tr a c k 2; Drama C l u b 4 Pres.; Exchange Student to Canada Majorette 3, 4; Senior Band 3 , 4; H o m e c o m i n g Court 4; Cadette Band 1 , 2 ; Student C o u n c i l 2, 4 3; J- H o p C o m m i t t e e 3; Q u i l l and Scroll 4; Ye a r b o o k Class Sec. 4 . Staff 4; D r u m M a j o r 4. JOY MUSSELM AN - Pep C l u b 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1 , 2 . PAT T I STEVENS - Library C l u b 1, 2, 3 Pres., 4 ; Pep NANETTE OLDS - Class Treasurer 1; Student C o u n c i l 1, 2; Cadette Band 1 ; G i r l s ' Tr a c k 2; Pep C l u b 1 , 2 , 3, 4; H o m e c o m i n g Court 3, 4. PAULETTE OLDS - Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. jorette 2; Pep Club 4. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2 , 3, 4; A l l -School Play op 4. BILL TASSIE - F. F. A. 1 , 2 Treas. ; A l l - S c h o o l Play 1,3; J. V. F o o t b a l l 1 , 2 ; J. V. Baseball 1, 2; Cadette Band 1 ; Pep Band 1 , 2, 3; Class V. Pres. 2 ; Student Council 2, 3 V. P r e s . , 4 Pres. ; Band C o u n c i l 2, 3, 4; N-IILLIP PEARSON - F. F. A. 1 , 2, 3; J. V. F o o t b a l l 1; Cadette Band 1; Senior Band 2 , 3 , 4 ; A r t C l u b 1. Sno-Ball Court 2; Class Pres. 3 ; Va r s i t y F o o t b a l l 3, 4; FRANCIS PECK - F o o t b a l l 1 , 2 , 3 ; Basketball 1 , 2 ; Boys' State 3; N . H. S. 3 ; Ti j u a n a Brass Band 4 ; Tr a c k 1 , 2 , 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity C l u b 1, 2, 3, 4. Tr a c k 3, 4; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; Varsity C l u b 3, 4; Dance Band 4 . BEVERLY P L AT Z - Latin C l u b 2; C o - o p 4. ANN T I F FA N Y - Pep Club 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Cadet Band 1; Latin C l u b 2 , 3 ; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; BRENDA P L AT Z - Latin C l u b 2; Q u i l l and S c r o l l 4; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Elks Leadership Award 2 ; 1- H o p Paper S t a ff 4. C o m m i t t e e 3; Sno-Ball C o m m i t t e e 2; A l l - S c h o o l Play KEN REED - F. F. A. 1 , 2, 3 Treas. ; J. V. F o o t b a l l 1 ; C o m m i t t e e 2; N . H. S. 3 , 4. Cadette Band 1, 2; Senior Band 2 , 4 ; Dance Band MARY TONER - Library C l u b 1, 2, 3, 4; Paper S t a ff 3,4. 3, 4; Pep Band 3 , 4; Student C o u n c i l 3; Band C o u n c i l 4. ANNE WALTER - Pep C l u b 1, 2 , 3 , 4 Officer; GENA RENSHAW - F. T. A. 1 , 2 S e c . , 3 V. P. , 4 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3 ; Dance Band 3 ; Student C o u n c i l 4; Pres.; Pep Club 1, 2 , 3 ; L a t i n C l u b 2; Paper S t a ff 4; J- H o p C o m m i t t e e 3; D r a m a Club 2; H o m e c o m i n g Co-op 4; Q u i l l and S c r o l l 4; School Play 2. C o m m i t t e e 4. C AT H Y RICE - Library C l u b 1, 2,3, 4; L a t i n C l u b 2; A l l -School Play 2, 3, 4; Sno-Ball C o m m i t t e e 2 ; LARRY WARKOCZESK1 - J. V. F o o t b a l l 1 ; J. ketball 1 , 2 ; Student C o u n c i l 1; Junior Band 1 ; Senior N. H.S. 3 ; 1. H. Ye a r b o o k Editor 3; To p Te n 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1 , 2 , 3 , 4; Tr a c k 2, 4; Class Drama C l u b 4; Paper Staff 4; Forensics 4; Thespian Secretary 2., 3; Pep Band 3 , 4; T. J. B. 4 ; A l l -School Society 4. Play 4; Thespian Society 4; D r a m a Club PAM RICHARDS - F. T. A. 1 ; Library C l u b 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespian Society 4; A l l -School Play 2, 3, 4; J- H o p dent 4; Class President 4 . STEVE WART 1 ; Tr a c k 2 , 3 ; Wrestling 3, C o m m i t t e e 3; J. H. Ye a r b o o k Editor 3; D r a m a C l u b 3; Paper S t a ff 4. 4; Varsity Club 4. MIKE PUEDE - C o - o p 4. C AT H Y SALYER - A r t C l u b 1; F. H. A. 2 , 3 . 4 Sec.; Pep Club 2 , 3 , 4 Pres.; Paper S t a ff 4; C o - o p 4. ALFRED WATSON RICHARD WATSON - J . V. F o o t b a l l 1 , 2 ; ball 1; . F . A . 1 , 2 , 3 ; Library C l u b 4; SUE SCHERRY - A r t C l u b 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; 1. V. ball 3 , 4 . RICHARD WELLS J . V . F o o t b a l l 1; Student C o u n c i l Cheerleader 2; F. T. A. 2 , 3, 4; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Paper S t a ff 4. 1; Jr. Band 1; J . V. Basketball 2; Senior Band 2 , 3 , 4 ; Pep Band 3 , 4 ; A l l -School Play 4; Paper Staff 4; Q u i l l DALE S M I T H - Football 1 , 2 ; F. F. A. 1 ; Wrestling 3, 4; Track 3; Choir 4. and Scroll 4 . SHEILA SLOCUM - Pep Club 1; Drama Club 1; Dance Band 2, 3. 4; Senior Band 2 , 3 , 4 ; Band Council 2 , 3 , 4; 12 �PATRON LITTLE MERCHANT'S HARDWARE AREY'S HARDWARE THE REGISTERA & W DRIVE IN THE CLASS OF 1970 STUDENT COUNCIL FH FT THE FRESHMAN DRAMA THE CLASS OF 1972 FF THE CLASS OF 1971 �4 je, 4 . P N I ; 1 4 / �C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S TO T H E CLASS O F '70 SOUTHERN MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK 13 1 �Groceries C o l d B e e r, W i n e , a n d L i q u o r Cuts UNION CITY LUMBER COMPANY BROTT'S Roof Tr u s s e s - P i t t s b u r g Paints Open 9 a. m . - 1 0 p . m . E v e r y D a y M-60 U n i o n City Broadway U n i o n City YOUR FAMILY BARBER SHOP JERRY - DEO - F R A N K S e r v i n g Yo u Broadway U n i o n City JACK'S FRESH M E AT S Home Made Doughnuts Sunday M o r n i n g s Open 1 0 a . m . - 1 0 p . m . E v e r y D a y W o o d r u f f St. U n i o n City Congratulations Seniors DANCER' DEPARTMENT Broadway U n i o n City Complete Line of Chevrolet, Chevelle, Chevy II Corvette, C a m a r o , and Monte Carlo Gas f o r L e s s Do i t Y o u r s e l f C a r W a s h ALTHAVER INC NORTH SERVICE STATION ESTEL HEDRICK, M g r. M-60 U n i o n City M-60 East U n i o n City 13 �GLOVE INC STAR MOBILE HOMES Manufacturers o f Coated Gloves For Industry "Best Wishes" S. B r o a d w a y U n i o n City M-60 n i o n n i o n City N. B r o a d w a y J.B. WASHBURN AUTO INC. Chrysler-Plymouth Dealers "I. H . " Cadets & T r u c k Sales 13 City n i o n Union C i t y _ iliNV U City JENKIN FUNERAL HOME Seniors: T h e W o r l d i s Soon Yo u r s Prepare We l l to Guide It Hiway M-60 West n OXYGEN EQUIPPED A M B U L A N C E SERVICE Complete Line of Building Materials U o Select Q u a l i t y Used C a r s N. B r o a d w a y U n i o n City ALBRIGH BUILDERS COMPANY M-60 i LEW AUTO F o r O v e r 30 Ye a r s . . . Fine Bedding, C a r p e t s , and F u r n i t u r e a t Low Cash and C a r r y P r i c e s U n C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S G R A D U AT E S ! HAWKEN' FURNITURE Broadway U City �OW' McLAUGHLIN PHARMAC Billfolds Cosmetics Hallmark Cards Fast F i l m Service Vim Broadway U n i o n City UNION DRY FINE FOOD CITY "Cleaner Clothes are Our Business'' Broadway U n i o n City Best W i s h e s C l a s s o f 70 COURTEOUS SERVICE Broadway U n i o n City o n City N. B r o a d w a y U n i o n City GAMBL The F r i e n d l y S t o r e ARNOLD Authorized Dealer "Keepsake" Diamond Rings Wa t c h a n d C l o c k R e p a i r U i HEMEN REAL BAYLIS Broadway n C o m p l i m e n t s t o the C l a s s o f 70 HENSLE 54 to $1.00 Broadway U n i o n City Broadway U n i o n City 13 �Congratulations TASTEE BRUNNER INSURANCE AGENC Congratulations C l a s s o f 1970 STEPHEN M. BRUNNER Union C i t y A t h e n M-60 s U n i o n City , Y our F o r d Dealer WALTER'S BRAY MOTOR Flowers and Plants for A l l Occasions Cars and Tr u c k s Congratulations Class of '70 M-60 U n i o n N. B r o a d w a y City U n i o n , ' - Compliments of HOOKE OIL COMPANY Serving the Union C i t y i and B r o n s o n A r e a , / t , 1 1 , . -, . ) , • . . MRS. LUCIA FABIANO _ VILLAGE INN "Best Wishes" Broadway 13 U n i o n City Class o f 1970 City �KENNETH'S BOUTIQU 300 N . B r o a d w a y U n i o n City Best Wishes to the Senior Class WASH BRANDT'S STATION Congratulations Graduates STATE FARM INSURANC P i c k -up and D e l i v e r y Service C r e m e r y Rd. U n i o n City Broadway Compliments of BOB'S Wheel H o r s e " T r a c t o r s 42 A t t a c h m e n t s N. B r o a d w a y U n i o n City U n i o n City �Good L u c k G r a d s REED' STANDARD " A s y o u t r a v e l , a s k us' 316 316N . B r o a d w a y U n i o n City Good L u c k S e n i o r s GEO. a n d M Y R N A FA B I A N O Good L u c k C l a s s o f ' 7 0 MARY CLOTHES Broadway U n REDWOOD i o n City CARPENTE AUTO Congratulations Class o f '70 Congratulations "THE 13 1 1 �-1 ... t ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Union City High School Yearbooks Document A resource containing textual data. 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Spatial Coverage Michigan Union City https://branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/04a79ab0bab1e360d8d40a65e54dc4ff.pdf 1ca6cb6c9e53dbe75c179fa22e80610d PDF Text Text Ckt.19 r t ����We, the last of all, are the first of all. The oldest the newest, I see nothing which I have A man is never lost, he has only Got to move on, got to travel, walk away We dedicate this book to the SEARCHER in all Branch District Dearth limn 195 N UmonCity. Mictligan 3 5406 4 2 3 9 8 197 �THE t Yearbo Sta (Kneeling) Lynda Miller, Julie Daily, Cheryl Biteman, Julie Tuttle, (standing left to right) Dave Granger, Teri Davis, Colleen Ratliffe, Becky Mefford, Barb Brooks, Donna Hand, ver, Mike Brubaker, Cathy Hill, Linda Case, Nina Harvey, and Tony Ogden. members were Della Boody, Sue Miller, and Theresa Mills. Other not pictured were Jeff Brooks, daugh, and Bill Christy. Mrs. was the Table of Introducti Administratio Faculty Spor Activitie Underclassm Senio Advertiseme Autograph pages 4-1 20-4 46-7 75-10 106-1 133-14 149-1 ���IN SEARCH �Superintendent of the Union City Schools, Mr. William Denton headed up the trative team. Principal David McNeilly dealt with the many administrative details at school. Mr. McNeilly's right hand, Mrs. Mary Hobday kept the high school office business in order Principal David McNeilly Superintendent William Denton School Union City School Board members for 77 school year were: Robert Marsh, koczeski, Dale Funk, Terry Strong, Jerry Mack, and Jean Miller. book staff wishes to apologize for not cessful in our attempts to get a of the School Board members for this book, THE SEARCHER. 6 High School Secretor) Mrs. Mary Hobda) �Administrative and Additional administrative staff Mr. William Tebbe, Director of Mr. Tebbe was assisted through part of year by secretary Sharon Price. After resigned, Patricia Riddle served as Mr. Tebbe's secretary. Mr. Jon Amyx served as the high school's guidance counselor with MacDonald assisting him with Mr. William Tebbe. Director of Sharon AD !DUCAT CUADUikT 1*1 Mr, Sandra MaLD(,nal.i G u i d a n c e Counselor John Amyx �Office and Building Staff I Assisting in the Superintendent's office tary Mrs. Shirley Lepper, payroll_ attendant Mrs. Marie Spoor, and budget manager Mr. LaVern Rose. The high school maintenance of Steve Batterson, Gary Foster, Leon Long and Mike Crandall. The regular cooks headed by Ruth Matson were Vivian Heisler and Pictured to the right is Mrs. Shirley low, left to right, are Mrs. Marie Spoor and Mr. LaVern Rose. On the opposite page, top to right, are Steve Batterson and Gary low, opposite page, are Vivian Heisler, Eilene Matheson, and substitute cook Martha Colvin. X 4 �p �• . . �English With two of the three R's falling under bilities of the English department, find themselves busy. Miss Wynn and Spanish classes. Mrs. Smith and teach various English electives as well English classes. Mrs. McGlashen teaches drama in addition to English classes. Miss Taylor English, journalism, and paper staff. heads the reading classes and teaches English and publications �A typical student's daily schedule finds him all building from PE class to research in the library. and Mrs. Fox are the indispensable duo in the library for helping the students find their reference keeping the whole library operation Besides teaching their regular PE classes and Mason and Mr. Zacharia initiated an advanced for students who were either involved in sports were interested in a future in �From PE to .Promminnimillni I' �FINE INDUSTRIA ART • ' ' ' S i l Oi.avf4m,"v8 A M O Y N . A . 5 1 ^ 1 ~ . 1 1" �Left—Mr. Tishkowsky the art teacher often gives ing hand to his students. Top Right—Mr. Beron is the shop teacher, and organizer of the First Annual Fine Arts Show. Middle Right—Mr. Lintjer is Union City's wood shop teacher. Bottom—What's this? A human catapillar? Yes, it's the U.C.H.S. Faculty team during the Annual Field Day. Top—Miss home economics. Bottom Left—Mrs. with the Cadet Band. Bottom Right—Mr. Clayton the band director teaches Junior. Cadet, and in the High �Top right: Mrs. Wasnich helps a student with a job in typing class. She also teaches accounting. Middle meet in the hall after school. Bottom right: Mr. Kelly, who teaches math, is known for throwing erasers at ing class. Bottom left: Mrs. Arey also �BUSINES 111111111 lop: Mr. Andress teaches math and business tom left: Mr. Zyber is the co-op director teaches distributive education. Bottom right: Mr. Kelly takes part in the tricycle race during �Social Departme The regular faculty in Studies Department was joined for a part of this school year by student teacher Terry Lind from Olivet College. Mr. Cerva and Mrs. Parkinson taught history and sociology classes. Mr. Cerva also taught some this year. Mrs. Carpenter taught senior government • • �The Although their rooms are in opposite wings building, these three gentlemen's classes counted for science credits. Mr. Ken the agriculture classes. Mr. Tom Gillette ology and Mr. Joe Tinervia teaches chemistry and physics. The yearbook Mr. Tinervia for cooperating with us in our of the darkroom facilities with the classe r • ��In Search of �Chargers Gain Union City Lansing 6 Home 6 Concor 0 1 Athen 1 Springpor Quinc 6 Jonesvill 0 Readin 1 1 Hanover Horton Opponen 1 3 2 0 4 5 2 1 5 Front Row (L to R) R. Rome, T. Harvey. D. Freds, R. Thomet, B. Zachariah. J. Hoath, B. AcMoody, C. White. R. Sunday. Waite, Middle Row (L to R) D. Carlton, J. Cook mgr.. B. Pifer, J. C . Adolph, D. Butler, (Not pictured E. Baker. D. Butler, D Jackowiak, M. Bishop, J. Schragg, Back Row (L to R) Coach C o u n t e r m a n , G. Macey, M. Marten, K Miller, S. �Tri-Captains (L to R) Clayton White, Mike Marten, Butle All roinferem_c j ' z r • tiat... A L N team1. Todd Harvey (Hon Mention). Robert Rome Front Row Dan Freds (Hon Mention). John Jackowiak tea �J.V.'s Have Front Row (L to R) T. Wolfe, T. Burgett, E. Button, M. Hatfield, R. Walterspaugh, D. Davis, D. Dolbee, M. Woodruff. Middle Row, C. Powell, T. Cole, D. Rodgers, R. Duttlinger, burn, T. Thomet, K. Smellier, N. Cross, G. Smurr, R. Valentine, R. Ratliff, B. Smith, J. Carey, A. Siefke, T. Clark, J. Allerton, D. Union City 0 0 0 2 1 2 8 0 2 Lansing Home Concor Athen Springpor Quinc Jonesvill Readin Opponen 3 6 1 0 6 1 0 3 Counterman, D. Rothfuss, Coach Tinervia, K. Katz. Back Row, Coach Andress, M. Heater, R. Rox, D. Adams, T. Baker, lins, G. Aldrich, R. Suter, C. Mefford, (Not pictured) M. Bard. T. Bogle, K. Darby. �Girls Varsity Joan Waite makes a free throw. Left to Right Front Row—J. Waite, B. Strong, teman, H. Haylett, Back Row—T. Adams, L. Granger, C. Schaffer, Mr. Kolossa, W. Grimes, M. Bronson, L. Granger, P. Smith. U 3 3 5 4 4 3 4 3 5 3 3 5 5 2 4 3 4 1 Home Concor Springspor Athem Quinc Bronso Readin Home Concor Jonesvill Athen Springpor Quinc Jonesvill Readin Bronso Hudso THEM 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 1 2 4 2 2 3 4 �Basketb Front row—P. Ogden, R. Tenny, Back row—Mrs. Hand, P. Hill, R. Crandall, hman, J. Miller, L. Smith, C. White, T. Honyoust, D. Gilbert. Penny takes J.V. Basketball Us 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 2 2 1 T h e Home Concor Athen Springpor Quinc Bronso Readin Home Concor Jonesvill Athen Springpor Quinc Jonesvill m 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 8 1 1 1 1 1 �Standing—Linda Matson*, Katie McFeters, Patty Davis. Kneeling—Sheryl Wallen•, Lou Streeter, Connie Foster*. Robin Brubaker*. (*State Boys THEM US 4 Home Quinc 5 4 Jonesvil 4 Readin Springpo 3 2 Concor Union City 11th in 2nd 3rd Mattawon Invt. 2nd Waterveliet Invt. 5th Jackson Invt. 1st Union City Invt. 3rd Springport Invt. 15 15 15 18324 27 champs 6-0 The Five girls who went to state (Left to nie Foster, Robin Brubaker, Sheryl Wallen, Linda Matson, Katie Swafford. ,.;f6S Coach McFeters cheers Cross Girls Union Grand Ledge Girls State Kalamazoo Norri Colo 3r 9t 7t Won by Lost by Won by �Standing -Coach. Mr. McFeters, Bob Olmsted, Harold Pickford, Chris Craig, David Avery, Marty O'Keefe, James Putnam, ton. Kneeling—Manager: Donnie Albert, Jack Wallen•., Bill F o x , Dan Morton, Frank Fabiano*-, Bob Coyle•, Steve nis Strong*. (- Captains); (• BIG 8 Only three miles to Which way did Frank, a top runner, was on the gional CROS COUNTR �VARSITY • II E (Front row) J. Brooks, J. Putnam, J. Carey, D. Herman, R. Duttlinger, R. Bowen ager). (Second row) Coach Lesson, B. Baker, J. Hoath, S. Soncrant, J. Brooks, Coach Tresenriter. 2 �J.V. I s :0.040,1141 (front row) K. Smeltzer, D. Miller, E. Button, J. Olds, A. Torres, D. Rodgers, (manager). (back row) Coach Lesson, D. Thrasher, D. Dolbee, K. Collins, D. Carlton, D. Herman, R. Johnson, H. Pickford, R. Thomet, Coach Tresenriter �VARSITY BASEBALL (right to left) D. Counterman, D. Case, M. Marten, B. Radcliffe, C. Craig, C. Adolph, S. Radcliffe, G. Maccy, D. Rumsey, D. Freds, B. Rome, Jerry Cook VARISTY Union 3 7 6 4 4 5 5 6 5 7 4 4 6 5 Home Concor Athen Springpo Quinc Jonesvil Readin Home Concor Springpo Athen Quinc Jonesvil Readin Oppone 4 9 5 6 4 5 6 5 8 8 4 5 7 5 �JV HAS (kneeling) J. Mack, B. Olmstead, T. Bogle, D. Rothfuss, (standing) B. AcMoody, M. Dunsmoore, B. Pifer, S. Watson, D. Counterman, Coach Gillete. �FROSH GAIN (kneeling) D. Rimer, M. O'Keef, T. Thomet, M. Olmstead, M. Hadfield. (standing) Coach Yankovich. K. Katz, D. Adams, R. Fox, D. Smith, D. Hough, J.V. FROSH Union 27 39 48 31 47 34 49 52 56 42 35 40 63 H o m e r A t h e n s Springport Q u i n c y Jonesville R e a d i n g H o m e r Springport C o l o n A t h e n s Q u i n c y C o l o n Jonesville Oppone 2 4 5 4 5 3 6 4 7 1 3 5 5 Union a 5 4 6 3 5 5 5 5 4 4 6 7 6 6 4 5 6 7 7 Bellvu Home Brons Concor Athen Springpo Quinc Jonesvil Readin B.C. Home Concor Springpo Colo Athen Quinc Colo Jonesvil Burr Readin Oppone 3 4 3 6 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 6 5 4 5 4 5 5 6 1. �J.V. Volleyb Members of the junior varsity girls' volleyball team are: (left to Teena Adams, Carole Foster, Karen Weirich, Carole Johnson. Debbie Slier. Lori MacDonald, Tracey Whitcomb, Coach Linda Mason. (Middle Ross. right): Anne Martin, Amy Aldrich, Joy Eberhard, Christine Cole, Sue Keller. (Front Row, left to right): LuAnn Smith and �Members of the varsity girls' volleyball team are: (left to right, standing) Teena Adams, Debbie Keller, Sue Fenton, Connie Foster, Coach Linda Mason, Cindy Shaffer, Cheryl Wallen, Lori Collyer, Carole Foster. (Kneeling left to right) Leslie Tassie, Lu Streeter, Lori Follis, Joan Waite, Varsit Girl Volleyb �BOYS TRACK (front row) D. Strong, A. Gilroy, T. Ogden, J. Schaffer, J. Putnam, A. Torres, M. O'Keefe, R. Walterspaugh, M. Bard, (middle row) R. Fox, M. Olstead, K. Smeltzer, D. Rodgers, T. Wolfe, J. Carey, B. Olmstead, B. Morton, Coach McFeters. (back row) Coach Miller, D. Dolbee, K. Katz, K. Collins, D. Schaffer, D. Counterman, biano, D. Morton, J. Wallen, B. Waite, Coach Kelly. • �GIRLS TRACK (front row) L. Hoover. P. Musloff, C. Foster, W. Grimes, M. Bronson, L. Rupp, H. Haylett, L. Aldrich, (middle row) M. Burrows, D. Gilbert, B. Strong. J. DaIly, ter, D. Winn. D. Burrows, M. Doolittle, (back row) S. Herman, Coach Drake, son, K. Hobday, K. Hill, J. Colvin, L. McDonald, J. Waite, �sr. s r * at a V M S a l l �Union 8 9 6 8 5 6 Home Concor Quinc Springpo Jonesvil Athen 2nd at Oliver 4th at Quincy 4th in Conference Meet Oppone 6 4 7 4 7 7 Union 6 4 7 7 9 5 Home Concor Quinc Jonesvil Readin Springpo Oppone 9 10 8 8 6 10 7th In Big Eight 1 �VARSITY Front Row; J. Jackowiak, G. Macey, C. Craig, M. Marten, M. Mack, D. Freds, Moody, Standing L. to R. C. White, B. VanNorman, R. Ogden, D. Case, D. Bahlman, T. Crandell, D. Rumsey, M. Sours, ��I ��Go! Fight! Below are the J.V. Cheerleaders. They are: (kneeling) Mary Doolittle, (standing) Lori Wadsworth. Laurie Salyer, Sheila O'Neill. Darla Winn and Bonnie Brubaker, (on top) Cann Lepper. Above are the Varsity Cheerleaders (bottom left to right) Della Boody, Brigdet Cristy, Dawn Wilson and Sue Miller. Ascending: Linda Case, holski and 4 �Cheerleaders Fan the School To the left are the leaders. They are: (left to right Lisa Wessel, Michelle Waters, son, (standing) Brenda James, erson, and Below are the graduating senior cheerleaders. They are (left Dawn WilSOTI. Sue Miller, and �pr �SEARCH FOR �Union Tit!! Griet %Lind 1977 Top Row: D. Fast, L. Brooks, C. Plushnik, A. Seince, C. Cole, C. Katz, J. Drerup, B. Morton. Row 4: S. Hoath, C. Johnson, D. Dormer, C. Foster, Mrs. Knowles, day, K. Chard, D. Hobday, M. Heator, K. Mai tin. Row 3: T. Wolfe, D. Rodgers, K. Smeltzer, K. Weirich, C. Foster, drich, C. Stemaly, T. Ogden, J. Shaffer, D. Ogden, P. 2: L. MacDonald, D. Strong, D. Merchant, S. Keller, R. Boody, S. Musselman, D. Gilbert, L. Bundy, J. Row: P. Ogden, R. Duttlinger, T. Whitcomb, D. Bard, R. Craydon, K. Herman, S. Mitchell, T. Dunn. L. to R. Mr. Clayton. B. Brooks, J. Lepper, R. Wells, C. Cole. C. Wallen. R. Ogden, W. Adams, S. Soncrant. Back row: D. Chard. K. Smellier, L. Brooks, D. Merchant, G. Avery, D. ��Union Q.T.itu1I c t 1 c o I ettit1r 197 Top Row: S. Miller, B. James, R. Johnson, B. Bard, ton, D. Case, B. Ratliff, D. Rothfuss, K. Hill. Row 5: B. Strong, P. Davis, K. Weirich, C. Worden, R. Drum Major, J. Leatherbury, R. Wills, C. Lepper, Row 4: D. Bathrick, D. Keller, C. Avery, D. Avery, G. Macey, W. Adams, P. Smith. Row 3: L. Stone, D. Waite, K. Dormer, C. Craig, K. Boley. L. Tassie, L. Soncrant, R. Ogden, L. Weeks, D. Carlton, C. Shaffer. G. Taylor, S. Soncrant, R. Tassie, T. Adams, L. DaIly, C. Funk, J. Colvin, D. Rothfuss, D. Wilson, comb, D. Williams. Bottom Row: S. Bahlman. C. Foster, G. Milbourne, T. Davis, R. Fenton, B. Brooks, L. Hoover, K. Cuyler, S. Davis, C. Albright, SI) �1977 4 L. To R. Connie Worden, Delores Case, Sue Miller, Brenda Bard, Tina Alford. N �THE NIGHT JANUARY Bjorn Faulkner, millionaire, committed cause of mysterious circumstances, Karen secretary was accused of his murder. NIGHT OF JANUARY 16th was the story of the resulting trial with the verdict decided each night by from the After a year's absence, the Drama renewed under the direction of Mrs. with the production of the All-School Play THE NIGHT OF �Cast members of the NIGHT OF are left to right: Cheryl Biteman, Lori Wadsworth, Darlene Hand, Cindy Stemally, Cindy Shaffer, Gene Taylor, Jim Brott Brenda James, Wade Adams, Linda Marsh, Darla Chard, Dale Butler, Ernie Baker, rick, Craig Adolph, Robin Brubaker, Kara Smith, Teri Davis and Bev Ratliff. Numerous dents worked diligently as stage and member �����1976-19 HOMECOMING / �Ha • • IMO The Union gers defeated the Athens Indians During the activities judged ance. 1st omores, 2nd niors, 3rd place Juniors, 4th place Freshmen, Homecoming Cindy Shaffer crowned by Homecoming Karen Baker. The activities ended with a Homecoming 54 �This year's Sno-Ball court consists of (from left to right) Nathan Cross, Lori Wadsworth. Brenda Granger David Counterman—King. Delores Case, and Bill Fox. �(Top) Last year's queen Lynne Granger crowns her (Right and left) Students enjoy dancing. (Far left) The table was hosted by the freshmcn. (Bottom right) the listening to the band. The theme for the Sno-Ball was "Over the Rainbow" �"Tonight's the The night of the prom was the night for a full round cial activities planned by the Junior Class committees light the closing weeks of the school year 1976-77. ning began with a dinner and dance at the Sheraton Creek Following the dance, the couples and their friends drove to the Coldwater Recreation Center for a moonlight bowling party. In the wee hours of the morning the surviving night owls gathered at the school cafeteria for a and sausage breakfast sponsored by some very though sleepy(+ �A Night Dinner, Dancing, �Michigan The contestants this year wrote on the "Hospitality in Michigan." From these girls, three The court consisted of Darla bara Strong, and Ellise Groholski who was crowned this Barb Strong and Ellise Groholski ride in the Memorial Spanish Spanish Club had a busy year under their advisor Miss Wynn. Earlier in the year they had an Easter ham raffle. The tickets for two hams. bers also sold cheese and popcorn The money the club raised will go towards a trip to Mexico. Back row: Terry Fisk, Brent Van Norman, David Avery, Middle row: Becky Ratliff, Ten Davis, Brenda James, Barb Strong, Brad 6 Waite. Bottom row: Luann Herman—Treasurer. Kara Smith-V.-Pres.. Sue Herman ident. Not pictured: ton— �Student Student Council members below are, Front row: Brad Waite, David Avery. Row 2: Chris Cole, Pam Baker, Diane Bathrick, Delores Case, Robin Tassie, Donna Hand, Carol Johnson, Jeff Schragg. Back row: Marty Heator, Trade Whitcomb, Gene Taylor, Dela Boody, Teri Davis, Cindy Shaffer, Dale Butler. Not pictured: Dan Morton, Debbie Keller, Paula Smith, Student Council l i . t t r . art Brcnda James-Secretary. Brad Dan Morton-Vice President, ery- �David Rumsey, Dave McFate, John Brooks, Scott Knudson, Tony Turnpaugh. Jack Wallen, Leslie Tassie, Frank Fabiano, Kevin Miller. 66 �F.T.A Left to nght. Elaine Canfield. Beverly Ratliff, Robert Rome, Becky Mellor& Mike Martin, Deanna Gilbert, Charlene Ratliff, Mr. Amyx (Advisor), Second row: Julie Dally. Brenda James, Theresa Allerton. Theresa Spells, Third row: Della Boody. Connie Foster. Cadet �Left to right: Terry Baylis, Jeff Van Warmer. John Rook, Jay Morris, Sheryl Johnson. Jeff Gautsche, Linda Thorns, Reinny Johnson, Steve Rupp. Russell Huffman, Debbie Swartoui Sue Guthrie, Kathy Garnsey, Rhonda Eldred. Second row: Jeff Brooks, Bill Biteman, Donna Coyle, Linda Miller, Charlene Ratliff, Julie Tuttle. Bill Gilroy, ver. Third row: Donna Williams, Rose Hilyard, Chris Baldwin. F.F. �Library Office a [ o p k i B4JUSJITI OC,11111.1 Burrows. Merrilee Burrow.. Becky Mefford. Melanie Bronson. Dave McFate. Ten Dave. Deanna Gilbert. ton. Lonnie Left to nght D a n Ruder, Della Rood% Lonnie Stone Second Row D e a n n a Gilbert. M r ‘ liohda%. (Advisor), Sally Davis fig �Nation Hono Societ On December 9 and nine juniors ted into the Society. Induction earlier in the year in allow the new members to participate more in ciety The members money raising the year. They games of volleyball ketball between They also product In April the members took a trip to There they visited Hancock Observatory, The Art Institute of Chicago, The King Tut Exhibit, Museum of Industr The Honor up the year's activities with a picnic at Oliver Indian First row: left to right Barb Strong, Patti Musolff, Diane Barthrick. Second row: holski, Theresa Mills— Groholski, Holly James, Brad Waite, Third row: Sue Herman, Advisor, Melanie Shaffer, Gene Taylor, President, Steve Soncrant— dent, Gary 7 �Art Art Club under vision of Mr. Tishkowslci was a casual get together Wednesday nights after school The club worked on many different project was the printing of a tee shirt with silk scree ink The members are: Rusty Hyder, Kendra Weirich, Robin Johnson, Marie Cole, Julie Dall, and Jerry Cook. Debate This year was the first time years that there was a Debate Club. The members were all freshmen. The club can look forward to building up the club within the next Debate club members are. Back row, lor—Advisor, Alex Torres, Ron Front row: Pam Baker, Robin Weinc 7 �Co-op Work REGULAR • I op row left to right: Vicky Claar, Dawn Rothfuss, Dan Butler. Rick Counterman. Middle row: Karen Tompkins, caro, J i m Brott. Bottom row: Ernie Baker. RON B n n i c r, D o n Edwards �Harmony This was the first year for Harmony Club. It is pep The club had many activities this year. They printed tee shirts with the name of the club. They had a Thanksgiving turkey raffle and they sold the Christmas movie. The club members took a camping trip to Indiana during June The Yearbook staff wishes to apologize to mony Club, we were unable to get a picture Harmony Club Members are: Bev Ratliff, Deb Tenney, Ellise Groholski, Becky Mefford, Teri Davis, Lynne Herman, Colleen Blue, Sheryl Biteman, Donita Tuttle, Lu Streeter, Cindy Plushnik, Lisa Mack, and Melanie Varsity Front row Dan Fret's. Dale Case. Melanie Bronson. Lu Streeter, Cindy Shaffer. Patty Davis. Dale Butler. Second row Robin -lassie. Delores Case. Lmda lassie. Mike Mack. Jim Brott Back row Brad Waite. maly. Joan Waite. Bnan AcMoodv, Dan Counterman. Craig Adolph. David Herman. 7 �Yearbook This year Yearbook was a class. It was taught by Mrs. Sisco sixth hour. In October the staff sponsored a dance. At the yearbooks from last year were handed out. The members of the staff had a very busy year. They did their own photography and paste ups. They also sold all of the �, v I SEARC O LIF �Theresa Allerton David Avery Steve Bob Christine Baldwin Sheryl Colleen Ann Melanie Barb John Mike Brubaker Elaine Canfield Dale Linda Bill Christy or) �Marie JUNIOR f Terry Y i ‘ Jerry Cook Donna Chris Ron Ted Jim Julie Dally Ten Davis Dan Doolittle Mary �Mark M F aFeitn ce Sue Fenton r Ken F Dan ,osrer Alan �"It Was A Very a �Robert Frye Jeff Curt ril I Lynne E.li se Groholski Tim Faith Hadfield Todd Holly Hayiett David Kalvm Sue Lois Kevin Hicks Kathy Hill • g r . -4111/4 4 6 . " 81 �Beth Hillyard Lauri Larry Brenda Lorenda • Robin Tammy Kim Scott John Lake pf-3 David ary m Lisa Terry �Dowd Becky Melford Kevin Miller Lynda Miller Jay Morris Dan Morton Patty Musolff Carey O'Dell Rick Tony Nina Ray Nola Wendell �Cindy Bev Ratliff Billy Dawn Rollins Robert Don Bill Jeff Dennis Shaffer Mike Paula Sharon Lonnie Duane Stout Lou Barb Debbie Tenney Randy Thomet �Brent Van Stan Yvonne Brad Laura Kendra Ron LeAnn Clayton Dawn Brenda Tin John John Ron ��SOPHOMORE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • briar \ 1 o d y rm. Teena Mike Adolph A Carol Albright Gale Aldrich John Allerton Tim Brenda Ati Mark Bird Monty David Bloom Tim Ken Boley Sherry Brooks Robin LaDonna �Tony Burgett Deanna Burrows Merrilee Burrows Brent Delores Ken Bridget Christy Kevin Collins David Alfred Keith Cronk Nathan Kathy Doug Sue Lynn �Ken Dormer Penny Dunithan Tammy Dunn Angie Duttlinger Mike Judy Ellington Diane Deanne Terry Fisk Carol Bill Fox Chris Funk Debbie Gilbert Scott Brenda Malinda a- ��Chris Darlene Hand LaDonna Van Alan Karen Pam Hill Jon Hoath David Theresa Honyoust Brenda Theresa Hurley Beth Sandy Kay King Terry Knapp I �Rita Lafler Scott Lafler Jana Leatherbury Vicki Colleen Lori Jim • Debbie Gail Milbourne Julie Miller Roxanne Lori Sherry Don Penny Bob John mandi Pilmer ��Harold Pickford Brian Pifer Kim Plettner Bill Eric Radcliffe Violet Doug Jim Rollins Dan Rothfuss Rick 40\IA Terry Linda Rupp Steve Rupp Bill so e Rock Keith Kara Smith Luann Smith �Bob Smith Debbie Smitley Greg Roberta 10 M. Troy Cindy Kathleen Swafford Cynthia Swartout Robin Rae Jean Randy Timperley Rudy Valentine Dora Vond Lori Joan Cheryl Rick Michele 9 �Bob Steve Lisa Lou Whitcomb Cherry Jeannette Wickwire Mark Dana Julie Colvin Dan Damon David A Fred Cheryl Vogel �FRESHME Dean Amy Aldrich Laura Aldrich Chris Avery ' Sonya Lori Pam Deborha Baldwin Mike Barrie Block Debbie Blair Robert Booth Bill Boyd Mike Bradford Scott Bonnie Elver Button John Dwayne Carlton Dawn 44 �Roxanne Clark Tom Clark Chris Wilferd Bob Debris Crandall Renee Richele Carrie Ralph Robin Dana Dawn Debbie Denton Dean �Mary Doolittle David Dormer Julie Drerup Ron Duttlinger Elaine Jennifer Ron Fox 0 Denise Gentry Alan Gilroy Louise Phillip Goodrich Cheryl Alan Gruner Brenda Guthrie Patty k Lyle Matt Hadfield Tamela Ray Marty Don Luann Nora Hicks 41 �Ken Cindy Holmgren John Honyoust Tamy Doug Linnea Hyder Candy Inman Chuck Inman Gene Inman Carol Teresa Marcia Susie Keller Brenda Caren Lepper • Pr' �I L T : Tom Little Kim Martin Linda Chuck Mefford Keith Miller Sheila Mitchell Bill Morton Rosalind Michael O'Brien Troy V Marty Jeff Mark Sheila O'Neill John Noel Kathy William HMI �Deb Rosa _ Tran Cliff Jim Doug Quimby Ron Ratliff Don Tammy Duane Laurie Gail Lori Scott Freshman class officers from left to right: Marty Heator, president: Mary Doolittle, vice-president : secretary; Robin 10 �Chris Katz John Shaffer A Deb Slier Rick Smith Wes Smith Teresa Smitley A Ar urNA• : Mike Teresa Dennis Ken Cindy Tenny Todd Dan Alex Torres Ab .i•S.. �Julie Alan Or Carla VanWormer Tony Sharon Karen Tracey Whitcomb Don Wickwire Karen Tom Wolfe Dan Zeller Debra Mike Woodruff ��FRESHME CLASS 1 3 to I �1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ) 1 1 1 ° t 1111,41 �In Search of In The senior class members wish to dedicate the senior class section of THE SEARCHER to classmates who, due to mely deaths. are no their classmates, but not forgotten. These classmates are David Bussler left) and Keith Nelson �Wade Adams Craig Adolph Jeffery Ames Diane Bathrick David Aldrich Ernest Baker Terry Baylis Donna Bird �Class Flower—White Carnation Jim Brott fitirdIck �Daniel Butler Douglas Carlton Darla Veronica Linda Dan Rick Lori Collyer I �Diane Peggy Patty idly Devi Debbie Donald �Rhonda Eldred Frank Rachel Fenton Lori Follis Connie Foster Deanna Gilbert Bill Gilroy Chris 11 Wendy �CLASS Theme The Young the Ellen Rose Cathy Cathy Rust:, t i y de Senior Cheerleaders: D. Wilson, S. Miller, D. Bood Joan i . LA �Cheryl Remny Douglas Knapp Lynette Kim Linda 11 Lyle Mike �Joseph Carolyn Archie Theresa �Larry Li Cerne Philo Kelly Tammy Maurine Monte 4 Scott Radcliffe William Radcliffe Charlene Ratliff �Keith Dawn Robin �Patty Smith Stephen Renee Daniel Jim Leslie �Robert Tenney Linda Thorns Re-vi Timprrle-, Kar.n J r n r k in, Tony Turnpaugh �Julie Jack Frank Donna Connie tp!U4.1\rIM 1 Dawn 120 Harold Hunt Mr. Detective Ratcliffe �����BEST to the Senior Class from Community Ed & Sue Adolph Mr. & Mrs. Garth Kincaid & Family The Gordon Aldrich Family Mr. & Mrs. Don Little & Family Mr. Jon Amyx Mr. & Mrs. Harry MacDonald Matthew J.J. Belote Mr. & Mrs. Terry MacDonald Wilma Bunday Mr. & Mrs. Robert Marsh & Family Kim & Mr. & Mrs. John Mathews Ken Mr. & Mrs. David McNeilly & Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burgett & Family John Mullineaux Loren Burlingame The Stanley Musolff Family Mrs. Louis Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ogden & Family Pat & Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Joe Palmatier & Family Julia Versau Chamberlin Mr. & Mrs. Larry L. Parkinson & Girls Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Clark & Family Mr. & Mrs. Carl Parlin Mr. & Mrs. Bill Coats & Family Henr Phil David Mr. & Mrs. Kim Philson Mr. & Mrs. Max Dally & Family Mr .& Mrs. Larry Rollins & Family Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Dormer LaVern Mary Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Shaffer & Family The Evert Family Mr. & Mrs. John Soncrant & Family Rich Farrand Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Swafford & Family Mr & Mrs. Kenneth Ford The Rev. George Van Norman Family Mr & Mrs. Harold Fox & Family Don, Linda, LuAnn. Brad, Joan. Matt & Jill Waite Mr & Mrs. Stanley Heath Mr. & Mrs. James H. Watkens & Family The John Heator Family Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Weirich Mr & Mrs. Rufus Hemwav Mr. & Mrs. Richard White & Family Mr & Mrs. Raymond Herman Ken Woodworth & Family The Cecil Hill Family Terry Wynn Mr & Mrs. Richard 12 �Graduation The Senior Class of 1977 from Union City became alumni following the 97th cises at this school. Theresa Mills and Eugene Taylor were co-valedictorians while Stephen the honors for the salutatorian position. Due ent weather, the commencement exercises were the gymnasium this year. Board of Robert Marsh awarded the diplomas. Nine members of the 95-member class were members of Honor Society. Classmate Jeffrey Ames closed cises with the I p a t l e r k ' N N E I I I I C A D f i f ��Senior WADE ADAMS: Cross Country manager ball 1,2; Track 1; Baseball 2; Spanish Club Play 1,4; Chess Club 2; Stage Band 2,3,4; Senior Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Solo Ensemble I. CRAIG ADOLPH: Varsity Football 2,3,4; ketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Cadet Teacher 4; National Honor Society 3,4 (President derpuff Football Coach 4; All School Play Entertainment Night 4; Track 2,3; 2; Bicentennial Committee 3; Varsity DAVE ALDRICH: Vo-ed 4. ERNEST JAY BAKER: J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4; Class Vice President 3; All 1,2,4; Library Assistant 2,3; Cadet Teacher 4; FFA 1,2; Senior Play 4; Prom Comm. 3; Co-op sity Club 3,4; Homecoming Escort 4; Senior Powder Puff Coach 4; School Paper Queens Way Fashion Model 4; Student Track Announcer 2; Float Comm 2,3,4; Runner Up Sweetheart Couple 4. TERRY BAYLIS: J.V. Track 1,2; Varsity Cadet Teaching 3; Vo-ed 4; Chess Club Play DONNA BIRD: Kitchen Helper SANDY BLOOM: Powder Puff Pep Club 1,2; Float Committee 2; Vo-ed 3; CoPaper DELLA BOODY: Powderpuff Football ball Court 2; Homecoming Court 3,4; Snowball Comm. 2; Float Comm. 4; Sweetheart Cadet Teacher 4; FTA 2,3,4 (Vice President 4); Cheerleading Varsity Wrestling 1,2; leading 4; Office Assistant 4; Paper Staff book 4; Student Council 4; Talent DOUGLAS P. CARLTON: Varsity Football sity Wrestling 4; FFA 2 years; Band-Junior 1, Senior 2; Cadet Teaching I . MARK CASE: J.V. Football 1; FFA 2; Vo-ed 3,4; Sweetheart Couple 4. DARLA CHARD: Varsity Track 1; 1,2,3; Yearbook 2; Spanish Club 1,2; Pep Club nior Band 1,2,3,4; Talent Show 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 4; Jazz Combo 4; 4; Co-op 4; A l l -School Play 4; Band Council 3: Homecoming VIKK1 CLAAR: Pep Club 2,3; Cadet Teacher 4: Co-op 4; LINDA COLE: Kitchen Assistant LORI COLLYER: All School Play 2; ing 3; FTA 3,4; JV Volleyball 3; Varsity Volleyball 4; Co-op 4; Vo-ed 3; Student Council 1,2; Girls Football DAN COUNTERMAN: Co-op 4; Basketball-Freshman 1, JV 2, Varsity' JV 1, Varsity 2,4; Cadet teacher 3; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Snowball Court 2; Homecoming Court per Staff 4; Merit Student 1; Class Officer Relay Record RICK L. COUNTERMAN: Cadet Band 1; Senior Band 2,3,4; Drum Major 4; Cadet Teacher Band LYNN CRANE: Spanish Club 1,2; Vo-Ed der Puff SALLY DAVIS: FFA 1,2,3; Yearbook 4; Cadet Teacher 4; Office Assistant 4; Band 1,2,3.4; Pep Club JIM BROTT: Baseball J.V. 1,2; Varsity 1; School Play 1,4; Senior Play 4; Chess Club op 4; Cadet Teacher 3; Varsity DONALD EDWARDS: Football-JV 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Co-Op 4: Library Track PAULA CHRISTINE BURDICK: 1; Wrestling Cheerleader 2; Girls Powder ball FRANK FABIANO: Cross Country 1,2,3,4 tain); Wrestling JV I. Varsity 2; Track tain); Co-Op 4; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4, (4All Conference Cross Country 3,4; Country Champ 4; Mile Record Cross Country Record Holder 3,4; Cross Country All-American; Paper Staff 4; Snowball Prince 2: Merit Student 3; Cadet DALE ALAN BUTLER: J.V. Football 1,2; Varsity Football 3,4; Student Council 4; School Play sity Club 3,4; Cadet Teaching 3; Senior Play 4; Girls Football �RACHEL FENTON: Library Assistant Club 4 (secretary); Powder Puff Football Band 1,2; Senior Band 3.4; Senior Play 4. LORI FOLLIS: Track 1; Student Council 2; A l l School Play 2; Vo-Ed 3,4; Cadet Teacher 4; 4; Powder Puff Football 3,4; JV Volleyball 3; Varsity Volleyball 3,4; All Conference MIKE MARTEN: Snowball Court 3; 3,4; Talent Show 4; Varsity Club 2,3,4 president); Football-JV I, Varsity 2,3,4; (All Conference 3, Captain 4, All-State Honorable Mention 3); Basketball-JV I. Varsity 2,3,4 4, All Conference 4); Baseball-Varsity 1,2,3,4 conference 2,3; Captain 3,4; All Region 3). JOE MARTIN: Band 1,2; Wrestling 1; Co- WILLIAM D. GILROY: VoKRIS GOMEEN: Vo-Ed: WENDY GRIMES: Band 1,2; Cross Country ketball JV I; Varsity 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4 (captain); Varsity Club 2,3,4; FTA 3,4 (President); Wrestling Cheerleader 1,2; Cadet Teacher 3,4; Co-op mural Volleyball ELLEN GROHALSKI: Cheerleading 1,2; Band 1; National Honor Society 4; Pep Club 1,2; Co-Op 4; Intermural ROSE HILYARD: Cadet Band 1,2; Senior Band 3,4; Vo-Ed 4; Miss Michigan CATHY HUGHES: Pep Club 1,2,3; FHA ish Club I; Cadet Teacher 4; Co-op 4; Library Aide 2, HAROLD F. HUNT 111: Co-op; Track RUSTY NYDER: JV Football 1,2; FTA Aide 4: Art Club 4; Vo-ed 4. JOAN JACKOW1AK: Vo-Ed 4 Cadet REINNY JOHNSON: Cadet Band 1,2; Wrestling 2, LYLE KIME: FFA 2 years; Cadet Teacher Vo-Ag v2 yr. DOUG KNAPP: CAROL MAYES: Track 2,3,4; Vo-Ed 2,3,4; Cadet Teacher ARCHIE MEARS: Football JV 1; Cadet Teacher 3,4; Co-Op 4. DAN MILLER: Library Assistant 3,4; Cadet Teacher 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Football Freshman 1; JV Football RON MILLER: Library SUE MILLER: Cadet Band 1,2; Senior Cadet Band Majorette 1; Senior Band Wrestling Cheerleader 4; Powderpuff Football 4; Yearbook 4; Cadet Teacher 3; F TA 2,3; Girls Basketball 1,2; All School Play 4; Float Committee 1,2; Snowball Committee 2; Talent 4; Talent THERESA MILLS: Cadet Band 1,2; 1,2; Manager Volleyball 2; National 3,4; Senior Talent BILL RADCLIFFE: Football J.V. 1,2; Varsity 3; Basketball Freshman 1, Varsity 3,4; JV 2; CoSCOTT RADCLIFFE: Cadet Band 1; 2; Freshman Basketball 1; JV Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 4; Track 1.2,4; JV Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4; Powderpuff Football Coach heart Couple Candidate 2; School Play Crew 4; Prop LYNNETTE KNAPP: Cadet Band 1,2; Powderpuff Football; Class Officer- CHARLENE RATLIFF: JV Girls Pep Club 1; MIKE MACK: Varsity Baseball 3,4: Varsity DAWN RENNER: Powderpuff Football dent Council 1,2; Paper Staff 4; Cadet Teacher 4; Co-Op 4; Vo- KIM MADISON: IV Cheerleader 2, School Cadet Teacher 3; FTA 3; Career Center 4: Snowball Committee 2; Paper Staff 2; work experience 4 KEITH ROCHO: Football 2 yrs.; Wrestling Cadet Teacher 1 yr.; 1 semester agricultural cosemester 12 �DAWN ROTHFUSS: Cadet Band 1; 2,3,4; JV Basketball 2; Varsity Volleyball 3; Co-Op 4; Powderpuff DAVID RUMSEY: Football JV 1; man I. JV 2; Varsity 3; Baseball JV 1, Co-Op 3,4; Cadet ROBIN SCHLEY: Powderpuff CINDY SHAFFER: Cadet Band 1; JV ball 1; Senior Band 2,3,4; Varsity 2,3,4; Homecoming Queen 4; School Play sity Club 2,3,4; Class V.P. 4; Wrestling 3; Student Council 4; Cadet Teacher 4; ball All Conference 4; Powderpuff Football 2,3; Sweetheart Couple 3; National Honor Society Band 3,4; Talent Show Stage Crew 2,3; mittee PATTY SMITH: Spanish Club 2; Cadet Co-Op 4; Talent Show Stage STEPHEN SONCRANT: Cross Country Varsity 1,2,3,4; Wrestling Varsity 1,2,3,4; Track Varsity 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Student Band Cadet 1, Senior 2,3,4; Band Council Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Combo tional Honor Society 3,4; Cadet Teacher Club 2,3; Library Assistant 4; mittee 3; Top Ten (Salutatorian) 4; F TA 3. MELVIN SOURS: Cadet Band 1,2; Basketball 2; Baseball JV 1,2, Varsity 3,4; FFA 3,4; VoRENEE STREETER: Spanish Club 2; ing 3,4; Co-op 4; DEBBY LYNN SWARTOUT: Vo-ed Horticulture 4; Kitchen EUGENE A. TAYLOR, JR.: Football JV tling 1; Track (Mgr.) 1,2,3; Student Student Council President 3; National 3,4; School Play 4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Cadet Band 1; Senior Band 2,3,4; Band Council President 4; Talent LYNDA THOMS: Basketball JV 12; Powderpuff Football 2,3; VoKAREN TOMPKINS: Class Treasurer derpuff Football 2; Snowball Committee 2; Prom Committee 3; Homecoming Court 3; Vo-Ed Op 4; Cadet Teacher 4; Pep DAWN WILSON: Cadet Teacher 3,4: FTA Club 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3,4; Cadet nior Band 2,3,4; Talent Show 4; Office JACK WALLEN: Harry the Hairy Ape Country 1,2,3,4 (captain 4); Cross Country proved 2; Freshman Basketball 1; JV Basketball 2: Varsity Basketball 3; Track 1,2,3,4 (captain sity Club 1,2,3,4; FFA 2,4 (Chapter Farmer 4); Merit Student 2; Cadet Band 1; Cross Country' can 4; Cadet Teacher 4; Covey Relay Record Holder 3; Paper Staff 4; Float Committee I ; Corn Pick-up Committee 4; FFA Land Judging Winner Bike Race CONNIE WORDEN: Class Secretary 2.3.4; Girls Basketball 1; Cadet Band Majorette I; Majorette 2,3,4 (Head Majorette 4); Cadet Band 1: Senior Band 2,3,4; Work Experience 4; Cadet Teacher 3,4; FTA 3; Library Assistant 4; Snowball Princess 2; Homecoming Court 4; 1,2,3, �IN SEARCH OF �J.C. Penney Mich. 49504 (616) Meijer 2727 N. Grand �Sea Call Bob for Home Call Leon for Home nee Fairfield Plaza, Coldwater, Mich. 278-7351 Congratulations Class of '7 from Yearbook �Congratulatio Senio fro Spoor Good Charge Athens, Ph-616-729-647 Good Luck Glove Coaters Inc. K & L Grocery Union City, Mi. "The Best Store in Burlington" Burlington, Michigan Mary Carman Chrysler Plymouth & Dodge Trucks Hi-Way Union City, Good Luck Magic Pool, games, live �Congratulations Southern Michigan Union City, Michigan Classic Office & Scholl 28300 Hayes Roseville, "Classic Office & School Supply Best Wishes to the class Congratulations to the Class of "77" Purity Cylinder From Frank W. Welding Supplies Sturgis, Michigan. Kendall Independent Electrical Distributor Airkem— Congratulates the Class Congratulates each graduate Congratulations Class of "77" J.A. Sexaver Wally Wrench Indusco Supply Company would congratulate the Class of "77" Leatherman wishe To Congratulate the Class of Best of Luck to the Graduating Class of '77 from Battle Creek Flower Best of Luck to the '77 Best Wishes Grads Grads From fro Commercial Equipment your Authorized 3M Products Dealer Hensley �Franks Garage, specalizing service, tune ups, and M-60 Union City Phone- Jury Hours: Mon. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to thrifty acres Grand Rapids, 453-67 Fri.- 9:30 a.m.81 West �RAY Buildin an Excavatin Union City, 741-70 I I I I I I L I I / Ed's Processi Retail Cent Custo Butcherin Union Mic P I I I I I I I I I I I I i Best Wishes \ From the makers of Automatic Doors, Basketball Ronan M a r s h a l l , Kunz �Corwin Amoco 37 Canover Coldwater, Territory Radio Jr. 24 hours Coldwater 278-5233 5 U 7 answering . C 4 1 7 4 4 Cheryl's Ellen Post Office Union City, 4909 . 9 ; 7 & Athens 9 1 4 4 • I .0 Henkel's Athens �Keith 377 Woodruff Union 4909 Bennet Manufacturi M-60 Company Union _ 4---7-7c4(f747vrirovvir J4 V S Ken Chevrol M-60 Union y / Merchant's Value Union �Whitlock 1 . 8 11 0 8 1 I M M I U N I M P I N I M P I l l a , vi.,••— tiF782724 1 Union Farm 7-ffirwe Jack's 114 West Union City, �Dancer's E E Union TR5TEE r E g Z g Tastee- Th Yearbook Wishes Thank Brookside M-60 765-218 Advertis �Rex Hoenes Wise Motors Repair, Sales Refinishing and Repairing 106 W. Mendon, Hooker Oil Co. Miss Judy's School Home Heating and Union City 741-5595 and Bronson Hill Piston Union City 741-907 Funeral Director Union City, Fireside Inn Distinctive Dining Marshall, Mich. P h . 1035 W. Territorial Road Battle Creek, Hubbard's Motor Overhauls, Oil Changes, 389 Stancer Rd. 14 Best of Luck Fro Tuttle Heating Arey Hardware Rex M. H o b b y House Union City, Mich. "Congratulations Phone Burlington, Leonard Gottschalk State Farm Auto—Health—Fire Congratulation From Keiss Coldwater. Mich. Tekon Farm Service Inc. Feed, Seed. Chemical and Grain Tekonsha 517-767-4116 Marshall. �Dairy King Congratulates the Class of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Waffle Keep and Martinson Tekonsha, Mich. Compliments the Class of Chester Salyer. Sales New and Used Farm Machinery Route # 1 Union City, Mich Elias Brothers A Fine To Take The Whole Family Peters Lumber Authorized Dealer for Stihl 101,2 Mile Rd. & M-60, Union City Greenwald Murphy & R # 1 M-60 West Athens Compliments to Union City fro Dr. and Mrs. Ruggles New & Used Tack Burlington, Mich. Lakeside Golf Club The Friendly Club Burlington, Mich. Wm. 0 . Coats Auctioneer Realtors- Tim's Body Tekonsha, Mich., Phone Owner: Clarene Good's Sales Marshall, Michigan Your Allis-Chalmers Dealer Little's Union City, Michigan Best of Luck Class of Ballards Late Model Auto Free Locating 14 �N E F I N Sa. f a • isimmai Don Knief 215 N. Union City, Mich. 49094 1 Molds 10 Tons T 1 r ;'s fI 1::771 14 Griswold's & M-60 Union 14- - Linda's Union Michigan 49094 �Don Keller K & K Builder Union City, Union City 303 N. Broadway Union City, Mich Reed's Amoco 316 N. Broadway Union City, Mich Coast to Coast Hrd. Total Hardware 458 Marshall Street Coldwater. Mich 49036 (517) G & J Farm Coldwater, Union City. Burr Oak J.C. 741-7965 B.O. Feed. Seeds. Fertilizer, Grain & Grinding Carrolls -A Perfect Fit coldwater. 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Spatial Coverage Michigan Union City https://branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/7890969c848cecb7bc073c3007ec3837.pdf a89084f254a9fedd466af460d947065a PDF Text Text ��1 — r Union Township Union City, Branch District Deal th Union 195 N. Union Gity, 3 5 4 0 6 42398 5 4 3 9 BranchDistrict Dearth limn 195N UnionCity, �s �Sometimes there is a somebody who helps you o u t when you goof . scolds you when you really goof and are too dense t o realize i t is proud o f your triumphs hurts when you h u r t takes care o f you when you're sick . smooths over rough spots when she agrees with your plans and erects insurmontable barriers when she's against them. Sometines this somebody is Mother, b u t a t UCHS it's Mrs. Mary Hobday—OUR SOMEBODY! Thank you f o r being there when we need you and even when we think we don't. UNIONTOWNSHIP UNIONCITY, ��Sports U �Support F r o m Sidelines Varsity basketball cheerleaders bottom to t o p : C. Cole, D. Case, P. Baker, M . Doolittle, B . Christy, L . Matson, and D. Winn. Senior basketball cheerleaders, l e f t to right: B . Christy, D. Winn, and D. Case. �A i d F r o m C h e e r i n g Section J . V. baSKC't3,i,; top: D. Sanders, D. Dyer, 1, bennet, A . A l b r i g h t and A. Olds. Senior wrestling cheerleaders, l e f t t o right: T. Adams, L . Wessel, L . Wadsworth. �Title Stolen B y H o m e r Front row left to r i g h t T. Torres, B. Olmsted, D. Davis, burn, R. Ratliff, B. S m i t h , T. Bogel, G. S m u r r, T. B u r g e t t , J. Hawkins, J. Carey, M . Olmsted, R. Walterspaugh, N. S m i t h ; middle r o w K. Loss, B. A c M o o d y, M . Wo o d r u ff , T. B a k e r, J. U C. 0 3 2 4 2 2 1 1 8 Lansing Cath. Cent. Concord Athens Springport Quinc Jonesville Reading Homer Columbia Central Mack, G. Aldrich, M. Bishop, R. Duttlinger, J. Hoath, bee, N. Cross, D. Counterman, E. P a l m a t i e r ; back r o w Coach Tundevold, Coach AcMoody, Coach Tresenriter, C. Katz, M . Bard, T. Sours, Coach Aldrich, and Coach Tassie. Opp 2 0 6 9 0 8 6 3 3 Seniors only: F r o n t r o w l e f t t o r i g h t J. Hoath, T. Burgett, T. Bogel, D. Davis, B. Olmsted; middle M. Bishop, N. Cross, R. Walterspaugh, T. Baker, T. Sours; back row S. Watson, G. S m u r r, J. M a c k B . AcMoody, D. Counterman, and B Smith. �All-Conference: F r o n t r o w l e f t t o r i g h t N. Cross, D. Adams, J . M a c k , back r o w J. Hoath, G. S m u r r, T. Baker, D. The 1978 Charger football team brought winning back to Union City. They started the 1978 season out on the left foot by losing t o Lansing Cath. Cent. But then the Chargers regained a ing and won the next six games. They and 1 in the Big 8 Conference with an overall record of 8 and 2 f o r the season. A big loss shocked the Charger offense when one of their players was injured. Brian AcMoody started last year and he began this year as a starter until a broken ankle stopped his quarterbacking Counterman, N o t Pictured. G. Aldrich, and M . Bard. Then sophomore Eric Palmatier moved t o the Charger's quarterback spot. He had a big shoe t o fill b u t did the j o b extremely well the team as well as the coaching staff. Eric's first game was against Springport. The Chargers won very impressively 4 1-0.Palmatier had the offense rolling, b u t on the other hand the defense was working overtime by holding Springport to minus 16 yards on the ground. Palmatier proved t o be successful until the final and when Homer defeated the Chargers to win the Big 8 Conference, leaving the Chargers in second place in the Conference. 7 �J.V.'S B R E A K 500 RECORD Lansing Cath. Cent. Tekonsha Athens Coldwater Quinc Jonesville Reading Homer Front row left to right T. Torres, T. Smith, L. Worden, tlejohn, J. Lacy, C. Rumsey, R. M o r l e y, D. Herman, R. Pinnell, D. Truax, E. Herman, D. Syler, M . Sander, N. S m i t h ; middle row J. Mack, D. DeVore, P. H a r t , B . Clark, D. Balowski, C. Strong, C. White, B. Dickerson, M. Smitley, M . Follis, chant, D. Adolph, B. Hill, D. A l b e r t , K . Loss; t h i r d r o w Coach Tundevold, Coach AcMoody, Coach Tresenriter, K. Katz, wood, L. Henning, D. Dean, A. Merchant, K. Thomas, S. Baker, J. Freds, J. Wallen, T. Watson, T. Cross, Coach Aldrich, and Coach Tassie. The J.V. football team had the most successful season record in a number of years 6 and 2. Even though this year the team had all new Coaches. Freshman and Sophomores made up the team. With the large number of Sophomores on the team, the J.V.'s had rience than in past years. That experience helped more to win more games. Tom Watson had a really good season. A t the Homer game he ran over 200 yards. The team did a real nice j o b this year. 8 �W e Came A L o n g W a y Baby, A n d To o k H o m e T h e P r i z e Front r o w left t o r i g h t K. S m i t h , T. B i t e m a n , N. Fox, T. Voss, T. Rathburn; back r o w D. Peters, S. S c o t t , K. A r m s t r o n g , Coach Anderson, D. Brubaker, K . Collins, a n d D. Spierling. The J.V. Girls Basketball team ended a very successful season with a 14-2 tally, the best record that Union City Girls J.V. Basketball team ever racked up. They also tied the 1973 record for the least amount of points allowed f o r another team. The girls allowed Reading only 4 points. Kelly Collins broke the J.V. scoring record by scoring 25 points against Bronson. They also can claim first ence Championship a t our school f o r girls J.V. Basketball. U.C 2 5 3 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 2 3 3 2 Olive Burr Oak Bronson Athens Springport Quinc Jonesville Reading Homer Concord Athens Springport Quinc Jonesville Reading Homer Opp 4 1 3 1 4 2 7 4 1 7 1 1 1 1 2 1 �Girls Re-enact H e a r t B r e a k i n g Seconds Front row l e f t t o r i g h t D. M erchant , D. Gilbert, J. Waite, R. Tassie, P. Ogden; back r o w Coach Kolassa, J. M i l l e r, B. All-Conference: L e f t to r i g h t chant, B. Granger, and J. Waite. 1 Granger, L. Bahlman, C. Tenney, L . Scott, and R C r a n d a l l Seniors only: Standing J. Waite, sitting left t o r i g h t R. Tassie, D. Gilbert, B . Granger, N o t Pictured. Penny Ogden U.C 46 4 2 8 5 6 5 5 4 6 8 4 6 45 4 6 5 3 6 4 Olivet Burr Oak Bronson Concord Athens Springport Quinc Jonesville Reading Homer Concord Athens Springport Quinc Jonesville Reading Homer Quinc Homer Bronson Opp 5 45 44 4 6 48 5 46 49 5 5 5 3 3 5 4 5 3 5 5 �Conference T i t l e Lost To R iv a ls The Girls Varsity Basketball Team ended the season with a 12 and 8 record, coming in second in both the Conference and District. The girls choked on a bitter pill a t the District when they waged sawing battle against Bronson. A f t e r trading the lead off and on all night the girls lost by one point in the last second o f the game. The team sparkplug this year was Penny Ogden. Joan Waite and Brenda Granger were the team captains. Joan Waite was also named most valuable. Robin Tassie was the most improved player. chant scored the most points for the team by scoring 333 points and placed second in the Conference f o r total scoring points. Brenda Granger had the most rebounds and placed first in the total rebounds. Joan Waite p u t in the most free throws and came in third in the Conference for total free throws. A f t e r a season ing competitors who must have eaten Wheaties and nails to be so much tougher than in past seasons, the girls chalked up cessful season. �I Cross C o u n t r y Strives I n t o Action Front row left to right S. Foster, T. Fisk, L. Smith, D. Strong, T. Rome, J. Shiarla, L. Baylis; back row Vreeland, asst. Coach Wallen, U.C 4 3 2 2 3 1 1 P Concord Springport Bellevue Quinc Jonesville Reading Homer ton, R. Eldred, M. Heator, D. Yoder, D. Inman, M. Jones. Not McFeters The Cross Country team ended the season with a 3-4 tally. The team traveled t o Springport f o r the Springport Invitational. They placed ninth. A t sdale College Invitational they placed ninth and a t the Union City Invitational they placed fourth and at the vitational placed fifth. Marty Heator had the seasons best record with the time o f 15:46. Dennis Strong followed very closely behind with the time o f 16:36. Placing third f o r the team with the time o f 16:59 was Bill Morton. Opp 1 2 2 3 2 4 45 Terry Fisk, Senior In All-Conference honors Union City placed fourth as a team, and Marty placed second f o r the team. I n the Regionals the team placed 10th as a whole, and Marty came in nis Strong missed going to State by three places. Again Marty came through and placed 17th in State with the time o f 17:32. The season was while, i f uphill season f o r the boys �Te a m w o r k E a r n s Tr o p h i e s Varsity wrestlers, f r o n t row, left to right: man, G. Smurr, E. B u t t o n , J. Carey, D. Rogers, A . Torres, S. Boyd, J. Olds; back row: Coach Lesson, K. Thomas, D. Thrasher, J. Hoath, S. Alwood, N. Cross, R. Duttlinger, and Coach Rhinehart. J.V. wrestlers, f r o n t row, left t o right: N. Paquin, J Goheen, T. Torres, B . Dickerson; back row: R Pinnel, D. Adams, man, B. Barlow, and J Fairchild. �R e t u r n i n g C h a m p s Ta k e A l l A l The Union City wrestling team started out the season as a good team. A team to give some stiff competition, as they proved by placing third at the Pennfield and Harper Creek Invitationals. But t h a t was the beginning o f the season long before the team's attitude in the sport had taken shape. The four trophies along w i t h an undefeated season record o f 11-0 sent the Charger's on their way to claim a hard worked- f o r District title. Before the Charger's ranks vided up f o r the State Meets, they fought together f o r the last time to overcome their final obstacle. The two third places t h a t Union City earned started tum o f a soon t o be unstopable wrestling machine. This was proven by the collection o f f o u r first place trophies the White Pigeon, Springfield, Union City and the Big ference Invitationals. After not having been rated all season long the Charger's by placing first a t themselves as a team. B u t from here into State, i t was all sonal challenge. So while t h e Charger's rose up into glory as unified conquerors, to the season's end and laid State qualifiers: Gregg Cross, and Jon Hoath. Seniors, l e f t t o right: J. H o a t h , N. Cross, G. S m u r r, and S. Boyd. m o s t down their equipment, perhaps for the last time as a team. Several members o f the team held outstanding records ferent categories in basketball. In total rebounding son led the team and ference with 182. He placed fourth over all in conference in the field goal Jim Mack led the team in point recoveries and points and t h i r d in assists over all in conference. Brian AcMoody led the team in free throwing accuracy. Over all the varsity team did well placing fourth in conference. All-Conference, l e f t t o right: Gregg Smurr, J e ff Olds, J o h n Carney, a n d John Hoath. �Opp U.C 7 5 7 3 5 4 4 5 Bellevue Concord Athens Marshall Springport Quinc Bronson Constantine 6 1 6 2 1 2 2 1 Team Captains, left to right: G. Smurr and J. Hoath. Union Township Library Union City, Mich. 49094 �C h a m p s C a r v e d O u t O f To t a l Te a m w o r k Sitting: K. M a r t i n , R. Collins; kneeling: C. Johnson, A. Aldrich, L . Scott, L . MacDonald; standing: Coach Mason, C. Stemaly, C. Wallen, J. Waite, C. Tenney, and top: P. Ogden. Honored seniors: standing: C. Stemaly, J. Waite; sitting: C. Wallen and P. Ogden 1 �The varsity volleyball ter having had a spectacularly undefeated season was again the proud owners of ference Crown. B u t forts were fruitless when they met up with leyball team who continued through districts and took the Regional title. The Chargers' duel record was 15-0. In the team, recognition and accolades came to maly, Cheryl Wallen, Joan Waite, and Penny Ogden who were honored f o r their service. Lori Scott was named proved player. Luckily the returning varsity and j.v.'s are talented. Maybe they will fill t h e empty by the graduating seniors. The Charger volleyball team defeated all 15 o f their opponents u n t i l Parchment played them t h e District t o u r n a m e n t 1 �Good Te a m Strives F o r Perfection 1 Front row, l e f t t o right: C. Hoover, L . Brooks, C. Foster, J. Davis, S. Mack, R. Collins, M . Palmatier; back row: Coach Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Vs Concord W o n Coldwater L o s t Springport W o n Quincy W o n Jonesville W o n Athens W o n Homer W o n Reading W o n Concord W o n Athens W o n Springport W o n Quincy L o s t Jonesville W o n Reading W o n Mason, L. MacDonald, S. Cole, K. Smith, S. Scott, D. Bard, D. S p e r l i n g , S. Colvin, and T. Thomet. The winning wasn't limited t o the varsity b u t the ball team also won. With t h e i r outstanding 13-2 record t h e J.V.'s showed t h a t with a little more work perfection m i g h t be achieved by this young team. The team as a whole improved from day one and more exciting action will come f r o m these girls before they graduate. • �F u t u r e Va r s i t y Te a m G a i n s E x p e r i e n c e Front row, l e f t t o right: D. Dean, C. White, R. Eldred, T. Rome, R. Renner, C. Reinke; back row: K. Hart, e ' e r, M . Smitley, T. Watson, J. Wallen, and D K i m b r o u g h . U.C 5 46 5 5 5 6 6 5 5 5 5 6 7 6 8 3 5 6 6 7 Bellevue Concord Bronson Athens Springport Quinc Colo Jonesville Reading Homer Concord Athens Springfield Springport Olive Quincy Jonesville Colo Reading Homer Opp 3 4 6 5 4 4 5 4 6 5 5 5 6 6 6 5 5 7 7 5 The J.V. basketball team with a record of 11-9 was among the Charger teams to have over a 500 record. The team's momentum on two players, they were Tim Granger and Mike Smithley. Leading in various categories were J i m Wallen with 8 6 assists. son stole 57 from underneath most points earned went to Eric Palmatier with 12.4 average. Kent Hart led the team in rebounds with a total of 248. Best free throw shooter went to David Kimbourgh, red, and Eric Palmatier who had over 60%. "The team was made of good individuals who were fun to be around," stated M r. Miller, coach. Since most of the players will next year be moved up to varsity, the Freshmen will have to fill i n the best I r r a l l f i 4 7 " , 1 1 1 U 4 - 1 �Conference C h a m p s F o r A W e e k Front row, l e f t t o right: m g r. J . Follis, T. Thomet, B . Olmsted, A c M o o d y , D Counterman, J. Mack, R. Fox, and B. M o r t o n N o t T. Bogel, M. Heator, M . Olmsted, C. Katz; back row: T. Cole, B. P i c t u r e d : Coach McFeters and Steve Watson. Opp U.C 6 5 5 7 6 6 6 8 8 8 7 6 8 7 6 4 5 8 4 6 Bellevu Concord Bronson Athens Springport Quinc Colo Jonesville Reading Homer Concord Athens Springfield Springport Olive Quinc Jonesville Reading Colo Homer 6 7 8 6 7 4 5 7 7 7 6 7 6 6 96 5 6 8 6 7 Seniors, l e f t to r i g h t f r o n t row: B. Olmsted, T. Bogle, J. Mack; back row: S. Watson, D. Counterman, and B. AcMoody. All Conference left to r i g h t David Counterman and Jim Mack �The Union City ball team which f o r one week held the first place the Big 8 Conference and had the over all record o f 9-12 was the same team who got ther and gave Bronson ggest scare in the district. The Chargers were able ish the season in an upswing against Bronson. I f this upswing would have taken place earlier, the Chargers would have taken place earlier, the Chargers would have seen some regional action. 2 �S t a r t To w a r d Va r s i t y Squad Front row, l e f t t o right: K . Katz, D. Adolph, A. Merchant, T. Cross, L . Smith, M. White; back row: T. Smith, B. U.C Op 42 A t h e n s 5 59 S p r i n g p o r t 7 34 Q u i n c y 5 46 C o l o n 5 42 J o n e s v i l l e 5 45 R e a d i n g 40 42 H o m e r 4 45 A t h e n s 4 62 S p r i n g p o r t 5 49 O l i v e t 3 42 Q u i n c y 3 45 J o n e s v i l l e 6 33 C o l o n 3 62 R e a d i n g 5 Reading Tournament 31 H o m e r 4 67 S p r i n g p o r t 6 50 R e a d i n g 4 The freshman basketball team showed everyone t h a t talent wasn't limited only to the more experienced junior varsity and Musselman, N. S m i t h , R. Johnson, B . Jenkins, B. Renner, M . Williams, and S. Musselman. varsity squads. They received a consolation trophy at ing Freshman Tournament. Tyler Smith was the team's most valuable player, and Tim Cross the team leader. The team won 11 and lost 6. Tyler Smith led the Charger Frosh team in points, with an average of 12 per game, and free throwing with a 4 8 . 2 % . A r t Merchant was der with a 12.8 average. He also was the leading shooter with a 3 7 . 1 % . Such skill combined with efforts o f the team started t h e young team toward a optimistic future. Coach Mike O'Reilly said, " I really enjoyed my first coaching. I had a fine young men to work with. �Yo u n g Te a m P a y s D u e s T h i s Ye a r Members of the 1979 varsity baseball team were: Gregg Smurr, Joel Hawkins, Mike Smitley, Rudy Valentine, Ron Ratliff, Gordon Stone, Eric Palmatier, Tim Bogle, Jim Mack, Jim Wallen, M o n t y Bishop, Tom Watson, Moody, and Tim Granger. Todd Haylett was the team's manager. U vs Team 2 4 6 4 1 3 7 1 2 4 6 1 1 6 9 7 1 6 Athens Olive Quinc Jonesville Bronson Bronson Homer Concord Springfield Springfield Athens Springport Springport Mendon Quinc Jonesville Reading Reading Score 0 1 5 1 3 2 1 6 4 8 7 0 4 4 2 3 7 �J . V. ' s Serve A p p r e n t i c e s h i p The yearbook staff grets the Coach Tinervia and his JV baseball team could range to pose f o r a ture for the yearbook. The team members were: Robert Hill, Joe Follis, Mike Sanders, Tyler Smith, Brian Musselman, S c o t t Hamp, Don Albert, Randy Bowen, Clinton Reincke, Bryce Renner, David Adolph, Kevin Katz, Mark Follis, Randy Youngren, Lynn Smith, Joe Freds and B a r t Dickerson. Scores and results f r o m this season's games were able to the yearbook staff. �Inexperience Costs K e y M e e t s BOYS' TRACK 1st at Bronson Invitational UC-64 A t h e n s - 6 8 10th Springport Invitational UC-65 S p r i n g p o r t - 6 7 3rd a t Olivet Relays UC-671/2 Q u n i c y - 6 5 1 / 2 UC-58 J o n e s v i l l e - 7 4 10th a t Quincy Relays UC-86 R e a d i n g - 4 6 UC 4th a t Mendon Relays UC-65 H o n e r - 6 7 14th a t Regional UC-1071/2 Concord-231/2 5th Big Eight Final Standing GIRLS TRACK 4th a t Bronson Invitational 5th a t Athens Relays UC-47 A t h e n s - 7 6 UC-88 S p r i n g p o r t - 3 5 4th a t Olivet Relays UC-22 Q u i n c y - 1 0 1 UC-60 J o n e s v i l l e - 6 3 5th a t Quincy Relays UC-74 R e a d i n g - 4 9 4th a t Mendon Relays UC-52 H o m e r -- 71 11th a t Regional UC-85 C o n c o r d - 38 5th Big Eight Final Standing �BOYS' TRACK TEAM M E M B E R S were: Doug Davis, Bruce M i l l e r, Bill Clark, Gregg S m u r r, Don Rodgers, Duane Rtsner, Te r r y Fisk, Bob Olmstead, Dan Inman, Dennis Strong, Wes Smith, Brian Barlow, L a r r y Demarest, Mike Williams, Todd Rathburn, J i m Mack, J i m Wallen, M a r t y O'Keefe, Dan Thrasher, B r i a n A c M o o d y, E r i c Palmatier, Curtis White, A l a n Siefke, B o b Smith, M o n t y Bishop, To m Rome, Tony Torres, Mike Bard, Dean Adams, Alan Gilroy, M a r t y Heator, Steve Watson, Ron Fox, Chris Katz, To d d Cole, To m Clarke, Kent Hart, Roger Johnson, Ti m Bogle, Dave Counterman, K e i t h Cronk, William M o r t o n , Ralph Cummins, M a r t y Merchant, A r t h u r Merchant, Bryan Jenkins, Phil H a r t , J o h n Rollins and Kevin L i t t l e j o h n . GIRLS' TRACK T E A M M E M B E R S were: Wendy Swartout, Charon Foster, Julie Colvin, son, Karen Hagelshaw, Chris Hoover, Deanne Fast, Sheryl Burdick, Ta m m y Rathburn, Lynda Hunt, L a u r a Aldrich, Michelle Palmatier, M a n d y Hubbard, Debbie Sperling, Stephanie Colvin, Debbie Merchant, Li nda MacDonald, Stacie Swofford, Joan Waite, bourne, Kelly Collins, Cindy Frost, P a m Frost, Mary Doolittle, ald, Beth Johnson, Lisa tal Kimball, Karen Lake, K r i s t y Smith, Penny Ogden, Robin Tassie, Donald, and Verna Warner. Katherine Rathvurn and Debbie Strong served the girls' as team managers. Seniors on t h e track team included: Doug Davis, Gregg S m u r r, Te r r y Fisk, Bob Olmstead, J i m Mack, Moody, B o b Smith, M o n t y Bishop, Steve Watson, Ti m Bogle, Dave Counterman, Keith Cronk, Dee Fast, Joan Waite, Gail Milbourne, Coleen MacDonald, Beth Johnson, den, Robin Tassie, and Lori MacDoanld. ���Student L i f e a4/I �Homecoming ' 7 9 �This year's homecoming Queen, Joan Waite, is escorted by M a r t y O'Keefe (upper left). Court member Michelle Waters is escorted by Tim Baker (upper right). To your left is Jason Crandall carrying the crown with Melinda Chard as the flower carrier. (Lower left) Last year's Queen, hoiski, is escorted by her brother, holski. (Lower right) Chris Funk is escorted by Tim Bagel. ��4 fts11 • • �Sweethearts 1 9 7 9 Sweetheart couples f o r the 1978-79 school year were, Fred Edwards (Sr.) and Becky Collyer (Soph.), pictured a t bottom left. Other couples participating in t h e contest were, upper right: John Carey (Jr.) a n d Tamy Hughes (Jr.), bottom right: Ken Dormer (Sr.) a n d Sheila Cronk (Soph.). Right page, upper left: Gregg S m u r r (Sr.) a n d Katie Swafford (Sr.), upper right: Dean Adams ( J r. ) a n d Dawn Sanders (Soph.), bottom left: Don Rodgers (Jr.) and Michelle Palmatier ( F r. ) , bottom right: Eric Palmatier (Soph.) and Trish Christy (Soph.). ��Prom 1 9 7 9 ! �Dinner Lower right: Rick Waterspaugh and Kevin Collins, "Hey! Don't knock i t until you've tried i t . " But remember our chaperone M r. Cerva, well aren't they having fun doing their own thing. What about M r. and Mrs. Smith in the center left space! Dancing the night away while t h e bank played, and w h a t a time we had! The band was V.V.T. f r o m Lansing and �Cheerleaders F a n t h e S p i r i t S p a r k �Successful sports' teams sparked the students with super spirit that erupted often erously in pep assemblies. The year started out with a very successful football, feated volleyball and JV team who lost only one. Such victorious seasons were duplicated with an undefeated wrestling team. Right page: Debbie Baldwin is pictured at top left. Left center photo: Seniors Gabe, Randy, are really enthused. Right center photo: Team members Marty, Dave, and Jim cheer on their coach. Bottom left photo: Seniors watching a skit during an assembly. Bottom right photo: "Alright Coon! �More on P r o m N i g h t After dinner and dancing at the Coldwater Country Club, the juniors and seniors and their tinued their night together at tion bowling lanes. Again t h e management was most hospitable hosts and invited t h e classes back next year. M r. Tishkowsky and Mrs. eroned the bowling, b u t f r o m t h e looks o f their pictures, they may o r may n o t have been awake. After the bowling broke up the remaining night owls mustered a t the high school cafeteria f o r a breakfast sponsored by the cooks and the parents. Again f r o m the pictures, some o f these adults don't look too awake . . . w h a t have they g o t against welcoming the new day? 10 ��" To n i g h t Is t h e N i g h t " This year Sophomores brought back a school tradition by having a Sno-Ball. I t was held on March 3, 1979 at the high school. The theme of the Sno-Ball was " To n i g h t Is the N i g h t . " Michelle Counterman was crowned Princess. The court consisted of Kim Maston, Robin Goodrich, Kelly Collins and Verna Warner. Punch was served by Debbie Spierling and Jennifer Shragg. Upper Right: 1977's Princess ger crowns this year's Princess Michelle Counterman. 42 �Middle: The court from l e f t to r i g h t is Kim Matson, Kelly Collins, Verna Warner and Robin Goodrichl Bottom left: The court and their escorts who are left to right, Mike Smitley, Curt White, Tom Watson and M a r k Neezly, and Ron Crance. �Arsenic A n d O l d Lace Cast: Left to Right 1 row; Ron Fox, Joan Waite, Karen Weirich, K a r a Smith, Stan Vogel, Lauria Aldrich, Pam Baker, and Tim Bogel. 2 r o w L e f t to right, John Rollins, Sheila Mitchell, Robin Brubaker, Cheryl Wallen, and M a r t y Heator. 4 �_- I r Mortimer Brewster played by gel, proposing t o Elaine Harper played by Pam Baker. Page 4 6 lower r i g h t hand corner. �_ . . . 11111111 • 1111 [ 171 �r ���This year is Mr. Mervin Miller's (R) first year at Mary Hobday (lower R) serves as Mr. Miller's secretary. Mrs. Hobday helps to keep the office in order. Mr. Amyx (below) is our guidance counselor. He helps students make career choices as well as making out schedules. Mrs. MacDonald (lower L) serves as Mr. Amyx's secretary. Mr. Tebbe (far pg., lower L) is the cation director. He ties going in our community. Kathy Rice (far R) serves as Mr. Tebbe's secretary. Mr. Dyer (far pg., L) directs office staff and faculty with Mrs. secretary �A d m i n i s t r a t i o n Greases the W h e e l s t h a t Tu r n the Education Machine �Support Staff: W o r k H a r d 111_11 BUS DRIVERS, Row 1, L e f t to Right: P. Odgen, L. Olmsted, P. Cummins, D. Robbins, N. Bowen, A. M i l l e r, L . M i l l e r, E. Collyer. Row 2, L e f t t o Right: H. P a t t o n , D. Palmer, C. White, M . Ward, smore, Assist., R. White, Mec., gen, M . Collyer, G. Edwards, K. Cummins. School Board Members, L e f t t o Right: Ed. Kline, Charles M o r t o n , l e , r-) MacDonald, Shirley Howell, Jene Miller, Ken Strong. Those people make all t h e h a r d decisions. Vern Rose is the High School Business Manager. Marie Spoor, lower center, is t h e High School's assistant bookkeeper; she also does h o t lunch count. Top Right: Gary Foster is one o f o u r hard working j a n i t o r s a t the High School. 5 �in the B a c k g r o u n d Vivian Heisler, Eliene Mathison are t h e three hard working cooks a t Union City High School. Lower L e f t Corner: R u t h M a t s o n is t h e head o f the h o t lunch program. Lower Center: Vivian Heisler, Lower Right Corner: Eliene Mathison. _ M M . �Terry Wynn and Pat McGlashen are two of the f o u r members on our English staff. Miss Wynn (R) teaches basic English classes along with Spanish and a mythology and Sheakespeare course. Mrs. McGlashen (below) heads up the drama activities at U.C.H.S.; also she lege English and basic English courses. Caroline Smith and Jean Sisco ( f a r page) m a k e up the rest o f the foursome. Mrs. Smith ( f a r R) teaches English 9, Creative Writing, and General Business, while Mrs. Sisco ( f a r bottom R) advises tions class and individualized English and reading classes. • �1_ A a f t e E N G L I S H . . . H a r d e s t L a n g u a g e of the World? k f a l . �Mr. Clayton is t h e band teacher a t t h e high school. Mr Tishkowsky is t h e a r t teacher. Mr. Clayton is guiding his dents while practicing. Miss Armstrong teaches Home Economics Robin looks like shes making something S t u d e n t s from the family planning class good. w i t h their egg ' babies.' 5 �Fine and Industrial Arts Mr. L i n t j e r explains d r a f t i n g techingues t o students Mr. L i n t j e r helps a f e w o f his d r a f t i n g students. Lower left, M i k e Snyder works on one of his shop projects Middle top, M r. Rhinehart is t h e new shop teacher. Above, one o f M r. L i n t j e r ' s d r a f t i n g students doing his work. Middle left, Nathan, a senior this year, is working on his shop project �Phys. E d . D e p t . K e e p s ' e m J u m p i n g Brett Formsma, Linda Mason and Eric Tundevold head up the Phys. Ed. department. devoid also teaches health classes. The students learn many activities such as dancing and gymnastics. �Mrs. Evert is our librarian at U.C.H.S. She is in charge dering audio-visual materials and equipment. She orders educational films need for their classes. She has been a big help to dents who have needed help in writing reports and pers. Mrs. Evert is for ordering material iard library and making sure it is sent back. Mrs. helps Mrs. Fox at the Middle School library. M r s . E v e r t r u n s L i b r a r y a n d A . V. S h o w �dx l i m dy Larry Kelly (right) and Lucille Arey (below) are the teachers in the math department. M r. Kelly teaches senior ometry, algebra and general math. The senior math class learns basic computer skills, They also learn how to solve equasions by Matrix Byonary operations in foreign fields. Mrs. Arey teaches eram math and also teaches ninth grade English courses. f ( x + A X) - f(x) AX-)O A X �Skills g a i n e d f r o m Business Te a c h e r s Charlotte Wasnich (upper left) is our typing teacher a t U.C.H.S. Mrs. Wasnich has a beginning typing course, typing I and I I and an advanced course, I I I and IV. Helen Nofz (left) is teaching a distributive education course. Mrs. Nofz also heads up the Co-op and work experience lene Hand (above) attended the Argubright Business College " Business Olympics" and placed third out of 50. �Social Studies: Above, informative (?) students aid (?) Mrs. Parkison w i t h h e r teaching duties. Tracy and Lyle working hard! (upper R). Center Right, something m u s t be funny! Mrs. Parkison (above) is one o f our fine social studies teachers. Mr. Cerva (lower left) awaits his val. M r. Cerva (lower center) is also cial studies teacher. " H e really gets down to t h e point". ( l o w e r right) M r . Cerva is admiring t h e scenery. 62 �G o v e r n m e n t Classes I n Action: Above during the course of the year of 7 9 , the government students had many projects. Here we see the senate, 6 t h hour, in action. Dave Mathis, center left, is t h i s year's government and current events teacher. He's a f o r m e r teacher a t t h e U.C.M.S. Middle Center, N a t h a n and K e i t h a r e taking it easy in their government class. Lower left, another group ment students are hard at cussing their plans 11 M 1 . 111111111 . 1111111 63 �Yo u n g Scientists L e a r n F r o m E x p e r i m e n t s Mr. Tom Gillette (upper right) teaches biology and health as well as helping in t h e physical education program. M r. Joe Tinervia (middle right) teaches physical science, general math, algebra, and chemistry. M r. Tinervia also coaches the J.V. Baseball team. M r. Ken Wierich (lower right) i s the head o f the agricultural department. He teaches plant and soil sciences and agriculture. M r. Weirich is the advisor f o r F.F.A. 6 1 �Cadet Teachers: CADET TEACHERS: F r o n t row, L e f t to Right: P. Odgen, R. Valentine, C. White, G. Milborne, L. Foster, N. Cross, ald. Middle row, L e f t to Right: B. Bard, P. Dunnithan, K. Cuyler, D. Fast, D. Smitley, C. Funk, D. Gilbert, D. Case. Back row, L e f t to Right: T. Adams, D. Burrows, D. Winn, T. Bogle, C. S m i t h , LaD. Hand, S. Watson, R. Tassie, D. Roffus, R. Timperley, S. Boyd. N o t pictured: Lynn Disbrow. JUNIOR CADET TEACHERS: Row 1, L e f t to R i g h t H. Eberhard, C. Cole, T. Hughes, L. Matson, J. Hawkins, R. Duttlinger, M. O'keefe. Row 2, L e f t t o Right: J. Turnpaugh, T. Odgen, D P e n r o d , K. VVeirich, A. Aldrich, L B a h l m a n , P. Baker, L. Aldrich, D. Strong, T. Smitley. R o w 3, L e f t t o R i g h t S. Badder, B. Lee, T. Johnson, T. Hanson, S. Keller, R. Ratliff, L. Salyer, M . Doolittle, J. Putman, C. Inman, C. Lepper, Row 4, L e f t to Right: D. Dolbee, D. Wickwire, T. Thomet, R. Fox, L. Obrien, J. Carey. N o t pictured: Renee Crandall. Jana and Diane are senior ers a t the Elementary. A s you can see both girls are quite busy helping t h e i r 65 �F u t u r e F a r m e r s of America: Row 1, L e f t t o Right: M r. Weirich, C. Strong, A. Seifke, D. Wickwire, A . Hasty, K. Weirich, T. Smitley, D. Dolbee. Row 2, L e f t t o Right: K . S m i t h , D. Middle Left: Alan Hasty, t h i s year's F.F.A. President. H e keeps things in order. Right Center: Karen Weirich is one o f the contest winners f o r '79. K a r e n w o n for job interviews. Far Right: Dennis Strong is t h e o t h e r contest winner f o r '79. Dennis won f o r public speaking. 66 Rook, D. Balowski, B. Clark, B. M o r t a n , R. Fox, M . Baker, B. Dickerson. Row 3, L e f t t o Right: B . Plushnik, C. Rumsey, K. S m i t h , T. Frey, D. Cole, E. Herman, M . Hubbard, K . Weirich. Top Right: M r. Kennith Weirich serves as advisor f o r the F. F. A . �Top Left: One o f the F. F. A . ' s Projects this year was building this display case. They did a Top Center: M i k e Baker, Theresa Smitley, Alan Hasty, and A l a n Seifke. Center Right: The F.F.A. held a on their corn test plots. Local f a r m e r s could come and inspect t h e different varieties o f corn grown. Lower Right: The F.F.A. pieces a t the Christmas bazaar p u t on by the Community Education P r o g r a m �Publications T r y This year the Newspaper S t a ff began duplicating t h e newspaper a t school t o save money and o ff e r the newspaper free t o the students. A t t h e beginning of the year staff members surveyed t h e student body a b o u t the newspaper and found t h a t students preferred m o r e word and thinking puzzles and m o r e feature articles a b o u t student and school affairs. Unlike past years, when the yearbook staff tried t o c u t corners to save money and keep the price o f the yearbook down, t h i s year upon s t u d e n t body request, the yearbook staff ducing a deluxe yearbook. The yearbook has sixteen full- c o l o r pages, which t h e staff decided to use in the tion, and a full-color cover. Yearbook is offered as a class this year and many o f the candid photographs were taken b y student photographers. The business staff is selling many ads t o help keep the cost o f the yearbook down. 68 Newspaper staff members sor—Mrs. Sisco, Alex Torres, sel, Wes Smith, Karen Weirich, B e t h Johnson and Lori Wadsworth. At r i g h t are newspaper ads salesmen: Ken Dormer and Don Wickwire. �New Horizons Yearbook staff members are: Debbie N o t pictured are members: Penrod, Debbie Gilbert, Lori Salyer, A d - b r o w , Robin Brubaker and K a t i e visor—Mrs Sisco, M a r y Doolittle, S w a f f o r d . LuAnn Herman, Gregg Smurr, Company Representative- Dave Carroll, Brenda Hughes, L o r i Wadsworth, a n d Lisa Wessel. nrasher, Monty Boshoo and Li; 'otacDonal Yearbook business staff members are: LaDonna Hand and Carol Foster. �Student Council: L i a s o n B e t w e e n Students a n d A d m i n i s t r a t i o n Student Council members and officers m e t with during special sions to begin organizing a new student handbook. book will serve as a future guide for student life a t Union City High School. Miss Wynn and Mrs. Parkison helped student council members with cession stand sales a t football games. Profits f r o m other activities are used f o r projects benefiting well as scholarships standing and needing seniors. Student Council officers are: President t e r , Secretary Chris Cole Bill Morton, Vice-President Carol Fos- K a r a Smith. Student Council members are: ( s i t t i n g on t h e floor) S. Cole, L. Albright, R. Johnson, K. S m i t h and C. Robbins. ting) M . Follis, T. Densmore, K S m i t h , C. Cole. C. Foster, B . 7 Morton, K A r m s t r o n g , K M a t s o n and K Collins. (standing) J Hawkins, M H e a t o r, R F o x . C. A l b r i g h t . L H a n d , J . Waite, B Christy, L B a h l m a n . R. Craydon a n d P. Baker. �Morning Front row, l e f t t o right- J. M i l l e r, J. Mack, D. Counterman, M . Bishop, T. Baker, C. Stemaly B a c k row: son, B. Granger, G. S m u r r, R. Sours, T. Sours, R. Walterspaugh Afternoon Front row, l e f t t o right. B F o x , D Rothfuss, C Hagleshaw, V H a r v e y, F Edwards, H P i c k f o r d . Back r o w. P Dunithan, M B u r r o w s , P O g d e n , D. Burrows, T H o n y o u s t , T. Rumsey, V Renner 7 �Vo-Ed Seniors, l e f t t o right, f r o n t row: P. Hagaman, T. B u r g e t t , M . Waters, B. Olmstead, B. S m i t h , K . Smeltzer, B . Granger, L . Wadsworth. Back row: T. Fisk, D M a r h l e , R. Moore, L D i s b r o w, K Collins L. Wessel, D. Hobday, M . Dunsmore, R. Slier, M . Adolph_ 4 Juniors, l e f t t o right, f r o n t row: D. Denton, D. Watkins, T. Whitcomb, C. Johnson, J . Olds, M . Olmstead, L . Herman, R Crane, G. Inman. 7 Back row: C. Tenny, T. Trenery, L. Scott. A. Gilroy. T. Clark. D. Thrasher, D. Rodgers, L. Hand; R. B o o t h , C. Powell, R. H e a t h D. Deeren, D. Baldwin, J. Drerup �Left t o right: L. A l b r i g h t , L . Hughes, B. Bennet, T. Welton Left t o right: L. Wadsworth, L. Wessel, A. Wessel, M Wa t e r s , T. Adams. Left to right. A. Albright, D. Sanders, B. Bennett, A. Olds, D. Dyer, and G. Lucas. 7 �U C H S Senior B a n d The Members o f Senior Band are: T. Whitcomb, S. Keller, lins, J. Boody, D. B a r d , C. Katz, K. Booley, B. M o r t o n , K. Cuyler, C. Albright, K. M a r t i n , C. Funk, D. Case, P. Baker, S. Mitchell, D. Gilbert, J. Diamond, worth, D. Peters, M . Waters, T. Thomet, B. Bard, J. Waite, J . Colvin, K . Easterday, C. Lepper, C. Stemaly, P. Baker, bury, K. Knapp, L. MacDonald, D. Merchant, L. Brooks, ter, L. Cuyler, D. Davis, Donald, C. Johnson, D. Fast, J . Hoath, T. Adams, G. M i l b o u r n e , L. Aldrich, R. Johnson, D. Funk, C. Wallen, K. Dormer, C. Cole, M . Foil's, B. Havens, K. S m i t h , R. Duttlinger, D. Strong, J. Drerup, J. Schaffer, M . Heator, T. Torres, K. Smeltzer, D. Rodgers, lins, R. lassie, C. F o s t e r I hope your lips d o n ' t g e t sore Cheryl Three esperienced band members in action, Sheila, K i m a n d Julie 74 EMO E M I 1111111 I I I M M l e 0 0 4 0 INN MIE'l It / "Orr .77/4 a I 3" 11 r • 4 . . Pil l i ale:.:-. .o.:Ttio4s, 'tf. 'LP'r ' — 4.•_Jr".01 '111114;-' �The B a n d Plays O n The Members o f Pep Band are: T. Whitcomb, K. Cuyler, K. Martin, S. Mitchell, worth, J. Colvin, J . Waite, D. Peters, C. Lepper, C. Albright, K. Knapp, L. MacDonald, P. Baker, G. Milbourne, T. Adams, T. Thomet, chant, L. Brooks, L. Cuyler, C. Foster, C. Johnson, D. Fast, L. MacDonald, L. Aldrich, R. Duttlmger, J. Drerup, J. Shaffer, C. Wallen, mer, B . Havens, M . Fonts, K. Smith, K. Boley, T. Torres, K . Smeltzer, C. Foster, R. Tassie, C. Stemaly Don't beat those drums too hard Cind Stage Band: Front Row L to R L. MacDonald, C Sternaly, C. Albright. C Lepper. C Wallen, C Cole, B Havens K S m i t r Back Row L to R Mr. Clayton. K Smeltzer. C F o s t e r, K Boley. D Merchant. L Brooks, L Cuyler, K Collins. Not Pictured Jana Leatherbury 7 �The Band Plays and Marches On Cadet Band Front Row: L t o R: D. Spierling, J. Schragg, M . Palmatier, C. Hughes, L . Sowers, S. Cole, C. Robbins. Middle Row: L t o R: T. Jenkins, W. Hoenes, J. Lacey, G. Lucas, J. Merchant, C. Lepper, C. Hoppe, A. Olds, D. Dormer, L . A l b r i g h t , D. Funk, M . H u b b a r d . Back Row: L t o R: T. M i l l e r, K . Katz, A. A l b r i g h t , J. H e a t o r, J . Drerup, C. Hoover, M . Harvey, T. Groholski, B. Barlow, ton, M . White, A. M e r c h a n t , K . Hobday. Not Pictured: D. Va n Wo r m e r, H . Parks, R. West, T. Kimball, K . Garnsay. The '78 M a j o r e t t e sists of: L t o R: Debbie B a r d Garin Lepper Brenda Bard 76 �M a j o r e t t e s A d d to t h e B a n d The '78 Flag Corps consists of: L t o R. Sara Cole Amy Olds Julie Drerup Jennifer Schragg Kathy Woodworth Michelle Palmatier Pam Baker Debris Case Teena Adams Robin Tassie The UCHS Drum M a j o r is Ken Boley What is your favorite instrument, Lori a n d Mandy"? Ii �N a t i o n a l H o n o r Society: National Honor Society Members: F r o n t row, L e f t to Right: C. Stemaly, L. Wadsworth, R. Tassie, M r. Amyx. LaD H a n d , B Christy, C Smith, D. Gilbert. Row 2, L e f t to Right: R. Fox, C. Johnson, C. Cole, C. Foster, T. Bogle, P. Baker, R. Craydon. Row 3, L e f t to Right: M. Heator, J. Hawkins, C. Katz, D. S t r o n g , B . M o r t o n . Lower Center: K a r a S m i t h , a m e m b e r chosen last year, is lighting a candle a t the candle lighting ceremony. Lower Right: Robin lassie, also a men ber chosen last year, is making h e r speech 78 �H e l p F o u n d W i t h Aides Office and Library assistants play an important role in t h e school. The library assistants, (from L to R) Dean Adams, Mike Woodruff, Ken Hobday, Mrs. Evert, Robin Craydon, Todd Thomet, Joan Waite, John Schaffer and Alan Siefke, help Mrs. Evert in many ways. F r o m L t o R, Darla Winn, Teena Adams, Carol Albright and Tammy Dunn help Mrs. Hobday in the office. �Ta l e n t Show f 6 4 4 1 ' - ���1MM t I �Dean Adams Amy Aldrich Laura Aldrich Lori Bahlman Deb Baldwin Mike Bard Robert Booth Bill Boyd John Carey Tom Clark Chris Cole Todd Cole �Juniors L o o k H e a d Renee Crandall Damita Combs Richele Crane Robin Graydon Caroline Cummins Dana Deeren Dean Dolbee Mary Doolittle Barrie Block Julie Drerup Ron Duttlinger Helen Eberhard Ron Fox Denise Gentry Alan Gilroy 85 A :As �Class Officers Chris Cole Marty H e Karen Weirich Brenda Guthrie Lyle Hand Tamela Hanson Joel Hawkins Ray Heath e Martin Heator Don Herman LuAnn Herman Nora Hicks Ken Hobday C John Honyoust Tamy Hughes Linnea Nyder Candy Inman Carol Johnson 8 4 1 tik't I i t ! l l 1 -: 4 4 .1 �Teresa C S r aK tel l l e r Davi Lambert Bren Le Cann L_epper Kim Martin Mlatcrin - William Chuck m am M o r t o n SherryRomsalind Moross usselman Martiin 0,Keere Jeffrey Olds Mark Olmsted Deborah Penrod Clifford 8 �Junior Power IO Don Rodgers Laurie Salyer Lori S c o t t Alan Seifke John Shaffer Wesley Smith Teresa Smitley Michael Snyder Gordon Stone ,1 1 ' �1 9 8 0 Comin' O n Strong Cynthia Tenney Alexander Torres Tom Trennery Julie Turnpaugh Carla Van Wormer Debra Watkins Karen Weirich Tracey Whitcomb Donald Wickwire Michael Woodruff �Sophomores M o v e I n t o Upperclass R a n k s Scott Alwood Valerie Ambrose Kalena Armstrong Sonya Badder Mike Baker Pam Baker Rhonda Baldwin David Balowski Debbie Bard Heather Ba r tle tt Bernice Bennett Bertha Bennett 90 �Teresa Biteman Jolene Boody Laura Brooks Sheryl Burdick Trish Christy Linda Ciccoli Bill Clark Tammy Kimbel Diane Cole Kelly Collins Regina Collins Becky Collyer Stephanie Colvin Michelle Counterman Mike Crane V Sheila Cronk Lori Cross Sherry Cross Tony Densmore Doug Dean �Joan Diamond Bart Dickerson Deanna Disbrow Charlene Dolbee Tamra Dow Diane Dyer Katrina Easterday Randy Eldred Anna Fabiano Charon Foster Tamara Frey Cynthis F r o s t Diana Funk Dean Gilbert Robin Goodrich Karen Hagelshaw Lisa Heath Cheri Heise Leo Henning �Sophomore Smiles Irvin Hilyard Steve Honyoust Laurie Hughes Gaylord H u n t Bill Jenkins t Chuck Jenkins Caroline Kamps Crystal Kimbel David Kimbrough Karen Lake �Susanne Langdon Robert Lee Tim L i t t l e Kyle Loss Kelly Marble Margaret Markley Kimberly Matson Laura McQueen Debbie M e r c h a n t Randy M o r l e y Christine O'Dell Todd Ogden Randy O'Neil Eric Palmatier John Palmer Martha Palmer Deanne Peters Robert Renner Connie Riggs John Robbins �Thomas Rome Dan Rook Clark Rumsey Sally Scott 9 Sheryl Small Michael Smitley Balinda Spells Jack Stevens 95 �Elizabeth S t e w a r t Charles S t r o n g Wendy S w a r t o u t Erin Swafford Terra Thomet John Valentine Stanley Vogel James Wallen Verna Warner Melinda Waters Thomas Watson Tandra Welton Anita Wessel Julie White Curtis White Karen Williams Kathleen Woodworth 96 �W h a t Sophomores Do Sophomores participate in many activities during the year. Getting class rings is a large event f o r them. Now the rings are a symbol o f belonging. Later, they will be a remembrance o f good times and good friends. �F r e s h m e n B r e a k the Ice Dave Adolph Don Albert Annette Albright Lori A l b r i g h t Brian Barlow • Melanie B a r t l e t t Randy Bowen Patti B r o w n Randy B r o w n Deb Brubaker Roberta Burrows Dawn Childers Becky Cole Lester Cole Sara Cole Patty Combs Ron Constant Nita Copas Paul Crandall Brian Crook Nu Tim Cross Kitty Cuyler Lousann Cuyler Julie Davis Dean Davore 98 i �Freshmen Festivity Larry Demarest Natalie Diamond Jane Drerup Pam Dunithan Cheryl D u t t l i n g e r Lori Ellington John Fairchild Mark Fenton Joe Follis Norma Fox (1-I!) 1 1 1 L I N • . .;. S - Joe Freds Pam Frost Karl Garnsay Theresa Gentry Bob George • Julie Goodrich Mike Hagaman Scott Hamp Phil H a r t Brenda Havens Marty Harvey Becky Hawkins Dar Herman Eric Merman Bob Hill ' 99 �8 2 ' Commn T h r u ! Becky Chris Chad Cheryl LaVern '4 Lynda Hunt Clara Danny Brian Tammy George Roger Mike Kevin Jim Tony Kim Naiomi John Kevin e Gail Jeff Mack Sue Mack Dick Madden Art Merchant V V # VAV V V VA v " 10 - �Freshmen F u n Terry Miller Tom M i l l e r Bill Morley Mary Moross Vicky Mosher Brian Musselman Scott Musselman Ron O'Dell Amy Olds Kathy Ooten Michelle Palmatier Rusty Pinnell Robert Powell Tammy Rathburn Bryce Renner /111/ A 1 1 1 6 1 ‘ 4 c h i — 4 Connie Robbins Mike Sanders Jennifer Schragg Dan Seitler John Seitler Jody Shiarla David Suer Kristy Smith Lynn Smith Norm Smith 10 �Freshmen Friends Tyler Smith Steve Snyder Monica Sours Lisa Sowers Robbie Spencer ruigan, Deb Spierling Stacy Swofford Ricky S w a r t o u t Don Truax Denise Va n Wo r m e r Tammy Voss Andy Weeks Kaye Weirich Brenda Weller Russ West Mike White Mike Williams David Wood Willie Woodman Lynn Worden Randy Youngran Jesse Goheen Matt Goheen Lori Powell Regina Wolfe 10 �N i n t h Grade Notions The ranks of the class o f 1982 is swelled by a whopping 150 students, making them t h e biggest class a t the Union City High School this year. Being the year of the es" f o r them has not stopped the freshmen f r o m jumping into many activities and excelling in t h e i r undertakings. For the first time the freshmen have a boys which consists of many hardworking guys. N o t to leave out all the girls who participate on the powder puff ing gracefully to the juniors. The class o f '82 also have a basketball team representing them. While the freshmen are involved in sports they also devote much time to other projects. The class selling project is cheese and sausage. The 9 t h graders work hard and earn approximately $800. The freshmen owe much of their success to their only class advisor Dave Mathis. The class o f '82 is looking forward t o bigger and better things in 10th grade b u t they'll never forget their of high school. Not pictured: Gerald Bloom Scott Bloom Lyle Crandall Joe Cohen Teresa Bryant Jill Etherton Mandy Hubbard Ed Marshall Robert Marshall Pete Marvin Marty Merchant Bruce M i l l e r Stephanie Myers Mike Prater Teddy Prater John Rollins Ina Russel Elyea Monroy John Shiarla Robin Swofford Deana Wood 10 �Fearless F r e s h m e n Class Kevin Katz Sara Norma Fox Mike Wow i t s only Monda Four more days to go! Breakin an Enterin hu Boy's 10 �Freshmen F i n a l e 4 10.H.141.111 P I M M I 5 6 7 . M O W I n rya cemeinas ' qv mums. s e m I. I LJ T I 1 . I think I finally got it! I M S 11111 L U I X I I T I 111,1 r r s . 61111111LIMMI11. What a good drawing 11111111AIMI10111MIT M U M IX.• M X M I M I SAM Waft win G R A M Only 50 more problems to go Dawn' 4 V 10 �i i 106 �A K Toronto! ��Class D a y 1 9 7 9 �Graduation Night 1979 ��FP Pictured above are seniors: C. Albright, K. Collins. B. Bard,. M . Bishop L Wessel, J. Waite, C. Wallen, T. Adams, C. Cuyler, C. Funk, R. Brubaker C . MacDonald, C. Hagelshaw, C. White, T. Bogel, R l a s s i e , B H u g h e s , C. Foster, L. Disbrow, G. Milbourne, D. Gilbert, D. Davis. K. Cronk, D. Fast, P. Ogden, J. M a c k and K. Swafford. I1 �L i v i n g O u r O w n Lives . . • Reaching O u r O w n Goals . . A t t a i n i n g O u r O w n Successes . . Class O f 1 9 7 9 In Memory Of . . . This year's senior class would like to dedicate their section o f the CHARGER 1979 t o a former classmate, Linda Hughes. Because Linda attended Burlington Elementary many of us never got to know her, b u t those o f us who did will never forget her. Linda died when she was only ten years old, following a long illness which held her back a year in school 11 4 �Brian AcMoody Mike Adolph Gale Aldrich 114 Teena Adams Senior Class Leatherbury—President, Bridget Christy—Vice President, Robin Tassie—Secretary, Cherry White—Treasurer Tim Baker Carol Albright Brenda Bard �Monty Ken Boley Tim Bogle Class Motto To live your own life in your own way To reach f o r the goals you have set f o r yourself To be the you t h a t you w a n t to be That is success! Robin Brubaker E LaDonna Bunday ghat v s . Deanna Burrows �Merrilee Burrows Delores Case It's not what you think, we're siamese twins. Julie Colvin 116 David Counterman Bridget Christy Kevin Collins Keith Cronk �Nathan Senior Powder Puff football team Kathy Doug Susan Penny Dunithan I1 �Tamara Dunn Fred Edwards Deanne Fast Sisterly Love? Terry Fisk Carol Foster 118 Judy Ellington B i l l Fox �Don't Look Back Don't look back a new day is breakin' It's been too long since I f e l t this way I don't mind where I get taken The road is callin' today's the day I can see i t took so long t o realize I'm much too strong n o t to compromise Now I see what is holding me down I'll turn i t around Chris Funk I finally see the I see beyond the road I ' m drivin' Far away and l e f t behind It's a new horizon and I ' m awaken now Oh, I see myself in a brand new way The sun is shinin' the clouds are breakin' Cause I can't lose now there's no game t o play I can tell there's no more time t o criticize I've seen what I could n o t recognize Everything in m y life was leading me on But I can be strong I finally see the I see beyond the road I ' m drivin' Far away and l e f t behind As recorded by Boston, on t h e i r album DON'T LOOK BACK Debra Gilbert Li Brenda 6ranyer tty Hagarricir Chris Hagelshaw 11 �Dar Hand LaDonna Hand Alan Hasty Class Flower—White Carnation Jon Hoath Dave Hobday 12 V a n Harvey P a m Hill Theresa Honyoust �Brenda Hughes Beth Johnson Sandy Johnson Jana Leatherbury Colleen MacDonald Lori MacDonald Jim Mack �Debbi Mahrle Gail Milbourne Julie Miller 'F' Senior determination Kay Neal 122 Roxanne Moore Penny Ogden Bob Olmsted �Harold Pickford Bill Plushnik Violet Renner Terrie Rumsey Dan Rothfuss Chees Keith Smeltzer Bob Smith �Seniors on the job. Kara Smith Debra Smitley Gregg Smurr Roberta Sours Troy Sours Cynthia Stemaly Katie Swafford 124 �Cindy Swartout Robin Tassie Randy Timperley Rudy Valentine Lori Wadsworth Joan Waite Cheryl Wallen �Rick Walterspaugh Michelle Waters Steve Watson Lisa Wessel Cherry White Jeanette Wickwire �a ���Congratulation Class of "79" Souther Michiga Nationa Ban �McLain's Fashions of Coldwater 19 West Chicago Coldwater, M I 49036 (517) 278-8822 We at the United Tax & Accounting Service Wish the Seniors Good Luck, First Federal Savings & Loan 309 East Chicago Street Coldwater, M I 49036 (517) 278-5634 Loren E. Burlingame, DMV. Jarold M. Goodrich, DMV. Veterinary 727 North Broadway Union City, M I (517) 741-7885 Burger Chef 432 Chicago Street Coldwater, M I �Ed's Meat Processi 11231/2 Adolph Road Union City, M I (517) 741-5631 Wedding Service- W i r e Service. C u t Flowers. Green Plants. L a w n Ornament Retail M e a t Center Custom Butchering Mother Earth's Route 2—Union City (517) 741-3201 Congratulations To The Class o f " 7 9 " From The Tastee Freeze Ballards Late Model Auto Parts 742 Grand Street, Coldwater M I 287-6056 Good Luck and Best Wishes Seniors! Culy's Jewelers 7 West Chicago Street, Coldwater, 287-9452 "Best Wishes!" Kiess Jewelers 50 W Chicago C o l d w (517) 2 7 8 - 2 4 8 8 a t e r �Village Square Professional Building Union City, M I Office: 741-5785 Resident: 278-7167 Brott's Grocery 8122 East M - 6 0 Union City, M I 741-5371 Tim's Body Shop Sends Best Wishes t o the Class o f " 7 9 " Don Little's Hall Brothers' Lumber 272 Coldwater Road Coldwater, M I (517) 279-8481 South Broadway Union City, M I 741-5902 133 �Best Wishes to the Class of " 7 9 " The Crew a t Hensleys M-60 Union City, M i 741-5595 Station Hours 8:30-9:00 Fuel, Gasoline, Convenience Store Items 741-3693 Office Hours 9-12:30 1:30-5:00 Hooker Oil Co. DANCER ii Dancer's 224 S o u t h B r o a d w a y Union C i t y, M i 4 9 0 9 4 741-8421 �Merchant's True Value Hardware 205 North Broadway Union City, M i 49094 741-8521 Wilber's Furniture Store 48 South Monroe Street Coldwater, M i Office: 278-8412 4 1 1 Key Board Korner 5 South Monroe Street Coldwater, MI 278-2161 Hammond Organs Knabe Pianos Elka Synthesizers Ludwig Drums Applause Guitars Sheet Music & Books Lessons on Many Instruments 115 �Good Luck and Congratulations to The Class of "79" From the Branch County Federal Savings and Loan Association Wm. 0. Coats Agency 365 North Broadway Union City, M I Auctioneers Liquidators Appraisers ON t h e square Union City, M I 741-5431 GENER Carburetor Service Brake Service Delco Batteries TIR Carpenters Auto Supply and Car Was Union City, M I I 7 4 209 Coldwater Road 1 8 8 2 4 �The Flower Box 402 Marshall Street Coldwater, M I (517) 278-5800 Whitlocks Shoes 209 North Broadway Union City, M I 741-8681 Good Luck Seniors From the Yearbook Staff Arey's Hardware Hobday's Cap and Ball 105 East Main Street Burlington, M I 765-2648 227 North Broadway Union City, M I 741-3557 Dunithan's Country Kitchen CaroII's Shoes 114 Main Street Burlington, M I 48 West Chicago Coldwater, M I (517) 278-2695 Village Boutique K & L Grocery 300 North Broadway Union City, M I 741-7228 210 Leroy Street Burlington, M I 765-2677 Dan's Gun Shop Luedders Shoe Store M-60 Sherwood Union City, M I Best Wishes Seniors! Qyality Shoes 46 Chicago Street Coldwater, M I 137 �Congratulations to the class o f 7 Charles E. 606 North Broadway Union City M I Telephone (517) 741-8981 Edward's Marathon North Broadway Union City, M I 741-5871 Compliments o f Hemenway Real Estate 202 North Broadway Union City M I 741-7073 Bennett Manufacturing Compan Union City, M I Union City Dry Cleaners e 303 North Broadway Union City, M I �011:11441 QUALITY F A R M EQUIPMENT Hadle Farm Equipment 816 East Chicago Road Coldwater, M I Would Like to Congratulate Max Larsen Ford Sales the Senior Class of "79" Wickes Lumber V 631 L o t t Road Coldwater, M I Open Monday thru Saturday 278-2344 �Reed Amoco Service AMOCO 316 North Broadway Union City, M I America Motors 741-5001 Ralph Toupalik, Inc. MERCUR 110 West Chicago Road Coldwater, M I 49036 278-2709 278-9009 LINCOLN CHRYSLE C O R P O R AT I O N Dodge Dodge Dodge Mary Carman Plymouth and Dodge Trucks 741-4951 Mary Carman 14 7 M-60 West Union City, M I 4 1 4 9 6 1 Tom Clark I �Congratulations Seniors! From Spoor & Parlin 1244 M - 6 6 Athens, M I "Best Wishes Class o f 7 9 " Dick Johnson Chevrolet QUALITY F A R M _EQUIPMENT Coldwater, M I 10,11NG GOOD Headquarte FOR ALL YOUR SPORT Siler's Sports Union City, M I Congratulations Seniors and Good Luck In The Future! A �Allis-Chalmers Good' Sales & Congratulations Class o f " 7 9 " Burlington Citgo CITG 7800 151/2 M i l e Road Marshall, M I 49068 Phone: (616) 781-2617 112 West Leroy S t Congratulations Seniors Bopp Pharmacy 206 North Broadway Union City, M I 741-8272 Our Best Wishe Seniors! Brookside Auto Company, Inc. Used Cars Service Rentals Burlington, M I 142 765-2184 �Miss Judy's School o f Dance North Broadway Union City, M I 49094 L & S Products Ruggles Saddle Sho 333 Race Street Coldwater, M I 49036 279-9526 New & Used Saddle Repaired Burlington, M I 765-2326 Corwin Amoco Products 37 Canover St. Coldwater, M I Radio Dispatch T e r r i t o r y Manager 9 & Athens 1 Jr. Odgen 24 hours a day answering service Coldwater 278-5233 U 7 . 4 1 C - . 7 9 I4 �ArnoId Auto Parts Bobby Hankins Music City 20 East Chicago Coldwater, M I 49036 Phone (517) 278-2385 Coldwater, M I Baldwin Pianos & Organs 278-4060 BURGER CHEF 432 EAST CHICAGO STREET COLDWATER, MICHIGAN (517) 278-7765 I �ERMISCH TRAVEL 26-28 East Michigan Avenue. Battle Creek Michigan 49014 Congratulations Seniors f r o m Phone (616) 962-6255 Keep & Martinson 921 N. Washington St. Tekonsha, Michigan Ars J.C. Penney 58 West Chicago Coldwater, Michigan Catalog Telephone Shopping: 279-7551 Department Store: 278-6446 145 �Kentuck Fried Tekon Farm Service 143 West Chicago Coldwater, M I Box 262A Tekonsha, M I g i n t u c Vne k y Cs,eke 31:E:5 it:DENS • • Sto B An See Us Fo Your Favorite Ice Cream! • 1 • • ICE CREAM Summer Hours 10:00 to 11:00 Winter Hours 12:00 t o 10:00 146 • • O v e r 50 Different Flavors Party Items For All Occasion �THE YEARBOOK STAFF WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR ADVERTISERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT BECAUSE THEY MAKE OUR BOOK POSSIBLE! Congratulation Seniors Fro The Tub ALBRIGHTS BUILDERS AUBRIONst Bthibtigii"4L'YI I L L 8363 M - 6 0 East Union City, M I 741-5791 �BOOSTER ADS 148 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hiesrodt & Family Mr. & Mrs. Carl Parlin Mrs. Linda Hand & Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Merchant and Family Mr. & Mrs. Gary Miller & Family Mr. & Mrs. Ted Merchant & Family Mr. & Mrs. To m Dodson & Family Ken & Lois Keeton Mr. & Mrs. John Soncrant & Family Dave Booth The Weber/Granger Family Mr. & Mrs. John Heator & Family Mr. & Mrs. Richard Foster & Family Mr. & Mrs. L a r r y Thasher & Family Mr. & Mrs. Bob B u r g e t t & Family Mr. & Mrs. Rick Hooker Russell & Donna Crandall Mr. & Mrs. Gary Foster & Family Mr. & Mrs. LaVern James & Family Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Mack & Family Matthew J.J. Belote Mr. & Mrs. Jack Shaffer & Family Merlin Smith Mr. & Mrs. William Coats �T I �15 ���I 1 �Union Township Union City, Mica. 49094 ��H I 111 H i l l 3 5 4 0 6 4,2398 5 4 3 9 No Circulatin � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Union City High School Yearbooks Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Union City High School Yearbook, 1979 Subject The topic of the resource High schools School yearbooks Union City (Mich.) 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Additionally, the metadata element set that, in addition to the Dublin Core element set, was included in the `items` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all Omeka items. Spatial Coverage Michigan Union City https://branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/95ab46d29c8e3e0e33b94904b45ae19f.pdf 2a8d4f0e4bd2c9d61210538996188fb3 PDF Text Text : • • ��erArc* :mar L L r i t 196N Eirr: 111101Gay. ��In Memory of . 2 Seniors . Centennial Edition 1 7 Fall . 2 0 Winter . . . . 4 2 Spring 6 6 All Through the Years 9 6 Groups and Activities 9 7 People Who Lived the Times 1 2 Faculty. . 1 3 0 Administration 1 3 7 Juniors 1 4 0 Sophomores 1 4 4 Freshmen 1 4 9 8 �This year, the Centennial Charger is dedicated to Mary Hobday. Mrs. Hobday was the secretary high school since 1962. She will be missed by students, administration, teachers and alumni alike. Although she was in the main a disciplinarian. she ran the school with generated it throughout. She remembered by all for come ��1Dean J V Football 1, J V Basketball 1, Basketball 3, 4, V. Track 1, 2, 3, Football 2, 3, 4, All Area and Conf. 2 Amy 3 Laura 4 Sonya J V Basketball 1, Cadet Teaching Prom Comm 3. Fund Raising Comm 4. r 5 Lori J.V Basketball 1, 2, Sweetheart Couple 1, Track 2, Float Comm 3, Student Council 3, Cadet Teacher Basketball 3, 4, Co- 6 Pam Cadet Band 1, Student Council Debate Club 1, Fund Raising 2, 3, Community Play 2, Pres. 3, 4, V. Cheerleader 3, 4, Yearbook and Newspaper 3. Senior Band 3, Flag Corps 3, Float 4 7 Debbie 3 6 4 2 �.1Mike J V Football 1, V Football 2, 3, 4. All Conf 3, 4, MVP 4, Wrestling 4, Track Weightlifting 2, 3, Vo-Ed 3, 4, Float Comm 2 Barrie 3 Robert 4 William 5 Bonnie 6 John J V Football 1, 2, V. Football 3, 4, All Cont. and Area 4, V. Wrestling 1, 2, 3, Champ 3. V. Track 1, 2, 4, Float Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vo-Ed 3, 7. Tom J.V. Football 1, 2, V Football 3,4, All Cont and Area 4, V Track 1, 2, Weightlifting 1, 2, 3, 4, Vo-Ed 3, Co1 2 4 W I 6 7 5 ��1 1 1 Christina 2 Jon Todd J V Football 1, 2. V. Football 3, 4, All Conf and Area 4. J.V. Basketball 2, V. Basketball 3, 4, V. Track 2, 3, 3. Damita 4. Renee J.V. Basketball 1, 2, V. Basketball 3, 4, Vo-Ed 3, 4, Cadet Teaching 3, 4, P.P. Football 4, Yearbook 4 5. Richele 6 Robin Debate Club 1, Class Treasurer 1, Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, Student Council 4, Secretary 4, Community Play 2, N.H.S. 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Prom 7 Carrie Prom Comm_ 3, P P Football 4, Cadet 8. Dean 9. Dana 10. Mary J.V. Cheerleading 1, Cheerleading 3, 4, V. Track 1, 2, Class Vice Pres. 1, Float Comm. 1, 4, J A 2, Prom Comm 3, 4, Editor 4, Vo-Ed 3, Cadet P P Football 4, Co-Op 4, Student School 1 ii Dave 12 Julie 13. Teresa F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, Spanish Club 1, 2, Co-Op 4 14 Ron "Butch" Jr Band 1, J V. Football 2, V Football 3.4. V Wrestling 1, 2, 3.4, Cont Champ 2. 3, Captain 4, Pep Band 4. Cadet Teaching 3, 4. N Student School Board 4 15 Helene Fund Raising Comm 2, Community Play 2, Spanish Club 1 1 7 �1 4 5 Kathy 2 Ron 3. Denise J.A. Secretary 2, Cadet Teaching 3, C o -Op 4 4. Alan V. Track 1, 2.3, 4. Vo-Ed 3 , 4 5 Brenda 6 Lyle 7 Tamela J A 2 . Community Play 3, Prom Comm 3 . Float Comm 3 , 4 , N . H . S 4 , Class Secretary 4, P P F o o t b a l l 4. Alt. Quiz Bowl 4. 7 8 A r e y ' s Hardward �I 2 3 Joel 2 Ray 3 Martin J V Football 1. 2, J V. Basketball V Basketball 3, 4. V Track 1, 2, Class Pres. 1, 3, 4, Cadet Band Pep Band 2, 3, Student Council 1, Fund Raising Comm. 2, 3, 4, School Play 3, Cross Country 3, 4, N.H.S. 3,4. 4 Luann Spanish Club 1, 2, Community Play 2. Vo-Ed 3, Yearbook 3, Co- 0 p 4 5 Kenneth 6. Tamy 4 5 Float Comm 1,2, 3, 4, JA 2, Prom Comm 3, Cadet Teaching 3,4, P.P Football 3, 4, Matmaid 4, Student Schoolboard Pres 4 7 Linnea Vo- 6 7 9 �2 Candy 2 Harry "Gene" Chess 1, 3 Carol 4 Teresa 5. Chris 6 Sue J.V. Volleyball 1, 2, Cadet Band Band 2, 3,4, Float Comm. 1, 2, 3,4, J.A. 2,3, Prom Comm. 3, Cadet Teaching 3, P.P. Football 7 Jeanne 3 4 7 1 �1 2 David 2 Donald 3. Brenda J.A 2, Secretary and Pres 2, Cadet Teaching 3, Co-Op 4, Homecoming Queen 4 Carin 5. Linda J.V Basketball 2, V. Basketball 2, Track 2, 3, V. Cheerleading Matmaid 4, Prom Comm. 3, Cadet Teaching 3, 4, P.P. Yearbook 4, Homecoming 6 Chuck 4 6 5 Whitlock 209 N Broadway Union 7Kari Miller I �T 4 �1 1 S h e i l a Mitchell Cadet Band 1. Sr Band 2, 3, 4. Pep Band 3, 4, Pep Club 1, Art Club 1, Talent Show 2, 3, 4, FTA Play 3 Fund Raising Comm 3, 4, PP Football 3, 4, Cadet Teach 3,4, Prom Comm 3, Yearbook 4, Float Comm 4. 2 . Bill Morton Cadet Band 1, Sr Band 2, 3. 4, J.V. Cross Country 1, V C.0 2, 3, 4, J V Basketball 1, Talent Show 1, 4. 3. Tr o y O g d e n 4 J e f f Olds Wrestling 1, 2. 3. 4, Vo-Ed 3,4. 5. M a r k O l m s t e a d 6 D e b Penrod 7 C l i f f Powell J.V. Football 1, J A. 2, 3. 8 To d d Rathburn J V Football 1 2 , V. Football 3, 4, Co-Op 4 9 R o n Ratliff J.V. Football 1, 2, V. Football 3, 4, 3,4 10 Babe Risner ii Rhonda Roderick 12 Don Rodgers Wrestling 1, 2,3,4, Vo-Ed 3,4 13 Laurie Cheerleading 1. 2, Vo-Ed 3. Cadet Teaching 3, Co-Op 4. Yearbook 3. 4. 14 L o r i Scott J.V. Basketball 1, 2. V Basketball Ed 3. Co-Op 4 15 A l a n Seifke N Arnolds Auto Parts G o o d -Luck to Class of 19801 1 3 �John 2. Debby J.V. Volleyball 1, Co- 3. Wes 4. Mike Co-Op 4, Office 5. Patty 6. Dennis 7 Cindy J.V. Basketball 1, 2, V Basketball 3, 4, J.V Volleyball 2, V. Volleyball 3, Track 2, VoCo- 8. Todd 9. Dan 10. Alex Debie J.A. 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres of Sales 3, 4, Track 2, Vo-Ed 12. Karen 13. Tracey J.V. Volleyball 1, 2. V Volleyball 4, Mgr. 3, Student Council 1, 4. Cadet Band 1, Sr. Band 2, 3,4, F.F.A. 1, 2, Float Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Secretary 2, Pep Club 2, 3, Spanish Club 2, 3, School Play 2. Flag Corp 2, 4, P.P. Football 3, 4, Talent Show 3, Quiz Bowl Teaching 4, 14 Don 5 ii 7 2 7 Loren E. Burlingame, DVM N. Broadway U n i o n City, MI 49094 �I) �Karen Mike J V F o o t b a l l 1, 2. V F o o t b a l l 3, Golf 4 Co- O p 4 1 �To think of one ating classes — over dred y e a r s o f y o u n g p e o p l e progressing through and out of this s c h o o l s y s t e m — instills some idea o f t h e breadth a n d depth of the continuity munity i n f l u e n c e o n dents and graduates of today's classes. O n e h u n d r e d g r o u p s of youth have laid tions a n d p l a n n e d f o r t o d a y ' s traditions. T h e y g l o r y i n o u r conquests and growth. T h e y agonize in o u r temerity a n d periods o f s t a g n a t i o n o r decline. Through us they live on They are a part o f u s and o u r todays, a n d we, i n turn, a r e a part o f them a n d days because, we are all Union City High School. 11-111Nimak. I I �����Varsity Scores Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City 2 2 2 3 1 4 2 3 0 4 9 3 4 1 3 4 0 L a n s i n g Catholic 2 1 C o n c o r d 7 7 A t h e n s 6 S p r i n g p o r t 0 Q u i n c y 0 J o n e s v i l l e 0 R e a d i n g 8 H o m e r 8 C o l u m b i a Central 2 7 �The Union City Big 8 Champs of the 1979-80 football . , 44,4k Dean Adams Scott Alwood Mike John Bill Clark Tom Todd Cole Doug Bart Dickerson Dean Dolbee Ron Duttlinger Mark Follis Ron Chris Jeff Milbourne Marty O'Keefe Mark Olmstead Eric Palmatier Todd Rathburn Ron Ratliff Don Rogers Mike Clark Runsey Chuck Strong Todd Thomet Dan Thrasher Jon Valentine Tom Watson Curtis White not pictured Tyler 17 Y L , I k A '11-1k. -TI 7vIE T H E T _ r-: s : F 1 7 CHAN1P5 • VI 11- • ��Top left opposite "Getting a real KICK out of Top right The CHARGER Center Go for it Bottom Ah, yah wanna let go of Bottom WHOOPS Top A punt stunt from Mid- BOTTOMS Bottom Keepin' 2 �1979 Junior Varsity Football Team Members Were: Ron Watson, Tyler Smith, Todd Haylett, Greg Albright, Danny Smith, David Slier, Brian Mussleman, Jeff Adams, Steve Keller, Mike Green, Kevin Littlejohn, Bill Dolbee, Brian Vaccaro, Scott Musselman, Kris VanWarmer, Tim Cross, Bruce Beener, Joel Follis, Jim Swain, fuss, Robert Hill, Jeff Crane, Dar Herman, Joe Green, Todd Hawver, Jeff Mack, Marty Merchant, Lee Bosher, Kevin Katz, Art Merchant, Rex York, Terry Alwood, Ed Marshall, Merle Smith, Warren Wasnich, Jeff Smurr, gren, Homer Mandoka, George O'Neill, Joe Freds. �J V 1979 Lan. Cath. Concord Athen Springport Quincy Jonesville Readin Home 1 3 3 4 4 1 6 2 0 6 1 6 6 6 6 1 2 �CittutgPAiRuhutittg Back Row: Dennis Strong, To n y Torres. Marty Heator, Bill Morton, To m Grohalski, To m Rome Front Row: M a r y A l i c e Hunt. D e b b i e Spierling, Michelle Palmatier, Brian B a r l o w. rich, Steve Foster This page sponsored by: ALBRIGHT BUILDERS M-60, Union City, MI 74 I 2 • -41hir `_4 4 ea 4 ' 1 * W . — �A Nt • 44.--01g.i I.• . Cross-Country Seniors Left D e n n i s Strong Far left B i l l Morton Below M a r t y Heator _ UC O p p 7th M a t t a w a n b y 6th C e n t r e v i l l e Inv 29 Q u i n c y 2 6 36 C o n c o r d 2 3 5th S p r i n g p o r t Inv 32 S p r i n g p o r t 2 5 26 Q u i n c y 3 1 1st U n i o n City Inv 18 J o n e s v i l l e 4 5 4th V i c k s b u r g Inv 15 R e a d i n g 5 0 15 H o m e r 4 8 3rd B i g - 8 " Cont 6th Regionals 2 �womoirwilin N M w w m . . . D law a u w w w w w . 4.-4 This Page is MOTHER EARTH'S HAU Rt. 2, Union City 517-741-320 - W . & 3 41 �U.C. L i t c h f 185 1 9 U.C. H o m 181 1 9 U.C. C o n c 183 1 6 U.C. L i t c h f 166 1 9 U.C. S p r i n g 176 1 6 U.C. R e a d 186 1 9 i e l d 7 e r 6 o r d 9 i e l d 6 p o r t 7 i n g 4 11th in Regional Tournament 5th in Conference Tournament This years members Kent Phil Randy John Blue Jody Tony Spoor �Gt Voitsthj ToiazagSgcodDiv Catlietgatg The team ended their season with a 11-3 league record and a 12-6 overall record. D e b Merchant and Julie Heator earned ence honors while Kelly Collins earned Honorable Mention. 4af tit it "IR Moir) Back R o w ( L -R): K e l l y Collins, R e n e e Crandall. M r. Gillette, C i n d y Te n n e y. J u l i e H e a t o r F r o n t Row: Norma Fox, Teresa Biteman, Linda MacDonald, Debbie Merchant �VC 26 42 5 55 3 s 5 4 58 53 64 53 52 59 56 64 30 7. Okvat Burr Oak Brcmson Conc old A w Spr mgport Quincy Jonesk,114 Reading Mom*, Co/no‘d Atr,arla Sawngport Ou.ncy Jonesvoke Read,ng Hama+ lonompoll OPoonent 70 47 49 18 38 47 35 3 44 66 39 46 50 56 14 4 63 32 This Page BOPP'S PHARMACY 206 North Union City, 741 8272 33 ��lb �WP;UP/ 0 4 just Begiuk • • Back Row (L-R): Mr. O'Reilly, Christy Smith, Barb Brubaker, Melissa Bronson, Deb Brubaker, Barb Tenney, Holly Parks. Front Row: Kim Mussleman, Lisa Crandall, Mary Beth Clark, Jane Torres, Deb Strong, Linda Hunt. �U.C 9 3 2 3 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 Olive Burr Bronson Concord Athen Springport Quincy Jonesville Readin Home Concord Athen Springport Quincy Jonesville Readin Opp 3 3 3 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 8 2 2 2 2 1 3 �The theme of "Chargin' on to Another 100 Years" won the Seniors top honors in this year's float competition. The Freshmen's float second with U . C . Past, Present and Steps to the Future." The third-place Junior an atomic-bomb cloud, aptly predicted "Chargers Bomb Spartans;" while the Sophomore's fourth-place float team to " B o m b the Spartans at Midway." Hang on W o o d y ' The new Charger Quarterback/ 14Fiuu 5 P A R T A I I 5 3 �Potneoftiag In the '80 season's winning tradition, the Chargers blasted the Springport Spartans off the Homecoming field with an unparalelled score of 33-0. Thanks to the continued support of U.C. fans (above)! TIM HOME b a p 1001 . 8 0 1 0 0 1 1 • mos • • • . . . • • 0041411 0 0 0 0 7 g • I . • • • 2 • • 3 • • % P E R I O D • Ole. . - • VISI •••• • • • • • • • • • • •••• •••• • • • • • • • • • • •••• TO 1 _ �Far upper right B r e n d a and Wes ''dance the night away." Top right- Dawn Sanders and escort Dean Adams Next right. Carin Lepper and escort, Bill Jenkins Lower r i g h t , M i c h e l e Counterman and escort, Eric Palmatier. Bottom right: son and escort, liff Below Q u e e n , B r e n d a Lee a n d e s c o r t , W e s Smit Far b e l o w. T h e d a n c e was a huge success 6 Right Seniors. Tamy know Boogie 40 �The 1980 Homecoming Queen was Brenda Lee, shown here being crowned by last year's queen, Joan Waite T h e court, as shown below, consisted of M i c h e l e Counterman, escorted by Eric Ralmatier, Senior Cann Lepper, escorted by Bill Jenkins, Queen Brenda Lee, escorted by Wes Smith, Senior, Lind Matson, escorted by Ron Ratliff, and Dawn Sanders, escorted by Dean Adams. Upper left corner R i n g bearer. Valerie Parkison, and crown bearer, Ryan Tundevold T h i s year's Homecoming featured a special event — shown below are Queens from the past 30 years This Page VILLAGE BOUTIQUE, 300 N. Broadway, Union City, M . 741.722 ���UC 4 35 3 46 5 66 5 5 4 5 3 2 3 5 1 1 7 9 1 2 2 2 Opponent Concord Constantine Marshall Springport Quincy Jonesville Bellevue Athens Bronson Homer Springfield 1st in Big 8 Conference. 3rd year in a row. 2nd in Stockbridge Invitational. 2nd in Pennfield. e V .44 f A t Back Row Te r r y Alwood. Don Rodgers, Ron Duttlinger. Dean Dolbee. Dan Thrasher, Bud Hughes. Bart Dickerson. Mike Bard, Scott Alwood, Kevin Thomas. Randy Yo u n g r e n M i d d l e Row B i l l Boyd, John Carey. To n y Torres. Kevin Littlelohn, Jeff Olds, Alex Torres, John Blue, To d d Hawver F r o n t Row D a l l a s Herman, A a r o n Lesson M i k e Boyd. Bill Dolbee, Chip Voss, Eric Herman, Jeff Crane, Chris Van Wormer 44 ��Citakuptistifts.. , Weighing in at 132 pounds, John Carey was a conference champion for the second year in a row. At 167 pounds, Mike Bard was also a conference champion. Union City had four matmen become regional qualifiers: Eric Herman, John Carey. Dar Herman, and Dan Thrasher, Dar went on to win the Regionals, and State at Waterveliet. ��Back Row (L-R): To m Rome, Kent Hart, Dean Adams, Ron Fox, Marty Heator, To d d Cole. Randy Eldred, Mr. McFeters (coach), Skip Hunt. Bottom Row: Mark Olmsted, ley, Marty O'Keefe, E r i c Palmatier, To m Watson, ton. UC 35 53 57 56 44 45 63 66 49 53 83 7 67 5 63 5 5 50 68 6 4 Bronson Concord Athens Springport Springfield Quincy Jonesville Reading Colon Homer Bellevue Concord Athens Springport Olivet Ouuncy Jonesville Reading Colon Homer Opp 7 7 7 6 7 7 6 8 5 7 8 68 8 6 80 7 8 93 6 7 ��I 5 0 �I , �Olt titk Wagtod Back R o w (L-R). Mr. Miller, Brian Vaccaro. D o n Cross. A r t Merchant, Kevin Katz, Warren Wasnich. Brian Musselman. Front R o w George Hudson, Jeff Smurr, Jeff Adams, To d d Haylett, Tyler Smith. Greg Albright, To m Grohalski. �UC 27 58 5 58 5 40 62 7 7 55 66 6 64 82 7 39 64 6 57 56 Bronson Concord Athens Springport Springfield Quincy Jonesville Reading Colon Homer Bellevue Concord Athens Springport Olivet Quincy Jonesville Reading Colon Homer Opp. 5 5 2 6 6 4 6 66 7 4 60 63 5 65 8 4 63 6 63 60 This Page Sponsored by: ED'S PROCESSI 11231/2 Union City, Mi. 741 5631 ' ���To p R o w ( L -R). K i m M a r t i n , K a r l M i l l e r, and Tracey Whitcomb B o t t o m Row L a u r a Brooks, R e g i n a Collins, Stephanie Colvin. and Sally Scott This Page Sponsored by: GAMBL 306 N. Union City, Mi. 741 8852 5 UC O p p W Concord W H a r p e r Creek L L Athens Springport L Quincy L Jonesville L Reading L Homer W Concord W Athens Springport Quincy Reading �This Page Sponsored by: DANCER' FASHION 224 S. Union City, Mi. 741 �JVs Relytio RAcoitct Weak To p Left. B a c k R o w ( L -R): Ti n a Crandall, D e b S p e r l i n g , M i c h e l l e McQueen, C h r i s H o o v e r, F r o n t R o w • J u l i e Merchant, Kristy Smith, Julie Davis, Cheri Colvin, Charon Foster, This Page Sponsored by: SOUTHERN MICHIGAN NATIONAL 225 N. Union City, Mi. 741 5 �U.0 O p p . W Concord W H a r p e r Creek L W Athens W Springport L Quincy W Jonesville W Reading W Homer L Concord W Athens W Springport L Quincy W Reading 5 �Slit* You;It okti r, P O W " Back Row: J o a n Waite 1978, Ellise Grohalski 1977, Cindy Shaffer 1976, Sandra (Eldred) Grooms 1964, L i n d a DuBois and lvanne (Christy) Spooner 1974, Sue Bean 1973, Kathy (Olds) Rice 1972 C e n t e r Row: Terry (Cross) Chard 1971, Kathy (Freds) Kever 1970. Men i S u e (Badger) Pepper 1969, J u d y (Tule) Case 1956, Merrilee (Wagaman) Wager 1967, Emily (Tassie) Chard 1966, Te r r i Sue (Smith) Parks 1965, Karen Baker 1975 B o t t o m Row: Linda (AcMoody) Waite 1962, Annabelle (Tule) Spoor 1961, Carleen (Cronkite) Bennet 1959, June (Johnston) Smith 1957, Mary Lou Knapp 1968, Rachel (Wood) Harvey 1955, Phyllis (Wood) Bronson 1951, Patsy (McRae) Simington 1963 N o t Pictured. S h a r o n (Katz) Goble 1953, Gail (Smith) Snyder 1954, Yv o n n e (Lair) Williams 1958. Mary Carol (Martin) McCarty 1960. 60 �4 6 �6 �„ 6 �Su*Atite Scott A l w o o d j u n i o r , a n d G a i l more The winners of this year's competition. juniors Kent Hart and Va l e r i l Ambrose. ? A :.-111111111V ....,,y( Juniors Tom Watson and Laura Brooks Don Rogers s e n i o r, and Michelle Palmatier s o p h o m o r e 6 �Coup Seniors John Carey and Ta m m y Hughes Seniors Marty Heator and Laura Aldrich Soptiornores Brian Jenkins and Lisa Crandall Freshmen To m Grohalski and Wendy Hoenes • �' 4Pl owe 44114A —i t s -A& �This Page Sponsored by. HADLEY FARM 816 East Chicago Coldwater, 279-791 6 ���I �! �Bronson Invitational W o n 2nd Plac U.C. 7 6 C o n c o r d 5 5 Olivet Invitational 5 t h place U.0 1021/2 S p r i n g p o r t 281/2 U.C. 4 2 Q u i n c y 9 0 Quincy Relays 8 t h place U.0 7 5 J o n e s v i l l e 5 6 U.0 6 8 R e a d i n g 6 4 U.C. 9 8 H o m e r 3 4 Mendon Invitational Co-Ed U C over Athens 7 �U.C. Girls O p p . 70 C o n c o r d 731/2 S p r i n g p o r t 4 9 1 / 2 29 Q u i n c y 9 4 69 J o n e s v i l l e 5 9 62 R e a d i n g 6 1 70 H o m e r 5 3 38 A t h e n s 8 5 3rd L e a g u e 3rd C o n f e r e n c e 5th B r o n s o n 6th O l i v e t 6th R e g i o n a l s �Vonstfq Union City High School excellent season this year, but finished second in the Conference with a 10-4 record, league-wise, and Ten players will return next year, and it could be the year for the Championship. The three seniors that graduated are of excellent devoted athletes. They be commended because there are few of them left. Congratulations to Joey Hawkins, Marty Ron Ratliff. Front Row: M i k e Smitley, Ti m Granger, B o b Hawken, Brian Va c c a r o , Marty O ' K e e f e S e c o n d R o w • M i k e L e s o n (manager). B o b Renner. To m Watson, Ron Ratliff, Jeff Milbourne, Joey Hawkins. Third Row • Eric Palmatier. Mark Foils, Jim Wallen, Clint Reincke, Joe Freds, Coach Leson. First base. 7 �. . A v Atotast- Coach Leson U.C. 8 U.C. 5 U.C. 17 U C. 2 U.C. 8 U.C. 9 U.C. 5 U.C. 0 U.C. 7 U.C. 6 U.C.11 U.C. 5 U.0 3 U.C. 14 U.0 6 U.C. 6 U.C. 8 U.C. 11 U.C. 4 U.0 8 U.C. 3 U.C. 11 Coldwater 4 Coldwater 3 Olivet 7 Athens 4 S p r i n g port 1 Quincy 1 1 Bronson 4 Bronson 1 3 Reading 5 Jonesville 2 Reading 1 3 Homer 3 Concord 6 Concord 4 Athens 1 Springfield Springfield Quincy 1 Jonesville 3 Springport 1 Constantine 5 Homer 7 Sauk/ Joey " S p a r k y " Hawkins Marty O'Keefe IlL1121111111,"1111 Ron Ratliff Second 7 �1 1 ° Attec.o4ii PR II" Mike Smitley Pro44644.136, These Union City players made honorable mention on Conference team. Joey Hawkins, Eric Palmatier, Ron Ratliff, Brian Vacarro, and Jim Wallen. Third base 7 �This Page UNITED TAX & ACCOUNTING 202 S. Union City, 741 3005 HOME RUN!!! 7 �J.V. U.C U.C U.C U U.C U.C U.C U.C U.C U.C U.C U.C U.C 1 1 1 6 8 4 4 3 5 3 1 1 7 Tekonsha 6 Springport 1 Quincy 8 Jonesville 8 Home 1 Concord 7 Concord 7 (OH 1 Bronso Springfield 3 Springfield 5 (DH Quincy 5 Jonesville 3 Home 1 Conference record 5 - 6 overall record 7 - 6 4 a v This Page Sponsored by: 7 CHARLES E. 606 N. Union City, 741 �Far left: Tyler in action L e f t a little prayer before the game. Below left- A really enthused team in some heavy action. Below C o a c h Tinervia in his disguise as a chemistry teacher. 4 tgliGER5000: VPIA ' 4 1 1," ,. # % \ # i iftligT1-- i r • '111111 1.3,W.56 WK. ElsVARGEriSgA il RGERs a i l i l i a i k 11 - s m i l . Front Row D a v i d Hackett, Rick Russell, To m Grohalski, H o m e r Mandoka. R o b b i e Spencer, a n d Marty Merchant M i d d l e Row To d d Haylett, Brian Mussleman, Joel Follis, Bob Hill, Scott Hamp, and Tyler Smith B a c k Row M i k e Sanders, Randy Youngren David Adolph, Kevin Katz a n d Coach Tinervia, �PitO4 Ntg The Junior class feted iors with a dinner-dance affair at the Coldwater Country Club for this year's prom. After the buffet dinner, the classmates and their guests danced to the music o f t h e Rawson Road Band. Many couples took in the late night skate at Ranch. Most ered at the Coldwater tion Lanes for bowling night. A r o u n d 3 a . m . t h e remaining night owls roosted at the Big Boy for breakfast before heading 8 ���8 �This year's Talent Show was loaded with fun and laughs. Students entertained the community with choreography, singing, cal skits. Introducing the acts with humorous commentary were seniors Marty Heator and Sheila Mitchell. As in previous years, the most popular act was the Senior Guys' ��Atavas to On J u n e 2. 1980, t h e annual Aw a r d s Day assembly was held Nine t e a c h e r s p r e s e n t e d a w a r d s in t h e i r a r e a s M r s McGlashen, c h o i r a n d a c c o m p a n i s t ; M r C l a y t o n , b a n d ; M r Rhinwhart, industrial arts; Ms. Dolson, drafting; Mrs. Wasnich, business and typing; Mrs. Sisco, yearbook editor; volde, mathematics; M i s s Leonard, art; a n d M r tory, h u m a n behavior, government, a n d social p r o b l e m s M r . Amyx p r e s e n t e d s c h o l a r s h i p s a n d s p e c i a l a w a r d s t o h o n o r students a n d p a r t i c i p a n t s i n t h e C I S D S p e c i a l P r o j e c t a n d 1980 Quiz Bowl. H o n o r e d as 1980 Honor Students were Chris Cole, R o b i n C r a y d o n , R o n F o x , Ta m m y Hanson, kins, L u a n n Herman, C a r o l Johnson, C h r i s Katz, Bill Morton, Gordon Stone, D e n n i s Strong, a n d Tr a c e y W h i t c o m b U n i o n City participants in t h e '80 Quiz Bowl were: seniors Ron Fox, Joey Hawkins, M a r t y Heator, Chris Katz; J u n i o r s more. M a r k Foil's, L y n Heise; a n d s o p h o m o r e s Scott Hamp, Roger Johnson. Sam Myers, Kristy Smith This Page Sponsored by: ARNOLD'S 20 East Coldwater, 278-238 8 �4 This Page AREY'S HARDWARE 105 East Burlington. 765 8 �"Class Day" is the seniors' big chance to show everyone how much — or, in some cases, how little — "class" they all have. A t assembly, senior "wills," giftatories, and "ten years dictions are read by various members of the senior class, along with the results of the "mock elections." �This Page HOBDAY 111 Barry Street, Union City, Ir ��I I �Wonattug titOtsk "SektthitAittatjoeutagg 9 �For many Seniors this occasion will be their last visit with each other. Many will never see their friends again .. . this is walking that "Sentimental J o u r n e y " . T h e y ' v e c o m e t h i s far together and now it's time to say good-bye and move out into the world their own separate ways. Each will have his own plan for the future. For all, this will be the last time the entire class will be together. s h a r i n g i n t h i s special moment, r e m e m b e r i n g t h e past, enjoying the present, and anticipating the future. This is the Senior class of 1980. 9 ����1 �Vansttij Far right: Carin Lepper. Below right: Bottom, f a r right: B o t t o m Row: Diane Dyer, Chris Cole, Cann Top to bottom: nett, Dawn Sanders. 9 d ��J.V. r n (L-R) C h r i s Lepper, Wendy Hoenes, Tracy Savage, Wendy Morton, and Annette Albright ar ow, A I M . 10 • SW • 11 . S t • �PepCUD1-tetps12.81,114* "God O&tPctsttio#NLSptitzt I G UNI04 Back R o w (L-R): C h r i s Cole D i a n e Dyer. M a r y Doolittle. B e r n i c e Bennett. D a w n Sanders, Carin Lepper M i d d l e Row- Tr a c e y Savage, Wendy Hoenes, Wendy Morton. A m y Olds, A n n e t t e Albright, Thris Lepper F r o n t Row- Margarette Markley. Laurie Hughes, Belinda Spells, Sheryl Burdick, Lori Albright. Bernice Bennett i I ni �MoyytttteS Atelivit The m a j o r e t t e s a n d f l a g corps perform at halftime at a l l h o m e f o o t b a l l games, a n d m a r c h i n t h e annual M e m o r i a l D a y parade. I n a d d i t i o n , t h e majorettes perform in the annual U n i o n C i t y H i g h School's Talent Show. Pictured at left are the majorettes. performing in the 1980 Talent Show' Wendy Hoenes Debbie Bard Cann Lepper Amy Olds This y e a r s drum major is freshman Tom Grohalski Guess which one is the photograph of Tom!! 1 �Pk Cot •FLAG CORPS• Back R o w D e b b i e S p e r l i n g . Tracey Whitcomb, Jennifer Schragg D e a n n e Peters F r o n t R o w M i c h e l l e Pa'matter S a r a Cole K a r e n Holden N o t Pictured K a t h i Woodworth 10 �Members: Tracey Whitcomb. Michelle Palmatier, Susie Keller B e c k y Hawkins, Regina Collins, Jolene Boody, Chris Katz, Sara Cole, Bill Morton, Kim Martin, Sheila Mitchell, Wendy Hoenes, Jennifer Schragg, Karen Holden, Debbie Sperling, Deanne Peters, Melinda Waters, Te r r a Thomet, Katrina Easterday. Cann Lepper, Holly Parks, Dan Funk, Paula Baker, Lori Albright. David Dormer. Kim Knapp, Mandy Hubbard, Linda MacDonald. Lousann Cuyler. Deb Merchant, Laura Brooks, Charon Foster, Julie Merchant, Chad Hoppe, Amy Olds. Chris Lepper. Russ West. Carol Johnson, Laura Aldrich. Roger Johnson, Connie Robbins, Diana Funk, Chris Cole, Kristy Smith, To m Groholski. Mike White, Julie Heator, Chris Hoover, Ron Duttlinger. Dennis Strong, Julie Drerup, Brian Barlow, Marty Heator, To n y Torres. Karl Garnsay, Andy Weeks. Don Rodgers, Annette Albright. Kevin Katz, Terry Miller, Kelly Collins I ��Back Row (L-R): M r C l a y t o n — Director. Jeff Cuyler, Becky Homan, B e c k y Stewart, John Coffman. Tina Crandall Third Row: S a n d y Bard, Kim Alfred, D e b b i e Strong, Cheri Colvin, J a n e Torres, J a n e Drerup, A r t Merchant. D o u g Rothfuss. S e c o n d Row: Sloan Dibert, Mary Clark, Laura Lepper, Julie Alwood, Julie Parks, J o h n Williams. Ta m m y Thomet, Gail Lucas, Kelly Knapp, We n d y Morton. F r o n t Row: J u l i e Albert, Ta m m y Jenkins, Te d Moore. G e o r g e Hudson, Missy Herman, Judy Thurtle, Chris Truax, Rhonda Seifke, Cheryl Hughes, Teresa Valentine, Lisa Sowers. �On b o t t o m , l e f t t o r i g h t : L o u s a n n Cuyler, L a u r a A l d r i c h , C h r i s L e p p e r, Linda MacDonald, K r i s t y Smith, G a r i n Lepper, Kelly Collins, A n n e t t e Albright. Chris C o l e , D e b b i e M e r c h a n t , L a u r a Brooks On t o p - To m G r o h a l s k i , K i m K n a p p , Mandy Hubbard, Julie Hester. 101111 0: 61 _ �Stogk Boa . . . Ttle,vtiT Stage Band. Back R o w • Kelly Collins, Torn Groholski, Annette Albright, Te r r y Miller, Lousann Cuyler, Laura Brooks, Laura Aldrich, Julie Merchant F r o n t R o w M r C l a y t o n , Linda MacDonald, Kim Knapp, L o r i Albright, Karen Lepper, M a n d y Hubbard, Chris Cole. Kristy Smith, Julie Heator 10 �Citovti Satis it 1 .) 4 After an absence of U.C.H S a g a i n has a choir Under the direction of Mrs. Patti McGlashen (below), the group practices very hard and dedicates many hours in preparation for their many performances T h e invaluable accompanist for the choir is Knsty Smith, above far right. Solo parts were performed by Marti Palmatier (far right), Julie Goodrich (right), and Karen Hagelshaw D u r i n g the 1979-80 school year, the choir has performed in the Christmas and Spring Concerts, with the Senior and Cadet Bands, at the Union City and Sherwood Elementanes, with the Middle School Choir, at the National Honor Society inductions, at the Union City Rotary Club. at the 1980 Baccalaureate services. and at the annual awards ceremony — as their Back Row. Tammy Dow. Jean Frye, Gail Lucas, Tracey Whitcomb, Tammy Jenkins, Denise Van Wormer. S a m Myers, Lyn Heise, Dawn Childers and Karen Hagelshaw F r o n t R o w Tammi Osborne. Lori Ellington. Julie Goodrich, Lisa Sowers. Jennifer Schragg, Linda son) Scherry, Chris Frey. Cindy Diamond, a n d Chris O'Dell N o t Pictured C a r o l Johnson, Kim Matson, Marti Palmatier. Sheila O'Neill. Terra Thome!. and Carolyn Antes 10 �Each year drama classes, under the direction o f Mrs. Patti McGlashen, perform in various ways at Christmas. This year's classes displayed ents to the students at Sherwood and Union City elementary schools, and also at Union dle School. Among o t h e r e v e n t s w a s t h e a c t i v i t y y o u s e e here. This is Mayor's Day at the High School, and these drama students had the privilege ing the mayors what they could do. This is what each drama student looks forward to doing, b e c a u s e t h i s i s o u r " B r o a d w a y " : t h i s i s "Union City Show Biz" 11 �• �CO0- / W 0 4 k i go This year's co-op and work experience students included A m y Aldrich, Lori Bahlman, Pam bie Baldwin, Barrie Block, Robert Booth, Damita Combs. Richele Crane. Robin Craydon, Kathy Echerle,. Denise Gentry, Lyle Hand, Ray Heath, Don Lash, Brenda Lee, Chuck Meffard, Troy Ogden. rod. Duane Risner. Don Rodgers. Laurie Sayler. L o r i Scott, Theresa Stone. To d d Thomet, Weirich. Pictured above are morning co-op students, Marty O'Keefe. John Shaffer. Don Wickwire, D a v e t Dormer, To m Clark, To d d Cole, Dean Dolbee, Debbie Siler, To d d Rathburn, John Carey, Mary Doolittle Louann Herman, and Kari Miller. The yearbook staff regrets that a picture of the work experience and t afternoon co-op students was unavailable. In charge of the program is Mrs. Nofz. 11 �UMW " H e y, g u y s lunch todayl" Pizza f o r Modest L o u b l o w i n g h e r own horn againl 1 Ada "Wow a n o t h e r bomb threat Then he said that she said 111111111111 �tkitgclictCembiti Back Row Heather Bartlett, Ken Hobday, Robert Lee, Todd Ogden. Front Row: Linda Ciccoli, Robert Renner, Deanne Disbrow The memories of this year will remain with all of us, but for those few privileged to work ; with Mrs. Evert during her last year at U.C.H.S., it will be unforgettable. Her warmth and caring combined with her insurmountable knowledge made being a library aide a truly enriching experience. 11 �0641A%4tbTivoug6Atti% Back Row (L-R): Diane Dyer, Diane Cole. Front Row: Mike Snyder, Jolene Boody, Mike Baker. e Among the many jobs performed by the office aides are checking the in the office, collecting absence slips from teachers, handing out the to teachers, and just "plain, old-fashioned errand-running." The loss of Mrs H o b d a y early in 1980 was felt even harder by these students who had worked with her on a daily basis 1I 5 �I �Back R o w (L-R): B e c k y Hawkins, Lyn Heise, Melanie Bartlett, Holly Parks, Lisa Hawkins. Julie Davis. Sally Scott, Clara N y d e r F r o n t R o w K e v i n Littlejohn, Diana Funk, L o r i Cross, B e t h Stewart. B u t c h Duttlinger This first y e a r w a s a successful o n e Bible C l u b N o t o n l y d i d t h e a t t e n d a n c e increase a s t h e year progressed, b u t s o d i d interest. They had numerous teachers, as well as Christian friends and church leaders, share their testimonies T h i s activity ble and exciting as each member ally and had opportunities to share monies too T h e Bible Club President — Lisa Hawkins Vice-President — Diana Funk Secretary — Becky Hawkins Treasurer — Beth Stewart Mr D a v e Mathis was the advisor. ��A Back Row: Lyn Heise. Dyan Dyer. Sheila Mitchell. Front Row Candy Inman, Dan Thrasher, Lisa Hawkins S The 1 9 8 0 staff w a s very small a n d beset b y m a n y p r o b l e m s c a u s i n g this year's edition to be late. But due to d e d i c a t i o n a n d h a r d w o r k , t h e quality hoped f o r was attained a n d the Centennial Edition is one involved with can be proud of. Left above editors Debbie Penrod and Mary Doolittle Far left M a r y hard at work Left Ye a r b o o k advisor Mrs S i s c o H9 �P.PA. Under the direction of Mr. Ken Weirich, the Future Farmers of America at Union City High School participated in several activities in the 1979-80 school year. They made and sold Christmas center pieces as well as sold garden seeds and pecans for fund raising projects Various members attended the State FFA convention. They participated in Leadership Contests with teams entered in public speaking, parliamentary procedure and Demonstration. Others participated in FFA Spring Ag Skills' Contests such as Land Judging and Horticulture. Many attended an FFA "Anything Goes" contest. Karen Weirich and Dennis Strong received recognition with the State FFA Degree. Six members attended the FFA Leadership Training Camp The spring and summer project was planting, tending, harvesting and analysing a corn test plot. FFA Members for the Year Were: David Balowski, Jody Bunday, Bill Clark, Eric Counterman, Tim Cross, Tim Densmore, Tony Densmore, Bill Dolbee,Dean Dolbee, Ron Fox, Chris Frey, Tammie Frey. Cindy Frost, Alan Hasty, Eric Herman, Mandy Hubbard, Steve Keller, Marty Merchant, Jeff Mohrhardt, Bill Morley, Bill Morton, Cindy Plushnik, Chuck Potts, Connie Robbins, Alan Seifke, Kristy Smith, Tony Spoor, Chuck Strong, Dennis Strong, Kevin Thomas, Jack Wallen, Jim Wallen, Warren Wasnich, Karen Weirich, Kaye Weirich, Don Wickwire, and Rex York. 120 �aka,ctp, Back R o w S t e v e Honyoust, Wa r r e n Wasnich, G e o r g e Hudson, To n y Densmore, C h u c k Strong 2 n d R o w Te r r y Wynn (advisor), Lyn Heise, Diane Dyer, Jean Frye S u z i e Langdon F r o n t R o w R h o n d a Siefke, Becky Hawkins, Lori Cross, Diana Funk, kins The newly formed Spanish Club, under the guidance of Miss Wynn, enjoyed a very active and exciting year. Along with fund-raising projects such as poster and flavoring sales, to finance their trip the group enjoyed such experiences as trips to Spanish-accented restaurants. This Page CARPENTERS AUTO SUPPLY & CAR WASH 209 Coldwater Union City, Mi., 741 8824 12 �Stuttektt 0 01' Back Row (L-R): Laura Aldrich, Carol Johnson, Tr a c e y Whitcomb, Kris Katz. Third R o w L i s a Hawkins, Kim Matson, vin, R o b i n Crance, Kelly Collins, To n y To r r e s S e c o n d Row: Kevin Katz. J e n n i f e r Schragg. Julie Goodrich, Suzanne M a c k F r o n t Row S t e v e Foster, Melissa Bronson, Barb Brubaker, Julie Heator, Mark Holden. Right O u r President, B i l l Morton Far right: V i c e -President, Joey Hawkins • •• • • • 12 • • • • �Middle far retary, R o b i n don Middle surer, Sara Cole This depicts Student Council m e m b e r s at est r 12 �NotoacttPokavti "Membership in the National Honor Society is both an h o n o r and a responsibility. Students elected to membership are expected to demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership. ter." National Honor Society Handbook. Juniors and seniors are eligible for membership in the NHS, b y meeting certain criteria in scholarship, service, leadership and character. To meet the scholarship requirement, a -13" average is necessary. After meeting this requirement, prospective members are screened on the basis of the other ria by by a committee of teachers and the principal. All four criterion are of equal importance. Induction ceremonies differ between chapters. A t UCHS t h e inductee's parents are notified, inductee is surprised at a ceremony during school hours, in the afternoon. The entire student ers in the auditorium, with the faculty and parents of inductees. The 1980 assembly was welcomed by the NHS president, Marty Heator. Then the invocation was given by NHS member Joey Hawkins, and the National Anthem was sung by Mrs. McGlashen, choir director, and Marti Palmatier, choir member. Principal Miller then explained t h e election procedures, a n d t h e candlelight ceremony began. R o b i n Craydon read the introduction and lit the candle representing the eternal light of knowledge. Ron Fox spoke in character, Dennis Strong on scholarship, Pam Baker on leadership, and Christina Cole ice. Then t h e t a p p i n g c e r e m o n y ensued w i t h President Heator reading the cations, l e a v i n g t h e i r i d e n t i t y until last. T h e active members, meanwhile, w e r e i n ence, a n d a t t h e n a m e o f t h e inductee they placed boned t o r c h a r o u n d t h e n e c k of t h e s u r p r i s e d s t u d e n t a n d led t h e m t o t h e stage. There, happy parents waited to pin the NHS p i n o n t h e i r c h i l d . T h e new members then signed t h e enrollment b o o k u n d e r t h e guidance of current member Carol Johnson. This year at the completion o f the tapping ceremony, the new UCHS c h o i r , l e d b y P a t t i McGlashen, s a n g " W h a t Will The W o r l d B e row?" I The n e w members of the NHS then p l e d g e d t h e i r l o y a l t y t o the S o c i e t y a n d tion, led by Chris Katz. ton g a v e t h e diction, a n d President H e a t o r dismissed t h e assembly. T h e parents a n d n e w m e m b e r s then a t t e n d e d t h e t r a d i t i o n a l reception, w h e r e t h e n e w members w e r e served b y t h e old members. Back Row. Bill Morton, Joey Hawkins, Chris Katz, To n y Torres, To n y dle R o w. C h r i s Cole, Carol J o h n s o n , R o n Duttlinger, M a r t y Heator, R o n F o x , K i m Martin. F r o n t Row. D i a n e Dyer, Lisa Hawkins, Jean Frye. Stephanie Colvin. Kalena Armstrong. N o t Pictured, P a m Baker, Kelly Collins, Robin Craydon. Ta m e l a Hanson, Alan Seifke, Alex Torres, Karen Weirich. �I This Page Is MAX LARSEN I:Coldwater, MI., 12 5 ��I ��• • • i • • • • • • • • • • o • • • • • e • • • • II I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • �Mewl/ow/Acid/ ItAkt EsMa It • Mrs. Charlotte Wasnich — Accounting. General Business and Typing Mr E r i c T u n d e v o l d — A l g e b r a . G e o m e t r y . B a s i c M a t h a n d Advanced Math 13 Mr V e r n V ernAcMoody — B u s i n e s s Law nomic Problems and General Business Mrs A r e y — B u s i n e s s Math G e n e r a l Math and Algebra �A t . Mr To m Gillette — Biology and Advanced Biology Mr J o e Tinervia — Chemistry, ence. and Biology Mr D a v e Matr,is — Government and Human Behavvo F o r m e r Art teacher Mr D e n n i s Ttshkowski �Gteattag StnuctuAgs Mrs L i n d a Mason — Physical Education - AO, Mrs P a t t i McGlashen — Drama E n g l i s h Mrs. L i n d a Armstrong — Home Economics, ing 13 Miss Jeanne Dolson — Beginning Woods. Drafting �MariA •• • Mr J o h n Clayton — Band (Senior and Cadet) • Mr, J a c k R i n e h a r t — S h o p , I n d u s t r i a l A r t s , Beginning Woods •0 Miss Marguerite Hunter — Art Miss Mary Leonard — Art 13 �pttaStS41.9 Befte,* It Mrs. Jean Sisco — Independent Reading, Ye a r b o o k Advisor Mrs. Susie Smith — English 9 and 10 Miss Terry Wynn — Spanish. American Literature. English 10 13 Mrs D o r o t h y Evert — Librarian �, 4, . • 4 : 4 1 Mrs M a r i M o o r e — Early A m e r i c a n History, S c i e n c e Fiction 'Short Stories Mrs. Diane Parkison — Human Behavior, 20th Century Mr J o e Cerva — American Minorities. Early A m e r i c a n History. Athletic Director Mr B i l l McKnight — American Minorities, American Frontiers 13 �Kkeptag titt Mr. William Te b b e served dual roles this year. He worked with the c o m m u n i t y a s C o m m u n i t y E d D i r e c t o r until h e assumed the position of superintendant when Mr. Dyer left. •' . . • • • s• • • 4... • • • , . a . . • • , • • • , • • • . : 1 . . 4 . • • ••••v • ••• • • • • 4 • • • • '• • , • • • t , l• D 4 i e l l r i p . . . . . p l o : • • • • 0 ' •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ‘• • • . . ••• , • • • • • • * % 1 .. , • .... 4 , 1 •1 , i i ; • . • • . • • p . . . • e 1,, . 1 1 o , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6 • a • • • , . •., , Mrs M a r y Hobday devoted an untold number of hours for the benefit of others as high I Mr M e r v i n Miller, high school principal, keeps the ning smoothly, to the benefit Mrs S a n d r a MacDonald, both as guidance secretary and later as high school secretary keeps the school �Mrs. Hoenes, g u i d a n c e secretary, helps to keep the daily lives of students going without flaw Mr A m y x g u i o a n c e c o u n s e l o r, h e l p s s t u d e n t s decide major decisions regarding their future besides the unending job of scheduling and solving problems. Pictu No Availa Mr J o h n Lewis Miss Macomber 17 �Mr. C e r v a h a d a v a r i e d y e a r W h e n M r Te b b e became superintendent. Mr. Cerva accepted the position of Community Ed D i r e c t o r a big change from teaching history. p. 13 �To p left. Mrs M a t s o n , lunchroom supervisor Top right M r F o s t e r, head janitor Bottom left, High school cooks Part of our administration staff not available for pictures were Mrs R i c e , members of the school board. and Steve Batterson 13 �Ohi Clockwise From To p Lett S c o t t Alwood, Valerie Ambrose, John Arnold, Paula Baker, Steve Baker, Rhonda Baldwin. ski, Debbie Bard, Heather Bartlett, Bernice Bennett, Bertha Bennett, Te r e s a Biteman, Jolene Boody. Laura Brooks R a n d y Bowen. Linda Ciccoli, Trish Christy, Debbie Cole, Kelly Collins, Regina Collins, Stephanie Colvin, Robin Crance, Mike Crane, Sheila Cronk, Laurie Cross and Sherry Cross. I �Bill Clark Doug Dean Tony Densmore Bart Dickerson Debbie Cole Charlene Dolbee Tammy Dow Sheri Dunsmore Diane Dyer Katrina Easterday Randy Eldred Annie Fabiano Mark Follis ti Left to Right C h a r o n Foster, Ta m m y Frye. Cindy Frost. Jean Frye, Diane Funk. Dean Gilbert. Jesse Goheen. Matt Goheen �p ar t Jr C l a s s Officers: P r e s . J i m Wallen, ViceTorres, Sec. Teresa Biteman. Treas J e a n Fry. 1 , 0 To p ( L -R): K a r e n H a g e l s h a w, K e n t H a r t , L i s a Hawkins, Liesa Heath, Leo Henning, Lynn Heise, Irvin Hilyard, Steve Honyoust, Dave Hoskins. (L-R) L a u r i e Hughes, Gaylord (Skip) Hunt, B r i a n Jenkins, C a r o l Kamps. K a r e n Lake. Crystal Kimbal. S u z a n n e Langdon. Bob Lee, Kyle Loss, Denise Lewis, Linda MacDonald, Kelly Marble M a r g r e t Markely, Kim Matson This Page WICK'S Coldwater, MI 14 1 �Randy McFate Laura McQueen Deb Merchant Jett Milbourne Randy Morley Chris O'Dell Tod Ogden Randy O'Neill Deanne Peters Clinton Reincke Robert Renner Eric Palmatier Mike Prater Connie Riggs John Robbins Tom Rome Dan Rook Clark Rumsey Ina Russell Dawn Sanders Sally Scott Sheryl Small Mike Smitley Belinda Spells ma Jack Stevens Beth Stewart Chuck Strong Elaine Swafford Wendy Swarthout Terra Thomet Tony Torres Jon Valentine Stan Vogel Jack Wallen Verna Warner Melinda Waters 7rJrr•IIO ,r* ThisPage WHITLOCK 209 N. Union City, Mi. 741-868 I4 �David A d o Randy Brown 14 Don A l b e r t Ta m m y Bry ant Annette A l b r i g h t Debbie B r u b a k e r Laura A l b r i g h t Roberta B u r r o w s Carolyn A n t e s Dawn C h i l d e r s Ron A n t e s Becky Cole E3'.al, Bartow Sara Cole Meiartie Barnett Pat �Nita C o p e s L y l e Natoli° D i a m o n d Mark F e n t o n Crandall B r i a n Jane °recur) Joe Follis Crook Pam D u n i t h a n Norma For T i m Cross Lori Ellington Joe Freds L u c i a n Cuyler J u l i e Davis L a r r y Demarest D e a n D e Vo r e John Fairchild Pam Frost Upper left Pam Frost — Treasurer Michelle Palmatier — Vice-President Norma Fox — President Deb Spierling — Secretary C I '... 4 . 4 / . . . a l b a . 443 �f Karl G a r n s a y T h e r e s a G e n t r y Scott H a m p P h i l Hart M a Chris H o o v e r C h a d H o p p e M Brian J e n k i n s T a m m y J e n k i n s Kim K n a p p K e v i n L i t t l e j o h n Art M e r c h a n t M a r t y M e r c h a n t 6 B o b George J r t y Harvey B a n d y Hubbard R o g e r Johnson S h e r y l Lowe G T i m Miller T e o e B M a r e Green M c k y Hawkins u d Hughes C i k e Jones J i l Lucas J r y Miller B i D h i e i k e Green R a r Herman E e r y l Hughes m Kidney K t t Mack S l l Morley M o s i e Green J u r i c Herman R o L y n d a Hunt C l e v i n Katz T o u e Mack D i a r y MOrOSS V i l b a n c c i e G o o d r i c h M i k e Hargartalin e r t Hill K a r e n H o l d e r r a Nyder D a n Inman y Kimbell J o d y Kiser k M a d d e n E d d i e Marshes k y M o s h e r B r i a n Museelman �Scott Musselman Marty Palmatier Connie Robbins Kristy Smith N o r m Smith Ste..? i r , y d . r L a SOwwrs R o b S p r, r. c . i . . , Sam Myers Michelle Palmatier John Rollins Ron O'Dell Tammy Rathburn Mike Sanders Amy Olds Bryce Renner Jennifer Schragg �• • I‘ . . . . 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UnionCity, Branch District Dearth Union 1t i l o a d w a y Union City, Union To wnt1-; Union Cay, L r . 4 O 4 Pmmkti filHiSH 0444 plitirth ��198 Union City Charger EDITOR: L i s a Hawkins MANAGER: L y n Heisse Assistants: K e l l y Collins Becky Hawkins Lousann Cuyler Clara Hyder Crystal Kimbel Deanne Peters Jean Frye Suzanne Langdon Donna Inman UNIONTOWNSHIP UNIONCITY, U.C.H.S. 430 St. Joseph Street Union City, MI 49094 ��4 Table of • Mb. • 2 1 1 1 1 Page T o p i c 1-3 I n t r o d u c t i o n 4-16 S e n i o r s 17-21 J u n i o r s 22-25 S o p h o m o r e s 26-29 F r e s h m e n 30-39 A d m i n i s t r a t i o n Faculty Staff 40-41 F a l l Division and Candids 42-47 F o o t b a l l 48-50 C h e e r l e a d i n g 51-53 H o m e c o m i n g 54 S n o w b a l l 55-58 C r o s s Country 59 G o l f 60-65 G i r l s ' Basketball 66-67 W i n t e r Division & Candids 68-73 B o y s ' Basketball 74-79 V o l l e y b a l l 80-84 W r e s t l i n g 85 W r e s t l i n g Cheerleaders 86-87 S p r i n g Division & Candids 88-93 T r a c k 94-99 B a s e b a l l 100-101 S w e e t h e a r t Couples 102-103 T a l e n t Show 104-107 P r o m 108-109 A w a r d s Day 110-111 S e n i o r Trip 112-113 C l a s s Day 114-117 G r a d u a t i o n 118-138 G r o u p s 139-152 A d s and Candids 3 �I l 4 �t I Seni �Seniors. . . o Scott Alwood Valerie Ambrose Mike Baker Paula Baker S t e v e Baker David Balowski D e b r a Bard Rhonda Baldwin R o n Antes �Heather Bartlett Bernice Bennett Bertha Bennett Teresa Bsteman Jolene Boody Laura Brooks Sheryl r sh Chris?, Bill Clark 7 �Dianna Cole Kelly Collins Regena Collins Becky Collyer Stephanie Colvin Michele Counterman 4. 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T a r n m i e Frey Karen Hagleshaw ���Randy Laura McQueen Todd Ogden Jeff Milbourne Pandy 0 ct5e b Merchan_9 Eric Palmatier Martha Palmer 1 �Deanne Peters Robert Renner C Dawn Sanders S l i n t o n Reincke Connie Riggs Dan Rock ..... a l l y Scott �Sheryl Small Terra Mike Smitley Balinda Spells Elizabeth Stewart Charles Strong Anthony Torres John Valentine Union Township Union City, 1 ��linden'&s �Junio Dave Adolph Don Albert Annette Albright Lori Albright Carrie Antes James Anthony Brian Barlow Melanie Bartlett Neil Boynton Deb Brubaker Theresa Bryant Roberta Burrows John Chaney Dawn Childers Becky Cole Chris Cole Lester Cole Sara Cole Patty Combs Lyle Crandall Brian Cronk Tim Cross Lousann Cuyler Julie Davis Larry Demarest Natalie Diamond Jane Drerup Pam Dunithan Lori Ellington John Fairchild 1 rt �. . . Movin' Joel Folks Norma Fox Pam Frost Karl Garnsey Teresa Gentry Bobby George Julie Goodrich Mike Hagaman Marty Harvey Becky Hawkins Carmen Henderson Dar Herman Eric Herman Bob Hill Karen Holden Chris Hoover Chad Hoppe Mandy Hubbard Bryan Hughes Cheryl Hughes Lynda Hunt Clara Hyder Dan Inman Brian Jenkins Tammy Jenkins Roger Johnson Mike Jones Kevin Katz Jim Kidney Toni Kimbel 1 �Jody Kiser Kim Knapp Kevin Littlejohn Gail Lucas Sue Mack Dick Madden Eddie Marshall Art Merchant Marty Merchant Terry Miller Vicky Mosher Brian Musselman Scott Musselman Sam Myers Ron O'Dell Amy Olds Michelle Palmatien Connie Panshall Bryce Renner Connie Robbins Mike Sanders Pam Sanders Jennifer Schragg Jody Shiarla David Siler 20 �Not p i c t u r e d : J o e F r e d s , Mike G r e e n , R o s e m a r y Green. S c o t t H a m p , P h i l Hart, J e f f M a c k , B i l l Morley, M a r y M o r o s s , Tammy R a t h b u r n , S t e v e Snyder, Lisa Sowers, Rick Swartout, A n d y W e e k s , and Mike White. Junior class advisor, Ms. Jeannie Dolson, keeps an eye on the Class of 1982 at UCHS. Left above: Juniors and seniors frolic in the student lounge during their lunch break. Left: J u n i o r C l a s s o f f i c e r s class o f ' 8 2 i n r u n n i n g o r d e r. B a c k : Secretary A n n e t t e A l b r i g h t dent Kevin Littlejohn. F r o n t : Treasurer Connie R o b b i n s a n d V i c e P r e s i d e n t Mandy Hubbard. Kristy Smith Norm Smith Tyler Smith Robbie Spencer Debbie Spierling Don Truax Denise Van Wormer Kaye Weirich oi Russ West Mike Williams David Wood Lynn Worden Randy Youngren 2 �SOPHOMORES . . Jeff Adams Gregg Albright Kim Alford Julie Alwood Terry Alwood Elvie Antes Dan Anthony Scott Baker Sandy Bard Larry Baylis Bruce Beemer John Blue Mike Boyd Malinda Brauker Louise Brimmer Melissa Bronson Leslie Browne Barb Brubaker Eric Brubaker Debbie Bryant Jody Bunday Vivian Carter MaryClark Rofi Tom Coffey John Coffman Mike Cohen Jerry Cole Cheri Colvin Eric Counterman Donnadine Crandall Lisa Crandall Tina Crandall Jeff Crane Don Cross 2 �e Sheryl Deeren Brian Demarest Tim Densmore Cindy Diamond Lucia Diamond Bill Dolbee Vicky Edwards Mark Fenton Laurie Finney Steve Foster Chris Frey Dan Funk Billy Goodrich Tom Grohalski Andy Gregory 1 Jody Gruner David Hackett Gary Hawver Todd Haylett Julie Heator Wendy Hoenes Mark Holden Mike Hopkins George Hudson Mary Alice Hunt Donna Inman Lisa Johnson Tina Johnson Steve Keller Jon Kent Tionne Kline Doug Langdon Peter Laurimore Chris Lepper Laura Lepper �Lori Lewis Homer Mandoka Donna Marvin Michele McQueen Julie Merchant Tim Miller Tom Miller Jeff Mohrhardt Dawn Moore Ted Moore Wendy Morton Kim Musselman George O'Neill Tammi Osborne Holly Parks Julie Parks Theresa Penrod Sheldon Phillips Richard Pickford Chuck Potts Mike Powell Norma Rollins Doug Rothfuss Mike Rumsey Rhonda Seifke John Shiarla Dan Smith Merle Smith 2 �Jeff Smurr Pam Sours Tony Spoor Debbie Strong Jim Swain Barb Tenney DeeDee Thomet Kelly Todd Jane Torres Brian Vaccaro , Theresa Valentine Kris Van Wormer Gary Voss Warren Wasnich Ron Watson Joyce Weller John Williams Willy Woodman Rex York Left: Class officers Bruce Beemer — Brubaker — Secretary. Front: Theresa Penrod — Vice President, Dee Thomet — Treasurer. Below: Sophomore Class Advisor. Mr. Jack Rhinehart. Not pictured.' Bob Bennett, Scott Cole. Tony Cole, Michelle Hammond, Effie Knapp, Mike Neuman, Rick Russell, Lori Thrams, Chris Truax. and Julie Vond Sophomore year n o w over the self-consciousness of freshman year and not yet into the anticipations of junior year L o o k i n g forward with hope (and a little fear), and looking backward with fondness (and relief). Settling into life at UCHS . accustomed to upperclassmen's silliness (we've been through it before), sympathizing with freshmen's problems (we were there, too), and getting more involved in the extracurriculars HS has to offer, Just getting into life in general a n d loving every minute of it 2 �FRESHMEN . . Debbie Adolph Julie Albert Michelle Alford Leanne Alwood Beth Arey Diane Bard Brenda Barney Stacy Baylis Denise Beemer Gary Boshers Katrina Boston Traci Boyd Dianna Carter Dianne Clark Linda Collins Margaret Collins Mike Crampton April Graydon Danny Cross Jeff Cuyler Tom Dear Sloan Dibert Max Disbrow Allen Dodson Brian Dolbee Tawny Dow Annette Dunn Dondra Easterday Jesse Engel Sam Fenton �I Paul Melanie Gautsche Eric Goheen Jim Hardin Bill Harris Jon Hawkins Tim Haylett Alan Herman Missy Herman Elliott Hilyard Doug Hoath Shawn Holmgren Rick Homan Allison Hudson Gary Hughes Jim Hunt Angie Hunter David Iles Debbie Jeffries Mary Jenkins Rosemary Johnson Jenny Kimbel Kelly Knapp Max Lash Kati Lee Robbie Letendre Ray Littlejohn Cherry Long Kris Martin Mark Mathis �Anita Matson Denice McQueen Beth Mead Kris Miller Gloria Moore Scott Morrill Michelle Morrison Mike Moss Scott Myers Kathy Necket Ron Olmsted Kris Parkison Bob Pearson Valerie Ratliff Pam Reed Blaine Reincke Kenny Rounds Mark Sanders Jett Silva David Smith Jeff Smith Jim Smith Kim Smith Dale Smitley Lori Smitley Juan Solarzano Leanne Spencer Bob Spierling Becky Stewart Ace Streeter Paul Swartout Leslie Taylor May Thomas Josie Thomet Tammy Thomet �Cindy Thrasher Jamie Thurtle Judy Thurtle Tammy Tule Paula Turner Harriet Van Wormer Kim Van Wormer Jeff Wadsworth Matt Waite Curt Watson . Joel Weeks Kerni Whitlock Philene Wilson Richard Badish Randy Brown Not pictured: Tim Hughes, Thad James, Mike Peters, Rick Rankin, Gene Russell, Jesse Saylor, Roger Saylor, Joannie Sloane, Mike Smith, Missy Hoffman, Lee Hamelton, Karen Day, Kevin Daniels, Paul Crandall, John Crandall, Carl Collins. Randy Combs M i k e Crampton Upper left: Class Officers.. . Back: Lori President: Angie Hunter, Treasurer. Front: Tim Haylett, President and Missy Herman, Secretary. Left: Mr. Dave Mathis. freshman class advisor, keeps the Class of '84 on the right track through their class activities. Freshman year is . . . a new beginning. To go from " t o p of the heap" at MS to the "babies of the school" at HS, in a few short months. New traditions: Homecoming, Sno-Ball, Sweetheart Couples. Awards Day. New people: administrators, teachers, upperclassmen, special friends. The with algebra and Journals in Mrs. Smith's English class. New priorities, as we encounter the que experiences of high school and grow because of them. To some, freshman year is the pits, and to others it's the best yet. But to us all, freshman year is never to be forgotten. . 29 ��AdminiFtr an 7act �Discipline, Schedules, The Scenes," and Frien High s c h o o l principal M e r v i n M i l l e r agrees that working with young people is a daily challenge. Tr y i n g t o please them and to discipline sometimes seem contradictory, b u t h e h o p e s t h e e n d result is a diploma and individuals who are capable of contributing in ingful w a y i n t h e w o r l d b e y o n d t h e classroom. It is his goal as a principal to provide a school environment stills i n y o u n g p e o p l e a n a t t i t u d e o f respect for oneself, for others, and f o r the law. Mr. Miller graduated with a BS degree from WMU in 1969 and from U of M in 1973 with a MA degree. He has been a post-graduate student at U of M since 1975. Mrs. S a n d y M a c D o n a l d has m y r i a d responsibilities as the office secretary. dition t o t a k i n g c a l l s a n d dispersing mail, s h e m a k e s appointments for M r. Miller, answers students' questions, and handles the daily minor crises calmly. 3 �Adminisfrafors Manifold Dufies "Impeccabl Left: Mrs. Dawn Hoenes, Guidance Secretary, arranges students' conferences with Mr. Amyx and keeps the guidance office Left: M r . P a u l T u r n e r , C o m m u n i t y Education D i r e c t o r. M r . T u r n e r i s i n charge o f t h e night classes f o r a d u l t s and enrichment programs at UCHS. Left: Mr. Jon Amyx, Guidance Counselor. Mr. Amyx arranges students' schedules, advises upperclassmen in their college searches, and attends to disciplinary problems when the need arises. 3 �Middle column, top to bottom: Elizabeth A. Macomber, Manager of Business and Finance. Mr. Joe Cerva, Athletic Director. Mr. Bill Tebbe, Superintendent of Schools. Far column, top to bottom: Mr. John Lewis, Payroll and Personnel. Mrs. Shirley Lepper, Secretary to the Superintendent. �Teachers Main fain Thai CanAbsorb as Much as Their Endu Among the most important people at any high school are the teachers . . . and so it is at good ole UCHS. Pictured here are some of the people that help t o brighten our days. Left: Mrs. Susie Smith, molder of young minds in English 9. Below: Mrs. Patti McGlashen, choir director, drama director, college English and s p e e c h instructor. M r . D a v e M a t h i s , h u m a n behavior, government. M r . J o h n Clayton, b a n d d i r e c t o r (senior a n d cadet). M r s . Lucille A r e y, s e n i o r a d v. math, English 10, Bible Lit and creative writing. A n d new t o the staff this year, Ms. C l a i r e L a m b e r t , known t o h e r a i d e s a d "The M e d i a Maniac." A s the n e w M e d i a C e n t e r Specialist s h e h a s driven the Media Center into new working order. ��The subjects taught at UCHS are as vastly different as the personalities of the people that teach them . . . Opposite page: M i s s Te r r y Wynn, mythology, Shakespeare, Spanish, American L i t , English 10, and independent English. Mrs. Jean Sisco, independent English, science stories, and yearbook advisor. Second row: Mr. Eric Tundevold, algebra, general math, geometry, and business math. Mr. Joe Cerva, U.S. history and American minorities. Ms. Dianne ing disabilities. Bottom: Mrs. Diane Parkison, human behavior and U.S. history. This page: Miss Jeannie Dolson, drafting, architectural drawing, a n d beginning woods. Mrs. Nancy Smith, art. Mrs. Charlotte Wasnich, t y p i n g a n d general business. B o t t o m : M r . John Rhinehart, beginning through advanced woods. Miss Sally Barrett, family living, parent-child relations, housing- h o m e a r t s , c o n s u m e r e d , a n d h o m e economics. �Science and phys ed are an integral part of the curriculum at UCHS. Above, left to right: M r. Ken Weirich, plant and soil science, greenhouse ing, a n i m a l s c i e n c e , a n d a g r i c u l t u r a l mechanics. Mr. Mike McFeters, biology. Mrs. L i n d a M a s o n , P h y s e d . S e c o n d row: M r. Joe Tinervia, physical science. chemistry, j u n i o r a d v m a t h , a n d algebra. M r. To m Gillette, b i o l o g y and adv. b i o l o g y. M r . V e r n A c M o o d y , health, phys ed, and general business. �- Cooks, Kitchen Top r i g h t : K i t c h e n a i d e s : M i k e C o h e n , C r y s t a l K i m b e l , J e s s e Engels. a n d Theresa Bryant. Above left: Day Janitor Harold Rupp. Above: Cooks: Marjorie Rupp, Vivian Heisler, Jeanette Alwood, Martha Colvin. Left: One of the night janitors, Gary Foster. ���VARSITY Front r o w : J o h n Valentine, K e v i n Littlejohn, J e f f Milbourne, C l a r k Rumsey, M a r k Green, R a n d y Eldred, S c o t t Musselman. Second row: Dar Herman, Tyler Smith, Brian Vaccaro, Bob Hill, Marty Merchant, Billy Clark. Third row: Donna Albert, Joel Follis, M i k e Smitley, Chuck Strong, Ti m Granger. Curt White, B o b Hawken. Fourth row: Scott Alwood, To m Watson, Mark Follis, Bart Dickerson, Jeff Mack. Eric Palmatier. Back row: Kevin Katz, A r t Merchant, Steve Smurr, Joe Freds, Doug Dean. �UNION CITY 8 OPPONENT 1 6 0 Athens 6 0 Springport 6 2 4 Quincy 0 0 2 6 2 Olivet Jonesville 3 Reading 1 Homer 0 Concord 6 Hanover Horton After a disappointing start at Olivet, the Charger gridmen started to ''kick butt" in their bid to take the conference title denied to them last year at the very end. Athene and Springport fell in tight fights, but Quincy had other trounced the Chargers 20 to 6. Then Jonesville gave us a chance to lick their wounds and heal their wounded pride when they fell the next week 42 After Reading dashed any remaining Charger dreams of a piece of the title, the team finished out the three more wins. A large crop of returning underclassmen will give the Chargers some much needed experienced talent in football '81, for another chance at the elusive league championship. �PREPARING FOR FRESEHMAN UNION CITY 0 8 2 1 2 0 2 44 — 54 8 14 7 0 28 8 OPPONENT Mendon Athens Jackson H a r p e r Creek Coldwater C o l o n Centreville Freshmen J V f o o t b a l l m e m b e r s a l s o p ticipated i n a special football schedule f o r graders. Team Members included: David Iles, R Olmsted, Tim Haylett, Bob Pearson, Brian Dol Mark Sanders, Roger Saylor, Jamie Thurtle, J Engle, Jon Hawkins, B o b Spierling, Scott M y Rob Letendre, Jeff Cuyler, Dale Smitley, Ray L tlejohn, D a n Cross, D o u g Hoath. S c o t t M o r Max Lash, Bill Miller, Mike Crampton, Matt Wai Dave Smith, and Kurt Watson. �I �J.V. The 1980-81 J u n i o r Va r s i t y Football Te a m e n d e d t h e i r season with a record o f 4-3-1. This year there was also a separate Freshman Team, that finished with a winrecord of 4-2-1. UCHS is very proud of its JV and Freshman teams, and everyone looks forward to a very exciting season next year. Back row: Terry Alwood, Doug Hoath, Rex York, Homer Mandoka, Warren Wasnich. Scott Morrill, Don Cross, and Max Lash. S row: Thom Grohalski, Jeff Smurr, Eric Brubaker, Robert Spierling, Rob Letendre, Merle Smith, Steve Keller, Ron Watson, and T Haylett. Third row: Mike Crampton, Ron Olmsted, Jim Smith, Roger Saylor, Bruce Beemer. Jimmy Swain. Jeff Adams, Scott M Dave Smith, Bruce Miller. Fourth row: To d d Hawver, Matt Waite, Bill Dolbee, Dan Smith, Jeff Cuyler, Gregg Albright, Mark Sand Jamie Thurtle, Kurt Watson. Front row.. Dale Smitley, Tim Haylett, Jon Hawkins, Jesse Engels, Jeff Crane, Dan Cross. David Iles. Littlejohn, Kris Van Wormer. 46 I �2 JV FOOTBALL SCORES U.C. 8 0 30 0 1 1 0 44 24 28 8 0 6 8 1 22 Opposition Olivet Athens Springport Quincy Jonesville Reading Homer Concord FRESHMAN FOOTBALL SCORES U.C. 0 8 24 1 24 0 20 5 8 1 7 0 2 8 Opposition Mendon Athens Jackson Harper Creek Coldwater Colon Centreville 47 �Cheer on, Varsity �A — Senior Cheerleaders: Deanne Peters, Dawn Sanders and Lisa Hawkins. B — To p (Lett to Right): Amy Olds, Annette Albright. B o t t o m : D e a n n e P e t e r s , D a w n Sanders and Lisa Hawkins. C — J.V. and Varsity display This y e a r ' s a d v i s o r s w e r e D a w n H o e n e s and Carol Adams. The cheerleaders began their season b y attending U.S.C.A. c a m p workshops at Western Michigan University and placing second. After m u c h p r a c t i c e t h e y g o t o f f t o a solid start and an encouraging ing football season. This was set o f f b y a "Lock- i n " s p o n s o r e d b y t h e S p r i n g p o r t cheerleaders. T h e e v e n t c o n s i s t e d o f a slumber party, school skits, and a session for exchanging c h e e r s a s w e l l ships. Other activities included nations for Valentines Day and sponsoring a " M i s s Piggy contest." The " w i n n e r s " for that w e r e Lisa Hawkins, Va r s i t y a n d K i m Smith, J.V. It was an enjoyable year and rewarding for those involved �J.V. Cheerleaders, We've A — J.V. cheerleaders — Val Ratliff, Kim Smith, Wendy Hoenes, Wendy Morton, Missy Herman and Becky Stewart. B — Support from the audience. C — Kim. " M i s s Piggy- award winner. 4q06 4F47 t k ) G r t i f y o s i c r 1 / 4 50 �I �Pretty + Crisp 9farry + Trouncing Opponenf . . - Homecoming The 1980 Homecoming celebrations at Union City High School came to a close Friday night, October 3, with the football team's victory over Jonesville and the crowning of Dawn Sanders as Homecoming Queen. Throughout t h e w e e k b e f o r e , t h e classes ticipated in activities that roused school spirit f o r the football game and provided competition for prizes from the Student Council. The slave auction, held during a n assembly Monday, brought a l o t o f laughs a n d n e e d e d m o n e y f o r t h e Senior Class treasury. Tuesday brought the first competition. In this year's theme, -Commercials" each class decorated a hallway. Judges decided that the Seniors did the best job with their "Everready" theme. Freshmen cond while Juniors and Sophomores tied for third. Wednesday w a s ' 5 0 ' s d a y w i t h m a n y students d r e s s i n g i n t h e s t y l e o f t h a t decade. Thursday t h e H o m e c o m i n g C o u r t a n d escorts were honored. This year's Homecoming C o u r t included two J u n i o r Class m e m b e r s selected b y their class: Mandy Hubbard and Michelle Palmatier. The S e n i o r C l a s s v o t e d t h r e e o f t h e i r classmates on the court: Valerie Ambrose, Kim Matson, and Dawn Sanders. tire student body voted for the queen from among the three seniors. Friday was Maroon and Grey Day closing with a p e p assembly a n d tests. T h e classes g a v e s k i t s w i t h t h e sophomores winning a n d t h e Freshmen coming i n s e c o n d . T h a t n i g h t t h e Freshman float "Breakfast won t h e f l o a t c o n t e s t . J u n i o r s second, Seniors t h i r d a n d Sophomores fourth. At t h e c r o w n i n g J i l l A v e r y a n d N o e l Spooner served as charm and crown bearers. A large crowd of high school students and alumni enjoyed the music and light show by "Magic of Music." 5 Queen • ��The Snowball The 1980 court consisted of (left to right) Missy Herman, Jeff Adams, Dawn Sanders, Jeff Milbourne, Wendy Hoenes, To m Groholski. Snowball Queen Lisa Crandall was escorted by Bart Dickerson. Other members: Michele Counterman, Gary Washburn, Chris Lepper, Bill Clark, Barb Brubaker, To d d Haylet, Gail Lucas, Norm Smith, Lisa b e i n g c r o w n e d b y 7 9 ' s Snowball Queen Michelle. �For the U.C.H.S. Cross The Miles Go On ( Front row (1-r): Mark Mathis, Deb Spierling, Mary Alice Hunt, Melinda Brauker. Back r o w ( ! -r): Coach Vreeland, Jeff Silva, To m Rome, Mike White, Brian Barlow. N o t Pictured: Steve Foster. League Dual Meets Pictur No Availabl 9/16 9/23 10/5 10/7 10/16 U.C U.C U.C U.C U.C 4 4 3 4 5 Springport Quincy Jonesville Reading Concord 1 1 2 1 1 League Meet 1st C o n c o r d 2 1 2nd S p r i n g p o r t 7 1 2nd Q u i n c y 7 1 4th R e a d i n g 1 1 9 5th U . C . 1 2 5 6th J o n e s v i l l e 1 3 8 5 �The U.C. C r o s s C o u n t r y t e a m deserves m u c h m o r e credit than seems t o have been given them. Lost in the excitement o f football season, m a n y f o r g e t t h e l o n g , grueling m i l e s p u t i n b y t h e s e people. This year they had 5 league dual meets with Jeff Silva being voted most v a l u a b l e t e a m m e m b e r . Also. D e b Spierling a n d Malinda Braucker went r i g h t t o t h e state competition, a n accomplishment I seen by few. • ��W �Go (1.. t o R): J o d y Bundy, Randy Eldred, J o h n Blue, C o a c h D a n H a r t , K e n t H a r t , To n y Spoor 3rd in Conference Meet 7th in Regional Meet U.C. U.C. U.C. U.C. U.C. U.C. U.C. U.C. U.C. U.C. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 8 7 6 6 8 6 7 8 6 6 Concord 1 7 3 8 Springport 1 8 9 2 Quincy 1 7 6 9 Jonesville 1 6 4 5 Homer 2 0 8 3 Concord 1 7 6 9 Springport 1 7 5 6 Quincy 1 6 6 0 Jonesville 1 6 0 6 Homer 2 0 2 59 �"Another One Bites Girls Varsity Basketball Are #1 in the Back row (L to R): Coach To m Gillette, Kay Weirich, Barb Brub, Julie Heator, Deb Brubaker. Deb Merchant. Kelly Collins. Front row to R): Connie Robbins, Christy Smith, Pam Frost, Teresa Biteman, Norma Fox, Seniors o n l y ( L t o R ) Te r e s a Biteman, K e l l y C o l l i n s . D e b Merchant. U 4 4 3 4 5 4 5 4 5 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 3 60 Litchfield Burr Oak Olivet Bronson Springfield Athens Springport Quincy Concord Jonesville Reading Homer Concord Athens Homer Quincy Jonesville Reading Quincy Opponent 5 2 5 4 O 3 4 5 3 OT 3 4 2 4 4 3 3 4 3 2 3 3 All conference IR to Ll Julie Heator. Merchant. H o n o r a b l e m e n t i o n , K Collins. �Third Time Proves a Hex Bows Ouf in Disfricf Ac! ion The Varsity girls had an almost perfect season losing only one in the conference against Homer, but still placing first i n the Big 8. For year in a row Union City lost t o a team in District tournaments after already beating them ing regular season. Their league record was 13-1 with a n overall record o f 16-4. Kelly Collins and Deb Merchant served as co-captains and were two of the three seniors on the team. Teresa Biteman was t h e t h i r d senior. T h r e e players received a l l conference awards which include, D e b Merchant and Julie Heator. Kelly Collins earned honorable mention. They also were named t o t h e A l l A r e a team with Deb Brubaker making tion. For the first time in girls basketball City, one of the players was named to the All State team. Congratulations t o Deb Merchant a n d t h e rest of the team for a �6 ��I 30 16 14 18 21 44 27 34 47 34 18 34 36 40 24 30 25 24 22 Litchfield C o l o n O l i v e t B r o n s o n Springfield A t h e n s Springport Q u i n c y C o n c o r d Jonesville R e a d i n g H o m e r C o n c o r d A t h e n s Springport H o m e r Q u i n c y Jonesville R e a d i n g 2 4 2 1 5 2 3 8 2 4 8 1 1 1 1 7 5 2 0 1 6 1 9 3 0 2 2 2 3 1st in Big 8 Conference Back r o w : K e l l y Knapp, K i m A l f o r d , Shelley A l f o r d , M e l i s s a Bronson, S l o a n Dibert, J u l i e M e r c h a n t , C o a c h O ' R e i l l y. F r o n t r o w : C h r i s L e p p e r, D e n i s e Beemer, L i s a Crandall, J a n e To r r e s , M a r y b e t h C l a r k , D e b b i e S t r o n g , K i m Musselman, Lori Smitley, Kris Parkison. 9 2 2 • ���Winter I 1 �Roundballers Plug U.C 4 4 3 5 4 5 3 5 4 5 6 4 6 4 4 6 5 6 7 4 5 Bronson Bellevue Athens Springport Quincy Jonesville Reading Homer Colon Concord Bellevue Athens Springport Quincy Jonesville Springfield Reading Homer Colon Concord Bronson Opp. 8 5 66 5 6 5 6 5 40 8 5 7 6 5 6 6 8 6 5 7 7 �Back r o w ( L -R): R a n d y Eldred, Mr. G i l l e t t e (coach), T i m Cross, Kevin K a t z , A r t M e r c h a n t , E r i c Pa!metier, D o u g D e a n , F r o n t row: Ty l e r S m i t h , B o b Hawken, Tim G r a n g e r. T o m G r o h a l s k i , Tom Watson 69 �The seniors on the team were Tom Watson, Tim Granger, Randy Eldred, and Doug Dean. The returning juniors are Art Merchant, Tyler Smith, Kevin Katz, and Tim Cross. One sophomore was Tom Grohalski. The juniors and the upcoming sophomores hope to have an improving year next year. They will miss the seniors. It's a bird, it's a plane. it's 70 NEM �ou 21 Coach Gillette picked these awards for the following athletes: A — Most valuable player — Randy Eldred B — The Hustle Award — Tim Granger C — Most Improved Player — A r t Merchant �SCOREBOARD U.C. 4 57 59 48 5 64 73 68 53 46 6 66 7 5 5 66 6 64 3 56 Bronson Bellevue Athens Springport Quincy Jonesville Reading Homer Colon Concord Bellevue Athens Springport Quincy Jonesville Springfield Reading Homer Colon Concord OPP. 5 47 64 40 4 4 4 65 45 62 55 6 5 38 49 7 44 7 5 63 �Back r o w (L t o R): Coach Miller, J e ff Adams, Jeff S m u r r, R i c k R a n k i n , W a r r e n Wa s n i c h , Todd Haylett, Brian Vaccaro. F r o n t row: M a t t Wait, David Iles, Roger Saylor, Gregg Albright, Ron Olmsted, David Smith, Tim Haylett. 7 �U.C. Girls Their �P,ISet To �The tension on their faces demonstrates the sincerity with which the volleyball team played this year. Their countless hours of work and practice culminated in the title of conference champs. Three members of the team were named to all-conference, an honor in itself. They were Regina Collins, Sally Scott, and Linda MacDonald. Other awards included hardest working — Stephanie Colvin, most valuable — Regina Collins, and most improved — Deb Spierling. Through their efforts U.C. has become number 1. 7 �U.C. vs. Springport 9 - 1 5 , 15-4, 15-5 Quincy 1 5 - 1 1 , 15-9 Athens 1 5 - 0 , 15-0 Jonesville 1 5 - 3 , 15-10 Reading 1 5 - 5 , 15-2 Homer 1 5 - 3 , 15-5 Concord 1 5 - 1 1 , 13-15, 15-13 Springport 1 5 - 8 , 15-7 Quincy 1 1 - 1 5 , 15-10, 15-8 Jonesville 1 5 - 1 0 , 15-1 Athens 1 5 - 1 1 , 1 5 - 7 Reading 1 5 - 7 , 13-15, 15-5 Homer 1 2 - 1 5 , 12-15 Concord 7 - 1 5 , 10-15 Non-League: Coldwater 1 0 - 1 5 , 16-14, 11-15 Harper Creek 15-7, 0-15, 11-15 �I Union City's JV volleyball girls succeeded in two areas this year. Not only did they have an excellent season, grabbing win after win for their school, but they also gained experience for future years. Coached by Jeannie Dolson, the girls went through hours of grueling practices for the few rewarding moments on the floor. Their did not go unheeded, though. For all the people at U.C.H.S. are proud of their performance and are anxiously waiting for next year's season. �U.C. vs.: Coldwater Springport Harper Creek Quincy Jonesville Athens Reading Homer Concord Springport Quincy Jonesville Athens Reading Homer Concord I agi . 10-15, 3-15 15-2, 15-10 10-15, 15-7, 14-16 15-9, 12-15, 2-15 15-12, 11-15,6-15 15-1, 13-15, 15-10 8-15, 15-5,6-15 15-4, 11-15, 14-16 10-15, 9-15 15-1, 15-13 15-6, 15-6 15-13, 13-15, 13-15 10-15, 15-7, 10-15 0-15, 15-5, 12-15 17-15, 15-7 5-15, 15-11, 15-1 Members i n c l u d e F r o n t r o w : L e a n n e S p e n c e r, Lucia D i a m o n d , M a r y A l i c e H u n t , R o s e m a r y Johnson. 2 n d r o w : J u l i e A l b e r t . A n n e t t e D u n n , Shelly Alford, Sheri Colvin, Lori Smitley. 3 r d row: Ms. Dolson, Paula Turner, B a r b Brubaker, Sloan Dibert, J u l i e Merchant, Michelle McQueen, D e e Thomet, Leslie Taylor. I I , , l1 # 1 79 �Loss to Concord Ruins Chargers' U.C. Wrestlers Second in Big Back row: Coach Leson with Manager Erin Leson, Donald A l b e r t ' , Doug FtOath, Randy Youngren•, S c o t t A l w o o d • . and Assist Coach Rhinehart. M i d d l e row: Scott Baker, Jeff Cuyler, Paul Follis, Eric H e r m a n ' , D a r H e r m a n , To n y To r r e s , Juan Solorzan0 Kevin L i t t l e j o h n , and Terry Alwood • . Front row: Bobbie Pearson, Jon Kent • , Mike B o y d , Ray Littlejohn, Brian Dolbee, Mike Pet Bill Dolbee'. and To d d Hawver • . Not pictured are lettermen Jeff Crane and Bill Clark. indicates lettermen 8 �For the first time since 1977, Union City did the conference championship. Coming in second to Concord was a great disappointment, but gave next year's team an added incentive. Winning for UC in the decisive natch against the Yellowjackets were Jon Kent (98), Mike Boyd (105), Dar Herman (145), Kevin Littlejohn (167) and Randy Youngren (hwt.). Coaches Imporfanf Team . . Below, Assistant Coach Jack Rhinehart and Head Coach Mike Leson. Far below, coaches watch in anticipation of yet another Union City win. Overall Record 10-1 • League Record, 4-1' Union City 54 36 42 46 65 69 30 66 34 24 48 2 3 2 2 Opponent 1 2 1 1 Athens• Springport Quincy* Centreville 5 Mendon 0 H o w e Military 2 3 Constantine 6 Bellevue 2 3 Bronson 4 0 Concord 1 5 Homer• (•Conference) First Place at Pennfield Invitational Second Place at Stockbridge Invitational �This year those placing fourth at District did not get to go to the Regionals. This upset area coaches, b u t Union City did send three wrestlers t o the Regional Competition: Dar Herman, Jon Kent, and Randy Youngren, f a r below. O u r District Placers were Dar Herman, Randy Youngren, J o n K e n t , D o n a l d A l b e r t , a n d Kevin Littlejohn, below. UC's only State Qualifier this year was Dar Herman, Wrestlin 8 �1981 Varsity Wrestlers 98 — Jon Kent 105 — Mike Boyd 112 — Jeff Crane 119 — Bill Dolbee 126 — Todd Hawver 132 — Tony " Ta c o " Tores 138 — Juan Solarzano 145 — Dar Herman 155 — Terry Alwood 167 — Kevin Littlejohn 185 — Scott Atwood 198 — Donald Albert Hwt. — Randy Youngren Seniors: S c o t t A l w o o d , B i l l Clark, Tony Torres ��Mafmaids Cheer On At left, the 1981 Wrestling Cheerleaders: Kelly Collins•, Val A m b r o s e , Becky Hawkins, and Gail Lucas. Not pictures is Charon Foster• (*Seniors) Charon, Kelly, Gail, Becky and Val are full of pep and school spirit as they cheer our team on to another win. UC Matmaids open the meet against arch-rival Athens by leading spectators and teams in the Pledge of Allegiance 4 �8 �Spring �Girls Improve Ana& '1" or: j a ;blip g ! filmika.... goal" f r . . 0 OOP AM V O A , • el. ...AL. r �3 IA SCORE BOX GIRLS' TRACK 1981 4/P'• • 4 . 11 . Bronson Invitational 2nd Homer Invitational 2nd U.C. 67, Athens 56 U.C. 901/2, Springport Olivet Relays 5th U.0 241/2, Quincy U.C. 78, Jonesville 45 Quincy Relays tied for 5th U.C. 88, Reading 35 U.C. 74, Homer 49 6th In Regional State Qualifiers Debbie SpierlIng and Melinda Brauker Big 8 Meet 2nd • 89 �SCORE BOX BOYS TRACK 1981 Bronson Invitational 4th U.C. 48, Athens 83 U.C. 57, Springport 75 Olivet Relays 7th U.C. 27. Quincy 104 U.C. 76, Jonesville 52 Quincy Relays 11th U.C. 31, Reading 92 U.C. 70, Homer 62 Big Eight Meet 7th �4 ���Varsity Baseball Front row (Left to Right): Mike Sanders, • J e ff Milbourne, Tyler Smith, • M i k e Smitley, Brian Vaccaro, • To m Watson. Back row: Thom Grohalski, To d d Haylett, • C l i n t Reincke, Kevin Katz, Joe Freds, Randy Youngren, Coach M i k e Leson. N o t Pictured: * Ti m Granger. (*Seniors) 4 94 �1 2nd in Conference, lsf in Union City 6 10 5 4 1 1 6 12 4 4 2 5 9 3 7 3 6 1 O p 3 3 4 3 1 p 0 0 5 1 0 7 0 2 3 8 9 2 0 6 o n e n t — Springport — Quincy — Jonesville — Bronson — Bronson — Reading — Homer — Colon — Athens — Athens — Springport — Quincy — Jonesville — Springfield — Springfield — Homer — Quincy — Reading 11-3 Conference Record 14-7 Overall Record Second to Reading (13-1) 95 �AllPictured below are UC's all-conference players. Lett: Thom Grohalski, 2nd team infielder. Right (L-R): 2nd t e a m pitcher; voted M o s t Valuable Pitcher for UC. To m Watson, 2nd team outfielder. Clint Reincke, 1st fielder; voted Most Improved Player for UC. Mike Smitley, 1st team outfielder; voted Most Valuable Player for City players that garnered All-Conference Honorable Mention are 2nd-baseman Tyler Smith and designated dy Youngren. MOM M P * P �112 4 5 6 i'olo±o a 00 AI �Members o f the Charger JV baseball team for 1981 are, (Left to Right) Front row: Tim Haylett, Ron Olmsted, Jon Kent, Jon Hawkins, and Jesse Engel. Middle: Mark Sanders, Dave Smith, Juan Solarzano, and Matt Waite. Back: via, Roger Saylor, John Williams, Tom Coffey, and Homer Mandoka. Not present: Todd Moore. �UC 5 10 6 6 13 6 3 6 O p p Springport Quincy Te k o n s h a Colon Springport Bronson Quincy Springfield Final Record 6-2 Them 2 4 7 2 3 2 6 0 �Sweetheart This year the school voted for the sweetheart couple they wanted to win. The winning sweethearts are Art Merchant and Deanne Peters. They were going together for one year and nine months. Art Merchant (Jr) and Deanne Peters (Sr.) fririi,P*is ,) 1/ tit 1\-1 Ito tin in l e t ti Imp t o I f ill Thom Grohalski and Wendy Hoenes (Soph) Tom Watson and Cindy Frost (Sr) �_,..... Pictu No Availabl John Robbins and Melinda Waters (Sr) Mike Baker and Laura McQueen (Sr) Chad Hoppe (Jr) and Kathy Necket (Fr) Stan Vogel and Regina Collins (Sr) 10 �The Show Must It's not THAT funny Roger! How does she do it? The U.C.H.S. 1981 Talent Show doubtedly, the greatest ever produced. At any g i v e n m i n u t e o n e w o u l d f i n d themselves tapping their toe to the beat of the music o r rolling with laughter during one of the numerous skits. Emceed b y B r i a n B a r l o w, pected never seemed t o b e far from t h e stage. Thus, i t c a n a n d will b e said f o r years t h a t students, a s w e l l a s citizens from t h e c o m m u n i t y, a r e r e a l l y t h e greatest. And here's Johnny 10 I t s a living. Our own "Tijuana Brat!" ��Prom Fesfivifies ��ANight of Dining, Dancing, Topped Off With • Vire' 10 ��Senior Trip to Back (Left to (Lett to Right): Charon Foster, Suzanne Langdon, Randy Eldred, Jack Stevens, Scott Alwood, Skip Hunt, Mr. Dave Mathis, Mr. John Amyx, Derrick Stewart, Mrs. Bev Stewart, Dr. William Stewart, Bob Hawken, Tony Torres, Tony Densmore, Bill Clark, Lisa Hawkins, Jean Frye, Beth Stewart. Front: Chris O'Dell, Deb Merchant, Bertha Bennett, Crystal Kimbel, Balinda Spells, Sheryl Burdick, Caroline Kamps, Laurie Hughes, Sheryl Small, Heather Bartlett, Laura Brooks, Deanne Peters, Kelly Collins, Linda MacDonald, Sherry Cross, Tammy Welton. JPEP TY 0 ET :3GE 10 �This year's Senior trip consisted of four very busy, but fulfilling days. After spending traveling aboard the Greyhound, the group toured Washington and saw such sights as the Capitol, National Archives, FBI Headquarters, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian Institution and various other attractions. Included in this visit was supper with U.S. Representative Mark Siljander, this being a highlight "bonus" which they enjoyed. Known and remembered well by the members on the trip also were the bus driver, ''Al" and his "aid" (otherwise known as our trusty informer) the British tour guide with the umbrella. Am. �Numerous incidents m a y b e related o f h e r coaching and Al's patient obedience ing our Nation's Capitol. For all involved it was a rewarding ming with interesting information and quired f a c t s . T h e g r o u p r o o m e d a t t h e Hospitality House in Arlington, Virginia, where they also had the opportunity to visit the Crystal City underground shopping center. As members of the Senior class of 1981 this experience will b e long remembered, and with appreciation, a warm thanks is extended t o all who made it possible. 110 p �k vieitit=idA 11 1 1 �1 As the seniors' last week before exams, May 26-29 was set aside as Class Week '81 to honor the 101st graduating class, and relieve some of the pre-exam jitters. Tuesday was designated Match Day; Wednesday, Dress-Up Day; Thursday, Shorts Day (and Senior Skip Day!); and Friday, Cap and Gown Day. Class Night activities were restricted to the evening this year, in an attempt to curb the rowdiness inherent among the seniors and the boredom among many underclassmen. A humorous senior class surprised everyone at the ceremony when, after marching in the rear door as usual, they immediately exited through the front doors! To the audience's and advisors' relief, they returned through the opposite back door, to continue the proceedings as "normal." At right, valedictorian Jean Frye and salutatorian Tony Densmore lead the Class o f '81 in their "unorthodox' m a r c h to Class Nile activities. Below, wild-n-crazy seniors return to the scene of the " c r i m e . " I 112 411 �As in past years, the seniors headed the program. In groups of two, volunteers read the "I Will Always Remember . . ." ("term papers, govt. class, my friends.. . ."); Favorites (class, teacher, song. Giftatories; Wills; Prophecies; and the notorious Mock Election Results (Most Likely to Succeed, Best Athlete, Class Clown, Biggest Pessimist and Optimist, Shyest, Most in the Light, etc. . .). Following tradition, Mr. Miller acknowledged the honor students and recipients of various scholarships; and senior class president Stepahnie Colvin presided over the passing of the gavel to junior president Kevin Littlejohn. In addition, this year the seniors presented roses to various members of the community who have given "above and beyond the call of duty" to the senior class, donating their time and homes to help whenever they were needed. The senior advisors, Miss Terry Wynn and Mrs. Jean Sisco, were presented with small bouquets of the class flower, the white rose, in everything they've done to make this final year a success Class of '81. Top: Mr. Miller with a few of the '81 honor students. Middle: To m and Cindy crack up at one of the giftatories. Left: To d d and his contribution to the national cowboy craze. Below: Hats and Shades are the order for seniors on Class Nite. 11 �Right: Lisa Hawkins presents Mr. and Mrs. B o b Merchant with roses in appreciation of their meritorious aid to the Class of '81. Below: A sentimental senior president, Stephanie Colvin, bestows the beribboned gavel to exultant junior president Kevin Littlejohn. 41I �Left: Val and Bob during the march in; Kelly and Deanne reading the giftatories. Below: Once again, Lisa is seen presenting flowers; this time, advisors Mrs. Sisco and Miss Wynn. 115 �Oraduaf ion A Step fo - Valedictorian: Salutatorian: 116 ii �C l a s s C o l o r s : L i g h t Blue and Dark Blue C l a s s M o t t o : L e t us become more than w e are . . . A l l that we long to be . . . Everything we are capable o f being . . . And then. . . let us long to exceed what we have become. Class Flower: C l a s s S o n g : T h e Best of Times As this year neared completion t h e class o f ticipated graduation — the big step into the future. At last the l o n g awaited d a y arrived, filled w i t h relief and yet a bit o f sadness mingled as the class said their final The Commencement speaker was Morely Fraser bion College, w h o spoke o f "Excited A b o u t Life." Jean Frye w a s t h e class Valedictorian a n d To n y Densmore, Salutatorian. Though graduation is past, students will never forget the valuable friendships built inside these U.C.H.S. walls. The past four years — t h e learning, t h e memories, the work and the fun — will be remembered as valuable stepping stones in the building of more successful futures. 117 ��Qroups �Senior Senior Band members: Seniors: Te r r a Thomet, Kelly Collins, Linda MacDonald, Jolene Boody, Laura Brooks, Diana Funk, Debbie Bard, Deanne Peters, Katrina Easterday, To n y Torres, Tony Densmore, Juniors: A m y Olds. Sara Cole, Annette Albright, Gail Lucas, Lousann Cuyler, Kristy Smith, Michelle Palmatier, Becky Hawkins, M a n d y Hubbard. Connie Robbins, Jennifer Schragg, L o r i Albright, D e b b i e Spierling, Chris Hoover, K a r e n Holden, Cheryl Hughes. Kevin Katz, Te r r y Miller, M i k e White, Chad Hoppe, Russ West, Brian Barlow, Roger Johnson. Karl Garnsay. A n d y Weeks, Kim Knapp, A r t Merchant, Sophomores: Debbie Strong. Julie Parks, Wendy Hoenes, Wendy Morton. Sandy Bard, Rhonda Seifke, Julie Heater, Jane Torres, Chris Lepper, Holly Parks, Julie Merchant, Danny Funk, dall, M a r y Clark, K i m Alford, Te d Moore, To m Grohalski, Pete Laurimer, Freshmen: J u d y Thurtle, Allison Hudson, Kris Parkison, Kelly Knapp, Sloan Dibert, Kim Smith, Lori Smitley. 12 �Cadet I 4 Front row (L-R): Julie Albert, Beth Arey, Lori Littlejohn, Missy Herman, Ta m m y Tule, Chad Dunn, Val Ratliff, Angie Hunter, Rosemary Johnson. M i d d l e row: Dondra Easterday, Diane Bard, Shawn Holmgren, Denise McQueen, George Hudson, D o u g Rothfuss, A p r i l Graydon, Ta m m y Thomet, Leanne Spencer, John Williams. B a c k row: Annette Dunn, B e c k y Stewart, M a t t Waite, Jeff Cuyler, M r. Clayton, Director. Pep Front row IL-Fit Linda MacDonald. Kris Parkison, M an d y Hubbard, K i m Knapp, Holly Parks, Lori Albright, Dan Funk, Kristy Smith, Mike White, Julie Heator. Back row: Kelly Collins, Tom netta Albright, Loueann Cuyier, Laura Brooks, Chris Lepper. Julie Parks, Mr. Clayton, Director. �Drum Major Drum Major Thom Grohalski. Majorettes: Wendy Hoenes, Debbie Bard, and Amy Olds. Senior — Debbie Bard This year the band got a 1 rating at test. The leaders of the band helped a lot. W e are number 1! �Members of the 1981 Flag Corps are Karen Holden. Diana Funk, Deanne Peters, Michelle Palmatier, Debbie Spierling, Gail Lucas, and Jennifer Shragg. The Flag Corps went t o Marching contest and helped the band earn a 1. They had a very good year t h a t will b e hard t o top. Their advisor was Tina Alford. I. Left are Seniors Diana Funk and Deanne Peters 12 �I 12 ��Cadets Invaluable Aid Above, Senior Cadet Teachers: Front row. L t o R: Deanne Disbrow, Bob Hawken, Lori Cross, Steven Honyoust, Diana Funk. S e c o n d row: Crystal Kimbel, Ly n Heise, Karen Hagelshaw, Chris O'Dell. T h i r d row: L e o Henning Kevin Thomas, Dena Wood, Deanne Peters, Beth Stewart, Sally Scott. Jean Frye, Carol Kamps, Lisa Hawkins. Dean Gilbert. Fourth row: Doug Dean, M a r k Follis, Chuck Strong, Bertha Bennett, M i k e Smitley, Laura Brooks Tony Torres, Robert Renner, Michelle Counterman, Clint Reincke, Dawn Sanders, Jeff Milbourne, brose. Not pictured: Stephanie Colvin, Tamra Dow, To m Rome. Below, Junior Cadet Teachers: Front row. L to R Rosie Green, A n n e t t e Albright, Cathy Day. S e c o n d row: Lousann Cuyler, Karen Holden, Roberta Burrows. Lori Albright. Third row: John Fairchild, Ti m Cross, Jennifer Schragg, A m y Olds, Debbie Brubaker, Roger Johnson. Debbie Spierling, Kaye Weirich, Becky Hawkins. Back row: Art Merchant, Kevin Katz, Tyler Smith, Mike Sanders. Chad Hoppe, Marty Merchant, David Adoplh, Eddie Marshall. �This year the choir bought T-shirts that featured the opening measures of their theme song Circles, and sold candy to raise money for uniforms. Below, the 1981 UCHS Choir, Back row: George O'Neill, Russ West, Dan Inman, Missy Hoffman, Laurie Finney, Dianne Clark, Carrie Antes, Eddie Marshall, Ron Antes•. M i d d l e r o w : D e b b i e A d o l p h , B e t h M e a d , A l l i s o n H u d s o n , M r s . McGlashen (director), Ta m r a D o w , Karen Hagelshaw•, Kerni Whitlock, Denise Van Wo r m e r, Ta w n i Dow. F r o n t row: Cindy Diamond, Cheri Colvin, mond, N o r m a Rollins, Ta m m i e Osborne, B a r b B r u b a k e r. N o t pictured: C h r i s Frey, Chris O'Dell*, Terra Thomet*, Lyn H e i s e , and Bryce Renner. (*Seniors) �a 0 0 Yes, i n d e e d ! T h e D r a m a classes, under t h e d i r e c t i o n o f M r s . P a t t i McGlashen, succeeded i n b r i n g i n g a taste of Broadway excitement to Union City in 1981. As a culmination to the hours t i c e , learning, a n d rehearsing, t h e s e students presented a edy entitled " T h e Marriage B i t " t o an audience c o n s i s t i n g o f t h e s t u d e n t body, faculty, and guests. tation will always be looked upon as a valuable piece of history in the Drama department f o r a number o f reasons, but m o s t l y f o r i t s creativity a n d h i g h level of professionalism. 4 12 �Media Center Under t h e d i r e c t i o n o f media s p e c i a l i s t M s . Lambert, t h e m e d i a c e n t e r aides re -organized the Media Center t h i s y e a r . P i c t u r e d here, standing, a r e Ta m m y Rathburn, P a m D u n i t h a n , Don A l b e r t , T o d d M o o r e , Tony S p o o r , D e n i s e V a n Wormer, L y n H e i s e , T o d d Ogden. a n d I r y Hilyard•. Seated a r e C l a r k R u m s e y • Ms. Lambert, L e o H e n n i n g . and Mark Follis•. ( 'Seniors) Office The office aides are invaluable to the staff in the office. Running errands ing all the little jobs, they give Mrs. MacDonald time for the more complex duties of being the Principal's Secretary. Pictured below are the 1981 aides: Lisa Sowers, Dawn Sanders•, Michelle Pa!metier, Theresa Biteman•, Jolene Boody•. ("Seniors) In the background, Mrs. MacDonald. Not pictured, senior Dianne Cole. �Front row (L-R): Becky Hawkins, Steve Foster, Lisa Hawkins, Tony Densmore, Tammy Dow. Middle row: Lousann Cuyier, Beth Stewart, Sally Scott, Roger Johnson, Kristy Smith, Julie Davis, Dan Funk, Jean Frye, Lisa Crandall, Beth Mead. Last r o w : Jennifer Schragg, J u l i e M e r c h a n t , M e l i s s a Bronson, B e c k y Stewart, L o r i Smitley, A n n e t t e Dunn. M i s s y Herman. Officers ( L Densmore, P r e s . L i s a Hawkins, S e c . S t e v e F o s t e r, Treas. N o t p i c t u r e d : S a r a Cole, V.P. The 1981 Student Council was involved in a number of projects designed for ment o f the school and the community. A t regular meetings throughout the year advisors Miss Wynn and Mrs. Parkison guided the members in planning such endeavors, as well as helping in the decisions that would eventually become regulations for the student body. Some areas in which the council became involved were designing Homecoming stigating and running both a Thanksgiving food lift and Christmas donations, revising the age-old constitution, a charity drive for cystic fibrosis, and governing the pop concession stands. U C p �Bible Club Grows in Thy w o r d is a lamp u n t o m y feet, and a light unto my path. — Psalms 119:105 Left: some members of this year's Bible Club. F r o n t r o w : L i s a Hawkins, B e c k y Hawkins, and Becky Stewart. Back row: Lyn Heise, Lori Cross, Clara Ryder, and Sally Scott. Not available f o r picture: A d v i s o r, M r. Mathis; J o n H a w k i n s ; M a r k M a t h i s ; Bryce R e n n e r ; B e t h S t e w a r t ; A c e Streeter; P a u l a T u r n e r ; a n d K a y e Weirich. Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the Lord will to me more. — Numbers 22:19 This year the Bible Club m e t every Monday after school i n M r . M a t h i s ' s r o o m f o r guest speakers f r o m v a r i o u s l o c a l c h u r c h e s a n d religious a ff i l i a t i o n s , t o s h a r e testimonials, and to encourage worship among students who might otherwise not. 13 �National Honor Back r o w ( L -R): B e t h Stewart, S t e p h a n i e Colvin, S a l l y S c o t t , Becky H a w k i n s , bie S p i e r l i n g , K e v i n Katz, A m y O l d s , To n y Densmore, D e a n n e Peters, K e l l y C o l l i n s , Deb M e r c h a n t . F r o n t row: S u z i e L a n g d o n , Lisa H a w k i n s , J e a n Frye, T o n y T o r r e s , Kristy Smith. J.J:P.)1J1.1311.1. 116011 13 11 ��Right: Lisa Hawkins, senior; editor of the 1981 UCHS Yearbook. Lisa has been a member of the yearbook staff for two years, and her artistic tendencies have been an invaluable aid in layout designs and artwork. "Being on the yearbook staff has been beneficial to me in that patience, ambition, a n d the satisfaction of getting the job done." Far right: Lyn Heise, senior; assistant editor and business manager for the 1981 edition. Lyn has also been on the yearbook staff for two years, and has dedicated a great deal of time and effort towards its completion. " / have done so much with so little for so long, that I now feel qualified to anything with practically nothing." A t right, the remaining members of the 1980 staff: Clara Crystal, Donna, Lyn, Lisa and Jean with the cake celebrating the completion of the Centennial. Below, the 1981 Yearbook staff hard at work: Donna Inman, Clara Nyder, Lisa Hawkins (standing), Crystal Kimbel*, Becky Hawkins, Jean Frye', Lousann Cuyler, Kelly Collins' (standing), and Deanne Peters' (standing). (*Seniors.) Not pictured: Advisor, Mrs. Jean Sisco. �1981 U C H S Spanish Club, Front row: Chuck S t r o n g * , B e c k y Hawkins, Suzie L a n g d o n • , L o r i Cross•, a n d Lisa H a w k i n s . Middle row: Advisor Miss Te r r y Wynn, Rhonda Seifke, P a m Sours, Jean F r y e • , a n d To n y To r r e s . Back row: Warren Wasnich, John Blue, George Hudson, Greg Albright, and Tony Densmore*. (*Seniors) Club O ff i c e r s t h i s y e a r w e r e : P r e s i d e n t , S u z i e L a n g d o n ; ViceHawkins; Treasurer. Chuck Strong; and Secretary, Lori Cross. The Spanish Club had a very busy year, selling candy and cake flavoring during the summer along with wash project, and a Christmas raffle, to raise money for their trip to Mexico �F.F.A. Looking fo I.! Front row: Mr. Ken Weirich, Warren Wasnich, Tim Densmore, Connie Robbins. Jim Wallen, Kaye Weirich, Rex York, Tony Densmore 2nd row: Brian Dolbee, To m Coffey, Bill Dolbee, Dale Smitley, Mae Thomas, Chris Frey, Tawny Dow. George O'Neill, Bill row: Dan Cross, M e r l e Smith, Larry Demarest, Eric Counterman, M i k e Powell, Chuck Potts, To m Dean, Kris VanWormer. 4th roio.f Kevin Thomas, Jody Bundy, Dick Madden, Steve Keller, Homer Mandoka. t ct Union City's chapter o f t h e F.F.A. l e d b y M Kenneth Weirich, h a s n o w a d d e d another suC ktigflt cessful y e a r t o i t s l o n g h i s t o r y o f s u c accomplishments. Hard work o n the members part brought su 4 honors, though. N o t only d i d they participate contests a n d t h e annual state conventions, bt. they also ran a corn test plot and plantation, whi selling garden seeds and pecans. 13 �Oreaf Minds Join Front row (L-R): Roger Johnson, Scott Hamp, Mark Fouls, Kristy Smith. Back row: Ace Streeter, Kris Parkison, Danny Smith, George Hudson. Mike Moss, Beth Arey, Mark Hoiden, Rosemary Johnson. Not pictured: Jett Silva. This y e a r t w o t e a m s o f U n i o n C i t y students traveled t o Quincy to compete in the annual Quiz Bowl competition. After preparing in every ble with the unending help o f their advisors, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Parkison, a n d Miss Wynn, they were ready to take on the best minds of the Big 8. The opponents were indeed tough, but U.C. held on a n d m a d e a m o r e than respectable showing. Though they didn't take top honors, they carried on a tradition t h a t was, possibly, m o r e important than winning — for just as in previous years our teams kept charging along despite all odds. And with each passing year, a s knowledge is passed from older members to newer ones, so too will the respect and encouragement of their classmates �Students Acfio 13 4.m ����Senior Valerie Ambrose Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3; Vo-Ed 3, 4; ing Cheerleader 4 ; Yearbook 4 ; Homecoming Court 4; Track 4; Float 3. Jolene Cadet Band 1; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; Softball fice Aid 3, 4; Pep Band 4; Student Council 4. Paula Baker Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cadet Band 1; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 3, 4; Cadet Laura Brooks Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; J.V. Volleyball 1, 2; V. Volleyball 3, 4; Float 1, 2, 3; P.P. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Steve Baker J.V. Football 1 , 2; Wrestling 1; Float 1, 2 , 3 , 4; Cadet Teacher 3, 4; Vo-Ed 3; Co- Sheryl Burdick Track 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Vo-Ed 3, 4; Float 4; Co-Op 4; School Gov. Rhonda Baldwin Float 1, 2, 3; 4 - H 1, 2; Vo-Ed 3, 4; Yearbook 3; DECA 4; Co-Op 4. Trish Christy J.V. Cheerleader 1 ; F l o a t 1 , 2 ; President 1; P.P. Football 2, 3, 4; Vo-Ed 3, 4. David Balowski J.V. Football 1, 2; J.V. Baseball 1. Linda Release Time 1, 2; Library Aid 3. Deb Bard Band 1; J.V. Volleyball 2; Majorette 2, 3, munity Play 2; Talent Show 2, 3, 4; P.P. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Vo-Ed 3, 4. Dianna Cole F.F.A. 2; Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4. Kelly Heather Bartlett Girl Scouts 1, 2; Library Aid 3; Spanish Club 4; School Gov. Bernice Bennett Float 1, 2, 3; J.V. Cheerleader 2; V. Cheerleader 3; Yearbook 3; Co-Op 4; P.P. Football 2, 4. Bertha Bennett Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; P.P. Football 2, 3, 4; Fund Raising Comm. 3, 4. Teresa Biteman J.V. Basketball 1 , 2 ; V. Basketball 3 , 4 ; Class Treasurer 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Youth Group 1, 2, 3; P.P. Football 4; Class 1 14 J.V. Basketball 1, 2; V. Basketball 3, CoJ.V. Volleyball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Class Secretary 2; All-Conference Honorable Mention V. Basketball 3, 4; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; Snowball Court 2, Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; P.P. Football 2, 3, 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; Yearbook 4; V. Wrestling Cheerleader 4; Student School Board 4; MYF 1, 2, 3. Regena Cadet Band 1; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; J.V. Volleyball 1, 2; V. Volleyball 3, 4; 4-H 1; Float 1; Spanish Club 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Track 3. Becky Collyer Track 1; J.V. Volleyball 2; Sweetheart ner 2, Vo-Ed 3, 4. �Stephanie Colvin J.V. Volleyball 1, 2; V. Volleyball 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; 4-H Secretary 1, 3, Vice-President 4, 4-H 2; Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Yo u t h Group 1, 2, 3, 4; P.P. Football 2, 3; cil 3; N.H.S. 3, 4; Puppet Team 4; Class President 4 Michele Counterman P.P. Football 1 , 2 , 3 ; F l o a t 1 , 2 , 3 ; S n o w b a l l Princess 2 ; C a d e t Teaching 2 , 3 ; Homecoming Court 3; Talent Show 3; Co-Op 4. Mike Crane Vo-Ed 3, 4. Shiela Cronk Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2; Float 1; Yo u t h Group Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Sweetheart Couple 2; Vo-Ed 3, 4; Youth Counselor 4; Secretary 3; Outstanding Student Award 3; Vo-Ed Advisory Board 4. Lori Cross J.V. Volleyball 1; J.V. Cheerleading 1; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 1, 3; Youth Group 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Bible Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4. Sherry Cross J.V. Basketball 1; Float 1, 2, 3, 4; School Play 2; Track 3; Vo-Ed Secretarial A i d 3, 4; quarter Worker 3. Doug Dean J.V. Football 1, 2; V. Football 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1; V. Basketball 4; Float 1, 2; P.P. Football Coach 3 Bart Dickerson 4-H 1 ; J . V. Baseball 1, 2 ; J.V. Football 1 , 2 ; V. Football 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; To p 10 State Comp. 2; Vo-Ed 3, 4; J.V. Wrestling 2; V. Wrestling 3; Track 3; P.P. Football Coach 3. Deanna Disbrow Softball 1, 2, 3; Bowling Charlene Track 1; Cadet Band 1, 2; Vo-Ed 3, 4. Tammy Dow Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3; P.P. Football 3; 4-H 3; Student Council 4; Cadet Teacher 4. Randy Eldred J.V. Baseball 1; F.F.A. 1; Float 1, 2, 3; try 2; Golf 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 2; V. Basketball 3, 4; Co-Op 4; Southern MI Trapper's Assn. 4. Annie Fabiano Track 1; Cadet Band 1; Float 1, 2, 4; P.P. Football 2, 3, 4; Vo-Ed 3, 4; Cadet Teacher 3. Mark Follis J.V. Football 1, 2; V. Football 3, 4; Quiz Bowl 1, 2, 3, 4; Float 1, 2, 3; Debate Team 1; Cadet Band 1, 2; J.V. Baseball 1; V. Baseball 3; Vo-Ed ty Play 3; Co-Op 4; Cadet Charon Foster Senior Band 1, 2, 3; V. Wrestling Cheerleader 1, 4; Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Stage Band 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; J.V. Volleyball 2, 3. Cindy Frost Track 1, 2; Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Float 1, 2, 3 ; Spanish C l u b 3 , 4 ; P. P. Football 4 ; Cadet Teacher Jean Frye F.F.A. 1, 2; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; N.H.S. dent 4 ; F u n d Raising C o m m . 3 , 4 ; Concession Stand 3, 4 ; Class Treasurer 3; Choir 3; Student Council 4; DAR Good Citizen 4; Cadet Teacher 4; Valedictorian 4; Area T.A.G. Program 3; Yearbook 4 Diana Funk Cadet Band 1; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3; 4-H Secretary 1; Yo u t h G r o u p Vice-President 2; Midway Youth President 2, 3, 4; Bible Club Vice President 3; Flag Corps 4; Library A i d 3; Cadet Teacher 4; Ronald Reagan - School tion 4. Dean Gilbert J.V. Wrestling 1; Float 1; Youth Group 1; Vo-Ed 3, 4 14 �Tim Granger J.V. B a s k e t b a l l 1 , 2 ; V . Basketball 3 , 4 ; J . V. Baseball 1; V. Baseball 2, 3, 4; V. Football 4. Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Vo-Ed 4 Karen Hagelshaw Track 1, 2; Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3; J.A. 2; P.P. Football 3, 4; Cadet Teaching 3, 4. Caroline Kamps Pep Club 1, 2; Youth Group 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2, 3; President 3, 4; J.A. 2; Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vo-Ed 3, 4; Co-Op 4; School Gov. Campaign 4; Cadet Kent Hart J.V. Football 1; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; V. Basketball 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Float 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 2; Golf 3, 4; Southern MI Trapper's Assn. 4; Vo-Ed 3; Co-Op 4. Crystal Kimbel Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Yearbook 3, chen A i d 3 , 4 ; Vo - E d 3 ; P. P. Football 4; Cadet Teacher 4; School Gov. Campaign 4. Bob Hawken J.V. Football 1, 2; V. Football 4; J.V. Basketball 1; Class V i c e -President 2 ; V . Basketball 2 , 4 ; V . Baseball 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; C a d e t Te a c h e r 3 , 4 ; Class Treasurer 4; Youth Group President 4. Lisa Hawkins Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; V.B.S. Teacher 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2; Track 2, 3; Yearbook 3, Editor 4; Bible Club President 3 , 4 ; N.H.S. 3 , Sec./Treas. 4 ; B a t t l e Creek Youth Symphony 3; Area T.A.G. Program 3; Concession Stand 3; Youth Group 1, 2, dent 4 ; S t u d e n t C o u n c i l 3 , S e c r e t a r y 4 ; V . Cheerleader 4 ; M . U . T. P a g e a n t 3 , 4 ; C a d e t Teacher 3, 4. Lyn Heise U.C. Geneology Society 1; Pep Club 1; Area T.A.G. Program 2, 3; Concession Stand 2, 3, 4; Quiz Bowl 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Bible Club 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Cadet Teacher 3, 4; Library Aid 4; School Gov. Campaign 4. Leo Henning J.V. Football 1, 2; Float 1; Community Play Ed 3, 4; Library Aid 4. Tammy Kimbel Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Suzanne Langdon Spanish Club 2, President 3, 4; Concession Stand 3, 4; Yearbook 4; N.H.S. 4. Kyle Loss V. Football Manager 1, 2; Vo-Ed 3, 4; Co- Linda MacDonald Track 1, 2, 3, 4; J.V. Volleyball 1, 2; V. Volleyball 3, 4; Float 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; ball 2, 3, 4; V. Basketball 3; Talent Show 3, 4. Kelly Marble Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4. Deb Merchant Class President 1; Student Council 1; ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Youth Group 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Senior Band 1, 2, 3; Stage Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Basketball All-Conference 2, 3, 4; All-State Honorable Mention 2 , 3 ; A l l -State 1 s t Te a m 4 ; MVP A l l -Area 4 ; C o -Captain 4 ; Student School Board 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; N.H.S. 4. Laurie Hughes Pep Club 2, 3; Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, Ed. 3, 4; School Gov. Cam, k m 4. Jeff Milbourne J.V. Football 1; V. Football 3, 4; V. Baseball 3, 4. Skip Hunt Youth Group 1, 2, 3, 4; Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; V. Chris O'Dell P.P. Football 14 41 �Todd Ogden V. Basketball Manager 1, 2; 4-H 1, 2; Float 3, 4; Cadet Teacher 3; Co-Op 4: Vo-Ed 3. Eric Palmatier J.V. Football 1; V. Football 2, 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; V. Basketball 3, 4; J.V. Baseball 1; V. Baseball 2, 3, 4 ; Float 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Homecoming C o u r t 2 ; Talent Martha Palmer Softball 1, 2; Worked Branch mer School 1; Vo-Ed 3, 4. • Deanne Peters J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Cadet Band 1, 2; Senior Band 3, 4; Youth Group 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Track 3; Flag Corps 3, 4; V. Cheerleader 4; N.H.S. 4; Yearbook 4. Clinton Reincke J.V. Baseball 1, 2; V. Baseball 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1; J.V. Football 2; F.F.A. 4. John Robbins Youth Group President 1, 2; Float 1, 3, 4; School Play 2; Vo-Ed 3, 4. Tom Rome Cross Country 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 2; V. Basketball Manager 3; Cadet Dan Rook Vo-Ed 3, 4. 2, 3; Vo-Ed 3, 4; School Gov. Campaign 4. Jack Stevens J.A. 2; Vo-Ed 3, 4. Beth Stewart Talent Show 1; Cadet Band 1; Cub Scout Assistant Den Leader 1 ; B i b l e C l u b 4 ; Treasurer 3; F u n d Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cadet Teacher 3, dent Council 4; Float 4; N.H.S. 4. Terra Thomet Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2; V. Volleyball Manager 2 ; C a d e t Teacher 3, 4 ; P. P. Football 4. Tony Torres J. V. Wrestling 1; V. Wrestling 2, 3; Captain 4; V. Football Trainer 1, 2 , 3, 4 ; Track 1 , 2, 3; Cadet Band 1; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Band 2, 3, 4; President 4; Youth Group 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3; C l a s s V i c e -President 3 ; S t u d e n t C o u n c i l 3 ; N.H.S. 3, 4; Vice-President 4; U.C. Boxing 4. John Valentine J.V. Football 1; V. Football 3, 4. Stan Vogel School Play 2; Track 3, 4. Verna Warner Mud Bowl 1; Track 2; Float 2, 3; Co- Melinda Waters Cadet Band 1; Senior Band 2, 3; Spanish Club 1: Float 1, 2, 3, 4; Vo-Ed 3, 4; DECA 4. Clark Rumsey J.V. Football 1, 2; V. Football 3, 4. Mike Smitley J.V. Football 1, 2; V. Football 3, 4; J.V. Baseball 1; V. Baseball 2, 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; ball 3. Belinda Spells 4-H 1, 2; Fund Raising Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club Tom Watson J.V. Football 1, 2; V. Football 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; V. Basketball 3, 4; J.V. Baseball 1; V. Baseball 2, 3, 4. Curt White J.V. Football 1, 2; V. Football 3; Co-Captain 4; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Track 2, 3: Cadet Teacher Op 4. 14 �THE 1981 YEARBOOK STAFF WISHES TO THANK OUR COMMUNITY ADVERTISERS. WITHOUT THEM, THIS BOOK WOULD POSSIBLE . . . 401kf)/ 209 North Broadway Union City, MI Phone 741-7860 Zatat Sharon Grohalski Owner FAMILY BARBERSHOP Union City 741-9271 Congratulations Class *1981* 944/0 4, Complete Line of Sportswear r _ BOBBY HANKINS MUSIC CITY Coldwater, MI Baldwin Pianos and Organs 278-4060 BOPP' PHARMAC Good Luck Seniors GLOVE COATERS, INC. M-60 Highway Union City, MI Union City, MI 14 4 . 'I �C: A Complete Home Center Floor Coverings • Paint Wallpaper • Hardware Lumber • Appliances Congratulations Class ALBRIGH BUILDERS SUPPLY CORP. 1 wool Union City, Michigan 49094 DOUG HOBDAY PHOTOGRAPHERS 111 Barry Street, UC 741-706 SHERWOOD GENERAL STORE 120 North Main St. Sherwood, MI 49089 Phone — 517-741-5791 Congratulations Seniors OUR PLACE RESTAURANT 122 S. Capital, Athens, MI REGISTER-TRIBUNE 104 Ellen Street Union City, MI Ph. 741-8451 00' GRISWOL MACHINE AN ENGINEERIN M-60 East Union City, MI 4909 147 �UNION CITY TASTEE FREEZ M-60 and N. Broadway Congratulations to the Class SPENCER HOME Open 11 AM to 9PM Athens, MI Food and Soft Serve Phone (516)729-4100 Congratulations and Good Luck Seniors BROTT'S GROCERY M-60 Highway Union City, MI .1111 "gal allot;imIts MERCHANT'S - HDWE • HARDWARE STORES 205 No. Broadway Union City, MI 49094 Phone 517-741-8521 Hardware — Electrical Appliances — Paints Congratulations to the Class 14 �Congratulation an Best to the Senior Class From Supporter Curt and Florence Colley Ms. Claire Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hagelshaw The McRae Family Maylan Hobday Family Mery Miller, Principal UCHS Sue and Jerry Hubbard Miss Terry Wynn 1 W pp 14 �Congratulations to the Class I Especially to Deanne Peters From PETERS SALES SERVIC Heavy Equipment Rebuilder Authz. Dealer for STHIL Chain Saws and ISUZU Diesel Engines MISS JUDY'S SCHOOL OF DANCE Broadway and Ellen Streets Union City "We Do All Types of Welding" Phone: (517)765-2810 M-60 East - v w MiCMGAIN Good Luck Class of KNIEF-HEATOR INSURANCE 215 North Broadway P h o n e Union City, Michigan 49094 741-5861 15 s �B O O K K E E P I N G - I N C O M E TA X DR. CHARLES F. MORTON • 606 North Broadway Union City, MI F e l t " .4 7 e t z & Alcc4euc4ic9 S v e o l e e (517)741-8981 11 6 ELLEN STREET UNION C i Ty M I OFFICE 49094 5 1 7 - 7 4 1 - 3 0 0 5 B E T T Y H O M E NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME A U G U S T I N E 5 1 7 - 7 4 1 - 8 6 0 1 -- BRAY MOTOR . . • = 111 I 1 : 11 7 , 1 : E r 948 North UNION CITY, Congratulations Class of * * 1981 * * �Best Wishes Class of Congratulation to the '8 DANCER' FASHION Union City, From the HENSLEY'S 5c-to"The Union City, WOODCRAFTER 855 Athens Sherwood, Levi Headquarters... Varsity Jackets... Wishing All of Happines Fro WEBER'S 306 North Union City, 741-885 �) I 1 1 L ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Union City High School Yearbooks Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Union City High School Yearbook, 1981 Subject The topic of the resource High schools School yearbooks Union City (Mich.) Description An account of the resource 1981 yearbook of Union City High School in Union City, Michigan. Alternate title: Log. 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Spatial Coverage Michigan Union City https://branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/55a93bf08e22b06fbcc9f5349b62e1fe.pdf b6c96ea98f157842591532f1eb0d87b3 PDF Text Text ��ABSTRACT Built in 1882, the Tibbits Opera House, a Victorian opera house in Coldwater, MI, still performs live stage-shows via children's theatre, community theatre, and professional theatre. It also functions as a roadhouse for other entertainers like magicians, tribal dancers, and musicians. It has gone through several renovations in its time, functioning as a stage for live performances, to a movie house, and now back to a live-stage venue. With several other movie theaters in the area as competition, by the late 1950s, the Tibbits ceased functioning as a movie theater and went into disrepair. At this time, there was talk that historic building was going to be razed and turned into a parking lot, and that is when several community groups, led by the Coldwater Players, stepped in with a “Save the Tibbits” campaign. The Schulte Amusement Company agreed to sell the building to the Coldwater Players for a minimal sum of $7500. Not a day went by that there wasn’t an article or photo in the paper about the latest fundraiser, donation request, or labor request. From January of 1961 to April of 1961, everything from new fire doors to a new heating system to a fresh coat of paint was installed by various service groups, with the Tibbits in use from April until December of that year when the fire marshal ordered the building to be closed until further repairs were made. Another campaign was launched in January of 1962, and by the end of the year a non-profit Tibbits foundation was formed. Even without the balance in hand for repairs, in May of 1963 the board continued plans for repairs of the roof, sprinkler system, and heating system. In November of 1963, the unheated Tibbits officially opened for a Grand Ole Opry show, which played to a shivering but packed crowd. �By December, George Vaughn Lowther was hired as manager and director, and in 1964, the Tibbits was back in use as a professional summer stock venue and roadhouse. Since 1964, the Tibbits has continued to be a steadily-used landmark of the community and has gone through several managers and renovations. Currently, the Tibbits still functions as a non-profit organization and the Foundation still owns the building, which is under restoration. In the fall of 2012, the outside restoration phase was completed and plans to restore the inside are currently underway. �Burdick, ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Terry Mulchahey George Vaughn Lowther Larry Carrico Christine Delaney Billy Lee Harman Branch District Library Holbrook Heritage Room staff Dr. Grennen, who spent hours editing and revising My parents, Dan & Marie Hemker, who have always encouraged me to continue learning My husband Clint, who endured months of this project consuming my life �Burdick, iii DEDICATION For my mother, who introduced me to the magic of theatre at this glorious Opera House. �TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract.................................................................................................(page not numbered) Acknowledgments ………………………………………………………………………ii Dedication ……………………………………………………………………………...iii Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………….…….iv Preface …. ……………………………………………………………………...…………v Chapter 1: Introduction……………………………………………………………..…..…1 Chapter 2: Literature Review ………….………………………….…...............................5 Chapter 3: From Razing to Renovation..............................................................................9 Chapter 4: The Foundation and Vaughn Lowther ............................................................20 Chapter 5: Larry Carrico Takes Over………………………………………….…….…..35 Chapter 6: Conclusion…………………………………………………………………...50 Works Cited……….………………………..……………………………………………52 Appendix 1: Tibbits Datebook …………..…………………………………………….61 Appendix 2: Tibbits Ads & Photos …………..…………………………………..…….116 �Burdick, v PREFACE From my first show as an audience member at the young age of three, to a member of the Tibbits Summer Theatre company or design crew in my 20s and beyond, I have always been and continue to be fascinated by the history of the Tibbits Opera House. To date, only one book has been published on the Tibbits Opera House by Carolyn Gillespie, who used the Tibbits as her dissertation subject in the 1970s and compiled the history of the theater from 1882 to 1904. The only other compiled information about the Tibbits is an independent project on the year of 1912 and the John T. Jackson management period that I myself completed several years ago. It currently is available via hard copy at the Tibbits office or the Branch District Library Holbrook Heritage Room or online at the Branch District Library website. While the creation of this thesis would satisfy my own need for answers surrounding the renovation of the 60s, with the current restoration of the Tibbits and the questions of all of the history surrounding the building, it is clear that the rest of the Coldwater community is interested in learning about the different periods of use that the Tibbits has provided. I have been curious as to how the opera house could have been in such disrepair that it was going to be razed as well as the overwhelming effort made by the people of Coldwater to save the Tibbits and ensure that this great structure would continue to provide live theatre to future generations. From that curiosity, this thesis has been created. �Burdick, 1 Chapter 1: Introduction For more than a century, the stage of the Tibbits Opera House has been a hub of entertainment and spectacle for audiences both young and old. From its opening in 1882 until the present, such celebrated actors, comedians and musicians as Ethel Barrymore, Jeff Daniels, Joseph Cotton, and even John Philip Sousa have graced the stage (US 12 Heritage Trail). When Barton S. Tibbits constructed the opera house in 1882, with its primitive gas-powered sconces, massive crystal chandelier, and plush red velvet decor, he knew he had built one of the finest opera houses in the country, and the Coldwater community enthusiastically supported his project as much as they could. Unfortunately, the financial burden became too much for him to shoulder, so he ultimately sold the only two years later to Joseph Henning for a mere $13,000, half of Tibbits’ original cost to build (Professional Roofing Magazine). Like Tibbits, Henning’s financial struggles caught up to him, and in 1894 he turned over the management of the theater to his son-in-law, John T. Jackson, who married Henning’s daughter Huldah. Together, they successfully managed the theatre for 27 years (History of Executive Directors), hosting a variety of musicals, plays, lectures, magic shows, and even circuses (Burdick). The Tibbits adapted to the times, changing from a live performance and vaudeville house into a movie house in the 1920s, under ownership of Dennis and Estella Vanes (History of Executive Directors). The building’s appearance changed, too, and the ornate outside façade was stripped down, bricked over, and appointed with a more modern look when William Schulte bought the theater in 1934. Schulte continued managing the Tibbits as a movie theatre until the advent of home televisions in the 1950s, �Burdick, 2 when people no longer had to leave their homes for entertainment. Interestingly enough, though, Schulte owned more than one theater in Coldwater at the time, and continued to show movies in the new Main, which he purchased with Robert H. Moore in 1942 (“Partners Open”). The Tibbits sat vacant from 1954 until the late 1950s, when Schulte planned to raze the Tibbits and covert the location into a much-needed parking lot (“Players Have Less Than One Week to Buy Tibbits”). The outcry from the Coldwater community over the Tibbits’ impending destruction was great, so Schulte announced in the fall of 1959 that the Coldwater Players, a community theatre group, would be given the deed if they could raise $7,500 to purchase it (“Fund for Saving the Tibbits Begins to Grow in Coldwater”). The Coldwater Players did just that, struggling with fundraisers and donation requests for almost four years. They not only needed to raise the money for the loan on the building, but also make numerous repairs to the aging structure. Along with cosmetic improvements, like new paint, wallpaper, and carpet, more costly repairs, like a new roof, a new heating and air system, and a sprinkler system were essential to the theater’s operational success (“Inspection Stalls Tibbits Campaign”). Reaching an operational state demanded years of donations and arduous labor, but by the end of 1962, the Tibbits Opera Foundation, a nonprofit theater organization with a board of directors, was formed to oversee the operations of the theater (Dec 1962 Tax Record). Though the community supported the renovation of the theater, contributing in capital and in labor, the Tibbits struggled financially. George Vaughn Lowther was hired in November, 1963, to manage the Tibbits, and it was during this time that use of the Tibbits increased substantially both in frequency and variety, which Lowther credits to �Burdick, 3 Foundation Board President Stilson, who “was the guiding light that made it happen” (Personal Interview). While Lowther remained at the Tibbits for only one year, he was the one responsible for first outfitting the Tibbits with theatrical lights, which he remembers acquiring from a theater in Detroit that was in the process of closing. In the summer of 1964, he became the production manager for the American Theatre Festival (ATF), which brought to the Tibbits eleven shows (“Season Tickets Still Available”) that were zealously supported by the local community (“Productive Initial Season at Tibbits”). The Foundation was in the process of determining their course of action and doing the best they could with the project they had undertook, but dissention and hostility surrounded the managerial positions. Lowther said that even though he was known as the theater manager, his job was more like that of a production manager (Personal Interview). By winter of 1964, Lowther had left the Tibbits and was working in Sarasota, Florida. According to a letter written by Ken Kohn to the Board, he had been approached by the Tibbits Foundation President V. M. Stilson to take on another managerial position that fall. Apparently, things did not proceed as planned, even though Kohn moved his family up to Coldwater from Indiana for the position. It seemed as though Kohn was strung along for months by the Foundation Board, and it wasn’t until January of 1965 that Kohn addressed the board in a letter, stating that he had been working as many as eighty hours per week without being paid. His most notable complaint, aside from the financial issues, was that he had gotten word that the Foundation was looking to hire a new manager, yet he was never told that he had been terminated (Kohn Letter to President Patterson). The Foundation teamed up with the ATF (sans Kohn) to produce summer stock in 1965, with Larry Carrico hired as the stage manager, technical director, and scenic �Burdick, 4 designer (“Detroiter Handling Stage Management”). A month later, he was interviewed for the theater manager position, and by fall he was hired and began his duties at the Tibbits part-time alongside his teaching job at Lakeland School (July 1965 Board Meeting). ATF did not return for the 1966 summer stock season, with the Board deciding that summer stock would be a suitable venture for the Tibbits instead. With the blessing from the Foundation Board, Carrico forged ahead with hiring a professional company and crew for the summer. A profit was turned, and Carrico was offered the theatre manager job full-time, starting that September (August 1965 Board Meeting Minutes), where he remained until December of 1981. Carrico became known as the man who saved the Tibbits, though the “Save the Tibbits” drive had begun years before he arrived. To Carrico’s credit, he was the one who began the Tibbits Summer Theatre program, he continued to press ahead with fundraising and labor with the renovation, and to date, he has been the longest hired theater manager/executive director that the Tibbits has ever had, logging sixteen and a half years of service. Since the management of the Vaughn Lowther and Carrico years, several other executive directors have filled the position, serving from as little as one month to as long as thirteen years. Beginning her tenure in November of 2001, Christine Delaney is the current executive director (History of Executive Directors). Delaney, along with the Foundation Board of Directors and long-time Tibbits Artistic Director Charles Burr, can be credited with spearheading the latest Tibbits restoration project, in which the beautiful façade, Victorian gingerbreading, cupola, balcony, and even the bust of Shakespeare, were restored. �Burdick, 5 Chapter 2: Literature Review The Tibbits Opera House is important not only because of the cultural awareness that it brings to the small city of Coldwater and its surrounding areas, but also because it exemplifies incalculable community support and involvement. At a time when theaters across the country were being flattened if they had not already been burned down, the Tibbits was given a new life by being converted into a movie theater in the 30s. It was revitalized again in the 60s with the “Save the Tibbits” campaign, and it was yet again reawakened several years ago, when the façade was completely restored to its original 1882 grandeur. It has put Coldwater on the map as a winner of the 2013 Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation and has managed to rise from the shadow of the wrecking ball to become one of the “top 10 places to see the lights off Broadway” (USA Today). A comprehensive history of the Tibbits has yet to be conceived. Aside from this documentation, the only other records of the history of Tibbits that have been compiled are Carolyn Gillespie’s dissertation, which focuses on 1882 to 1904, and my own research on one year of the Jackson management--1912. This thesis focuses on 1959 to 1966, but there are gaps in the historic compilations of the periods 1904 to 1911, 1913 to 1959, and 1966 to the present. It would be beneficial to have a breakdown of each period of management in terms of renovation/restoration, as well as the various art forms that the theater has presented over the years. Further study could be completed on any or all of these time periods. The rise of the cinema era must have been fascinating, with technology and renovations infusing the theater’s design and operation. Another �Burdick, 6 enhancement to the Tibbits archives would be the compilation of all data surrounding the restoration of the 2000s. I liken the restoration of the 2000s with the renovation of the 1960s: Neither could have been completed without unflagging determination and community support. The focus of this study—a historical account of the period between 1959 and 1966—is as complete as possible, and not without certain informational gaps. Those who were alive and residing in the Coldwater area during the start of the renovation have since passed on or have only vague memories of the events during that time. The Foundation wasn’t established until 1962, which was several years into the campaign, so there are no records or meeting minutes to provide details of events before 1962; there is only hearsay and local folklore about what actually happened. The articles from The Daily Reporter, the local newspaper, have not been organized into any sort of index, so the daunting and time-consuming task of scanning through almost 2,500 issues of newspapers, turned up roughly 1,120 articles, advertisements, and corresponding photos of the Tibbits. Luckily, The Daily Reporter extensively covered the advent of the “Save the Tibbits” campaign in 1959, the renovation efforts of 1961 and beyond, and the productions that occurred throughout; however, newspaper coverage on the Tibbits was almost nonexistent in 1960, with only one article appearing. Beyond 1960, most of the articles that appeared in The Daily Reporter came straight from the Foundation minutes, but The Daily Reporter writer Kathy Tarr then began promoting Tibbits events before, during and after they occurred. Current Tibbits Executive Director Christine Delaney has been excited about this project since I first approached her, and she has allowed me access to the Tibbits archives, as well as the information that she has collected over the years. The archives do �Burdick, 7 shed some light on the internal workings of the Foundation Board, but since the minutes are mere summaries of meetings, it can presumed that more detailed discussions occurred in the two-hour long meetings that were not documented in the minutes, which were sometimes only one page long. The few personal letters that have been donated and archived have helped in the process of sorting out those dates and events that were glossed over in the Foundation minutes. Perhaps the most valuable research tool was discovered after I posted a plea for help on the “I Grew Up in Coldwater” facebook page, which has served as a meeting place for those who share a love of history and of Coldwater in particular. I publicized my upcoming thesis project, and was promptly contacted by Mr. Terry Mulchahey, who had conducted as much of his own research as possible on the Tibbits via the Internet, and whose father was a member of the Coldwater Players in the 1960s. Mulchahey began his research because: I felt that the Coldwater Players were… being overlooked or that their story would be forgotten. The preservation of the Tibbits was and is built one effort at a time. If any of the previous efforts had not occurred, the Tibbits might have been razed. Without the Players’ purchase, it would have been razed. Without the work of the Foundation, the theater might very well have fallen back into disuse and abandonment. I am immensely proud of the role the Players had and my father's participation. So to state it briefly, I began the research to ensure that the contribution of the Coldwater Players to the saving of the Tibbits was documented. (Personal Interview) �Burdick, 8 Mr. Mulchahey supplied me with not only a collection online archives from Box Office magazine, but also names of several contacts, including the first manager of Tibbits, George Vaughn Lowther, who was located in Las Vegas as a retired hypnotist. Mr. Mulchahey also sent me a flash drive that contained tax record information, aerial photographs of Coldwater, and a host of other related photos and articles. Mr. Vaughn Lowther was kind enough to respond to my emails, and began the process of searching for documents that I might find interesting. He supplied me with several articles from The Daily Reporter that I also noticed in the archives at the library, and he also scanned and sent me personal items: a letter written on Tibbits letterhead that he had sent to his family when he was hired, saying that he wasn’t going to make it home for Thanksgiving; a full-page newspaper spread from the Fort Wayne paper that detailed, with photographs, the events at the Tibbits; and even several autographed headshots of famous performers who had passed through the Tibbits during his term as manager. This thesis is the culmination of a process of gathering newspaper articles from the Holbrook Heritage Room archives in the Branch District Library, gathering information from the other sources listed above via email and phone conversations, reading and sorting all of the information chronologically, and synthesizing it into the following chapters. It is my hope that the Coldwater community never ceases to recognize and appreciate the gem that they have in the Tibbits Opera House, and that it continues to thrive as a cultural and historical centerpiece of the small town and its surrounding areas. �Burdick, 9 Chapter 3: From Razing to Renovation Information surrounding the Tibbits Opera House during the late 1950s is scant. Those who were heavily involved in the renovation process have since passed away, others have only a vague recollection of that time, and others were only slightly involved. There are several surviving documents of the Coldwater Players minutes that have become part of the Tibbits Archives, but aside from that and several mentions in the local paper, The Daily Reporter, much information has been lost. It is safe to say that if the Coldwater Players had not become involved with the “Save the Tibbits” campaign, the Tibbits would surely have been razed and turned into a parking lot, according to owner William Schulte’s plan. The community theatre group had been granted from Schulte use of the Tibbits as a performance venue, and had produced several shows there in the late 1950s, including Charlie’s Aunt in 1958 (Anders). By June of 1958, the Players had already been contemplating the future of Tibbits and how it could reclaim its former vitality in the community. A group of ten individuals, consisting of Duane Davidson (chairman), Les Wise, Frankie Gay, Bud Stoughton, Bert Weasley, Red Baldwin, Robert MacDonald, Charles Fisk, Charles Hill and Charles Sparkes, became a temporarily appointed Board of Trustees for the Tibbits Community Theatre Planning Committee, which was formed prior to June 5, 1958 (June 1958 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes). In one of the only surviving meeting minutes, the group discussed possible uses of the Tibbits, which were determined to be “general possibilities” (June 1958 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes). The following Monday, on June 9, 1958, the Committee sent a survey to various community groups and/or �Burdick, 10 companies, seeking suggestions for how people would use the Tibbits if the Players purchased it and “rejuvenated it for use as a community building” (Franc Gay Letter to Gentlemen). Responses to the Players’ inquiry are unknown, as this letter was one of only two pieces of documentation for 1958. At that same June meeting, the group discussed a cost estimate for the basic monthly operation of the building, which estimated heat at $500, lights at $250, fire insurance at $18.50, taxes at $641, and maintenance at about $400. Renovation needs were listed and identified as seat overhaul, entry, foyer, ceiling, backstage, marquee, lighting and wiring; securing specific bids for the project would aid them in deciding how much needed to be raised (June 1958 Planning Committee Meeting). It appears that this group met monthly, as the next proposed meeting date at the bottom of the minutes stated that the group should set its next meeting for no later than July 10, 1958. In 1959, it appears that only two events occurred at the Tibbits—the annual Rotary minstrel show in March (“Rotary Minstrel Show Ad”), and a variety show in May that was sponsored by both the Coldwater Players and the Sturges-Young Players, a community theatre group from Sturgis, MI, several towns west of Coldwater (“Back to the 90s”) . Until word came in October that Schulte planned to either sell or demolish the Tibbits, the Tibbits stage remained unused, and publicity on it was nonexistent. On October 30, 1959, the town became aware that it might lose the Tibbits, as headlines of The Daily Reporter read, “Players Have Less Than One Week to Buy Tibbits.” The article states that The Schulte Amusement Company had plans to “proceed with demolition of the structure unless the Players exercise a purchase option by the early part of next week.” From there, the Coldwater Players began their crash campaign to raise funds to save the theater, with the target goal of $7,500, per Schulte’s request �Burdick, 11 (“Players Have Less Than One Week to Buy Tibbits”). From October of 1959 until January of 1960, The Daily Reporter covered the progress of the Coldwater Players’ campaign. In one month’s time, the Players managed to collect almost $2,500 in contributions (“Inspection Stalls Tibbits Campaign”), and they were fortunate to learn that Schulte did not hold firm to his purchase deadline, allowing the Players more time than he had originally agreed upon. Along with trying to raise the necessary funds to purchase the Tibbits, there was the matter of bringing the building up to code, which became an additional burden to the Players. An inspection report at the end of November showed that the dressing rooms needed to be removed and replaced, an approved automatic sprinkler system needed to be installed, a new boiler room had to be constructed, an emergency exit needed to be added to the north side of the building, and new construction and equipment was needed in the stage area (“Inspection Stalls Tibbits Campaign”). By December 1, 1959, the deadline for the payment to Schulte loomed, and the contributions were at only $3,400 (“Tibbits Campaign Deadline is Near”). Though the Players didn’t have enough to pay Schulte in full, they gave his company a down payment of $1,500 the week of December 11, 1959, with the agreement that they would pay the balance within five years (“Players Make Initial Payment”). Despite the list of necessary improvements, including the sudden need for a new heating plant, the Tibbits remained open for business in 1960 to the Coldwater Players, who produced House on the Cliff and The Girls in 509 (Huet Letter to Patrons). Aside from that, the theater was dark most of the year, with nothing happening in the way of publicity after February. The only other information from that year was a tax record, showing that the tax bill was consigned to the Coldwater Players in July (Branch County �Burdick, 12 Tax Record). In 1961, the Coldwater Players made headlines full-force with their “Save the Tibbits” campaign. Monthly minutes for the newly formed Tibbits Theatre Board of Trustees, which included Sanford Jolly (chairman), Judy Miller, Howard Thompson, and Cliff Huet, began being documented. The initial meeting, on January 5, 1961, was held in order to create a draft of rules for the Tibbits: it would be non-profit and selfmaintaining; booking would be handled by Paula Weller, the Coldwater Players business manager; and the Players would be given preferential treatment for use of the building. The group also began planning a drive to raise money for the repairs needed, and bids for furnace repair were discussed (January 5 1961 Meeting Minutes). According to an article in The Daily Reporter on January 9, 1961, the Board launched a $2,000 campaign for improvements to the theater (“Campaign for Tibbits Theater Opens Today”). The Coldwater Players made the initial push to save the Tibbits, and that was the beginning of the community rally to save their theatre. The Players spread the word and enlisted other service groups and local businesses to join in with their time, talent, and donations for the renovation of the Tibbits. In January, Woodward Building Materials offered to repair the furnace and donate the labor (“Campaign for Tibbits Theater Opens Today”); Coldwater Concrete Products Co. donated 300 cement blocks for the construction of a fire wall, with Russell Belt agreeing to construct it; and Sweet’s Electric repaired the motor for the furnace and offered to check and replace the wiring (“Strong Support Shown for Theater Project”). The Coldwater Key Club, which was the Kiwanis Club’s high school division, carried the cement blocks into the basement (“Boost for Theater Project”). Work on the theater continued in February, with local mason and carpenter Karly �Burdick, 13 Staley creating the concrete block furnace room with help from Belt and Stanley Cuthbert (“Tibbits Campaign is Nearing its Goal for Rehabilitation”). While work was being done on the furnace room in the basement, there was a flurry of activity upstairs on the main level from local service groups. The Daily Reporter ran photos almost daily that showed the progress on the theater: Coldwater Exchange Club refurbished the main seating area, the Rotary club worked on the dressing rooms and hallway backstage, and the Lions Club conducted a general cleanup of the Tibbits (“Lions Clean Up Tibbits”). The Tibbits Theatre Board of Trustees (often referred to as the Coldwater Players Board of Trustees) met again in February. At this meeting, the chairmen chose a rose shade of paint for the walls of the foyer, and a mint color for the ceiling. There was also mention of obtaining the original chandelier, repairing it, and installing it (February 2 1961 Minutes), but no further mention of locating or repairing the chandelier was made in 1961. In other renovation news, three fire doors were donated by Federal Mogul in February, which Tibbits trustee chairman Sanford Jolly said was a large item in the repair budget (“Fire Doors Donated to Theater”). March brought a final push of work to the theater, with Robert Blosser and Wayne Harmon painting the proscenium, the Rotary Club painting the dressing rooms, and Kiwanis members performing another general cleanup of the theater (“Coldwater Service Clubs Help Out”). The Jaycees also lent a hand with cleaning and with painting the lobby and stairway to the balcony (“Rehabilitation Continues: Paint Theater Lobby, Stairway”). Donations from the community poured in, with Douglas Manufacturing Co. of Bronson and the Sweeny Buick-Pontiac Co. donating cleaning equipment; Legg Lumber, Ideal Wallpaper, and Montgomery Ward donating paint (“Work on Tibbits is Reviewed by Trustees”); and Blaski Construction Co. donating scaffolding �Burdick, 14 (“Rehabilitation Continues: Paint Theater Lobby, Stairway”). While originally the Tibbits was scheduled to have its grand opening with a Coldwater Players presentation of Three Men on a Horse on April 8 or 9, 1961, but by the March board meeting, it was obvious that both the grand opening and the show would be delayed. Whether or not the Players had actually been rehearsing for the show at the time is unclear, as no publicity was done for it aside from a quick mention of both the show and the grand opening in a February article in The Daily Reporter (“Fire Doors Donated to Theater”). The Players did go onstage that summer to present Bull in a China Shop, which had a “disappointing” audience turnout of only 150 people for the two-night run (“China Shop is Presented Here”). The Players’ other show in 1961, Pure as the Driven Snow, also had a two-night run in December. While there were several articles and photos advertising the show, no subsequent review was found. Along with the Players using the Tibbits, the annual Rotary minstrel show was held at the theater the end of April and played to a packed house. The show received rave reviews for its “100 minutes of memorable melodies, razor-sharp comedy, snappy dancing, surprise specialties, colorful costumes and scenery, and effective lighting” (“Rotary Minstrel Scores Hit”). The Sweet Adelines also performed a western musical variety show titled Sagebrush Seranade, along with the Banjo-Tainers of Muskegon joining as part of the evening’s entertainment (“Banjo Trio to Appear Here”). Like the Coldwater Players’ performance, the Sweet Adelines were given newspaper coverage before the show, but no review afterwards. The only other event that was held at the Tibbits that year was a Brothers of the Brush and Centennial Belles meeting (“Brothers, Belles Meet”), and the Tibbits acted as housing for the Greater Coldwater Centennial headquarters for less than a month, from �Burdick, 15 May 16 to June 1 (“Centennial Office at Tibbits Theater” and “Centennial Office Headquarters Moved”). By December of 1961, just over two years after the Players launched their fundraising campaign, they started to acquire bids for estimates of completely renovating the building. Work on the theater had certainly been completed at the beginning of the year, but no other renovations had taken place since March. The City requested an inspection by the state fire marshal, and the news he gave them was grim: the Players needed to raise an additional $39,000 to make the building safe by adding a sprinkler system and an asbestos curtain; the roof and chimney needed to be repaired; and other general repair was needed. The Players had $6,000 remaining mortgage balance. On December 4, 1961, the fire marshal ordered that the Tibbits be closed until the repairs could be made (“Stock Offered to Theatre Project”). Word travels fast in a small town. Even though the Tibbits’ closing wasn’t publicized until December 15, news of closing proliferated. The same day that the press release of its closing appeared, the same article noted that an anonymous donor gave 140 shares of General Foods stock (valued at $13,300) to the Tibbits fund, assuming that the City of Coldwater would accept and operate the building (“Stock Offered to Theatre Project”). Though the Players had worked tirelessly trying to raise funds for the theater, it was an insurmountable burden, and there was talk that the Tibbits would be successful only if the City took over the building. All the work that had been accomplished to save the theater seemed to have been futile after hearing the fire marshal’s order, but the tenacity of the Coldwater Players showed in their next move— at the start of the new year, they organized and launched a drive for the rehabilitation of the Tibbits (“Players Group Opens Drive for Theater Funds”). �Burdick, 16 On the backs of the announcement of the fund drive, donations started coming in. The Sweet Adelines pledged $1,000, Rotary promised their support, the Coldwater Players donated $100 (“Theater Goal and Deadline Set” and “Tibbits Fund Committee to Meet Tonight”), and somewhere between December of 1961 and a Coldwater City Council meeting in January of 1962, the total amount to be raised for the Tibbits grew from $39,000 to $55,000. At that meeting, City Manager G. W. Collins presented a revised estimate of costs, which actually totaled $67,300, but taking into account the donated stock that was valued at $13,300, Collins presented a new figure of $55,000 to be raised. Council members had serious discussions for two hours about the City of Coldwater taking over the theatre’s title, and by a seven to two vote, the motion was made that the City would accept the title if certain conditions were met, like the results of an engineering study and a deadline to raise funds by April 1(“Theater Goal and Deadline Set”). Even though the City agreed to take on this task, the Coldwater Players, now under the title of the Tibbits Fund Committee, still organized and executed the 60-day fund campaign (“Tibbits Fund Committee to Meet Tonight”). The actual kickoff date was not until February 1, 1962, but donations started coming in before that. The Coldwater Moose Lodge held a benefit dinner for Tibbits (“Moose Plan Opera House Benefit”), an antiques auction held at Porter Furniture Store netted $240 (“Tibbits Auction Nets $240 Total”), and Coldwater High School students presented Tibbits with a check for $23.25 (“Students Donate to Tibbits Fund”). Some donations were certainly more substantial than others, but most of the larger gifts were anonymously donated. Aside from the $13,300 General Foods stock, another anonymous donor gave 100 shares of US Steel stock, valued at approximately $7,000 (“New Tibbits Donation”). �Burdick, 17 It seemed as though all of Coldwater pitched in what it could to help save the theater. The Coldwater Fortnightly Musical Club sponsored a kitchen tour as a benefit (“Kitchen Tour for Tibbits Benefit Set”), and the American Legion sponsored a benefit that netted another $160 for the cause (“American Legion Benefit”). A block-by-block canvass of the city for donations was organized by Fund Drive Committee volunteer Dorothy Aitchison and co-chairman Margaret Hayes, in which an additional $9,000 was collected (“Canvass for Tibbits Funds is Planned”). A running list of the names of donors was updated every week in the paper— presumably to not only thank those who had donated, but also encourage more people to donate— and by the first part of April, donations reached $36,000 as the campaign drew to a close (“Tibbits Campaign Is Nearing Climax”). The $55,000 was not met by the deadline that was given by the City Council, but it was clear to everyone that the goal could be met with more time. Hence, the Council granted a 90-day extension for meeting the $55,000 goal (“Council Grants 90-Day Extension to Tibbits Drive”). Meanwhile, from February until May, things were happening across the street from the Tibbits. The old garage building that was once used as a scene shop for building and painting the theater’s sets was being torn down (“Old Landmark Disappearing”). By May, there was no trace that a building had ever stood there, and a parking lot was created in its place, complete with curbs and gutters (“New Parking Lot Being Improved”). This free parking lot was one of the first parking lots in the city, and it just happened to be located in an area of town that would be the most beneficial for the Tibbits. Prior to that parking lot’s creation, patrons had been limited to street parking. Summertime brought about an engineer’s report on the Tibbits, which informed everyone that the building was structurally sound, with one minor repair outstanding— �Burdick, 18 strengthening the capacity in the stage area (“Tibbits Structurally Sound, Says Report of 2 Engineers”). Engineers Vance Gray and Daniel Stolarski of Raymond E. Roose Associates of Toledo, OH examined the Tibbits, along with local architect (and Tibbitslover) Jerry Fair (“Engineers Check Tibbits Today”), with monies for the report provided by the Sweet Adelines group (“Plans Mapped on Tibbits Campaign”). Summer also brought another benefit in the form of a “Tibbits Twist Night” dance contest, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce (“Coldwater to Twist for Tibbits”). Aside from that, campaigning for the Tibbits seemed nonexistent that summer, and the City of Coldwater moved out of the picture as potential owner of the Tibbits. By September, articles in The Daily Reporter began to appear sporadically, but the focus shifted from monetary donations and progress at the theater to the historical documentation on the theater. Part of the original glass chandelier from 1882, presumably created in Czechoslovakia, turned up in the attic of local couple Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kaiser. The entire contents of the Tibbits boxes that they found—196 six-inch glass prisms, 53 three-inch prisms, 25 feet of jewel crystal chains, nine pieces of inch and a quarter crystal discs in a lace pattern, 75 pieces of ¾ inch crystal circles, one large fourinch crystal drop, and an envelope of handmade wire hooks—were donated back to the Tibbits (Bovee). Another donation to the Tibbits in September was several souvenir tickets, one of which was an opening night ticket with B.S Tibbits’ signature on it, the other an admission ticket for “Forty-five Minutes from Broadway” with George M. Cohan’s signature on the back, which Miss Maude Ramsdell found among the belongings of her sister, the late Mrs. Ed Allen (“Tibbits Momentos Found in Home”). Discussion of forming a non-profit corporation for the Tibbits began in October, with the new Tibbits committee consisting of representatives from various Coldwater �Burdick, 19 organizations (“Tibbits Corporation Being Organized”). Supporters who had previously donated to the $55,000 fund drive were contacted about releasing the money to the Executive Tibbits Theater Committee so that work could begin, and by December, the Tibbits Executive Committee had heard back from most donors, agreeing to the release of funds. Minutes from the December meeting also show that Art Lyon and Richard Birringer provided legal help to the committee to form the corporation as the Tibbits Theatre Foundation, and that new officers Les Woodward, president; Robert Yingling, vice president; Margaret Hayes, treasurer; and Franc Gay, secretary, were elected (December 6 1962 Meeting Minutes). On December 12, 1962, the Tibbits officially formed an incorporation, on December 31, 1962, the tax bill was consigned to the Tibbits Theater Foundation, and with that, the Tibbits Opera Foundation was born. �Burdick, 20 Chapter 4: The Foundation & Vaughn Lowther By January of 1963, the Foundation had contacted and received approval for transfer of funds to the Foundation from nearly 100% of the donors. The press release mentioned that only one person chose to have a donation returned, and at press time, there were eleven other donors who had been contacted but had not yet responded (“Tibbits Repairs to Start”). The Tibbits effort was quiet again for the next few months, at least publicity-wise. There must have been more financial planning during this time, but no Foundation minutes exist until May, when both The Daily Reporter and Foundation minutes show that the Board had been looking at finances to receive the additional $26,000 that was needed for re-opening the theater (“Tibbits Repairs to get Underway Here July 10th”). The Executive Board of the Tibbits Foundation expanded in May to include more members from various community organizations and businesses, and they discussed securing a loan for the $26,000 at 6% interest, repayable over three years’ time. In order to secure that loan, though, they needed to have $40,000 in notes signed by reputable individuals. Under the canvassing leadership of V. M. Stilson (known around town as General Stilson, or even just “the General”), the Board began its search for 133 donors who would pledge $100 per year for four years, which would more than adequately satisfy the balance of the loan (May 7 1963 Executive Meeting Minutes). The remaining balance of funds from those donors would be applied to the operating expenses to ensure operation of the Tibbits for the first six years (“Tibbits Repairs to Get Underway Here July 10th”). Up until this point, the focus of the “Save the Tibbits” campaign had landed �Burdick, 21 squarely on the people of Coldwater. By June, the Foundation Board decided to expand its campaign and reach out to all of Branch County for donation requests (June 3 1963 Executive Meeting Minutes). Another anonymous donation, in the form of $1,500, came by the middle of June, and The Daily Reporter reported that a number of people had already agreed to sign notes for the $400 (“Tibbits Progress Excellent”). At the end of June, local music shop Music Mart and owner Wayne Feller donated a standard 9-foot concert grand piano (“Tibbits to Have Concert Grand”). The Board scheduled the fund drive to end on July 10 and begin repairs at that time, but eight days from their proposed end date, they found themselves with only 35 willing donors, just one-third of their target number of donors (“Tibbits Fund Drive One Third to the Top”). Stilson asked to extend the drive to make it a success, and was granted that extension at the July board meeting (July 9 1963 Board Meeting Minutes). The Foundation seemed to have undertaken a project that was larger than anticipated, and several of the Foundation’s Board members attended the school board meeting in July, where they proposed that the school board take over the ownership of the theater (“School Board Ownership of Tibbits Theater Proposed”). There was some discussion during the school board meeting about the pros and cons of the school board owning the theater, but by September members of the Foundation Board had changed their minds again, and they made plans to pay off the land contract and claim the theater as the sole property of the Foundation (“Tibbits Title to be Cleared” and September 6 1963 Board Meeting Minutes). Like every volunteer organization, the Foundation Board members had their share of personality conflicts, and in August, Mr. Yingling resigned. President Woodard also turned in his letter of resignation, listing his reason as the overwhelming demands of the �Burdick, 22 office. General V. M. Stilson was voted in as the new president (August 20 1963 Board Meeting Minutes). Over the course of the summer, the Foundation hired Fair & Robinson Architectural Firm to make plans for restoring the theater. In a The Daily Reporter article titled “Tibbits Plans Are Underway,” Stilson emphasized that “Our plans are to restore the theater—not just renovate it. We are interested in obtaining descriptions of how the interior and exterior used to look from anyone having such information” (“Tibbits Plans are Underway”). Even though the money was not totally secured by this time, the Board pushed ahead with plans to fix the heating and install a new sprinkler system. They then projected the theater’s opening date to be sometime in October (“Tibbits Plans are Underway”). In September, Foundation Secretary Franc Gay sent a letter to the Branch County Board of Supervisors, the Coldwater City Council, and Mayor Olen Fry, petitioning the removal of current tax assessments for the Tibbits and removal from the tax roll. In the letter, Gay asked the leaders to consider removing the theater from the tax roll due to the fact that “The Tibbits Theatre Foundation is a non-profit organization in the process of developing the civic project with which you are all familiar. Its purpose is to advance the welfare and cultural interests of Coldwater and Branch County” (Franc Gay Letter to Branch County Board of Supervisors). By October 13, the Foundation Board had received word from the Branch County Board of Supervisors that the tax exemption had been granted. The minutes from the October meeting noted that the Board expected to hear from the City of Coldwater on the matter shortly thereafter, which they did (October 13 1963 Board Meeting Minutes). October brought another flurry of renovation activity at the theater, with Roussey Construction Company hired for refurbishing the dressing rooms, and repairing the �Burdick, 23 plaster and roof; Michigan Chandelier Company was contacted about restoring the large chandelier; and local volunteers continued work on the wallpaper and paint. The Foundation Board continued to dream big with their new goal of renovation and restoration, and local architect Jerry Fair started working on plans for remodeling the dressing rooms and adding a lounge and rehearsal area in the basement. The Historical Society expressed some interest in establishing a museum in the basement (October 13 1963 Board Meeting Minutes). One of the major projects in the theater was the installation of the new fire marshal appointed sprinkler system. In order to run water service and install the sprinkler system, there had to be some damage to the sidewalk and the street, but the City Council and the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities agreed to absorb the cost of fixing that anticipated damage (“City, BPU to Lend Hand to the Tibbits”). Even though the theater was scheduled to be opened in October, it did not happen. The Roger Williams concert that the Board scheduled was held at the Coldwater High School instead, with proceeds from the concert going to the Tibbits fund (“Roger Williams to Play in Coldwater October 23”). That the concert was not held at the Tibbits did not stop Roger Williams from visiting the building. He stopped in to view the restoration work, and after his tour was complete, he commented, “This is simply wonderful!” (“Artist Visits Theater”). Other inside projects of that autumn included a gas line being laid to the new heating equipment in the boiler room (“Tibbits Readied for Show”), an addition to the back of the main theater building to house the heating plant and air-conditioning equipment, and the addition of an asbestos fire curtain, which would be lowered to separate the stage from the audience in the event of an emergency (November 13 1963 �Burdick, 24 Board Meeting Minutes). While the dangers of asbestos are now known, and fire curtains are currently made of fiberglass or iron, in the 60s most fire curtains were made out of asbestos (“Safety Curtain”). Work was being completed not only on the inside of the building. The outside was due for a facelift, too, and from October 24 to November 5, 1963, the movie theater marquee was removed, the large electric Tibbits sign was dismantled, and the tile on the exterior’s front was removed, revealing the beautiful old brick and stone façade (“Face Changing”). As the front tile came down, many speculated whether or not the statue of Shakespeare’s bust would be found nestled in the small alcove near the roof of the theater. Unfortunately, it was never found. On Wednesday, November 20, 1963, history was made when the Tibbits reopened with a Grand Ole Opry performance, the first professional production held at the theater since before its cinema days (“Tibbits Readied for 1st Pro Production”). With a “starstudded” performance by Jimmy Dickens, Shirley Ray, Stonewall Jackson, Jimmy Newman, and Red Sovine, the pressure was on for the remodeling work to be completed on time. The day before the two evening performances, crews were scrambling to clean up the remodeling mess and have the Tibbits looking respectable for the first professional performance. At this time, the gas line was also being laid to the boiler room (“Tibbits Readied for Show”). Though the crew’s intention was to have the Tibbits in audienceready condition for the Grand Ole Opry performance, instead the audience endured the show in a theater with no heat, sitting for two hours in an “‘ice-box’ theater to watch and listen to the liveliest strumming, humming and shouting you’ve ever heard this side of the Mason-Dixon line” (Shattuck). Audience members may have been shivering in the 32-degree theater, but they �Burdick, 25 took comfort in the fact that they were entertained throughout the evening, and that the theater was open again. The Daily Reporter writer Kathryn Shattuck noted her feelings in a review following the performance: “Great progress has been made in bringing Tibbits back as a working theater but it has been a ‘blood, sweat and tears’ affair. Every nickel and dime has counted, and there is one thing about it all that matters most— we may all have colds as a result of last night’s performance, but the theater is safe [and] sound, and always will be because it is carefully supervised by all those interested in doing things right and in the best interests of Coldwater” (Shattuck). The Sweet Adelines were not keen on having their variety show play to a freezing audience on November 30 and December 1, so they moved their performance from the Tibbits to the Roosevelt Auditorium. They then moved their performance location back to the Tibbits three days before the show because the heat was fixed and “because of the exceptional job done by V. M. Stilson and the workmen connected with the project; the theatre is now in good enough condition to stage a complete production” (“Adelines’ Show to be at Tibbits”). Sometime in November or December of 1963, the Foundation Board hired the first theater manager, George Vaughn Lowther, who does not even recall applying for the job. Prior to the Tibbits, Lowther was a technical assistant for the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, which had a small staff of professional people, Lowther included. The Tibbits offered him room and board at Stukey’s Inn, as well as a stipend of about $50 per week, he recollects (Personal Interview). While his official title for the Tibbits was “Director of the Theater,” and his duties as outlined in the December Foundation minutes were to assist in helping the Players group get organized, direct them, look after things at the theater, and do public relations and publicity (December 10 1963 Board Meeting �Burdick, 26 Minutes), Lowther maintains that this was not his job description at all. Instead, he was more of a production manager than a business or theater manager and recalls: The Board handled the business of the theatre—the booking, the advertising…My real title should have been production manager because I came in from Fort Wayne Civic as a techie and so I was more like tech director, production manager, what-have-you. My billing on the ATF program is stage manager, and on the Tibbits part of it, technical director. It was up to the production manager to make sure that show gets in, works, and gets out; that the lighting person does what he needs to do; making sure that Agnes Moorhead has a rose in her dressing room; that sort of thing. (Personal Interview) By December 14, 1963, a production of Jack and the Beanstalk was shown twice, with Lowther using his contacts from his previous position at the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre to contract in the group (Tarr, “Manager-Director Engaged to Handle Tibbits Events”). In a full-page spread in the Fort Wayne newspaper in January, a photo appears of Lowther working on some dimmers. Lowther recalled that when he was hired in, there was no theatrical lighting system of any sort in the Tibbits. He vividly remembered procuring the dimmers. Lowther had become acquainted with the first cousin of the owner/editor of The Daily Reporter. Somehow, they found out about a theater in Detroit that was being torn down, so they made the trek to Detroit to retrieve those dimmers, salvaging between a dozen and eighteen of them: “I was responsible for outfitting the theater with lights. It was rudimentary and primitive, but it worked. The dimmers are the heart of the lighting system. I did that early on in the game. This was the techie in me, making things happen” (Personal Interview). Lowther remembered the dimmers being �Burdick, 27 the old-fashioned kind, the sort of dimmers that were used in theaters all over the world in an earlier era, that were “a coil of copper wire, encased in ceramic… 12 to 18 inches in diameter, and you would slide the contact point around to dim or brighten the lights” (Personal Interview). After the Fort Wayne Civic’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk, the only other December offering at the Tibbits was a community Christmas carol sing, sponsored by the Sweet Adelines and several local church choirs (“Community Caroling Slated for Tibbits”). The next year,1964, brought with it various performances from professional, community, and educational groups. January began with a soprano concert featuring Doris Yarick (“Renowned Singer to Sing in City Monday”) and the Chad Mitchell Trio benefit concert, which was held in the high school gymnasium to accommodate a larger crowd (“Chad Mitchell Trio Coming Here”), but the biggest draw in January was without a doubt a series of sketches from world famous plays and novels, titled “Come Close! I’ll Give You an Earful” with Agnes Moorhead. The review of the performance was beyond glowing with Moorhead’s “popularity proven” with a capacity audience: Miss Moorehead, who, it was discovered later, had designed the dress she wore, was still radiant with red hair and sparkling wit. The gown was an Empire style in pink organdy embroidered in gold. It offset her hair in such a way as to make her a picture of elegance even before she uttered a word. When she had begun her performance, however, the audience forgot all else and for one and one-half hours remained under the influence of her mesmerizing voice. (Tarr, “Capacity Audience Takes in Moorehead Appearance”) Lowther remembers that performance and Miss Moorehead. He reminisced, “I �Burdick, 28 had a ‘Thank You’ note from Agnes Moorehead. I had put a single rose in her dressing room before her arrival. She was used to getting whole bouquets, but I could only afford one [rose]. But she was very gracious and sent me a ‘Thank You’ note.” (Personal Interview). Following the performance, there was the opportunity for some to meet her at a reception given by the Stilsons in their home. In February, the Board issued a public request for donations of tables, lamps, vanity dressing tables, water pitchers, and mirrors to furnish the backstage area in preparation for future performances (“Need Items for Pajama Game”). The new red flocked wallpaper was hung by Lyle Barry, Gerald Clar, and Wayne Harmon the end of February, with Richard Dirschell painting the proscenium arch. The Tecumseh Players also brought in a production of The Pajama Game during this time, which had a mediumsized audience the first night and near-capacity audience for the second (“Tecumseh Troupe Plays to Good ‘Pajama Game’ House”). The cast had presented the standingroom-only show in Tecumseh prior to their Tibbits run, and arrived in Coldwater between 2:30 and 3pm the day of their first Tibbits showing. They needed time to rehearse (several hours) and adapt their show to the Tibbits stage, as their Tecumseh performances were theatre-in-the-round productions. The actors loved the acoustics, the dressing rooms, and the large stage, but they did comment that the stage was “a little splintery” (“Tecumseh Players Pleased With Theater”). Though January’s big draw was Agnes Moorehead’s performance, February’s was Joseph Cotten and Patricia Medina, playing to a full house in The Seven Ways of Love. That single performance—as The Daily Reporter put it— “scored” with the audience, and it grossed $3,500 in receipts. After the performance, another reception was held at the Stilson’s, where Medina raved about the theater, saying, “I love the �Burdick, 29 theatre…but Joe is insane about it,” to which Mr. Cotten added, “We hope that you’ll invite us back after it’s finished. We are quite enthusiastic about how it will look when it’s done” (“Cottens Score With Tibbits Crowd”). Mr. Cotten went on to liken the Tibbits to a theater in Sarasota, Florida, which was brought from Europe and reconstructed there (“Cottens Score With Tibbits Crowd”). The next few weeks brought more donations from both businesses and individuals, as well as the installation of a new flame-red velour main drape, which was donated by the local Rotary (“Rotarians Purchase Curtain”). March also brought a performance by the University of Michigan Glee Club (“Coming to Tibbits”), as well as a spring fashion show that was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce (“The Friars”). The most noteworthy event surrounding the Tibbits in March, however, was the beginning of the mural installation in the Tibbits’ lobby, by local Disney artist Alfred Parke. The mural, which is still a focal point in the Tibbits’ lobby, decorates the west and north walls of the lobby, approximately 500 square feet (“A Mural for the Tibbits”). Wayne Harmon and some of his men surfaced the walls with canvas, which Parke painted with oils. Jim Bryan, Bill Bobler, and Walter Johnson were given credit in The Daily Reporter for assistance providing materials, rigging, and décor details (“Progress Report on Tibbits Mural”). Though Parke’s creative mural certainly dressed up the lobby area, Lowther did not approve of its being installed: “I felt it was a little too Disney. I didn’t think it was in keeping with the history with the Tibbits,” he said (Personal Interview). Then again, Lowther asserted, “I was a techie; I was not the theater manager,” so per the Board’s request, the mural went up. April had a full slate of entertainment scheduled for the Tibbits, including the highly-anticipated Rotary minstrel show (“That Time of Year”), a free concert sponsored �Burdick, 30 by Music Mart (“Free Concert Monday”), Bob Newhart and the Outsiders (“Bob Newhart Ad”), the Tibbits Civic Theatre (formerly the Coldwater Players) production of Life With Father (“Tibbits Marquee”), a Coldwater High School variety show (“Variety Show Set April 24”), the comedic styling of pianist Henry L. Scott (“Pianist-Humorist Coming”), and a drum and bugle festival by the Blue Angels Drum and Bugle Corps. (“Drum, Bugle Festival to be at Tibbits”). May also had a variety of entertainment, mainly school concerts, and professional concerts of Wayne King and of the Virginia Symphony. Reviews of Wayne King and fellow performers Miss Evans and Jim Hayes were favorable, with reviewer Kathy Tarr noting not only the range and clear execution of the melody of the performances, but also the sense of nostalgia that the performances brought to the theater. One critique that Tarr did mention that “put a damper on the evening’s entertainment” was that “the entertainers felt the need for a microphone, which, with the acoustics of the Tibbits, is unnecessary. There were a number of times during the program when the music was far too loud for the audience” (“King Brings Back Memories”). The Fort Wayne Children’s Theatre appeared with a production of Reynard the Fox, and though one press release stated that tickets were selling well, the Foundation minutes for May tell another story. In Stilson’s report, he stated that the children’s theatre production was not successful, and though the Board handed out 5,000 circulars to every child (in the school system?), the response was minimal. Stilson continued to say that he felt the people in the county were not interested in children’s theatre, and he recommended not doing another children’s theatre production, but Mrs. Parke disagreed, stating that they should try one more production and cast local children in some parts to generate more interest (May 12 1964 Board Meeting Minutes). �Burdick, 31 Though more dance shows, lectures, and even an appearance by Mrs. America took place in May and June, the focus quickly shifted to the American Theatre Festival’s arrival in town. It seemed as though the entire town was excited to have the first professional summer stock season, as evidenced by an entire 18-page section of the newspaper devoted to it, and by the number of advertisers who supported that publication (The Daily Reporter). From the beginning of June until the close of the summer season in September, over 85 articles, ads, and photos promoting the summer season appeared in The Daily Reporter. While the Tibbits Foundation Board placed its own advertisements of upcoming shows, the Tibbits received twice the amount of advertising because Stukey’s Inn also promoted a dinner and theatre package for every show. The content in The Daily Reporter focused not only on the performers and the performances; a good variety of articles about the apprentices and designers also appeared. As is true today, most audiences have only a vague understanding of what it takes to mount a full production. Articles like “School Teacher Handles Theatrical Costume Making” helped to explain what process was used to create the costumes, with an outline of events: first, the costume designer Sally Dunlap drew a design for each character; then, costume mistress Tony Showalter fitted the actors; next, she bought the fabric; and finally, she constructed the costume (“School Teacher Handles Theatrical Costume Making”). Before the show Ten Nights in a Barroom opened, The Daily Reporter ran a feature article about an old-time backdrop that Al Parke created specifically for the show. All the signs on the backdrop contained real names, slogans, and products that were advertised by local businesses from 1894 to 1900. The backdrop, full of swirls and ads by local merchants, featured Van Akens livery, which advertised a taxi surrey to the train; �Burdick, 32 Battle Ax Plug Tobacco; oysters and clams at the Arlington; and even Bart Tibbits’ (founder of the Tibbits Opera House) old cigar factory (“Old-Time Backdrop Created”). The summer season would not have been possible were it not for the help of locals. On several occasions, the producers of the ATF solicited help from the community. At one point, several items that community members were asked to donate were office desks, long tables, and even a table saw (“Items Needed for Tibbits Productions”). At the end of July, the Foundation had secured a residence for some of its company members at 90 Division Street, and asked for furnishings for the home, which would be used that summer, the winter season, and the following summers. Items requested in this press release included lamps, chairs, dressers, rugs, and other living room furniture (“Festival Asks Help in Establishing Residence”). That first summer, the ATF produced eleven shows: Solid Gold Cadillac, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Man Who Came To Dinner, Under the Yum Yum Tree, Ten Nights in a Barroom, Mister Roberts, Girls in 509, Picnic, The Seven-Year Itch, Little Mary Sunshine, and Light Up the Sky, with each production running Tuesday through Sunday for a one-week engagement. Though Foundation minutes report that while summer stock was supported and well-attended, it did not turn a profit that summer. However, in exchange for use of the facilities, the ATF paid some $3,500-$4,000 in utility bills and improvements to the theater, like lighting and equipment, and the Foundation now also had approximately $5,000 in costumes and another $5,000 in scenery (September 22 1964 Board Meeting Minutes). The ATF producers stayed for a winter season and formed the Tibbits Repertoire Company with another professional company of actors, producing World of Carl Sandburg in October (“World of Carl Sandburg Opens Season at Tibbits”), Candida in �Burdick, 33 November (“Candida Opens Wednesday”), and Dial M for Murder along with Rapunzel & the Witch in December (“Dial ‘M’ for Murder Coming to Tibbits”). In August, Lowther sent out inquiries for other jobs, and by the fall, he was on his way to start his new job in Sarasota, Florida. Former theater rat and friend Billy Lee Harman remembers driving to Sarasota with Lowther through Hurricane Dora in his Corvair station wagon that September (Personal Interview). Why did Lowther leave, right when things seemed to be coming together for the Tibbits? Lowther’s memory of leaving was somewhat vague, clouded by 50 years of other memories. He admitted, “I must have seen the winds of change…I don’t remember any conversations about those changes, but I would say it was the change in the weather that I moved on” (Personal Interview). Along with the Tibbits Repertoire Company’s performances, that fall and winter brought a smattering of events—everything from the Sweet Adelines’ variety show, a satirical dance and pantomime show, concerts, plays, and travelogues. The main fall attraction was Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians (dance team Bud and Cece Robinson and singer Anita Bryant), who performed twice on November 9 to two standing-room-only audiences (“Lombardo, Miss Bryant Score With Audience Here”). The Board also made the decision in October to hire Burrill, Inc., a fundraising organization. They had considered the possibility of hiring a fundraising organization since January of 1964. Ralph Little, from Burrill, Inc., attended two October Board Meetings to discuss the plan for fundraising. The program was set to begin on October 12, at the cost of $9,000 in fees for Burrill’s services (financed by borrowing from the Branch Co. Savings Bank, as well as the Southern Michigan National Bank), with the amount to be raised at $200,000 (October 06 1964 Board Meeting Minutes). Lowther credits much of the Tibbits’ success to Stilson, who resigned from the �Burdick, 34 Foundation Board in December, shortly after Lowther’s departure from Coldwater. Lowther remembered: The early Board, starting before I got there, was in transition for several years….it was probably a matter of being a newly formed board of directors figuring out how to make this monster that they’re creating work. [Regarding] Stilson’s job—one of the ladies on the Board was commenting to me—and I’m paraphrasing here— that he was bringing in too many things...that this town wasn’t big enough for all of these events that he wanted to present… He may have been a bit of a bull in the china shop, but it wouldn’t have happened without him. He was the guiding force. He may have alienated people in the process, but he was the spark that created [the Tibbits’ success]. (Personal Interview) At the December Board meeting, Jerri Parke and Winifred Morency also tendered their letters of resignation, but Mrs. Morency’s was denied, so she agreed to remain on the Board. Roy Patterson was named the new president of the Foundation Board with Duane E. Davidson as vice president. With that, the year was over, and the search for a new theater manager was underway. �Burdick, 35 Chapter 5: Larry Carrico Takes Over New Year’s is a time for new beginnings, a time for a fresh start. The Board had just replaced half of its officers and needed to find someone to take over Lowther’s managerial position. Apparently, Lowther was not the only person managing the Tibbits’ affairs during 1964, since according to a letter written by Ken Kohn to President Patterson, Kohn had also been serving as manager for the Tibbits (Lowther speculates that Kohn was serving as more of a business manager than a theater or production manager, but it is quite possible that Kohn took over Lowther’s position after he left for Sarasota). In the letter, Kohn expresses disappointment with his last three months of “employment” at the Tibbits— he was never told he was being dismissed as manager, had not been paid what had been promised, had moved his family to Coldwater (and as such his wife had given up her job and they had lost money because of it), and he had recently heard that the Board was looking for a qualified and experienced theater manager (and he seemed offended that his extensive qualifications were being overlooked). Furthermore, he was upset by the rumors around town of his “inefficiency as a manager,” which was making it difficult for him to secure another job in the area (Ken Kohn Letter to President Patterson). Kohn’s complaint wasn’t addressed by the Board until the first June Board meeting, at which point President Patterson wrote him a letter, offering him the option to settle the dispute at $500 (June 8 1965 Board Meeting Minutes). By the second June Board Meeting, Kohn had accepted the Board’s offer (June 24 1965 Board Meeting Minutes). January had a slow start for offerings at the Tibbits. The high cost of bringing in performances with little foreseeable return (January 12 1965 Board Meeting Minutes) �Burdick, 36 resulted in the cancellation of Hal Holbrook performing his famous Mark Twain impersonation, Basil Rathbone with a dramatic presentation, and performances of Entrances & Exits, Caldonia, and another scheduled production by the ATF/Tibbits Repertoire Company. Rubinoff and his Violins appeared in January, with an audience of over 500, who excitedly endured a long wait in the lobby prior to the house being opened (“Rubinoff Wows Coldwaterites”). The buzz circulating Rubinoff and his Stradivarius violin was evident several days prior to his performance at the Tibbits, with an article in The Daily Reporter informing the public of the rarity of actually owning a Stradivarius violin, and information on how many fakes and copies had been produced. Only 540 authentic “Strads” were in existence, of which 163 were in the United States. Rubinoff happened to own one of those authentic Strads, which he had insured for $100,000 (“Many Believe They Possess Real Strad, Says Rubinoff”). According to that same article, those lucky enough to hear him at the Tibbits would “hear the lustrous tones of his world famous violin” (“Many Believe They Possess Real Strad, Says Rubinoff”). Following the performance, it was said that this, the first program held at the Tibbits for 1965, would “…be difficult to follow, and it was also the type of show of which there should be many more” (“Rubinoff Wows Coldwaterites”). The most expensive performers hired in January were Woody Herman and Roger Williams, at $1,500 and $2,000, respectively. The Board voted to take out a loan, with five members signing said loan and liable for $700 each in order to secure those performances (January 19 1965 Board Meeting Minutes). The proceeds of those concerts were to be used to repay the loan, but at the February Foundation Board Meeting, a loss of $500 for the Woody Herman concert was reported (February 28 1965 Community Meeting Minutes). Other January, February, and March offerings included The Taming �Burdick, 37 of the Shrew, performed by the Michigan State University Players, several travelogues sponsored by Kiwanis, the high school’s Fine Arts Festival, as well as their junior play, Pioneer Go Home, a Branch County Community Concert Association concert, and a Cancer Crusade kickoff meeting. The renovation effort continued in February with replastering and painting of the theater’s ceiling, the labor for which was donated by local building company Legg Lumber. While the original estimated cost by contractors was $20,000, actual costs were between $5,000 and $6,000 (February 09 1965 Board Meeting Minutes). The roof over the stage had begun to leak, so that problem had to be addressed. At an informational community meeting in March, approximately 75 citizens came to hear a report on the five-year financial plan for the Tibbits. Foundation Chairman Sanford Jolley reported that two intercom systems had been installed, with plans for three more in the future. The Board remained hopeful with the theater’s progress, especially because I-69, a new highway, was being constructed east of the City, which the Board identified as a convenient and time-saving route for incoming Coldwater traffic, hopefully bringing more patrons to the theater (February 28 1965 Community Meeting Minutes). Also in March, President Patterson sent a letter to the president of Burrill, Inc., the fundraising organization that the Board hired in October of 1964. In the letter, Patterson requested that some of the service fee be returned to the Foundation, since the fundraiser was “...almost a complete failure.” Instead of the estimated $200,000, only $20,000 was received in donations, $11,000 of which was paid to Mr. Burrill’s company. Patterson asserts that the Board “…selected your company on the basis of your reputation and record of success in other areas…We feel that as professional fund raisers, you certainly expected a greater degree of success. The Board of Directors of the Tibbits Opera �Burdick, 38 Foundation by the same reasoning feel that the drive was a failure and the Foundation should be entitled to a rebate” (Patterson Letter to Burrill). April and May events were sporadic, and included the Rotary’s annual minstrel show, Holy Week services, a Kiwanis travelogue, several concerts, and an all-county production of Bye, Bye Birdie, the proceeds of which ($1,000) were used to repair the roof. The Board addressed another grievance, that of Barbara Bernahl, who claimed that the Foundation owed her money for services rendered in the box office. It was the Board’s understanding that she was to be reimbursed only the cost for her babysitter, so her complaint was sent to Mr. Lyon, the Board’s legal counsel. By June, Bernahl was sent a letter, in which the Board offered to pay her a settlement of $500—half to be paid that year, and half the following (June 8 1965 Board Meeting Minutes). In September, the Board minutes reflect that Bernahl had denied the Board’s offer to settle and had threatened to sue (September 21 1965 Board Meeting Minutes). The Board decided to wait for further correspondence from her, which either apparently didn’t come or wasn’t logged until December of 1966, when the Board minutes showed that the Department of Labor sent a letter to the Board on Bernahl’s behalf for a claim of $737.50 (December 13 1966 Board Meeting Minutes). The result of this dispute is unknown. New office secretary Mrs. Hillyar was introduced at the June 8 Board Meeting, but by the next bi-weekly meeting, she had already resigned. June was also the month in which the company for the summer stock started arriving. The Foundation teamed up with the ATF again (sans Kohn) to produce summer stock in 1965, with Larry Carrico hired as the stage manager, technical director, and scenic designer (“Detroiter Handling Stage Management”). Carrico recalls his introduction to the Tibbits. At the time, he was working in Detroit, and became acquainted with Walter Stump and Glen Crane through �Burdick, 39 one of his theatre students. Carrico set up auditions for ATF in Detroit, got to know Stump and Crane, and was asked if he would be interested in coming for the summer. He accepted: “I was supposed to be there just for the summer, and then go back to teach high school in Detroit” (Personal Interview). That summer, Carrico and the rest of the ATF staff produced nine shows: The Fantasticks, Come Blow Your Horn, Abie’s Irish Rose, The Music Man, The Drunkard, The Happy Time, My Fair Lady, Mary Mary, and Oklahoma. Originally, eleven shows were on the schedule, but because of the audiences’ popular reception of My Fair Lady and Oklahoma, those shows were each held over an additional week. Every opening was met with a favorable review. Of the Fantastics, the critic wrote, “For an opening night, few things went wrong and the show came off smoothly. For an opening show, nothing could have topped it” (“Fantasticks Opens Here”). The opening of Come Blow Your Horn was met with, “With this company of players, the same outstanding production staff as last summer, and the talented young group of technical people, this season promises to be one of the finest to be seen anywhere. Coldwater may consider itself very fortunate” (“Tibbits Festival Players Open Come Blow Your Horn”). Abie’s Irish Rose was described as a show that “…added another feather to an increasingly colorful cap…with a thoroughly delightful production” (“Abie’s Irish Rose Scores Here”). The popularity of The Music Man and Oklahoma was without question, as they were both held over, and Happy Time was said to be “one of the most beautiful shows ever presented at the Tibbits Opera House…[It] should prove, if last evening’s performance was any criteria, to be one of the top productions of the American Theatre Festival” (“Happy Time Is Happy Choice”). Finally, Mary, Mary’s critique started with, “Bouquets of roses to the American Theatre Festival…from the moment the curtain opened, the �Burdick, 40 largest opening night audience for a non-musical play in the history of ATF was entertained and showed its appreciation by being the most enthusiastic audience…” (“Mary Scores Triumph”). Time and again, the technical aspects of the summer shows were praised, too, with Larry Carrico’s name mentioned many times for “[coming] through again with a beautifully designed stage” (“Abie’s Irish Rose Scores Here”). The Board must have perceived that Carrico would be able to make a noticeable impact at the theater because a month after he was hired for summer stock, the Board interviewed him for the theatre manager position. Carrico didn’t return to Detroit that autumn, choosing instead to take the position at the theater, and by September, he began his duties at the Tibbits part-time, alongside his teaching job at Lakeland School (July 13 1965 Board Meeting). Carrico said that he was approached by Harold Stukey for the theater manager position: [The Board] asked, ‘Can you produce the summer theater?’ I said, ‘Sure.’ I had introduced the summer theater in Manistee two years before that and managed the Opera House. ATF expected to come back the next season. They were very upset with me; thought that I had instigated [their dismissal]. They were excited that I was going to be there all winter, so that the theater would be in better shape. But the Board wasn’t too happy [with ATF]—they had lost a lot of money [those] two seasons. (Personal Interview) Another probable reason why the ATF producers were upset to hear this decision was that Tibbits Opera Foundation had reneged on a contract. In April, the Foundation members had signed a five-year lease agreement with the ATF to continue summer stock, which would have brought them all the way to the 1969 summer stock season (“Summer �Burdick, 41 Stock to Open Here On June 15”). The Board minutes do not accurately reflect this matter surrounding ATF’s dismissal, as the January 1966 minutes report that the ATF wasn’t interested in returning to the Tibbits: “…the Theatre Festival people were asked to come to the Board with some proposal for the coming summer. However, they have decided not to operate the summer theatre project this summer. Therefore, the Executive Board discussed the matter and recommended that the Tibbits Theatre Foundation run it this summer, [with] Larry Carrico engaged to operate the theater…” (January 11 1966 Board Meeting Minutes). Carrico moved his family, at that time consisting of wife Sally and six-month-old son Sean, to Coldwater in the fall of 1965. Running the theater was a family affair. Carrico worked long hours on lighting, cleaning the theater, and bringing in acts; Sally volunteered in the box office; Sean played in the playpen that the Carricos set up in the box office for him until he was old enough to help out around the theater. Carrico remembers Sean helping at a young age, running the spotlight. Because he was so small, he “…had to stand in a chair to work the followspot” (Personal Interview). Neither Sally nor Sean was paid to work at the Tibbits; everything they did was volunteer. On September 21, Board Members Davidson, Heikkinen, and President Patterson reported that they attended a meeting in Ann Arbor regarding financial federal aid for the theater, and it was suggested that the Tibbits Opera Foundation become the Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council instead, thereby becoming eligible for grants from the Michigan Council of the Arts, which was formed that year. The Board appointed an Arts Council, consisting of Margaret Hayes, Phyllis Coscarelly, Florence Kiess, Joan Collins, and Sally Whitten (September 21 1965 Board Meeting Minutes). It took the Council several months of meetings to plan how this new group would be organized in order to �Burdick, 42 avoid overlapping of events and dates, coordinate use of the Opera House, and attract new members from local arts groups. October brought to the Tibbits stage the Wayne King orchestra concert, which was fervently promoted. One article from The Daily Reporter reminded locals of the following: “King, one of last season’s most popular attractions, merits the place of honor on this year’s program” (“Waltz King to Return”). The world-famous performer and his orchestra were not reviewed after the fact, but their popularity was evident in the fact that the concert brought the Tibbits a profit of almost $968 (December 12 1965 Board Meeting Minutes). Much like the previous year, that fall and winter brought a varied collection of almost weekly events: the Sweet Adelines’ variety show, Sing Americana; a ballet, Two Go Dancing; The Coldwater High School senior class play, Noah; Quincy High School’s musical, Mr. Crane; several Kiwanis travelogues; and even an art lecture by a professor at the University of Michigan’s College of Architecture and Design Department. The Board, under new leadership since the last time it had presented a children’s theatre production, decided to continue providing the community with children’s shows. In November, Pinocchio, a Reed Marionettes puppet show, came to the stage. It was so popular that to accommodate the large audience, another performance had to be added. The three performances turned a profit of just under $435 (February 09 1965 Board Meeting Minutes). Hansel & Gretel was presented by the Piccolo Opera Company of Detroit in December, and though praise was given for the voices, set, lighting, scenery, and makeup, reviewer Kathleen Tarr said that the “…musical fairy tale lacked zip and tended to drag in spots.” For each compliment that Tarr gave the actors, she referred back to the weaknesses of the script itself: “…the play itself had little to appeal to �Burdick, 43 youngsters who grow fidgety quite easily” (“Hansel and Gretel Presented”). While the Tibbits’ most consistent usage was during the summer stock season, it still played host to a variety of events throughout the first part of the year: Kiwanis travelogues were routinely held, several concerts were sponsored by the Branch County Community Concert Association, Hamlet was presented by Michigan State University’s Performing Arts Co., the Rotary minstrel show appeared, Coldwater High School produced Our Town, as well as a children’s theatre production of Sleeping Beauty, the annual fashion show to benefit the Hospital Auxiliary was hosted, and various other concerts were performed. Even St. Charles, the local Catholic school, began using the Tibbits and staged a performance of It’s a Great Life. The schools were using the Tibbits so frequently that in May, Board minutes show the suggestion to publicize what school activities have been held at the Tibbits in order to make the community aware of how frequently the school was actually relying on the theater (May 10 1966 Board Meeting Minutes). One anticipated event that the Branch County Community Concert Association brought to the stage, one that it began promoting in May of 1965, was Ruth Page’s Chicago Opera Ballet, which appeared on the stage in March of 1966: “Without question, guest ballerina Josette Amiel, performing through the courtesy of the Paris Opera, was the highlight of the evening. She is not only an outstanding dancer, but a beautiful and fine actress to boot. She made Camille come alive for even those in the audience unfamiliar with the intricacies of the ballet,” gushed reviewer Kathleen Tarr (“Stage Graced by Ballet”). Apparently, the other offerings that the Branch County Community Concert Association provided for the people of Coldwater that season were not as appreciated. As Tarr continued, “The Chicago Opera Ballet company succeeded, where �Burdick, 44 the other two concerts failed, to make it a truly memorable one” (“Stage Graced by Ballet”). The other anticipated event of the spring season was the arrival of the Dukes of Dixieland, whose group was publicized from February to April of 1966, when they appeared. At the time they played at the Tibbits, this well-known jazz band had made eleven albums for Audio-Fidelity, which sold more than 2 million copies, representing $12 million in retail sales. In addition, they had a best-selling album with Louis Armstrong (“Dukes of Dixieland at Tibbits Sunday”). Without a doubt, audiences were excited to witness Dukes of Dixieland’s performance, and the subsequent review was favorable: “There was never any question [that] the show went over well with the large audience…. This was evident from the number of feet one could hear tapping around the Opera House. Even on slow blues numbers in Dixie land, there’s plenty of beat to tap a foot to (“Dukes of Dixieland Play to Capacity Audience”). In May of 1966, the Board made plans to install a refreshment stand in the alley south of the Tibbits, with an estimated cost of $250 to lay 50 feet of concrete (May 10 1966 Board Meeting Minutes). In June, the Board minutes reflect that members Teeter and Meier were arranging to have the alley paved for that refreshment area (June 14 1966 Board Meeting Minutes), and July minutes show that the Board had decided that lighting would also be needed in the alley (July 12 1966 Board Meeting Minutes). Though it seemed that the Board was progressing well with its plans, Carrico said that this refreshment stand did not appear until seven or eight years later, when his son Sean, who was then seven or eight years old, managed it, selling lemonade and soft drinks: “I’m the one who paved [the alley]. I remember one night, I was working by the headlights of my car, finishing the concrete,” he said. Carrico is also the one who built the refreshment �Burdick, 45 stand itself out of bricks. Once the basement kitchen was finished, Sean worked the refreshment stand from there (Personal Interview). The summer season quickly approached, and though season tickets didn’t go on sale until May, preparations for the summer season began much earlier, with Carrico hiring the summer stock crew by March 8 (March 08 1966 Board Meeting Minutes). Of the hiring process, Carrico said, “I never did cattle calls. I would put one ad in trade papers in New York and would have 2,000 applications. I would whittle that down to 200, [the people] I wanted to see” (Personal Interview). From there, Carrico and his staff from New York would schedule appointments to hold auditions in New York. Auditions were each ten minutes long and were held from 9am to 6pm four days straight. Carrico said that he would then “…go back to my suite and would go through all the applications and discuss each one and discuss who we wanted for callbacks” (Personal Interview). Summer stock for the 1966 season included South Pacific, Show Boat, The Sound of Music, The Student Prince, and Camelot. Changes were made to the manner in which summer stock was presented that summer, with shows running two weeks. Reviews were more than positive in The Daily Reporter, with headlines for each show touting, “Excellent Acting, Singing, Mark the Tibbits Opening,” “Show Boat Entrances First Night Audience,” “The Sound of Music is Best Opening to Date,” “Student Prince Opening is an Enjoyable Experience,” and “Camelot Opening is Finest of the Season.” It was a season of firsts, too. Along with advertisements by Tibbits and Stukey’s, the season was also advertised by local restaurant Gracie O’Shanahan’s for the first time. Finally, the Tibbits stage was graced with a Baldwin Style D Concert Grand Piano, which was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Feller of Music Mart (Declaration of Gift by Wayne Feller). The sets for the season were designed long-distance, which was something that �Burdick, 46 had not previously been done. Apparently, Carrico had been asked to do too much, and “…because of his already full schedule felt unable to do this for the rest of the season” (Sound of Music Sets Have their Own Interesting Story”). Instead, Carrico contacted Tom A. Aston, an old theatre friend in Detroit. Aston said that he would be willing to do the designing but was unable to come to Coldwater for the summer. To make it work, Aston designed in Detroit, and then sent one of his carpenters to Coldwater to construct the set, according to his drawings (Sound of Music Sets Have their Own Interesting Story”). The other “first” for the season was that Monk Watson, world- renown magician from Colon, played the role of Merlyn in the production of Camelot. Officials at the theatre said, “… this is probably the first time the role of Merlyn has been played by a real magician (“Camelot Production May Well Have a First”). Though the initial publicity shows that four children’s shows were going to be produced at the Tibbits that summer, the only children’s show that was staged was a Stevens Puppets production of Rumplestiltskin (“Rumplestiltskin To Be Presented Wednesday”). Carrico doesn’t recall that production, but does remember bringing in several children’s theatre shows after that during the winter season. During Carrico’s sixteen years of summer theatre, the Tibbits never produced children’s theatre because of the hectic schedule of the mainstage shows, but the Michigan Council for the Arts began funding a touring program that traveled statewide. That program lasted all season long, and Carrico said that he always got a grant to bring in a tour. Then, he would bring in children from all the schools in Branch County, some from Steuben County, and even some from Calhoun County. Carrico recalls the process: “The whole street would be lined up with buses. We would do three shows a day. We sold [the performances] only to schools—I had a meeting in the bar with the superintendents. We sat down around a table �Burdick, 47 at the bar, and I explained what my season was, gave them all the information, and told them to go back to the school and let me know what shows they wanted and when they wanted to [schedule them]. We didn’t have to advertise, and we sold out every one” (Personal Interview). Carrico said that the Tibbits provided the schools with study guides about the performances and about the theater beforehand, and noted that by having the schoolchildren attend, the Tibbits staff never had to sell individual tickets for the performances. Carrico was offered and had accepted a full-time position at the Tibbits by August of 1966, to begin in September at $650/month plus bonuses for nine months, with three months of summer stock pay to be handled separately (August 09 1966 Board Meeting Minutes). At the Board meeting in September, he reported that the total number in attendance for the summer was 15,842, with a net profit of $700, along with a good inventory of scenery, costumes and tools (September 10 1966 Board Meeting Minutes). After a busy summer season, the fall and winter were more relaxed in the way of programming, with several Kiwanis travelogues, a cooking school demonstration, sponsored by The Daily Reporter, a Coldwater High School play, The Tavern (which Carrico directed), and a few concerts. With its considerably higher ticket prices ($4.50 to $5.50 per ticket, as opposed to summer stock’s prices of $2.25 to $3.25), the Goldovsky Grand Opera Theater’s performance of Rigoletto at the end of November had “a discouragingly small audience” in attendance (“Small Audience Views Rigoletto”). Reviews of the performance were satisfactory, aside from the lengthy intermission to accommodate scenery changes, and the voice of actress Teresa Orantes, who played the role of Gilda, was “…lovely, lilting…but one which lacks color. Only she of the large cast involved in the production was not understood, and this was sad. Gilda has some �Burdick, 48 very important lines in the opera and they were missed more often than not” (“Small Audience Views Rigoletto”). Unfortunately, even with the high ticket prices, the number of tickets sold didn’t overcome the expense of the show, and the Foundation lost money. Improvements were constantly happening at the Tibbits. In November, Carrico reported that work was being done in the dressing rooms. Paint, lights, mirrors, and flooring were all donated (November 08 1966 Board Meeting Minutes). Carrico recalls that “I did a lot of work on the lighting and the sound, as much as I could with no money. [I] did what I could with the dressing rooms— put mirrors in them, and lights…worked on the stage itself, the rigging… also put in the counterweight system for the main curtain...I put that in the very first year” (Personal Interview). The Wizard of Oz was the last notable production in December, performed by the Reed Marionettes, who had performed the popular Pinocchio the year prior. The popularity of the Reed Marionettes was once again proven, with a third showing of Wizard added to accommodate the large audience. Judy Quimby’s favorable review noted how the performance was beautifully portrayed with the near life-size marionettes and the way scenes were changed quickly by a drop of a curtain. She said, “The adults in the audience, this writer among them, found the performance just as enthralling as did the children for whom it was intended (“Three Audiences See Wizard Saturday”). The puppet show revealed a profit of $328, ending 1966 (Carrico’s first full year managing the theater) on a positive note. From there, Carrico’s additional years of service gifted him with the title of “the man who saved Tibbits.” Over the course of his sixteen-year career there, Carrico lists his greatest accomplishment as completing the lower level gallery. He recalls the basement being dirt, and he remembers having to level it off. He remembers youngsters �Burdick, 49 from the state home helping him wheel the concrete for the floor. He remembers building the bathrooms and hiring a company to lay the brick. He remembers putting up the ceiling and having the floor carpeted. All of this work “made [the Tibbits] a true arts center. At the same time, I built an art teaching studio under the stage and bought a kiln…we had art classes after school and adult classes at night. We had art exhibits from all over the world that only big museums get. That really made it a complete arts center— visual arts as well as the performing arts” (Personal Interview). Carrico credited the Board, which allowed him to manage the theater in his own way: “The Board was really good and let me do whatever I wanted. They didn’t know much about theatre…they just cared about the Opera House. They were really good people and listened to what I had to say” (Personal Interview). All good things must come to an end, and by December of 1981, Carrico planned a move back to Detroit to take a different position, but of his time managing the Tibbits, he said, “I loved every minute of it. It was very, very difficult, [but] it was fun. I had a lot of good times” (Personal Interview). �Burdick, 50 Chapter 6: Conclusion Success of the Tibbits Opera House is the culmination of a long and arduous process spanning more than a century. In order to survive, the Tibbits underwent vast changes in both appearance and function, adapting to new technologies and trends that defined various eras in American culture. The Tibbits is noted for its omnibus of celebrated actors, comedians, and musicians who have graced its stage, and it continues to boast success as a professional summer stock venue, a community theater, and a roadhouse for touring artists. Were it not for the steadfast dedication of the Coldwater Players in the 1960s and the outpouring of community support, the Tibbits would have been razed, its space reduced to a city-owned parking lot. Instead, the Players organized one fundraiser after another to pay the costs of countless repairs and improvements, including wallpaper, paint, plaster, roof, heating and air systems, a sprinkler system, and more. The renovation process seemed always to be one step forward, two steps back, but the Players persisted. The tenacious community rallied together to donate labor and materials, bringing the theater back to a functional state. By 1964, a Foundation Board had been formed, management was hired, and the Tibbits was once again a place for performers to take the stage. The Tibbits’ first manager, George Vaughn Lowther, installed the first stage lighting and brought to town the American Theater Festival to present summer stock theatre. Larry Carrico, Lowther’s successor, is to date the longest manager in the theater’s history, logging sixteen years of service. Because of his unyielding dedication to the Tibbits and to the art of theatre, Carrico has become known in Coldwater and �Burdick, 51 surrounding areas as “The man who saved Tibbits.” He is responsible for creating the basement gallery area, making the Tibbits a true visual and performing arts center. The restoration of the Tibbits didn’t happen in the 60s, or even the 70s or 80s. It wasn’t until the 2000s when most of the restoration progress was made. The restoration was broken into phases, and from 2000 to 2008, over $2 million was raised for that particular restoration campaign. By March 2008 of that campaign, Phases I and II had been completed, which included the architectural design documents, the installation of an elevator and a handicapped accessible restroom, boiler repairs, and demolition of the adjacent annex building. Phase III, the cupola reconstruction and façade restoration, was completed in the spring of 2013, with the Tibbits being presented with the 2013 Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation. Such an illustrious history has earned the Tibbits Opera House a place in the registry of America’s most cherished small-town theaters. �Burdick, 52 Works Cited "10 Great Places to See the Lights Way Off Broadway." USATODAY.com. USA Today, 14 July 2005. 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Quimby, Judy. “Three Audiences See Wizard Saturday.” The Daily Reporter. 12 Dec 1966. “Rehabilitation Continues: Paint Theater Lobby, Stairway.” The Daily Reporter. 13 March 1961. “Renowned Singer to Sing in City Monday.” The Daily Reporter. 03 Jan 1964. �Burdick, 56 “Roger Williams to Play in Coldwater October 23.” The Daily Reporter. 01 Oct 1963. “Rotary Minstrel Scores Hit.” The Daily Reporter. 28 April 1961. “Rotary Minstrel Show Ad.” The Daily Reporter. 7 March 1959 p3. “Rotarians Purchase Curtain.” The Daily Reporter. 01 April 1964. “Rumplestiltskin To Be Presented Wednesday.” The Daily Reporter. 05 July 1966. "Safety Curtain." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 22 July 2014. Web. 28 July 2014. “School Board Ownership of Tibbits Theater Proposed.” The Daily Reporter. 16 July 1963. “School Teacher Handles Theatrical Costume Making.” The Daily Reporter. 17 July 1964. “Season Tickets Still Available.” The Daily Reporter. 17 June 1964. Shattuck, Kathryn. “Spectators and Showmen Brave Frigid Elements.” The Daily Reporter. 21 Nov 1963. “Stock Offered to Theatre Project.” The Daily Reporter. 15 Dec 1961. “Strong Support Shown for Theater Project.” The Daily Reporter. 21 Jan 1961. “Students Donate to Tibbits Fund.” The Daily Reporter. 20 March 1962. “Summer Stock to Open Here On June 15.” The Daily Reporter. 30 April 1965. Tarr, Kathleen. “Camelot Production May Well Have a First.” The Daily Reporter. 24 Aug 1966. Tarr, Kathleen. “Capacity Audience Takes in Moorehead Appearance.” The Daily Reporter. 27 Jan 1964. Tarr, Kathleen. “Fantasticks Opens Here.” The Daily Reporter. 16 June 1965. Tarr, Kathleen. “Hansel and Gretel Presented.” The Daily Reporter. 20 Dec 1965 p2. Tarr, Kathleen. “Happy Time Is Happy Choice.” The Daily Reporter. 28 July 1965. �Burdick, 57 Tarr, Kathleen. “Manager-Director Engaged to Handle Tibbits Events.” The Daily Reporter. 06 Dec 1963. Tarr, Kathleen . “Mary Scores Triumph.” The Daily Reporter. 18 Aug 1965. Tarr, Kathleen. “Rubinoff Wows Coldwaterites” The Daily Reporter. 12 Jan 1965. Tarr, Kathleen. “Small Audience Views Rigoletto.” The Daily Reporter. 23 Nov 1966. Tarr, Kathleen. “Sound of Music Sets Have their Own Interesting Story.” The Daily Reporter. 26 July 1966. Tarr, Kathleen. “Stage Graced by Ballet.” The Daily Reporter. 10 March 1966 p2. Tarr, Kathleen. “Tibbits Festival Players Open Come Blow Your Horn.” The Daily Reporter. 23 June 1965. “That Time of Year.” The Daily Reporter. 28 Feb 1964. “The Friars.” The Daily Reporter. 16 March 1964. “Tecumseh Players Pleased With Theater.” The Daily Reporter. 22 Feb 1964. “Tecumseh Troupe Plays to Good ‘Pajama Game’ House.” The Daily Reporter. 24 Feb 1964. “Theater Goal and Deadline Set.” The Daily Reporter. 09 Jan 1962. “Tibbits Auction Nets $240 Total.” The Daily Reporter. 19 March 1962. “Tibbits Campaign Deadline is Near.” The Daily Reporter. 1 Dec 1959. “Tibbits Campaign Is Nearing Climax.” The Daily Reporter. 07 April 1962. “Tibbits Campaign Is Nearing Its Goal For Rehabilitation.” The Daily Reporter. 11 Feb 1961. Tibbits Community Theater Planning Committee. June 1958 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes. 5 June 1958. “Tibbits Corporation Being Organized.” The Daily Reporter. 29 Oct 1962. �Burdick, 58 Tibbits Foundation. August 10 1965 Board Meeting Minutes. 10 Aug 1965. Tibbits Foundation. October 13 1963 Board Meeting Minutes. 13 Oct 1963. Tibbits Foundation. July 13 1965 Board Meeting Minutes. 13 July 1965. “Tibbits Fund Committee to Meet Tonight.” The Daily Reporter. 25 Jan 1962. “Tibbits Fund Drive One Third to the Top.” The Daily Reporter. 02 July 1963. “Tibbits Marquee.” The Daily Reporter. 09 April 1964 p12. “Tibbits Mementos Found in Home.” The Daily Reporter. 08 Sept 1962 p2. Tibbits Opera Foundation. August 09 1966 Board Meeting Minutes. 09 Aug 1966. Tibbits Opera Foundation. December 13 1966 Board Meeting Minutes. 13 Dec 1966. Tibbits Opera Foundation. July 12 1966 Board Meeting Minutes. 12 July 1966. Tibbits Opera Foundation. June 14 1966 Board Meeting Minutes. 14 June 1966. Tibbits Opera Foundation. June 24 1965 Board Meeting Minutes. 24 June 1965. Tibbits Opera Foundation. March 08 1966 Board Meeting Minutes. 08 March 1966. Tibbits Opera Foundation. May 10 1966 Board Meeting Minutes. 10 May 1966. Tibbits Opera Foundation. 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October 10 1963 Board Meeting Minutes. 10 Oct 1963. Tibbits Theatre Foundation. September 6 1963 Board Meeting Minutes. 06 Sept 1963. Tibbits Theatre Foundation. September 22 1964 Board Meeting Minutes. 22 Sept 1964. “Tibbits to Have Concert Grand.” The Daily Reporter. 28 June 1963. �Burdick, 60 “Tibbits Title to be Cleared.” The Daily Reporter. 06 Sept 1963. Tibbits Theatre Board of Trustees. January 5 1961 Meeting Minutes. 05 Jan 1961. “Variety Show Set April 24.” The Daily Reporter. 18 April 1964. “Waltz King to Return.” The Daily Reporter. 21 Sept 1965. “Work on Tibbits is Reviewed by Trustees.” The Daily Reporter. 3 March 1961. “World of Carl Sandburg Opens Season at Tibbits.” The Daily Reporter. 06 October 1964. �Burdick, 61 Tibbits Datebook 1958-1966 The following sources (and codes TA, DR, and BO) have been used to compile this datebook. (TA) Tibbits Archives, located with the Tibbits Opera House Administrative Offices (DR) The Coldwater Daily Reporter, newspaper located on microfilm archives within the Holbrook Heritage Room of the Branch District Library (BO) Box Office Magazine, located in online archives at http://www.boxoffice.com/the_vault (FWS)The Fort Wayne Sentinal, newspaper Branch County Tax Records Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs This datebook is the most comprehensive list of information surrounding the Tibbits during the period of 1958 to 1966 from sources available, but it does have some incomplete information. �Day Date Year 1933-1954 1954-1958 1958 Thurs June 5 1958 Mon June 9 1958 Thurs -Sat March 12-14 1959 Thurs May 15 1959 Fri Oct 30 1959 Nov 1959 Thurs Nov 12 1959 Wed Mon Nov 18 Nov 23 1959 1959 Thurs Nov 26 1959 Tues Dec 1 1959 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* The Tibbits functions as a cinema/movie house. The Tibbits is vacant Charley’s Aunt Type of event Performers Source 11-14-59 DR Play Coldwater Players Tibbits Community Theatre Planning Committee Meeting: Duane Davidson, temporary chairman. Committee discusses possible uses of Tibbits, does a cost estimate of basic operations, and includes list of renovation needs and a note about bids for the project. Tibbits Theatre Committee sends out a survey to get community feedback on what people would like to have Tibbits used as if they purchase it and rejuvenate it for use as a community building. Gay Nineties Revue Minstrel Show Rotary Variety Show Coldwater Players and SturgesYoung Players Coldwater Players launch a “crash campaign” to save the Tibbits. Schulte Amusement company announces plans to demo Tibbits unless the Players exercise a purchase option by the following week. Schulte Company agrees to sell the theater to the Coldwater Players for $7500. Money is due November 21. Contributions of $775 to the “Save the Tibbits” fund; 2 week payment extension is given due to deer hunting season. Contributions reach $1,610. Contributions near $2500. Inspection report shows that dressing rooms need to be removed and replaced with fireproof construction. The building also needs approved automatic sprinkler system, new boiler room construction, emergency exit on the north side of the building, and new construction and equipment in the stage area to bring it up to code. Report filed by City Building Commissioner Harold Russell. Theater is approved by licensed consultant engineer, inspected and declared structurally sound by local building contractor, and inspected by state fire marshal and local Fire Prevention Bureau. Minor improvements still needed. Deadline for payment to Schulte looms; contributions at $3400. 11-14-59 DR 06-05-58 TA 06-09-59 TA 03-07-59 DR 03-12-59 DR 03-13-59 DR 03-14-59 DR 11-27-59 DR 05-15-59 DR 11-27-59 DR 10-30-59 DR 11-12-59 DR 11-14-59 DR 11-12-59 DR 11-14-59 DR 11-18-59 DR 11-24-59 DR 11-27-59 DR 12-1-59 DR Burdick, 62 �Day Date Year Week of Mon Sat Dec 11 1959 Jan 4 Jan 9 & Jan 16 1960 1960 Mon Feb 29 1960 Tues July 26 1960 Players give Schulte Amusement Company of Detroit a down payment of $1,500. The balance is to be paid within five years. Drive to save Tibbits continues. One-third of the $7,500 needed to purchase the theatre has been raised. House on the Cliff Mystery/comedy The Coldwater Players Costly improvements needed to reopen, namely replacing the heating plant. Some minor repairs and manual labor remaining as well. Tax bill consigned to Coldwater Players, Inc. 1960 The Girls in 509 Tues Nov 8 1960 Thurs Jan 5 1961 Mon Jan 9 1961 Thurs Jan 19 1961 Sat Jan 21 1961 Sat Jan 21 1961 Wed Wed Feb 01 Feb 01 1961 1961 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Play Performers The Coldwater Players Coldwater Civic Players president E.C. Huet sends out a letter to patrons asking for yearly donation/patronage and thanks for attending the two shows (House on the Cliff & The Girls in 509) that year. Initial meeting of Tibbits Theatre Board of Trustees held at the Coldwater Daily Reporter office. Sanford Jolly nominated as chairman; Judy Miller, secretary; Howard Thompson, treasurer; Cliff Huet, director of PR. Draft of rules is created (ie: theatre is non-profit and self-maintaining, bookings for Tibbits will be handled by the Coldwater Players business manager Paula Weller, Players will be given preferential treatment for use of the building, etc.), drive planned to raise money for repairs of the theatre, and bids for furnace repair discussed. Board of Trustees launches campaign to raise $2,000 for improvements to the theater. Woodward Building Materials offered to repair the furnace and donate the labor. Tibbits Theatre Board of Trustees (also referred to as Coldwater Players Board of Trustees) Meeting. In two weeks, $134 in donations is given as well as building items and donated labor by service groups. Board wants to have grand opening in April. Discussion of hiring a booking agent, but Board decides to wait and let Paula Weller handle it for now. Coldwater Concrete Products Co. donates 300 cement blocks for the construction of a fire wall. Russell Belt has agreed to construct the wall. Sweet’s Electric has repaired the motor for the furnace and has offered to check and replace the wiring. Coldwater Key Club (Kiwanis High School Organization) carries cement blocks into the theater basement where they will be used to construct a fire wall around the furnace. Three fire doors are donated by Federal Mogul. Stoker has been repaired. Coldwater Players Board of Trustees meeting: Report of progress on repairs, chairmen chose rose shade for the Source 12-11-59 DR 01-04-60 BO 12-11-59 DR 11-08-60 TA 02-29-60 DR Branch Co. Tax Record 11-08-60 TA 11-08-60 TA 01-05-61 TA 01-09-61 DR 01-19-61 TA 01-21-61 DR 01-23-61 DR 02-01-61 DR 02-02-61 TA Burdick, 63 �Day Date Year Thurs Feb 02 1961 Sat Feb 11 1961 Thurs Feb 16 1961 Tues Feb 21 1961 Wed March 1 March 2 1961 Sat March 4 1961 Sun March 12 March 16 1961 April 8 or 9 1961 Thurs Thurs Sat or Sun 1961 1961 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers walls of the foyer and mint color for the ceiling. Mention of getting (finding?) the chandelier, repairing it and putting it up as well. Rental fee considered. Fire Department, Board of Public Utilities, Yearling Repair Service and Woodward Building Materials, heat finally gets turned on. Karl Staley, local mason and carpenter, works on the concrete block furnace room. Russell Belt and Stanley Cuthbert also donate time and skill. Coldwater Exchange Club (Bill Wilson, Austin Barnes, Lawrence Lucas, Pat Kelly, Dick Conrad, Bill Hodgeman, Russell Severn, Albert High) scrubs the main floor. Plans to paint the back of the seats in 2 weeks. Exchange Club begins refurbishing the main seating area downstairs. Rotary club plans to work on dressing rooms and hallway. Lions Club (Stan Borden, Robert Nichols, Lloyd Hills, Kenneth Troutman and Tom White mentioned) does general clean-up of Tibbits. Plans to paint the theatre’s marquee. Equipment for the cleaning donated by Douglas Manufacturing Co. of Bronson and the Sweeny Buick-Pontiac Co. Paint has been donated by Legg Lumber and Ideal Wallpaper and Paint. Rotary club members paint the backstage dressing rooms and Kiwanis (Robert Rhoades) vacuums and clean the balcony area. Tibbits Opera House Board of Trustees bi-monthly meeting. Officially decide to call the building the Tibbits Opera House. Approve the use of the Tibbits for a headquarters for the Greater Coldwater Centennial Committee from May 15 through July 8. Sanford Jolley is made the sole booking agent for the theatre to eliminate booking mistakes. Coldwater Players representative E.C. Huet resigns due to moving. Robert Blosser paints the proscenium. Easterday & Musser provide scaffolding for it. (03-13-61 article mentions that Wayne Harmon & Bob Blosser painted it and that scaffolding was donated by the Blaski Construction Co instead) Jaycees clean and completely paint the lobby (paint donated by Montgomery Ward) and stairway area. Kiwanis club cleans the balcony. Tibbits Opera House Board of Trustees meeting: Roof repair estimates are heard, Fire Department gives the board a list of 22 necessary items to be corrected, Grand Opening is postponed, and Mrs. Edward Allen has an original Opening Night (1882) ticket and a ticket from the Cohan production that she wants to leave to the Players. Suggestion made to display these and other historical Tibbits items at the Grand Opening. Opening date set for theatre, Three Men on a Horse to be presented. *postponed at 3-16- Source 02-03-61 DR 02-11-61 DR 02-11-61 DR 02-17-61 DR 2-16-61 DR 03-03-61 DR 03-02-61 DR 03-02-61 TA 03-03-61 DR 03-03-61 DR 03-13-61 DR 03-03-61 DR 03-13-61 DR 03-16-61 TA 02-01-61 DR 01-19-61 TA 02-02-61 TA 03-16-61 TA Burdick, 64 �Day Date Year April 1961 Thurs -Sat April 27, 28, 29 1961 Tues Wed May 16 May 24 1961 1961 Thurs Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source 61 meeting Grade School program Minstrel Show 02-02-61 TA Rotary Club 02-01-61 DR 02-02-61 TA 03-26-61 DR 04-26-61 DR 04-27-61 DR 04-28-61 DR Directed by Edward Holtz, assisted by Doug Miller, accompani st Mrs. Roy Patterson 05-17-61 DR 05-25-61 DR June 01 1961 Greater Coldwater Centennial headquarters moves into the Tibbits Brothers of the Meeting Brush and Centennial Belles Centennial Office Headquarters moves out of Tibbits, relocates to W. Chicago St, formerly the Merit Shoe Store. Sat SatSun June 3 June 17-18 1961 1961 Circus comes to town, sponsored by American Legion. All proceeds go to benefit the Tibbits. Bull In a China Shop 3 act mystery Coldwater Jean Rude comedy Players Thurs Aug 17 1961 SatSun Nov 45 1961 Stanford Jolly receives letter from Schulte Theatre’s attorney Jos Uvick acknowledging receipt of $142.50 paid for interest for six months (incorrect payment, as it should have been $172.50). Notes that the contract balance of $5,750 has not changed on the principal. Sagebrush Serenade Western Musical Sweet Doug Variety Show Adelines Miller (Banjo-Tainers of Muskegon also part of the show) 03-16-61 TA 06-12-61 DR 06-14-61DR 06-16-61 DR 06-19-61 DR 08-17-61 TA 06-01-61 DR 08-31-61 DR 10-21-61 DR 10-30-61 DR 11-01-61 DR 11-03-61 DR 11-04-61 DR Burdick, 65 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* SatSun Dec 2-3 1961 Pure as the Driven Snow Week of Dec 4 1961 Mon Dec 11 1961 Thurs Fri Dec 14 Jan 05 1961 1962 Mon Jan 08 1962 Mon Wed Thurs Jan 22 Jan 24 Thurs Jan 25 1962 1962 1962 Sat Jan 27 1962 Thurs Feb 1 1962 Bids are taken for estimate of completely renovating the building. City requests inspection by the state fire marshal. Complete sprinkling system must be installed (estimate of $20,000). Estimate of making building safe: $39,000. ($20K for sprinkling system, $3K for asbestos curtain, $7K general repair, $1800 roof and chimney repair, $1200 removal of marquee and misc. repair, $6000 mortgage balance). Fire department orders the building closed until repairs can be made. City Council meeting report: 140 shares of General Foods stock (valued at $13,300) anonymously donated to the renovation of the Tibbits if the City of Coldwater will accept/operate the building. Coldwater Centennial Committee donates 60% of the cash balance ($480) from their celebration to Tibbits. Civic Players launch drive to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the Tibbits. Sweet Adelines pledge $1K, Rotary promises to support as well. City Council meeting report: City votes to accept title to the Tibbits if certain conditions are met; namely, if $55,000 is raised for the restoration. Deadline is set for April 1. Leslie Woodward and Miss Margaret Hayes volunteer to act as co-chairmen of the Tibbits Fund Drive. Coldwater Players pledge $100 to campaign. Tibbits Fund Committee meeting meets at the civic room of the Branch County bank to map out 60-day fund campaign. Large “thermometer sign” to be placed downtown park area for pledges and contributions. C.J. (Casey) Medendorp, district executive of General Telephone Co. and Pat Kelly, manager of the Coldwater J.C. Penney Co. are named co-chairmen of the Foreign $55K Campaign for Tibbits. Official kickoff of fund drive; Fund Drive meeting at Branch Co. Bank civic room. Wed Wed Feb 7 Feb 7 1962 1962 Thurs -Sat Feb 15, 16, 17 1962 Play Coldwater Civic Players Performers Ray Mulchahey Demolition of the old South Hanchett St garage building now makes way for parking across from the Tibbits. Co-chairwoman Margaret Hayes appears on WKZO TV “Feminine Fancies” program in Kalamazoo to explain various facets of the drive. Minstrel Show Rotary Club **originally scheduled for the Tibbits, but moved to Source 10-19-61 DR 10-27-61 DR 11-14-61 DR 11-30-61 DR 12-2-61 DR 12-15-61 DR 12-15-61 DR 12-15-61 DR 01-05-62 DR 01-05-62 DR 01-22-62 DR 01-25-62 DR 01-25-62 DR 01-27-62 DR 01-25-62 DR 02-01-62 DR 02-07-62 DR 02-06-62 DR 12-12-61 DR 01-31-62 DR Burdick, 66 �Day Thurs Sat Fri Week of Wed Wed Wed Sun Tues Fri Fri Fri Sat Date Feb 15 March 10 March 16 March 20 March 21 March 21 March 21-28 April 01 April 03 April 06 April 13 May 18 May 26 Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source 1962 1962 Roosevelt Auditorium once Tibbits is ordered closed by the fire marshal. However, Thurs night benefit performance for the Tibbits House-to-house solicitation for the fund scheduled (postponed until March though). Coldwater Moose Lodge dinner held as a benefit for Tibbits. 01-26-62 DR 03-09-62 DR 1962 Tibbits Theatre benefit antiques auction held at Porter furniture store nets $240. 03-19-62 DR 1962 Coldwater High School students present Tibbits with a donation of $23.25. 03-20-62 DR 1962 03-21-62 DR 1962 Donation of 100 shares of US Steel stock (valued at approximately $7,000) is given to Tibbits by an anonymous donor. Coldwater Fortnightly Musical Club sponsors a kitchen tour to benefit Tibbits. Homemade bread will be sold from each of seven homes included in the tour. Block by block canvass of the city for donations; campaign led by Mrs. Dorothy Aitchison and Miss Margaret Hayes. Over the past week another 59 donors have contributed. To date $27,588.47 total has been collected; still need approximately $27, 411.53 to succeed. American Legion sponsors benefit for Tibbits, which nets $160 toward the theatre fund. 1962 Donations reach $36,000; campaign nears close. 04-07-62 DR 1962 City Council grants another 90–day extension to meet the $55,000 goal. 04-14-62 DR 1962 1962 The parking lot across from Tibbits has curbs and gutters laid and is now offered as a free parking lot for patrons. Executive committee formed; engineering survey to be conducted using funds donated by the Sweet Adelines 05-18-62 DR 05-26-62 DR 1962 1962 1962 03-06-62 DR 03-07-62 DR 04-01-62 DR 04-03-62 DR Burdick, 67 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Thurs June 07 1962 Fri June 15 1962 Week of Sat June 28 1962 Sept 01 1962 Week of Oct 29 1962 Thurs Dec 6 1962 Wed Dec 12 1962 group. Engineers Vance Gray and Daniel Stolarski of Raymond E. Reese Associates of Toledo, OH examine Tibbits along with local architect Jerry Fair. “Tibbits Twist Night” benefit contest: Judged street dance sponsored by the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce. Engineers’ report comes back as structurally sound, with one minor exception—strengthening the live load capacity in the stage area. (Part of the) original hand-cut glass chandelier (presumably from Czechoslovakia) is found in Mr. & Mrs. Fred (Andy) Kaiser’s attic. They donate what they have back to the Tibbits—196 six-inch glass prisms, 53 three-inch prisms, 25 feet of jewel crystal chains, nine pieces of inch and a quarter crystal discs in a lace pattern, 75 pieces of ¾ inch crystal circles, one large four inch crystal drop and an envelope of handmade wire hooks. Other chandelier pieces are found stored in various attics all over the city. A non-profit corporation for the Tibbits, consisting of reps of Coldwater organizations, is in process of being formed. All donors are being asked to release the money to the Executive Tibbits Theatre committee so that work can proceed. Coldwater Committee for the Preservation of the Tibbits Opera House/ Tibbits Theatre Foundation Meeting: Most donors agree to release money to the committee. Art Lyon & Richard Birringer give legal help to form the corporation as “Tibbits Theatre Foundation”. New officers Les Woodward, president; Robert Yingling, VP; Margaret Hayes, treasurer; Franc Gay, secretary are elected. Tibbits Opera Foundation is formed as an incorporation. Mon Dec 31 1962 Tax bill consigned to Tibbits Theater Foundation. Tues Jan 1 1963 Tibbits is sold to Tibbits Theater Foundation. Fri Jan 18 1963 Tues May 07 1963 Nearly 100% of donors agree to release their money to the foundation. Only one person asks to have their money returned, and 11 other donors have been contacted but haven’t responded yet. Executive Board of the Tibbits Foundation meeting: Foundation board has been expanded to include more members. Repairs are scheduled for July 10. Proposed fall opening. Problem: Additional $26,000 still needed. Board can secure a loan for that at 6% interest, repayable over 3 years, but needs $40,000 in notes signed by Source 06-07-62 DR 06-09-62 DR 06-16-62 06-28-62 DR 09-01-62 DR 04-12-64 DR 10-29-62 DR 12-06-62 TA Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Branch Co. Tax Record Branch Co. Tax Record 01-18-63 DR 05-07-63 TA 05-17-63 DR Burdick, 68 �Day Date Year Tues May 14 1963 Mon June 3 1963 Wed Tues Fri Tues Tues June 12 June 25 June 28 July 02 July 9 1963 1963 1963 1963 1963 Mon July 15 1963 Tues Aug 20 1963 Mon Aug 26 1963 Tues Fri Aug 27 Sept 06 1963 1963 Sun Sept 22 1963 Mon Tues Sun Sept 23 Sept 24 Oct 13 1963 1963 1963 Mon Oct 14 1963 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers reputable individuals…board is looking for 133 donors to sign notes payable $100/year for 4 years. Executive Board of the Tibbits Foundation meeting: Mr. Yingling appointed as chairman to contract individual contractors, Harris appointed as chairman of the Publicity committee, Mr. Stilson appointed as chairman of the canvassing committee. Executive Board of the Tibbits Foundation meeting: Update on pledges and names in the drive for funds. Board shifts focus on all of Branch County for donation requests instead of just Coldwater. Anonymous donation of $1,500. A number of people have agreed to sign notes for $400. Executive Committee and Board of Directors meeting: Update on Fund Drive. Drive scheduled to close July 10. Standard 9 foot concert grand piano is donated by Music Mart and Wayne Feller. Fund drive is 1/3 toward goal: 35 persons have signed notes. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board meeting: Stilson recommends extension for the drive to make it a success. Update is given on electrical work, plumbing, roof, etc. Proposal to have the Coldwater Board of Education accept ownership of the Tibbits in order to assure continuity of operation. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Meeting: President Woodward resigns due to demands of office; Mr. Yingling resigns due to conflicting opinions. Stilson is nominated as president. Fair & Robinson Architectural Firm hired to make plans for the restoration of Tibbits. Plan is to RESTORE the theater—not just renovate it. Heating and sprinkler system engineers begin their work Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board meeting: Land contract will be paid off and the theater will be cleared as the sole property of the Foundation. Applications from two people interested in directing summer stock are being reviewed. McFarlane nominated as the new vice president. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Secretary Franc Gay sends letter to the Branch County Board of Supervisors, the Coldwater City Council, and Mayor Olen Fry petitioning the removal of current tax assessments and the tax roll. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board meeting. Roussey Construction Company refurbishes the dressing rooms. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board meeting: Tax exemption notice has been received, sprinkler system has been approved by the State Fire Marshal (and work should be completed in 4-5 weeks), and Michigan Chandelier Co. would be glad to renovate the large ceiling chandelier. Publicity has begun for upcoming Roger Williams concert. Work continues on wallpaper and paint, and Jerry Fair is working on plans for remodeling dressing rooms and lounge/rehearsal areas in the basement. The Historical Society may be interested in establishing a museum in the basement. Coldwater Board of Public Utilities/ City of Coldwater agrees to absorb part of the cost involved in installing a Source 05-14-63 TA 05-03-63 TA 06-12-63 DR 06-25-63 TA 06-28-63 DR 07-02-63 DR 07-09-63 TA 07-16-63 DR 08-20-63 TA 08-26-63 DR 08-26-63 DR 09-06-63 DR 09-06-63 TA 09-22-63 TA 09-23-63 TA 09-23-63 TA 10-13-63 TA 10-15-63 DR Burdick, 69 �Day Mid Mon Wed Thurs Fri Week of Date Year Oct Oct 21 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Nov 05 1963 1963 1963 1963 1963 1963 Tues Nov Nov 12 1963 1963 Wed Nov 13 1963 Tues Wed Nov 19 Nov 20 1963 1963 Wed Nov 20 1963 SatSun Nov 30- Dec 1963 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers sprinkler system. They will pay for the repair to sidewalks and streets made necessary by the installation. Tibbits becomes a tax exempt center. Reopening planned. (Doesn’t quite happen as planned? No further articles about it). Roger Williams visits Tibbits to view the restoration work (He will present benefit concert in several days). Roger Williams, famed pianist, to play benefit for Tibbits—at Coldwater High School gym. Marquee on the front of Tibbits comes down. Workmen dismantle the large electric Tibbits sign. Tile on the exterior of Tibbits is removed, revealing the old brick and stone façade. $3.50 Plastering, sprinkler installation, and boiler room added to the rear of the building. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board meeting: The Trans-America Leasing Corp, who are financing the installation of the heating, air-conditioning, and sprinkler system, request mortgage on the building as security. As such, special meeting was needed to take a vote on releasing that information. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board meeting: Discussion about leasing the equipment from the Trans-American Leasing Corp. Another name change suggested, from “Tibbits Theatre Foundation” to “Tibbits Opera Foundation.” Asbestos curtain should be in by Nov 20 in time for the Grand Old Opry. Addition has been built on the back of the main building to house the heating plant and air-conditioning equipment. Gas line is laid to the new heating equipment in the boiler room. Grand Ole Opry show Tibbits Jimmy **FIRST Theater Dickens, PROFESSIONAL Foundation Shirley Ray, PRODUCTION** No Stonewall heat! Temps at 32 Jackson, degrees. Jimmy Newman, Red Sovine, and others Mrs. Gertrude Harding donates $1,000 during opening night performance to go toward work on the theater (especially the dressing room which will bear her name and that of Ross and Bess Milnes who directed many shows there). A plaque is later hung on the door of the first dressing room since she was one of the “kickoff” donations for the renovation. Show Stoppers musical variety Sweet *(show was moved to show Adelines Source 08-26-63 DR 10-21-63 DR 10-01-63 DR 10-25-63 DR 10-25-63 DR 10-25-63 DR 11-05-63 DR 11-19-63 DR 11-12-63 TA 11-13-63 TA 11-19-63 DR 11-13-63 DR 11-14-63 DR 11-21-63 DR 11-21-63 DR 03-09-64 DR 11-11-63 DR 11-26-63 DR Burdick, 70 �Day Date Year Ticket price 1 First week of Tues Dec 1963 Dec 10 1963 Sat Dec 14 1963 Tues Fri Dec 17 Dec 20 1963 1963 Mon Jan 6 1964 Tues Jan 7 1964 Tues Jan 14 1964 Adults $1.50, kids $1 Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source Roosevelt Auditorium but since heat has been fixed, it’s back on at the Tibbits) George Vaughn Lowther hired as manager and technical director for the Tibbits 11-27-63 DR Tibbits Theatre Foundation Meeting: Vaughn Lowther’s duties explained( official title: Director of the Theatre, assisting in helping the Players group get organized, directing them, look after things at the theatre and do public relations and publicity). Tom MacFarlane resigns as vice president due to a new job in St. Joseph, Pat Patterson fills that position. Phil & Sallie Whitten donate insulation for the attic. Talk to rearrange seating to bring it up to 1,000 capacity, red velvet to drape the boxes, quote for wallpaper in progress, painting of ceiling to commence, suggestion of adding some larger seats to accommodate larger people is given. Jack and the Fort Wayne Civic Beanstalk Theatre 12-10-63 TA Rotary club voted to raise money to purchase a new stage curtain, estimated cost of it is $1600. Community Sweet Christmas carol Adelines and sing several local church choirs Soprano concert 12-06-63 DR Doris Yarick Foundation Board of Directors Meeting: Planning future presentations to be scheduled, wallpaper delivered soon and installed. Work on the basement area which includes space for rehearsal, storage, and cultural center is underway and will hopefully be completed by spring. Mention to book Chad Mitchell Trio but have it at the high school because it’s a larger performance venue. Update on summer stock and the 70/30% split with the directors for the operating expenses for the season. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Report on talent booked, motion to certify Stilson as president for 5 years, with insurance to cover payment in case of death (per the request of the Leasing people). 12-06-63 DR 12-10-63 DR 12-12-63 DR 12-13-63 DR 12-16-63 DR 01-11-64 FWS 12-18-63 DR 12-16-63 DRs 12-21-63 DR 12-20-63 DR 01-03-64 DR 01-07-64 DR 01-07-64 TA 01-14-63 TA Burdick, 71 �Day Date Year Sat Sat Jan 18 Jan 25 1964 1964 Jan or Feb 1964 WedThurs Mon Feb 5-6 1964 Feb 10 1964 Portions of the Festival of Arts numbers Cardinal Choir, thespian club, etc. Tues Feb 11 1964 Festival of Arts Western Michigan University choir Wed Feb 12 1964 Wed Feb 19 Feb 1964 1964 Thurs SatMon 1964 1964 FriSat Feb 20 Feb 2224 Feb 2122 Coldwater Art Club Meeting: Members decided to sponsor project/donate paintings to be awarded during Michigan Week, with funds benefiting Tibbits. Call out/donation request for tables, lamps, vanity dressing tables, water pitchers, mirrors, etc. for backstage. Notation that heating system, air condition system and sprinkler system were leased. Restoration is planned…to date $91,000 has been raised with another $75,000 needed. Tibbits Civic Theatre elects new officers (formerly Coldwater Players). Mention of the show Life With Father. New red flocked wall covering/wallpaper is hung by Lyle Barry, Gerald Clark, and Wayne Harmon. The proscenium arch is painted by Richard Dirschell. The Pajama Game Musical Tecumseh Players Mon Feb 24 1964 1964 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* *Benefit for Tibbits* Chad Mitchell Trio held at the high school gymnasium “Come Close I’ll Give Series of American you an Earful” sketches from Association of * Benefit for Tibbits* world famous University plays and novels Women A Far Country or Lansing Civic Players Mary Mary planned (neither ended up in production) Auditions for Life With Father, a Tibbits Civic Theatre show Performers Agnes Moorehead 01-10-64 DR 01-22-64 DR 01-23-64 DR 01-24-64 DR 01-27-64 DR 12-06-63 DR 01-31-64 DR 01-29-64 DR 02-07-64 DR Coldwater Community Schools arts festival The Lewis Art Collection, worth several hundred thousand dollars, is given to Tibbits. Plans to improve the Source 02-09-64 DR 02-11-64 DR 02-15-64 DR 02-19-64 DR 02-20-64 DR 02-21-64 DR 02-22-64 DR 02-22-64 DR 02-24-64 DR 01-29-64 DR 02-10-64 DR 02-14-64 DR 02-19-64 DR 02-21-64 DR 02-22-64 DR 02-24-64 DR 02-24-64 DR Burdick, 72 �Day Date Year Mon Tues Tues Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 25 1964 1964 1964 Thurs Feb 27 1964 Fri Feb 28 1964 Early March 1964 Fri March 6 March 9 1964 Thurs March 12 1964 Fri March 13 March 14 March 18 March 1964 Mon Sat Wed Thurs 1964 Ticket price students $1, $4 reserved 1964 1964 1964 $2 Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers basement and turn it into a museum/art gallery are announced. Southern Michigan National Bank and Harold F. Stukey give “sizeable contributions.” Coldwater Art Club donates seven original paintings to benefit Tibbits for the Michigan Week/Cultural Day event. The Seven Ways of Joseph Love Cotton, Patricia (Performance plays Medina to a full house, grosses $3500 in receipts.) Substantial contributions made by Mr. & Mrs. Earl C. Corwin & Mr. and Mrs. William A Milnes, owners of the Southern Michigan Grocer Co. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: H.F. Stukey appointed as a new board member. Reports given on upcoming events and financial stability. two plays Coldwater Civic Clebanoff Strings, 20 Concert musician ensemble Kai Winding Jazz Septet Concert Source 02-24-64 DR 02-25-64 DR 01-29-64 DR 02-17-64 DR 02-19-64 DR 02-20-64 DR 02-21-64 DR 02-26-64 DR 02-28-64 DR 02-28-64 TA 01-09-64 DR 12-20-63 DR 02-28-64 DR 03-04-64 DR 03-04-64 DR 03-10-64 DR TV producer Paul Henning (Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction) gives sizeable contribution because of letter written by Mrs. Josephine Henning Beyer of Coldwater (daughter of Joseph Henning, second owner of Tibbits and sister of Huldah (wife of John Jackson, the third owner of the Tibbits)) concerning the possibility they may be related. She encloses information on the Tibbits restoration and he decides to donate. Major contribution given by the Branch County Federal Savings and Loan Association. 03-12-64 DR Spring Fashion Chamber of Show Commerce Sizeable contribution given by Rex T. Kiess, Coldwater jeweler, & Mrs. Kiess. 02-17-64 DR 03-16-64 DR University of Michigan Glee Club Concert 03-13-64 DR 03-18-64 DR 02-17-64 DR 03-12-64 DR Burdick, 73 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers 19 Fri- March 27March 1964 1964 Thurs -Sat March 30 April 24 1964 $1 Thurs, $1.50 Fri/Sat Mon April 6 1964 Free Fri April 10 April 12 1964 Mon Sun Tues April 1964 1964 1964 Life With Father Play Tibbits Civic (postponed) Theatre Al Parke provides mural decoration on the west and north walls of the lobby, about 500 square feet. Wayne Harmon and his men surface the walls with canvas to take the oil painting. Jim Bryan, Bill Bobler and Walter Johnson provide assistance in materials, rigging and décor details. New curtain is installed. Flame-red velour, perfected matches the lighter red in the velour wallpaper. Curtain is donated by the Rotary. Naughty Nineties Minstrel Show Rotary Concert Music Mart of Coldwater Dave Nault, organist Source 03-16-64 DR 03-17-64 DR 03-18-64 DR 03-20-64 DR 03-19-64 DR 03-19-64 DR 03-28-64 DR 04-01-64 DR 02-28-64 DR 03-21-64 DR 03-23-64 DR 03-25-64 DR 03-26-64 DR 03-27-64 DR 03-30-64 DR 04-02-64 DR 04-03-64 DR 04-04-64 DR 04-04-64 DR Sizeable donation by Mr. & Mrs. G. Otis Pierce Students $1, GA $2.50 and $5, sponsors $7.50 and $10 03-20-64 DR 03-23-64 DR 03-24-64 DR 04-07-64 DR 04-12-64 DR 04-14-64 TA Bob Newhart and The Outsiders (does not break even but comes close) Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Suggestion for more publicity in nearby towns, giving editors of the 04-14-64 TA Burdick, 74 �Day Date Year Ticket price April 16-18 April 24 April 24 1964 Sat April 25 1964 Mon Sun April 1? 1964 April 1964 26 Wed 1964 Fri April 29 May 1 Sun May 3 1964 Fri Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers papers complimentary tickets, and discounting student tickets. Notice that Chamber of Commerce and Service Clubs in the area are having new signs erected at the entrance of Coldwater which will say “Home of the World Famous Tibbits Theatre.” Life With Father play Tibbits Civic Theatre Mrs. Alfred Parke (wife of mural painter) is guest speaker for the Coldwater Newcomers Club; tells them the history of the Opera House. variety show Coldwater High School 14 Thurs -Sat Week of Name of show/ lecture topic 1964 1964 $1 students, $2.50-$4 tickets $1.25 donation Henry L. Scott Show Comedy/Piano Show Vocal concert Wayne King & his orchestra Concert Coldwater Community High School 04-09-64 DR 04-24-64 DR 03-20-64 DR 04-18-64 DR 04-20-64 DR 04-27-64 DR 04-09-64 DR 04-16-64 DR 04-17-64 DR 04-21-64 DR 04-24-64 DR 04-14-64 DR 04-25-64 DR 04-28-64 DR Vaughn Lowther is guest speaker at the American Association of University Women April meeting. Blue Angels Drum and Drum & Bugle Bugle Corp Festival / judged concert Michigan Gas Utilities Co. makes sizable contribution to restoration. 1964 $1 student, $3 and $5 Henry L. Scott, comicpianist Source 04-16-64 DR 04-30-64 DR 05-02-64 DR Douglas Hoopingar ner, Guy Frizzell and Waive Wardwell Wayne King & his orchestra; Jim Hayes & Nancy Evans, 04-16-64 DR 04-22-64 DR 04-28-64 DR 04-30-64 DR 05-04-64 DR Burdick, 75 �Day Date Year Mon Wed May 4 May 6 1964 1964 Sat Sun May 9 & 10 1964 Tues May 12 1964 Wed May 13 1964 Thurs Fri Tues Wed May 14 May 15 May 19 May 20 1964 1964 1964 1964 Tues Thurs May 26 May 28 1964 1964 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source vocalists free $1 students, $1.50, $2.50, $3 $1 students, $2, $2.50, $3.50 $1, $2, $2.50, $3.50 Tibbits Foundation appoints Kenneth W. Kohn as associate producer of the ATF summer company Band Concert Coldwater John Community Visosky Schools and Guy Frizzell Reynard the Fox Ft. Wayne Children’s Play David Theatre Fisher Coldwater junior and senior high bands Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Now have signed lease agreements with all summer stock people. Walter Stump is announced as associate producer and production director for ATF. Concerns that the people aren’t interested in children’s theatre (minimal attendance, low response to over 5,000 circulars that were given to each child). The Virginia Symphony conductor William Penny Hacker Glenn Crane is announced as ATF’s producer. Tibbits announces hiring of leading ingénue Kathy Zeller. Coldwater Art Club draws winners of paintings donated as Tibbits benefit. “Black Like Me” Lecture Summer stock box office opens- 20% discount for season ticket holders Dance Show John Howard Griffin, author Jose Molina, Spanish Dance Troupe 05-04-64 DR 05-05-64 DR 04-30-64 DR 05-05-64 DR 05-08-64 DR 05-11-64 DR 05-12-64 TA 04-30-64 DR 05-06-64 DR 05-11-64 DR 05-13-64 DR 05-14-64 DR 05-14-64 DR 05-15-64 DR 05-14-64 DR 04-30-64 DR 05-15-64 DR 05-21-64 DR 05-26-64 DR 04-30-64 DR 05-20-64 DR 05-22-64 DR 05-25-64 DR 05-27-64 DR Burdick, 76 �Day Date Year Thurs Tues Thurs May 28 June 2 June 4 1964 1964 1964 Thurs Sat Sun Mon June 4 June 6 June 7 June 8 1964 1964 1964 1964 Tues June 9 1964 Thurs Mon Tues June 18 June 22 June 23 JuneSept 1964 1964 1964 1964 TuesSun June 23-28 1964 Ticket price $1 donation TuesThurs: $2, $2.50, $3; FriSun: $2.50, $3, $3.50 Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Tom King announced as leading man for summer stock. Board of Directors of Branch County Savings Bank gives large donation to Tibbits. Directors of the American Theatre Festival ask for a host of items to be donated—cutting tables, chairs, filing cabinets, Singer sewing machines, and desks. Quincy Bank donates a sizeable check to Tibbits. H.F. Stukey of Stukey Inn holds private reception for members for the ATF company and Tibbits board members. Rest of the company arrives; rehearsals for ATF begin. Variety Show / Sweet Mrs. America Adelines and the original Mrs. America at Tibbits *Tibbits benefit * Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Jerry Fair shows sketches of the front of the building, shows plans to restore the dome, windows, doors, balcony and reface the building at a cost of $15,000. The material for the chandelier has been assembled and Rotary Club has agreed to pay $400 for material for the drapes. Crystal chandelier has been rebuilt and will be returned to the Opera House within the next week to ten days. Tibbits and local merchants give away tickets to summer shows as a promo. Alfred Parke and Bill Petch construct a marquee on the façade of the theatre. ***American Theatre Festival (ATF) is the first-ever summer stock season at Tibbits. Directors changed with each show; constants included Miss Tony Showalter as costume mistress, Sally Dunlap as costume designer, Jack Shouse as set designer, and Walter Stump as lighting designer. Season Ticket Prices: Tues, Wed, Thur: $12.50, $17.50, $21, $25; Fri, Sat, Sun: $17.50, $22.50, $27.50, $32.50. Solid Gold Cadillac American Theatre Glenn Irene Festival Crane Belcher, William Walsh, Joel Marsh, Crane, Kenneth Kohn, Charles Source 05-28-64 DR 05-28-64 DR 06-02-64 DR 06-04-64 DR 06-05-64 DR 06-07-64 DR 06-07-64 DR 06-05-64 DR 06-08-64 DR 06-09-64 TA 06-18-64 DR 06-22-64 DR 06-23-64 DR 06-22-64 DR 07-17-64 DR 07-10-64 DR 05-26-64 DR 05-27-64 DR 06-16-64 DR 06-18-64 DR 06-22-64 DR 06-24-64 DR 06-26-64 DR Burdick, 77 �Day Date Year Tues Sun June 30- July 5 1964 Thurs TuesSun July 2 July 712 1964 1964 Ticket price TuesThurs: $2, $2.50, $3; FriSun: $2.50, $3, $3.50 TuesThurs: $2, $2.50, Name of show/ lecture topic The Pursuit of Happiness Company name Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* American Theatre Festival Type of event Comedy/ Play Walter Stump Performers Hutchins, Ruth Chambers, Tom King, Kathy Zeller, Virginia Marsh, George Vaughn Lowther, David Higgins Robert Miller, Ruth Chambers, Glenn Crane, Kathy Zeller, Tom King, William Walsh, David Higgins, Joel & Virginia Marsh Source 06-18-64 DR 06-23-64 DR 06-29-64 DR 06-30-64 DR 07-01-64 DR 07-02-64 DR Substantial donation by the Board of Directors of the Branch County Savings Bank is made to Tibbits. 06-18-64 DR The Man Who Came American Theatre Comedy / Play Glenn William 07-06-64 DR to Dinner Festival Crane Walsh, 07-07-64 DR Walter 07-08-64 DR Stump, Irene Burdick, 78 �Day Date Year Ticket price $3; FriSun: $2.50, $3, $3.50 Wed Tues July 8 July 14 TuesSun July 14- 1964 19 TuesSun July 21- 1964 26 1964 1964 TuesThurs: $2, $2.50, $3; FriSun: $2.50, $3, $3.50 TuesThurs: $2, $2.50, $3; FriSun: $2.50, $3, $3.50 Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Belcher, Sally Dunlap, Robert Miller, Joel & Virginia Marsh, Ruth Chambers, George Vaughn Lowther Producers of ATF request donation of two office desks, two long tables and a table saw for the productions. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: President Stilson is authorized to contact Mr. Parke regarding preparing a “graphic display to illustrate the point at which we have arrived in the restoration of the theatre, and to illustrate or dramatize the projects that are to be done in the future.” Under the Yum Yum American Theatre American Farce/ Robert Virginia Tree Festival Play Miller Marsh, Kathy Zeller, Tom King, Glenn Crane Ten Nights in a Bar room American Theatre Festival Adapted as a musical comedy melodrama by Walter Stump Director, Walter Stump; Choreogra phy, Bob Miller; Pianists Mrs. Roy C. Virginia Marsh, Bob Miller, Irene Belcher, Kathy Zeller, Ruth Chambers, William Source 07-08-64 DR 07-14-64 TA 06-18-64 DR 07-11-64 DR 07-13-64 DR 07-14-64 DR 07-15-64 DR 07-16-64 DR 06-18-64 DR 07-11-64 DR 07-16-64 DR 07-18-64 DR 07-20-64 DR 07-22-64 DR 07-23-64 DR 07-24-64 DR Burdick, 79 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Patterson & Doug Hoopingar ner; Backdrop design, Alfred Parke Sat TuesSun July 25 1964 July 28- 1964 Aug 2 Fri July 31 1964 Sat Aug 1 1964 TuesSun Aug 4- 1964 TuesThurs: $2, $2.50, $3; FridaySun: $2.50, $3, $3.50 Tues- Quality Spring Products, Inc. gives major contribution to Tibbits. Mister Roberts American Theatre Comedy-Drama/ Festival Play Irene Belcher Performers Source Walsh, Glenn Crane, David Higgins, Joel Marsh, Jeff Miller, Tom King Joel Marsh, Robert Miller, Sally Dunlap, William Walsh, Tom King, Glenn Crane, Mick Cochrane, Ken Kohn, David Higgins, Douglas Hoopengar ner, Jeffrey Miller, George Spelvin American Theatre Festival officials ask for help furnishing the company housing (located at 90 Division St) with lamps, chairs, dressers, rugs, and other furniture. A chauffeured Rolls Royce for an evening and tickets to one of the Chamber of ATF plays given away. Won by Clifford Foster; Rolls Royce belongs to Commerce Mrs. & Mrs. Richard Patterson. Girls in 509 American Theatre Comedy / Kenneth Robert 06-18-64 DR 07-27-64 DR 07-28-64 DR 07-29-64 DR 07-31-64 DR 07-31-64 DR 08-03-64 DR 06-18-64 DR 07-30-64 DR Burdick, 80 �Day Date Year 9 Tues TuesSun Aug 11 Aug 11-16 Ticket price Thurs: $2, 2.50, 3; FridaySun: $2.50, $3, $3.50 1964 1964 Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source Festival Miller, Irene Belcher, Ruth Chambers, George Vaughn Lowther, Virginia Marsh, Tom King, David Higgins, Allison Crockett, Joel Marsh, Jeffrey Miller 08-03-64 DR Tibbits Foundation Board Meeting Picnic American Theatre Festival Type of event Political Farce/ Play Drama / Play Kohn Walter Stump 08-11-64 TA 06-18-64 DR 07-13-64 DR 07-16-64 DR 08-08-64 DR 08-11-64 DR 08-12-64 DR 08-14-64 DR David Higgins, Kathy Zeller, Allison Crockett, Tom King, Virginia Marsh, Ruth Chambers, William Walsh, Sharon Doyle, Jerri Parke, Burdick, 81 �Day Date Year Thurs Aug 20 1964 TuesSun Aug 18 – Aug 23 1964 Aug 1964 Mon Aug 24 1964 TuesSun Aug 25-30 1964 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Jeffery Miller “Business Men’s Night.” Local business and professional men are planning to attend the show and an After-Glow at Stukey’s Inn following the show. The Seven Year Itch American Theatre Play Glenn Kathy Festival Crane; Zeller, Bob musical Miller, direction Virginia by Donna Marsh, Douglass Timothy Crane, Mary Circle, Allison Crockett, Sally Dunlap, Rosemary King, William Walsh, Joel Marsh Kohn is approached by President Stilson about becoming a “Business Manager” for the Tibbits (with duties outlined similar to Vaughn Lowther’s, who previously held the position of Theatre Manager). The compensation from the Foundation will be $3-4000 per year, with supplementation from a part-time college teaching job at a nearby college, totaling income to approx. $10,000/year. Kohn begins making arrangements to move to Coldwater, and “mistakenly assumes that arrangements have been made for him to begin teaching in Sept at the college.” President Stilson sends a letter to Mr. Stukey (and cc’s the Board and various others) addressing personality conflicts and perceived malicious attacks on Stilson by Stukey, concerns with finances and Stukey’s apparent attitude of closing down the theatre if he is not paid for ATF meals/housing (even though Stilson was out of town during that time). Little Mary Sunshine American Theatre Musical comedy Walter Kathy Zeller Festival Stump (with Lois Source 08-11-64 TA 06-18-64 DR 08-14-64 DR 08-15-64 DR 08-17-64 DR 08-18-64 DR 08-19-64 DR 08-20-64 DR 01-06-65 TA 08-24-64 TA 06-18-64 DR 08-17-64 DR 08-22-64 DR Burdick, 82 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* **Also added matinee performances Wed & Sat at reduced rates TuesSun Sept 16 1964 Wed Sept 16 1964 (costumes created by David Higgins, who worked with a prof. Indian dance troupe for 3 years); musical direction by Thurman & Donna Douglass; Choreogra phy by Miller; Sets by Douglas Saito Walter Stump Performers Source Taylor for matinees), Don Circle, David Higgins, Jack Shouse, Irene Belcher, William Walsh, Virginia Marsh, Glenn Crane 08-24-64 DR 08-26-64 DR 08-27-64 DR 08-28-64 DR 06-18-64 DR William Walsh, Ruth 08-29-64 DR 08-31-64 DR Chambers, 09-01-64 DR Irene 09-03-64 DR Belcher, 09-05-64 DR Tom King Stukey sends a letter to Stilson, replying to what was sent on 08-24-64. His points: Stilson shouldn’t have sent the 09-16-64 TA letter to the entire board, the community should be given complete and accurate information, the money matter of $3,000 that is owed to Stukey should be repaid by Crane, Kohn and Stump, and that he too has supported and will continue to support the summer theatre group. He mentions that financial responsibility is needed. Burdick, 83 Light Up the Sky American Theatre Festival Comedy / Play �Day Date Year Tues Sept 22 1964 Thurs -Sat Oct 1Oct 3 1964 Tues Oct 6 1964 Wed Oct 7 1964 Thurs -Sat Oct 810 *Oct 23 1964 Ticket price $8.50 for four concerts/ $2.12 each Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source 09-22-64 TA Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Kiwanis is granted permission to have travelogues at the Tibbits and the board considers three professional fund-raising organizations to help complete the restoration project. The ATF/summer stock did not turn a profit this summer (however, in exchange for the use of the facilities, they did pay some $3500-4000 in utility bills and improvements like lighting and equipment, approximately $5,000 in costumes and another $5000 in scenery which now belongs to the Foundation). The principals of ATF will be staying the winter in Coldwater and plan to put on a series of plays in Tibbits this winter. A Tibbits Woman’s Auxiliary has recently been formed, and they have addressed brochures to be mailed to the entire mailing list. 09-16-64 DR Glass Menagerie Tibbits Repertoire (never showed? Company, now formed Mentions opening of by American Theatre season as World of Festival producers Carl Sandburg in 1006-64 article) 10-6-64 TA Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting (special meeting): Ralph Little Of Burrill, Inc., a fundraising organization, is hired to start a fundraising program on Monday Oct 12 at the cost of $9,000, with the amount to be raised at $200,000. The Stan Getz Band scheduled for Oct 18 was cancelled since the ticket sales did not warrant the cost of the show. 05-02-64 DR La Boheme Goldovsky Grand Opera Opera Branch Jerold 06-11-64 DR Company County Siena, 10-08-64 DR Community Ronald Concert Holgate, Association Eugene Green, Shapleigh Howell, Carol Courtman, Linda Newman. 10-06-14 DR World of Carl Tibbits Repertoire Play Walter Stockton Sandburg Company Stump; Burns, Ruth 10-07-64 DR 10-08-64 DR produced Chambers, 10-09-64 DR by Glenn William Crane Walsh Burdick, 84 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source special perform ance Tues Oct 13 1964 Sat Sat Oct Oct 17 Oct 17 1964 1964 1964 Sun Oct 18 1964 Mon Oct 19 1964 Fri Oct 23 1964 Sat Oct 24 1964 Wed Oct 28 1964 Season tickets $5/ 6 shows Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Woman’s Auxiliary is having a bake sale with funds raised to be used to purchase a mimeograph machine for the theatre. Delta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority has meeting; principal annual projects is ushering at the Tibbits. Auditions for local children to appear in Tom Sawyer production. Holiday in Quebec Travelogue Kiwanis 10-13-64 TA Stan Getz & his Jazz Concert Stan Getz Quartet (cancelled at 10-6-64 board meeting) Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Mr. Robb from Burrill, Inc (fundraising firm) is introduced and explains how the fundraising drive will work. $66 was raised at the Auxiliary’s bake sale. World of Carl Tibbits Repertoire Play Walter Stockton Sandburg Company Stump; Burns, Ruth *Special produced Chambers, performance for by Glenn William presidents of local Crane Walsh colleges and universities The Adventures of Whithey Playmaker 3 Act Play Tom Sawyer Productions from Ft. Wayne Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Mr. Robb explains the campaign chart, and the following appointments were made: Roy Patterson, campaign director; A. G. Lyon (chairman), Ernest Luse, Russell Waldron, Howard Snyder, listing committee; Fred Anderson Duane Davidson, Howard Teeter, Gerald Hensley, V. M Stilson, leadership committee; Mrs. Alfred Morency, general gifts-women’s division; Duane Davidson, publicity chairman; Jerri Parke, speaker’s bureau; Margaret Hayes, campaign treasurer. Margaret Hayes tenders her resignation as treasurer of the Foundation as of 11-1-64. The TransAmerican Leasing Co. is owed $67,929.48. If payment is made 09-25-64 DR 10-07-64 DR 10-17-64 DR 10-15-64 DR 10-17-64 DR 10-19-64 TA 10-22-64 DR 10-14-64 DR 10-15-64 DR Burdick, 85 �Day Date Year Thurs Tues Oct 29 Nov 3 1964 1964 Tues Nov 3 1964 WedFri Nov 46 1964 Sat Nov 7 1964 Mon Nov 9 1964 Tues Nov 10 1964 Ticket price Students half price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers now, a savings of over $14,000 would occur (interest?). The Board votes to borrow $5000 from the Branch Co. Savings Bank & the Southern MI National Bank of Coldwater to finance the fundraising fee for Burrill, Inc. Herb Shriner, nationally known stage, TV and radio star, visits Tibbits. Tibbits Opera Foundation announces a $200,000 campaign with R.P. Pat Patterson as the general chairman of the drive. Foundation wants to complete the remodeling and restoration of the theatre and museum and art center. Monies will go toward debt retirement/loan on heating/air systems, restoration of the front of the building, new electrical system, carpeting, seating, lower level lounges, rest rooms, museum, and misc. V. M. Stilson, president of Tibbits Foundation announces Charles T. Marsh as publicity and PR man for Tibbits. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Mr. Robb compares Tibbits to Stratford /Ontario Shakespearian Festival, which has achieved international fame. Says the film The Stratford Story will be shown to the Foundation and other service organizations in the future. Candida American Theatre Play Kathy Festival/ Tibbits Rep Co. Zeller, Stockton Burns, William Walsh, Ruth Chambers, Glenn Crane Hummon Sisters Concert-ranging Coldwater Accompani Janet and from religious Ministerial ment Guy Mary melodies to Association & Frizell Hummon show tunes Tibbits Opera Foundation The Lombardo Years Guy Lombardo & his Lombardo Royal Canadians Brothers Carmen, Lebert, & Victor; gust singer Anita Bryant Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: The film The Stratford Story is shown. Source 10-31-64 DR 11-03-64 DR 11-03-64 TA 10-15-64 DR 10-29-64DR 10-31-64 DR 11-03-64 DR 11-04-64 DR 11-05-64 DR 11-06-64 DR 10-15-64 DR 10-17-64 DR 10-29-64 DR 11-06-64 DR 09-11-64 DR 09-17-64 DR 10-15-64 DR 11-07-64 DR 11-10-64 DR 11-10-64 TA Burdick, 86 �Day Date Year Thurs Sat Nov 12 Nov 14 1964 1964 Mon Nov 16 1964 Thurs - Fri Nov 19-20 1964 Sat Nov 21 1964 Tues Nov 24 1964 Sat Nov 28 1964 Ticket price Season tickets $5/ 6 shows Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting (special meeting): Reports on fundraising campaign given. Hunza Land Travelogue Kiwanis 11-10-64 TA 10-15-64 DR 10-17-64 DR Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting (special meeting): Reports on fundraising campaign given. Tibbits Fund Drive is established with R.C. Patterson as general chairman and Mrs. Alfred G. Morency & Wayne Feller as cochairmen of the gifts division. Ondine French drama/ Coldwater Phyllis Play: Senior Class High School Coscarelly and Elwood McClellan 11-10-64 TA 11-16-64 DR Man & Superman Association of Producing Artists, U of M. professional theatre group Play Set design Kim Sados, costm design Nancy Potts Richard Woods, Ellis Rabb, Nancy Marchand, Paul Spareer, Donald Mofat, Rosemary Harris Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Mr. Robb reports on the progress of the fundraising campaign, Charles Bristol is voted is as new Treasurer of the Foundation with Margaret Hayes remaining as a board member. The Sorcerer U of M Gilbert & Sullivan Opera/ ComedyDirector Society Melody Allan Schreiber, Musical 10-15-64 DR 11-12-64 DR 11-14-64 DR 11-16-64 DR 11-17-64 DR 11-18-64 DR 11-19-64 DR 11-20-64 DR 09-25-64 DR 10-15-64 DR 11-17-64 DR 11-19-64 DR 11-30-64 DR 11-24-64 TA 09-25-64 DR 10-15-64 DR 11-25-64 DR 11-28-64 DR 11-30-64 DR Burdick, 87 �Day Date Year Sat Nov 28 Fri Mon Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source 1964 Trial by Jury U of M Gilbert & Sullivan Society John L. Henkel 09-25-64 DR 10-15-64 DR 11-25-64 DR 11-28-64 DR 11-30-64 DR Nov 27 Nov 30 1964 1964 Tues Tues Dec 1 Dec 1 1964 1964 Fri Dec 4 1964 Tibbits Fund Drive workers have a second report meeting. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting (special meeting): Fundraising report. Mr. Robb stresses the need for more workers. Tibbits Fund Drive Workers have meeting at Stukey’s Inn. Duo-Pianists, The Concert (second Branch Teltschik Teltschick Brothers in series?) County brothers, Community Alfred & Concert Herbert Association Mata and Hari Satirical Dance & Pantomime SatSun Dec 5-6 1964 Happy Holidays Show Tues Dec 8 1964 Thurs Dec 10 1964 Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Vote to extend the drive for capital funds for Tibbits indefinitely. Theatre rental cost is discussed: $75 performance fee and $25 rehearsal fee charged for all local organizations, 6040 fee for outside organizations, free to/donation accepted from educational institutions unless they charge an admission fee. Glenn Miller Ray Orchestra McKinley One Act Opera/ Satirical Comedy Variety Show director Prof. Harold Haugh, Choreogra pher Mrs. Riecker Sweet Adelines 11-30-64 DR 11-30-64 TA 11-30-64 DR 11-11-64 DR 12-02-64 DR 09-11-64 DR 09-25-64 DR 11-11-64 DR 11-25-64 DR 12-05-64 DR 11-11-64 DR 12-01-64 DR 12-02-64 DR 12-03-64 DR 12-04-64 DR 12-07-64 DR 12-05-64 DR 12-08-64 TA 09-11-64 DR 09-25-64 DR Burdick, 88 �Day Fri Date Year Ticket price Dec 11 Winter 1964 1964 FriSun Dec 1113 1964 $3.50$2; students half price Sun Dec 13 1964 $1 adults; under 16 75 cents main floor, 50 cents balcony Wed Dec 23 1964 Fri Wed Dec 26 Dec 30 1964 1964 Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Tibbits Fund Drive Meeting; Reports Requested. A Hasty Heart (replaced with Love Out of Town, but neither ever showed) Dial M for Murder American Theatre Festival/ Tibbits Rep Co. Rapunzel & the Witch American Theatre Festival/ Tibbits Rep Co. Type of event Comedy / Play Murder Mystery/ Play Walter Stump, producer Glenn Crane Children’s Theatre/Play Director and lighting designer Walter Stump Performers Roger Smith, Ed (Kookie Byrnes Stockton Burns, Kathy Zeller, Walter Stump, Glenn Crane Stockton Burns, Ruth Chambers, Kathy Zeller, Bill Walsh V.M. Stilson sends letter to Board of Directors and resigns from the presidency and the Board of Directors of Tibbits. Mrs. Alfred G. Parke (Jenie Parke) sends her letter of resignation to Vice President Patterson. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Resignations from V. M. Stilson, Jerri Parke and Winifred Morency. Margaret Hayes made a motion to deny Mrs. Morency’s resignation, and she agreed to remain a member of the board. Roy Patterson is named new president of the Tibbits Opera Foundation; Duane E. Davidson named vicepresident. Mr. Stukey donates the loan of $1,750 to the Foundation. Finances and financial program is discussed (bank loans, local bills, Transamerica Corp. bill). Suggestion to put new locks on all the Theatre building doors with the keys marked “do not duplicate”. Keys will only be given to qualified persons. Discussion on lease with the ATF, but no action taken. Source 11-25-64 DR 12-08-64 DR 12-03-66 DR 09-11-64 DR 09-25-64 DR 11-11-64 DR 11-24-64 DR 11-30-64 DR 12-03-64 DR 12-04-64 DR 12-07-64 DR 12-10-64 DR 12-11-64 DR 11-24-64 DR 11-30-64 DR 12-01-64 DR 12-07-64 DR 12-09-64 DR 12-24-64 DR 12-23-64 TA 12-26-64 TA 12-30-64 DR 12-30-64 TA Burdick, 89 �Day Date Year Thurs Dec 31 1964 Tues Jan 5 1965 Wed Jan 6 1965 Thurs -Sat Jan 7-9 1965 Mon Jan 11 1965 Tues Jan 12 1965 Sat Jan 16 1965 Tues Jan 19 1965 Ticket price Adults $2.50; students $1 Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Executive Board Meeting: Discussion of problems from 12-30 meeting, including: payment of $500 balance due to Glenn Miller Band, change to three signatures on checks (president, VP and treasurer), and formation of new committees (Finance- Dr. Harold J. Meier, chairman; House & Properties- Sanford Jolley, chairman; Public Relations- Peter Schwartz, chairman; Restoration- Jerry Fair, chairman). ATF contract discussed at a 5-year contract with proper cancellation clause if it jeopardizes the theatre, plus inventory taken before and after the season. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting at Stuckey’s Inn: Vote for Mr. Roussey to fill the hole in the alley for $125, and that the lease/contract for the ATF be prepared by an attorney. Mrs. Morency sends another letter of resignation to the board. Kenneth Kohn sends a letter to President Patterson regarding his employment as the theatre manager: He was never told he was being dismissed as the manager, hasn’t been paid what had been promised, has moved his family to Coldwater and as such his wife has given up her job and they have lost money because of it, and he has just heard that the board is looking for a qualified and experienced theatre manager (and he seems offended that his extensive qualifications are being overlooked by the board). Expresses disappointment with his last 3 months of “employment”, at which he has worked sometimes over 80 hours a week, and has at most received $125 total. Furthermore, he is upset by the rumors around town of his “inefficiency as a manager”, which is making it hard for him to secure another job. *On the Marquee American Theatre Play schedule but never Festival/ Tibbits Rep Co. played Rubinoff & his Violins Concert Rubinoff Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Mrs. Winifred Morency resigns. Some bookings need to be negotiated on price or will have to be cancelled. Those already cancelled include Entrances & Exits, Hal Holbrook, Basil Rathbone, and Caldonia. Executive Committee to now meet every Wed and the Foundation board to meet every Tuesday until further notice. Exits & Entrances (cancelled by 01-1265 meeting) Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Vote to take out a loan for $3500 to pay $1500 to Woody Herman and Source 12-30-64 TA 12-31-64 TA 01-05-65 DR 12-30-64 DR 01-05-65 TA 01-06-65 TA 12-12-64 DR 12-12-64 DR 12-31-64 DR 01-06-65 DR 01-07-65 DR 01-08-65 DR 01-11-65 DR 01-12-65 DR 01-12-65 TA 12-12-64 DR 01-12-65 TA 01-19-65 TA Burdick, 90 �Day Date Year Sat Jan 23 1965 Tues Jan 26 1965 Sat Jan 30 1965 Tues TuesWed Feb 2 Feb 2-3 1965 1965 Tues Feb 9 1965 Wed Feb 10 1965 Ticket price $1.50 Season tickets $5/ 6 shows Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* $4, Performers $2000 to pay Roger Williams. The loan will be signed by 5 board members, each liable for $700 of the loan. The proceeds of these concerts will be used to repay the loan. Seaman Office Supply will take back the purchased mimeograph machine ($459), apply the price on the current account, and rent the machine for $25. Discussion about the possibility of Olivet College providing funds for a theatre manager in exchange for use of the Tibbits for rehearsals in connection with an adult education program. Taming of the Shrew MSU Players Coldwater Frank Frederick High School Rutledge De Santis, chapter of the Chilton Thespian Cunningha Society m, Terry Williams, Catherine Mann Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Olivet College agrees to pay half of the salary for a theatre manager, which would be $50 per week toward the director’s salary, provided another $50 per week can be secured from some other source. The agreement would take place in February and involve the Players Group, Adult Education, and Teenage Activities. U of M requests payment of $700 for the Gilbert and Sullivan performance. 900 brochures advertising coming attractions are ready to mail out. Mr. Lyon is preparing the lease agreement with ATF. Pan-Am Highway Travelogue Kiwanis Sweet Adelines donate $250 to the Tibbits. free Type of event Source 12-12-64 DR 01-04-65 DR 01-05-65 DR 01-14-65 DR 01-15-65 DR 01-19-65 DR 01-20-65 DR 01-21-65 DR 01-23-65 DR 01-25-65 DR 01-26-65 TA 10-17-64 DR 01-29-65 DR 02-02-65 DR 01-30-65 DR 02-01-65 DR 02-04-65 DR 02-09-65 DR 02-09-65 TA Susan Lowe Coldwater Cooking School & Daily Fashion Show Reporter Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Cancelled The Littlest Circus but the company wants $100 to cover expenses. Motion to only charge 50 cents to students for the Woody Herman concert. Replastering and painting of the ceiling has been completed; work has been donated by Legg Lumber. The rear portion of the ceiling plaster has been removed, replastered and painted at $2300. Estimated cost of finishing the repair work is between $56,000, as opposed to the estimated $20,000 by contractors. 01-29-65 DR Woody Herman Concert Woody Burdick, 91 �Day Date Year Ticket price $2.50; students $1 WedThurs Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* “Herd” Performers Source Herman 02-02-65 DR 02-04-65 DR 02-09-65 DR 02-10-65 DR 02-11-65 DR 02-10-65 DR 1965 Community theatre for Branch Co., named the Branch County Players, is being organized. Mon Feb 10 -11 Feb 15 1965 09-25-64 DR 01-12-65 TA Tues Feb 16 1965 Sat Feb 27 1965 Mark Twain Tonight Lincoln Center Hal (cancelled by 01-12Repertory Co. Holbrook 65 meeting) Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Reports a loss of $500 on the Woody Herman concert even though 1078 tickets are sold. The New Holland Travelogue Kiwanis SunMon Feb 28, March 1 1965 Fine Arts Festival 02-04-65 DR 02-24-65 DR 02-25-65 DR 02-27-65 DR 03-02-65 DR Sun Feb 28 1965 Tues March 2 March 7 1965 Sun 1965 Season tickets $5/ 6 shows free Variety show, Coldwater Gretchen including One High School Gottschalk, Act Drama The Thespians, Linda Wall, choir, Symphony Hammard band band, choir Informational community meeting held; 75 citizens come to hear a report on the 5-year financial program for the Tibbits. Report on upcoming programing. Sanford Jolly, chairman of House and Staging, reports that two intercom systems have been installed with the hopes that three more can be installed. Roof repair is needed as it is leaking above the stage. The ceiling over the balcony has been completed and was donated by Louie Legg. Last year’s summer musicals and “sexy” plays were the best in attendance, so the Board is looking for similar shows to do this summer. New highway is being constructed east of the city which will allow for more traffic in less time. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Meetings will now be held monthly in the future, with the Executive Board meeting each Wednesday. Roger Williams & his Concert – world Roger orchestra renowned pianist Williams, the Dutton ensemble 02-16-65 TA 10-17-64 DR 03-02-65 DR 02-28-65 TA 03-02-65 TA 09-25-64 DR 02-18-65 DR 02-22-65 DR 02-25-65 DR Burdick, 92 �Day Date Year Thurs - Fri March 18 -19 TuesWed March 16-17 Thurs March 18 1965 Sat March 20 March 20 1965 Sat Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Pioneer, Go Home 1965 Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Play / Comedy Coldwater Junior class Auditions for county high schools’ production of Bye Bye Birdie (auditions at Roosevelt Auditorium, show at Tibbits) 1965 Phyllis Coscarelly Performers Jack Wolf, Terry Tarr, Stephanie Shank, Carolyn Gillespie, Becky Pratt, Educators throughou t the county and from Olivet College, plus Glenn Crane, Walter Stump President Patterson sends a letter to Mr. Burrill requesting that some of the service fee be returned to the Foundation since the fundraiser was a total flop. Instead of the estimated $200,000 expected, only $20,000 is received in donations, $11,000 of which is paid to Mr. Burrill’s company. Auditions at Tibbits for the adult roles of Bye Bye Birdie. Season tickets $5/ 6 The World of California Travelogue Kiwanis Source 02-26-65 DR 03-01-65 DR 03-02-65 DR 03-03-65 DR 03-04-65 DR 03-05-65 DR 03-08-65 DR 02-18-65 DR 03-11-65 DR 03-13-65 DR 03-15-65 DR 03-16-65 DR 03-17-65 DR 03-18-65 DR 03-19-65 DR 03-12-65 DR 03-16-65 DR 03-18-65 TA 03-20-65 DR 10-17-64 DR Burdick, 93 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Sun March 21 March 21 1965 Tibbits Foundation Fund Drive coffee meeting. 1965 Littlest Circus (cancelled as of 2-965 meeting) March 26 March 26 March 28 1965 `Tibbits Board Meeting 1965 Calendonia 1965 Lucille Kailer, lyric coloratura soprano Concert Mon March 29 1965 Cancer Crusade kickoff meeting Meeting Sat April 3 1965 Tues April 6 1965 Performers Source shows Sun Fri Fri Sun 03-19-65 DR 09-25-64 DR 02-09-65 TA Miniature, magical carnival in music; dance & pantomime 03-26-65 DR 09-25-64 DR Singers & dancers of Scotland **to benefit Hospital Auxiliary** Spring Style / Fashion Show Branch County Community Concert Association Branch Co. Cancer Society Coldwater Daily Reporter and the Coldwater Chamber of Commerce 03-24-65 DR 03-30-65 DR Kenneth Miller and Arlene Weston, chairmen Tibbits Foundation ANNUAL MEETING: Officers for the following year will be Roy Patterson, president; Duane Davidson, Vice President; Rae Kleindinst, Recording Secretary; Chas Bristol, Treasurer; Dorothy Aitchison, Corresponding Secretary. Dr. Meier reports on finances and membership, stating 150 members needed and 03-06-65 DR 03-23-65 DR 03-24-65 DR 03-25-65 DR 03-26-65 DR 03-27-65 DR 03-29-65 DR 03-30-65 DR 03-31-65 DR 04-01-65 DR 04-02-65 DR 04-03-65 DR 04-06-65 TA Burdick, 94 �Day Date Year Thurs Thurs -Sat April 8 April 810 1965 1965 MonThurs Thurs -Fri Sat April 12-15 April 22-23 April 24 Tues 1965 Sat April 27 April 30 May 1 Sun May 2 1965 Fri Ticket price $1 Thurs, $1.50 FriSat Name of show/ lecture topic 1965 Minstrel Show HOLY WEEK services Church service Season tickets $5/ 6 shows 1965 Tues May 4 1965 Rotary Performers Source 04-07-65 DR 02-18-65 DR 03-19-65 DR 04-06-65 DR 04-07-65 DR 04-09-65 DR 04-09-65 DR Duane Davidson 02-18-65 DR Coldwater High School Basil Rathbone Dramatic (cancelled as of 01presentation 12-65 meeting) Tibbits Sustaining Membership drive nears top; within 23 members of reaching the goal of 150 memberships (members pledge $200 payable per year for 5 years). American Theatre Festival signs 5-year lease agreement with Tibbits Opera Foundation to continue summer stock through 1969. African Wildlife in Travelogue Kiwanis Action 09-25-64 DR 01-12-65 TA Young American Artists in Concert 04-21-65 DR 04-23-65 DR 04-27-65 DR 05-01-65 DR 05-03-65 DR *benefit for Tibbits* May 3 Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Variety Show 1965 Mon Type of event currently at 99. Tibbits Finance Board Meeting Roaring 20s 1965 1965 Company name Concert Artists from Michigan colleges with featured artist Dzidra Bonfiglio An Evening with Victor Herbert & Harold Arlen Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Bye Bye Birdie proceeds will be used to repair the roof. The Finance 04-27-65 DR 04-30-65 DR 10-17-64 DR 09-25-64 DR 05-04-65 DR Burdick, 95 �Day Date Year Ticket price Sun May 9 1965 $1 TuesSat May 18-22 1965 Adults $1.50, students $1 Sun May 23 1965 Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source 05-04-65 TA Committee wants immediate action toward hiring a Theatre Manager, with a proposed salary of $300 a month. Barbara Bernahl claims $66 per week for services in the box office, which the board thought was too much. It was their understanding that she was to only be reimbursed the cost of her babysitter. The bill is sent to Mr. Lyon/legal counsel for discussion. Elsie Elliott no longer wants to work box office, and Barbara Worden is suggested to take over. Tibbits Sustaining Membership drive nears top; within 15 members of reaching the goal of 150 memberships (members pledge $200 payable per year for 5 years). Cardinal Choir and Fine Arts Department presents Tibbits with a $50 donation in appreciate for free use of the Tibbits for school-directed functions. 05-05-65 DR Jazz Concert (17 Wayne Brenda piece stage Feller Davis, Tom 05-06-65 DR 05-07-65 DR band) Reaume, 05-10-65 DR Chuck Stokes, John Clayton, The Malibus 04-01-65 DR Bye Bye Birdie Musical Olivet College Walter 05-12-65 DR & Branch Stump, 05-13-65 DR County Area director; 05-14-65 DR Schools Glenn 05-15-65 DR Crane, 05-17-65 DR producer; 05-18-65 DR Mrs. 05-19-65 DR William Corey, Choreogra phy; Mrs. Dan Shelles, Costumes 04-19-65 DR Jerry Gerard Concert; organist Branch Jerry 05-20-65 DR (originally County Gerard scheduled), Community (cancelled?) 05-24-65 DR Bene W. Hammel Concert , Bene Burdick, 96 �Day Date Year Sat Thurs Sat Tues May 29 June 3 June 5 June 8 1965 1965 1965 1965 Thurs Thurs June 10 1965 June 10 1965 TuesSat June 15-19 Wed Thurs June 16 1965 June 24 1965 1965 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Association Hammel Bye Bye Birdie gives $1,000 donation to Tibbits. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting Summer cast starts arriving; company housing is at 90 Division St. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: New office secretary Mrs. Hillyar is introduced. President Patterson reports that he has written letters to both Barbara Bernahl and Ken Kohn regarding their claims of services, offering to settle at $500 each ($250 paid this year and $250 next year) in addition to the $125 which they have already been paid. Present membership is 145. Executive and Finance committee reported that a secretary and custodian is all the Theatre needs for personnel at this point. Rotary gifts $400 to Tibbits. Tibbits Executive Board Meeting Larry Life named season choreographer; Larry Carrico Jr named season stage manager, technical director, scene designer, and rigger. The Fantasticks American Theatre Musical Walter Ann Festival Romance Stump, Breniser, director; Milt Bailey, Carrico, James scenic (Mike) design; Bill Bloom, Bob Kreutzberg Sphatt, , William costumes; Walsh, Skip Larry Life, Frizzell, Phil Goble, musical Larry director Carrico, Marge Foley Local merchants give away tickets for summer theatre. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: New office secretary Mrs. Hillyer has resigned. Materials for the roof repair have been delivered, work to begin soon. Mr. Kohn has sent back a letter accepting the settlement offer for back salary. Payments to Trans-America Leasing Co. haven’t been made since last fall and are in arrears in the amount of $12,000. Loan refinancing and payment schedule of $1045 a month is recommended, to which TransAmerica would excuse the penalty. Membership is at 157. Source 05-29-65 DR 05-28-65 DR 06-05-65 DR 06-08-65 DR 06-09-65 DR 06-10-65 DR 04-08-65 DR 06-08-65 DR 06-09-65 DR 06-10-65 DR 06-14-65 DR 06-15-65 DR 06-16-65 DR 06-17-65 DR 06-19-65 DR 06-16-65 DR 06-24-65 TA Burdick, 97 �Day Date Year TuesSat June 22-26 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source 1965 Come Blow Your Horn American Theatre Festival Robert Sphatt, William Walsh, Phil Goble, Laura Seager, Lynda Arnberg, Fay Command 04-08-65 DR 06-10-65 DR 06-18-65 DR 06-21-65 DR 06-22-65 DR 06-23-65 DR 06-24-65 DR Sat June 26 1965 Monk Watson’s Magic Show TuesSat June 29- July 3 1965 Abie’s Irish Rose American Theatre Festival Sat July 3 1965 The Wizard of Oz Olivet College Children’s Theatre Adults $1, children .75 Type of event Play – Contemporary Sex Comedy Children’s Matinee- live magic Play- Comedy Children’s Matinee - Glenn Crane 06-25-65 DR Walter Stump Miss Bobbi Waite & Mrs. Paul Bisling, directors; Kathryn Haefild, Robert Sphatt, Laura Seager, William Walsh, Phil Goble, Fay Command, Larry Life, Marc Baskind, Glenn Crane 04-08-65 DR 06-10-65 DR 06-25-65 DR 06-26-65 DR 06-28-65 DR 06-29-65 DR 06-30-65 DR 07-01-65 DR 06-25-65 DR 06-30-65 DR 07-01-65 DR Burdick, 98 �Day Date Year TuesSat July 610 1965 Tues July 13 1965 TuesSat July 13- 1965 17 TuesSat July 20- 1965 24 Ticket price Matinees Wed & Sat; adults $1.65 and up, children .80 Wed, $1.30 Sat Name of show/ lecture topic The Music Man Company name Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* American Theatre Festival Musical Performers musical director Walter Stump Glenn Crane, Ann Breniser, Fay Command, locals Mitch McCullough & Cindy Weidner, Sweet Adelines chorus as townspeopl e Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Larry Carrico is interviewed for the Theatre Manager position. Further discussion to occur with him to come to agreement of salary. Women’s Chamber of Commerce offers to usher the winter season. Mr. Bryan reports that roof is nearly complete and new system of locks has been installed. **Music Man is held over another week ** The Drunkard American Theatre Festival Type of event Melodrama, adapted musically by Walter Stump Walter Stump, director; Thurman Douglass & Guy Frizzell, musical directors; Philip Goble, William Walsh, Robert Sphatt, William Dowton, Milton Source 04-08-65 DR 06-10-65 DR 07-02-65 DR 07-03-65 DR 07-06-65 DR 07-07-65 DR 07-13-65 TA 07-08-65 DR 07-09-65 DR 07-10-65 DR 07-11-65 DR 07-13-65 DR 07-14-65 DR 04-08-65 DR 06-10-65 DR 07-09-65 DR 07-16-65 DR 07-19-65 DR 07-20-65 DR 07-21-65 DR 07-22-65 DR Burdick, 99 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* William Kreutzberg , costumes TuesSat July 27- 1965 30 The Happy Time American Theatre Festival TuesSat Aug 37 My Fair Lady American Theatre Festival 1965 Play: Comedy Glenn Crane Walter Stump Performers Source Bailey, Larry Life, Glenn Crane, Charles Hutchins, Guy Frizzell, Ann Breniser, Fay Command, Laura Seager, Charlotte Button, Brenda Davis, Margaret Foley, Thurman Douglass 04-08-65 DR Craig 06-10-65 DR Davidson 07-23-65 DR (local), 07-24-65 DR Larry Life, 07-26-65 DR Kenneth 07-27-65 DR Kohn, 07-28-65 DR Robert 07-29-65 DR Sphatt, William Walsh, Fay Command 04-08-65 DR Ann 06-10-65 DR Breniser, 07-30-65 DR Glenn Burdick, 100 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source Crane, William Walsh, Phillip Goble 07-31-65 DR 08-02-65 DR 08-03-65 DR 08-04-65 DR 08-05-65 DR Thurs MonSat Aug 5 Aug 914 1965 1965 Tibbits Board Meeting (?) **My Fair Lady is held over another week ** Tues Aug 10 1965 TuesSat Aug 10-14 1965 Thurs TuesSat Aug 12 Aug 17-21 1965 1965 TuesSat Aug 17-21 1965 Tibbits Foundation Board Meeting: Patterson, Davidson and Heikkinen visited U of M to conference regarding financial aid from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. They were advised to expand the Tibbits programming into all types of art and once that is in effect, they would work with Tibbits in creating a proposal. Congress is also presently reviewing a bill which might offer additional financial help. Larry Carrico has officially been hired as Theatre Manager, to start Sept 1 at a salary of $300 per month for 10 months. He has also signed a contract to teach at Lakeland School, so will divide his time between the two. Negotiation with Transamerica Leasing Corp. has led to a modified agreement (at which point delinquent back balance is $16,000). The Foundation can pay $8,000 to become current, and then no additional interest will accrue as long as TLC is paid $1089 per month. Sunday in New York American Theatre (originally scheduled, Festival cancelled since My Fair Lady is held over) Tibbits Executive Board Meeting On Borrowed Time American Theatre (originally scheduled, Festival but changed to Mary, Mary?) Mary, Mary American Theatre Adult comedy William Joel and Festival Walsh Virginia Marsh, Larry Life, Phillip 08-03-65 DR 08-09-65 DR 08-10-65 DR 08-13-65 DR 08-06-65 DR 08-10-65 TA 04-08-65 DR 06-10-65 DR 08-06-65 DR 04-08-65 DR 06-10-65 DR 07-09-65 DR 08-10-65 DR 08-11-65 DR 08-12-65 DR 08-13-65 DR 08-16-65 DR Burdick, 101 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source 08-17-65 DR 08-18-65 DR 08-19-65 DR 08-20-65 DR 04-08-65 DR Oklahoma American Theatre Musical Walter Ann 08-17-65 DR Festival Stump, Breniser, 08-21-65 DR musical Milton director Bailey, Larry 08-23-65 DR 08-24-65 DR Thurman Life, 08-25-65 DR Douglas, Charlotte 08-26-65 DR choreogra Button, 08-27-65 DR pher Larry William Life Walsh, Phil Goble, Lee Treat, Glenn Crane, Sally Carrico. 08-24-65 DR Tibbits Executive Board Meeting American Theatre Festival presents awards to two young Coldwater people for helping the company the past two 08-30-65 DR summers. Brad Green receives the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year award; Charlotte Button, actress, received the other award. 04-08-65 DR The Moon is Blue American Theatre 06-10-65 DR (originally scheduled, Festival cancelled since Oklahoma is held over) 08-31-65 DR *Oklahoma is held over for a second week* 09-01-65 DR 09-04-65 DR 09-07-65 DR 09-10-65 DR Larry Carrico is hired to teach English at Lakeland School. 09-10-65 DR Music! Magic! And Magic & Comedy Monk 09-11-65 DR Mirth! show Watson Goble, Laura Seager TuesSat Aug 24-28 1965 Thurs Mon Aug 26 Aug 30 1965 1965 TuesSat Aug 31Sept 4 1965 TuesSat Aug 31Sept 4 1965 Fri Sun Sept 10 Sept 12 1965 1965 free Burdick, 102 �Day Date Year Tues Sept 21 1965 Sat Thurs Tues Sept 23 Sept 30 Oct 5 1965 1965 1965 Ticket price Reserved $3.75, Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Total attendance of summer stock was 14,137 with gross box office sales at $30,865. Mrs. Bernahl has denied the Foundation’s offer to settle and has threatened to sue. The board decides to hold the matter of Bernahl’s claim in abeyance. New rental fees are created based on revenue of the program. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting Wayne King & his Concert Wayne King Orchestra General admission $2.50 Sat Oct 9 1965 Tues Oct 12 1965 Thurs Wed Sat Oct 21 Oct 27 Oct 30 1965 1965 Sat Nov 6 1965 $5 adults, $3 students Adults $1, kids 75 cents Byways of Britain Travelogue Kiwanis Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Profit from the Wayne King performance is $967.78. Sales tax exemption is sought. Community Concert Board feels that the new rental fees are too high, but taking into account the cost of operation, the facilities, etc., it is an appropriate fee. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting Tibbits Executive Committee Meeting Two Go Dancing Ballet/ Classical Branch dance concert County Community Concert Association Pinocchio Reed Marionettes Puppet show Edith and Robin Reed Source 09-13-65 DR 09-17-65 DR 09-21-65 TA 09-17-65 DR 09-29-65 DR 09-16-65 DR 09-21-65 DR 09-22-65 DR 09-24-65 DR 09-27-65 DR 09-28-65 DR 10-01-65 DR 10-06-65 DR 10-06-65 DR 10-08-65 DR 10-07-65 DR 10-12-65 TA 10-18-65 DR 10-27-65 DR 10-04-65 DR 10-22-65 DR 10-28-65 DR 10-29-65 DR 11-01-65 DR 11-02-65 DR Burdick, 103 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source 11-04-65 DR 11-06-65 DR 11-08-65 DR Mon Nov 8 1965 Tues Nov 9 1965 Thurs Fri Thurs Thurs - Fri Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 18 Nov 18-19 1965 1965 1965 1965 Sat Nov 20 1965 Sun Nov 28 1965 Reserved $3.75, General Admission $2.50 Sat- Dec 4-5 1965 Adults Michael Church, Lecture-Art University of Michigan College of Architecture & Design Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Michael Church of the University Extension Service of Fine Arts of the State of MI is interested and willing to help the newly appointed Arts Council. Carrico reports that it was necessary to have three performances for Pinocchio, and that profit for the show was $434.84. Tibbits Executive Committee Meeting Tibbits Meeting Tibbits Executive Meeting Noah Play Coldwater Phyllis High School Coscarelly, senior class student director Carolyn Gillespie Concert - Piano Branch Richard County Cass Community Concert Association Womenfolk Folk singers/ Tibbits Opera Jean Amos, recording artists Foundation Leni and Arts Ashmore, Council Barbara Cooper, Judy Fine, Joyce James Sing Americana Musical Review Sweet 11-05-65 DR 11-09-65 TA 11-10-65 DR 11-10-65 DR 11-16-65 DR 11-12-65 DR 11-15-65 DR 11-18-65 DR 11-19-65 DR 10-29-65 DR 11-15-65 DR 11-22-65 DR 10-28-65 DR 11-10-65 DR 11-17-65 DR 11-20-65 DR 11-23-65 DR 11-24-65 DR 11-26-65 DR 11-27-65 DR 11-29-65 DR 10-13-65 DR Burdick, 104 �Day Date Year Sun Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Adelines $1.50, children 75 cents Wed Thurs Dec 15 Dec 16 1965 1965 Sat Dec 18 1965 Sat Dec 18 1965 Thurs Dec 30 Jan 11 1965 1966 Sat Jan 15 1966 Sat Jan 22 1966 Tibbits Fine Arts Committee Meeting Mr. Crane Adults $1.25, kids 74 cents $5 adults, $3 students Performers Hansel & Gretel Piccolo Opera Company of Detroit Musical comedy Children’s Theatre / Musical fairy tale Quincy High School Brent Veysey Evelyn Orbach Tibbits Opera Foundation Patrons Cocktail Party: Financial status reviewed; board is looking into possibility of getting federal monies. Tibbits Executive Committee Meeting Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Review of previous year’s bookings. Most bookings made money, but Womenfolk lost money. Carrico reports a proposal is being prepared to submit for federal assistance to get a new front of the building, finish the basement according to plans, lounge, new seats and carpeting, work backstage for electrical systems, etc. ATF decides not to operate summer stock, so the board appoints Carrico to operate the theatre for the summer instead. He has chosen several large musicals since they have proven to be most popular. Proposed salary for Carrico is $150/week with a percentage of profits at the end of the season. Pop Organ Eddie Concert Osborn Inner Space Travelogue Kiwanis Source 11-12-65 DR 11-19-65 DR 11-29-65 DR 11-30-65 DR 12-01-65 DR 12-02-65 DR 12-03-65 DR 12-04-65 DR 12-06-65 DR 12-14-65 DR 12-13-65 DR 12-16-65 DR 12-07-65 DR 12-08-65 DR 12-10-65 DR 12-13-65 DR 12-14-65 DR 12-17-65 DR 12-20-65 DR 12-17-65 DR 12-20-65 DR 12-29-65 DR 01-11-66 TA 12-20-65 DR 10-06-65 DR 01-15-66 DR 01-20-66 DR Burdick, 105 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Wed Jan 26 1966 Wed Jan 26 1966 Sat Feb 5 1966 Wed Feb 9 1966 Sat Feb 19 1966 Mon Feb 28 1966 Thurs March 3 March 1966 Vocalinstrumental program Tibbits asks for donations of clothing and accessories to build the costume shop. 1966 Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Officers for the year are Roy Patterson, president; Duane Davidson, $5 adults, $3 students Source Joseph Wolman, piano; John Wummer, flute; David Sackson, violin-viola Meeting is held to discuss Tibbits to be organized as an Arts Council as well in order to avoid overlapping of events and dates, to coordinate use of the opera house, and to publish a brochure on the local arts groups in the community. Hamlet Michigan State Play Frank Roger Long, University’s Performing Rutledge Roger Arts Co. Cornish, Ann Matesich, Terry S. Williams, Bill Stock Norman Luboff Choir Concert Branch County Community Concert Association America Travelogue Kiwanis 01-15-66 DR 01-21-66 DR 01-27-66 DR Varsity Vagabonds 02-16-66 DR 02-17-66 DR 02-25-66 DR 03-03-66 DR Concert - Musical Arts Trio Adult $1.50, student $1 Performers Western Michigan University Branch County Community Concert Association Dr. Elwyn Carter 01-26-66 DR 01-15-66 DR 01-17-66 DR 01-26-66 DR 01-31-66 DR 02-02-66 DR 02-07-66 DR 10-04-65 DR 10-06-65 DR 02-17-66 DR 03-08-66 TA Burdick, 106 �Day Date Year Ticket price March 9 1966 Thurs March 10 1966 Thurs -Fri March 17-18 1966 Sat March 26 1966 Sun April 3 1966 Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers VP; Rae Kleindist, recording secretary; Dorothy Aitchison, corresponding secretary; Charles Bristol, treasurer. Arts Council has had a number of meetings and has elected officers. Carrico reports that summer people have been hired, budget is similar to last year, and that program ads have been sold with 95% participation. Rotary club donates an arc spotlight valued at $1200 in exchange for theatre rental. Camille and The Ruth Page’s Chicago Ballet Branch Josette Merry Widow Opera Ballet County Amiel, Orrin Community Kayan, Concert Patricia Association Kiekovic, Kenneth Johnson Piano Concert Branch Jean Paul County Seville Community Concert Association Our Town Play Coldwater Larry High School Carrico, junior class Linda Bennett 8 Wed Name of show/ lecture topic $3.50- $2 Spring Fashionata *to benefit the Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show Dukes of Dixieland Dixieland jazz band (originally scheduled for March 20, moved Frank Assunto, Fred Assunto, Source 05-11-65 DR 05-21-65 DR 03-07-66 DR 03-08-66 DR 03-10-66 DR 10-04-65 DR 03-03-66 DR 03-14-66 DR 03-16-66 DR 03-17-66 DR 03-18-66 DR 03-17-66 DR 03-18-66 DR 03-19-66 DR 03-21-66 DR 03-22-66 DR 03-23-66 DR 03-24-66 DR 03-25-66 DR 03-28-66 DR 02-17-66 DR 02-19-66 DR 03-08-66 DR 03-10-66 DR Burdick, 107 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* to April 3) Papa Jac Assunto, Jerry Fuller, Gene Schroeder, Red Brown, Barrett Deems Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Arts Council organization is planning to have an exhibit at the fair this year. Carrico says summer shows will start June 29, tickets will go on sale soon, and that season tickets will be $13.75 and $15. Fabulous Forties Variety Show Rotary Tues April 12 1966 Thurs -Sat April 14-16 1966 FriSat April 22-23 1966 It’s A Great Life Sun April 24 April 28-29 1966 Auditions for Miss Branch County Pageant Sat April 30 1966 Tues May 3 1966 Thurs -Fri Thurs $1, Fri & Sat $1.50 1966 $5 adults, $3 students Performers Yucatan Trails Play St. Charles School senior class Variety Show Coldwater High School Travelogue Kiwanis Choir concert Coldwater High School Paula Weller Source 03-25-66 DR 03-26-66 DR 03-28-66 DR 03-30-66 DR 03-31-66 DR 04-01-66 DR 04-02-66 DR 04-04-66 DR 04-12-66 TA 03-30-66 DR 04-11-66 DR 04-12-66 DR 04-13-66 DR 04-14-66 DR 04-15-65 DR 04-18-66 DR 04-19-66 DR 04-20-66 DR 04-21-66 DR 04-25-66 DR 04-19-66 DR 04-26-66 DR 04-27-66 DR 04-28-66 DR 04-29-66 DR 10-06-65 DR 04-26-66 DR Arvid Berg 04-26-66 DR 05-02-66 DR Burdick, 108 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Source Dzidra Bonfiglio 05-03-66 DR 05-04-66 DR 05-04-66 DR 04-26-66 DR 05-03-66 DR 05-05-66 DR 05-06-66 DR 05-09-66 DR 05-10-66 TA Thurs Sat May 5 May 7 1966 1966 Tibbits Executive Board Meeting Tues May 10 1966 Fri May 13 1966 Adults $1.50, students 75 cents Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Carrico changes season ticket prices to $13 and $15 instead of previous cost. Suggestion to publicize what school activities have been held in the theatre to show how much it’s being used by schools. Royalties for all summer shows have been reduced. A refreshment stand in the alley south of the theatre is being planned. Estimate for 50 feet of concrete in the alley is $250. Virginia Symphony Concert William Orchestra Penny Hacker Sat May 21 1966 Adults 50 cents, children 25 cents Mon Sat May 23 June 4 1966 1966 Mon Tues June 13 1966 June 14 1966 Piano Concert Sleeping Beauty Children’s Play Coldwater High School Phyllis Coscarelly Season tickets go on sale for the Tibbits Summer Theatre (TST) season. General Cable of Quincy donates $1500 worth of cable and wire for house and stage wiring. $700 is still needed to complete the project. Deadline of June 18 is set. TST requests single rooms and apartments to house company members. Also searching for a sewing machine. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Carrico reports that all members of summer stock have been arrived and are hiring. Howard Teeter negotiates with John DeNoyer for use of the garage building on South Monroe St. as a workshop, Meier and Teeter are arranging to have the alley paved for the refreshment area, Wolf’s Floor Covering of Coldwater donates new beige carpeting to the Tibbits as well as the labor to install it, Kiwanis Club has repaired seats in the theatre, and General Cable Co. of Quincy is donating wiring, which Bob Sweet and his crew are installing (cost to the Foundation will probably be less than $800). Bryan reports work on the gutters along the side of the building because there has been a problem with rain running down the side of the building. President 04-26-66 DR 05-09-66 DR 05-10-66 DR 05-11-66 DR 05-12-66 DR 05-13-66 DR 05-16-66 DR 05-06-66 DR 05-17-66 DR 05-18-66 DR 05-20-66 DR 05-23-66 DR 06-04-66 DR 06-13-66 DR 06-14-66 DR Burdick, 109 �Day Date Year Sat Thurs Wed June 18 1966 June 23 1966 June 29 1966 JuneSept 1966 WedSat June 29-30, July 12, July 6-9 1966 Wed July 6 1966 Thurs July 7 1966 Tues July 12 1966 WedSat July 13- 1966 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers Patterson reports that the Executive Committee will no longer meet weekly; instead, they will meet monthly. Carrico hosts a reception at his home for Board Members and the cast for the summer shows. TST Musical director Harold Themmen puts out a call for local musicians. Local merchants give away tickets for Tibbits to 180 people (originally reported that it was season tickets, but it was just for individual performances). Summer Stock- Larry Carrico will be general manager (production, hiring, box office, publicity/PR) as well as lighting. Jeffery K. Neill will choreograph, H. Kelly English will be the set designer. Mathew John Hoffman III, costume designer. Mitch Kessler, stage manager. Harold Themmen, musical director. Prices for the season are reduced because the Foundation is behind the season/ no ATF costs present this year. Ticket prices: Parquet $3.25, parquet circle $2.75, balcony $2.25. Season Tickets $13-$15. $2.25, $2.75, $3.25 $2.25, South Pacific Musical Tibbits Summer Theatre Jay Warren Byer Al Zolton, Lucille Frisa, John Whiting, Barbara Link, Robert McClaren, Marcie Guthrie, Larry Carrico Source 06-14-66 TA 06-23-66 DR 06-29-66 DR 06-30-66 DR 02-09-66 DR 02-16-66 DR 05-06-66 DR 05-23-66 DR 06-14-66 DR 06-23-66 DR 05-06-66 DR 06-23-66 DR 06-24-66 DR 06-27-66 DR 06-28-66 DR 06-29-66 DR 06-30-66 DR 07-02-66 DR 07-06-66 DR 07-09-66 DR 05-06-66 DR Rumplestiltskin Stevens Puppets Children’s/ Tibbits 06-23-66 DR (4 children’s shows Puppet Show Summer 07-05-66 DR originally planned for Theatre the summer-this is the only one actually produced) 07-07-66 DR TST asks for local women to assist with the sewing of costumes for Show Boat since it requires construction of over 100. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Lights are now needed in the alley where the concession stand is to be 07-12-66 TA placed. Discussion on employing someone for concessions. Show Boat Musical Tibbits Jay John Dietz, 05-06-66 DR 06-23-66 DR Summer Warren Charlotte Burdick, 110 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Theatre Byer Performers Source Button, Jefery Neill, Al Zolton, Robert McClaren, Barbara Link, Beryldene Powell 07-07-66 DR 07-11-66 DR 07-12-66 DR 07-13-66 DR 07-14-66 DR 07-20-66 DR 16, 2023 $2.75, $3.25 Fri WedSat July 22 1966 July 27- 1966 30, Aug 3-6 $2.25, $2.75, $3.25 Wayne Feller of Coldwater’s Music Mart donates Baldwin Style D Concert Grand Piano. The Sound of Music Musical Tibbits Albert Summer Zolton Theatre Mon Aug 1 1966 Sat Aug 6 1966 Tues Aug 9 1966 WedSat Aug 10-13, 1966 $2.25, $2.75, Costume designer Mathew Hoffman III asks Coldwater women for help sewing the Student Prince costumes. The plan is to build/create all of them from scratch in order to build up the costume collection at Tibbits. President Patterson sends letter to Wayne Feller/ Music Mart of Coldwater thanking him for the donation of a Baldwin Style D Concert Grand Piano, with an understanding that if the Foundation goes defunct, the piano will revert to ownership by Mr. Feller or his heirs. TST looking for large hairy dog to use in Camelot Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Dental Association donates $126.45. Foundation now has the legal title to the Baldwin piano from Mr. & Mrs. Feller. Carrico reports summer stock is going well as far as attendance and actors’ happiness is concerned. Treasurer Bristol reports that they are slightly over budget in some areas but sets and costumes have been very good and will be property of Tibbits. Royalties have all been paid. The Board offers Larry Carrico a full-time job starting Sept 1966 at $650/month plus bonuses for 9 months, and 3 months of summer stock pay to be handled separately. Executive Committee to meet every two weeks now. The Student Prince Musical Tibbits Albert Ed Kingins, Summer Zolton Beryldene Barbara Link, John Whiting, Robert McClaren, Beryldene Powell, many locals 07-22-66 TA 05-06-66 DR 06-23-66 DR 07-21-66 DR 07-22-66 DR 07-25-66 DR 07-26-66 DR 07-27-66 DR 07-28-66 DR 07-29-66 DR 08-03-66 DR 08-04-66 DR 08-01-66 DR 08-06-66 DR 08-09-66 TA 05-06-66 DR 06-23-66 DR Burdick, 111 �Day Date Year 17-20 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Theatre $3.25 Performers Source Powell, John Whiting, Mike Kinter, Milt Bailey, Robert McClaren, Brad Gren, Larry Carrico, Marcia Guthrie, Raymond Sharp Edward Kingins, Al Zolton, Jeffery Neill, Beryldene Powell, Robert McClaren 08-05-66 DR 08-08-66 DR 08-09-66 DR 08-10-66 DR 08-11-66 DR 08-12-66 DR 08-13-66 DR 08-17-66 DR 08-18-66 DR WedSat Aug 24-27, 31, Sept 13 1966 Sun Aug 28 1966 Farewell party given for TST’s company by the Tibbits Foundation Board of Directors. Tues Sept 13 1966 Tues Oct 11 1966 Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Jerry Fair reports that the estimate of a new front to the theatre is close to $25,000. Carrico reports that the total summer attendance was 15,842 with a net profit of $700, along with a good inventory of scenery, costumes and tools. Carrico is officially hired on a full-time basis. Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Financial review, need for new memberships, Community Concert Association discussion. Proposal of grant coming along. $2.25, $2.75, $3.25 Camelot Musical Tibbits Summer Theatre Jay Warren Byer 05-06-66 DR 06-23-66 DR 08-18-66 DR 08-19-66 DR 08-22-66 DR 08-23-66 DR 08-24-66 DR 08-25-66 DR 08-26-66 DR 08-31-66 DR 09-01-66 DR 09-02-66 DR 09-07-66 DR 08-29-66 DR 08-09-66 TA 09-13-66 TA 10-11-66 TA Burdick, 112 �Day Date Year Sat Oct 22 1966 Wed Nov 2 1966 Tues Nov 8 1966 Thurs -Fri Nov 10-11 1966 Fri Nov 18 1966 Tues Nov 22 1966 Sat Nov 26 1966 Sat Dec 3 1966 Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Windjammer to Australia Type of event Travelogue Performers Kiwanis Cooking School Coldwater Daily Reporter Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Carrico and Fair (originally reported as Heikkinen) report back on Washington DC trip, at which time they presented a proposal for a financial grant. Board decides to offer summer theatre again next year. Carrico reports work being done in the dressing rooms such as mirrors, painting, lights and new flooring, which has been donated. Contract is now in progress for Ray Ford/Country and Western music, who wants to use the theatre Sat nights when available. Rental is $50 minimum per night. The Tavern Play Coldwater Larry High School Carrico senior class The Don Shirley Trio $5.50, $4.50 Rigoletto Goldovsky Grand Opera Theater The Pacific Northwest Adults Concert Travelogue Ray Ford Country & Concert Branch County Community Concert Association Tibbits Opera Foundation Don Shirley, pianist Director Boris Goldovsk y, conducto r Edward Alley Alexander Gray, Enzo Citarelli, J. B. Davis, Teresa Orantes, Rosemary Rosales, Franco Iglesias, Robert Hale Kiwanis Ray Ford, Source 10-11-66 DR 10-21-66 DR 10-21-66 DR 11-03-66 DR 11-08-66 TA 12-13-66 TA 10-21-66 DR 11-07-66 DR 11-08-66 DR 11-10-66 DR 11-11-66 DR 10-21-66 DR 11-10-66 DR 10-21-66 DR 10-26-66 DR 11-08-66 DR 11-10-66 DR 11-12-66 DR 11-15-66 DR 11-16-66 DR 11-17-66 DR 11-18-66 DR 11-21-66 DR 11-23-66 DR 10-21-66 DR 11-25-66 DR 12-01-66 DR Burdick, 113 �Day Date Year Ticket price Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Western Music Show $1.50, children 50 cents Performers Law Brothers, Wayne Roberts, Jerry Howard and Big Tiny Tim Thurs Dec 8 1966 Sat Dec 10 1966 Sat Dec 10 1966 The Wizard of Oz Tues Dec 13 1966 Tibbits Theatre Foundation Board Meeting: Heikkinen reports that proposal for funds is being prepared for submission on Jan 15, 1967. Carrico reports a profit of $328 for the Reed Marionette show and a loss on Rigoletto. Board stresses the need for new membership. Carrico proposes that the room on the north side of the lobby be Ray Ford Country & Western Music Show Adults $1.50, children 50 cents Reed Marionettes “Stag Night” Tommy Watkins of the Detroit Lions will speak and show films of Lions games, door prizes, free cigarettes Concert Puppet Show Source 12-02-66 DR 12-09-66 DR 12-01-66 DR 12-08-66 DR 12-09-66 DR Coldwater Chamber of Commerce Ray Ford, Jim Pipkins, Tal Timber Boys, Wayne Smith & the Wheels, Tiny Ross, The Highland Ramblers Robin & Edith Reed 12-01-66 DR 12-02-66 DR 12-09-66 DR 10-26-66 DR 12-01-66 DR 12-05-66 DR 12-06-66 DR 12-07-66 DR 12-10-66 DR 12-12-66 DR 12-13-66 TA Burdick, 114 �Day Date Year Sat Dec 17 1966 Mon Dec 19 1966 Ticket price Adults $1.50, children 50 cents Name of show/ lecture topic Company name Type of event Sponsored Director by *OR RENOVATION MEETING/EVENT & PERSONS INVOLVED* Performers torn out and a display case for art exhibits and old theatre programs could be exhibited at estimated cost of $300. Board approves a trip to NYC for Carrico in regards to summer shows. Letter from Department of Labor received re: Barbara Bernahl’s claim of $737.50. Letter from attorney Arthur G. Lyon approved to be sent in reply. Ray Ford Country & Concert Ray Ford, Western Music Show Law Brothers, Wayne Roberts, Jerry Howard and Big Tiny Tim Duke Ellington Orchestra (never happened? No publicity of any sort) Source 12-01-66 DR 12-02-66 DR 12-09-66 DR 09-30-66 TA Burdick, 115 �Advertisements, Photos, & Documents 1958-1966 Burdick, 116 �1958 Burdick, 117 �Exterior: Tibbits Art Deco Facade, Movie Days. Interior: Tibbits, Movie Days. Burdick, 118 �Service Group Survey. 1958. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. June 9 1958. Burdick, 119 �1959 Burdick, 120 �Burdick, 121 Minstrel Ad. 1959. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 13 1959 p2. Minstrel Ad. 1959. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 7 1959 p3. �Minstrel Show. 1959. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 12 1959. Burdick, 122 �Minstrel Show. 1959. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 13 1959 p2. Minstrel Show. 1959. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 13 1959. Burdick, 123 �Gay Nineties Revue. 1959. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 15 1959 p10. Burdick, 124 �Coldwater Players Declaration. 1959. Tibbits property file, Coldwater Assessor’s Office. Oct 1959. Burdick, 125 �Coldwater Players Declaration. 1959. Tibbits property file, Coldwater Assessor’s Office. Oct 1959. Burdick, 126 �1961 Burdick, 127 �Coldwater Key Club. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 23 1961. Burdick, 128 �Burdick, 129 Karl Staley. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 11 1961. Key Club. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 23 1961. �Burdick, 130 Coldwater Exchange Club Scrub All. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 17 1961. Lions Clean Up Tibbits. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 16 1961. �Burdick, 131 Kiwanis & Rotary Help Out. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 3 1961. �Now Let’s Do it This Way Fellas. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 26 1961. Mr. Minstrel Himself. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 26 1961. Burdick, 132 �Ready for Debut Tonight. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 27 1961. Blackface Again. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 28 1961. Burdick, 133 �Brothers, Belles Meet.. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 27 1961. Burdick, 134 �Burdick, 135 Bull in a China Shop. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 16 1961. Scene From China Shop. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 14 1961. �The Banjo-Tainers. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 30 1961. Appear Tonight. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 4 1961. Burdick, 136 �Lonesome Polecat. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 1 1961, p10. To Sing Here. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 3 1961, p10. Burdick, 137 �Burdick, 138 Rotary Starts Work on Minstrel Show 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 12 1961. Final Rehearsal. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 2 1961. �‘Pure As the Driven Snow’ Poster. 1961. Personal collection of Terry Mulchahey. Dec 1961. Burdick, 139 �Lloyd Luce. 1961. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 15 1961 p2. Burdick, 140 �1962 Burdick, 141 �Burdick, 142 Norm Moore. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 31 1962. Tibbits Campaign Chairmen Named. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 22 1962. �Old Landmark Disappearing. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 7 1962. Burdick, 143 �Burdick, 144 In Final Rehearsal Stage. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 15 1962. �Rotary Minstrels Open Tonight. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 15 1962. Burdick, 145 �Burdick, 146 Burdette Harris. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 3 1962. Franc Gay. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 16 1962. �Burdick, 147 Free Parking This Way. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 18 1962. New Parking Lot. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 18 1962. �Burdick, 148 Twistin’ for Tibbits. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 16 1962. Engineers Check Tibbits Today . 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 7 1962. �Twistin’ for Tibbits Ad. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 14 1962. Burdick, 149 �Burdick, 150 Beauties by the Sea. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 30 1962. Tibbits Mementos. 1962. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 8 1962. �1963 Burdick, 151 �Minstrel Ad. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 26 1963 p20. Burdick, 152 �Tax Relief Letters. 1963. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. Sept 22 1963. Burdick, 153 �Mrs. Joyce Stannell Godfrey. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 9 1963. Lights on Again. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 25 1963. Burdick, 154 �Roger Williams. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 1 1963. Artist Visits Theater. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 21 1963. Burdick, 155 �Coming Down. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 21 1963. Burdick, 156 �Signed Roger Williams Promo Photo. 1963. Personal collection of Terry Mulchahey. Oct 23 1963. Burdick, 157 �George Vaughn Lowther Letter to Family. 1963. Personal Collection of George Vaughn Lowther. Nov 7 1963. Burdick, 158 �Face Changing. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 5 1963. Grand Ole Opry Ad. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 16 1963 p3. Burdick, 159 �Grand Ole Opry Ad. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 13 1963 p2. Grand Ole Opry Ad. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 19 1963 p12. Burdick, 160 �Mrs. Gertrude Harding. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 21 1963. Burdick, 161 �Burdick, 162 Show Stopper Ad. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 28 1963 p8. �Sweet Adeline Chorus. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 2 1963. George Vaughn Lowther, Manager. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, De 6 1963. Burdick, 163 �Burdick, 164 Next at Tibbits. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, De 10 1963. Jack & the Beanstalk Ad. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 10 1963 p2. �Jack Shows Mother. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 12 1963. A Scene from Jack. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 16 1963. Burdick, 165 �Community Carol Sing. 1963. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 21 1963 p2. Burdick, 166 �1964 Burdick, 167 �Children’s Theatre at Coldwater. 1964. Personal collection of George Vaughn Lowther. The Fort Wayne News Sentinal, Jan 11 1964. Burdick, 168 �Burdick, 169 Children’s Theater at Coldwater. 1964. Personal collection of George Vaughn Lowther. The Fort Wayne News Sentinal, Jan 11 1964. �Burdick, 170 Trio & Accompanists in Concert. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 20 1964. Chad Mitchell Trio. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 10 1964. �Burdick, 171 Chad Mitchell Trio Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 13 1964 p3. �Burdick, 172 Agnes Moorehead. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 24 1964 p21. �Western Michigan University Choir. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 9 1964 p2. Tibbits to Feature ‘Pajama Game’ Soon. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 10 1964. Burdick, 173 �Western Michigan University Choir. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 11 1964 p2. Burdick, 174 �Burdick, 175 Seven Ways of Love. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 19 1964 p12. The Pajama Game Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 13 1964 p12. �Pajama Game. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 19 1964. Bruce King and Marty Bagdon. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 21 1964. Burdick, 176 �Cotton-Medina Play Wins High Praise. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 20 1964. Burdick, 177 �Signed Patricia Medina Headshot. 1964. Personal collection of George Vaughn Lowther. Feb 25 1964. Burdick, 178 �Signed Joseph Cotten Headshot. 1964. Personal collection of George Vaughn Lowther. Feb 25 1964. Burdick, 179 �New Wallpaper. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 22 1964. Howard Teeter. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 28 1964. Burdick, 180 �Burdick, 181 Kai Winding Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 4 1964 p12. �Signed Clebanoff Headshot. 1964. Personal collection of George Vaughn Lowther. March 6 1964. Burdick, 182 �Harding Plaque. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 9 1964. Ernest W. Luse. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 13 1964. Burdick, 183 �Coming to Tibbits. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 12 1964. The Friars. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 16 1964. Burdick, 184 �Fashion Show. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 16 1964 p10. Burdick, 185 �Mens Glee Club Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 17 1964. Kiess Donation. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 18 1964 p12. Burdick, 186 �Mural. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 19 1964. Naughty 90’s Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 21 1964 p20. Burdick, 187 �Bob Newhart Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 23 1964 p2. Burdick, 188 �Signed Bob Newhart Headshot. 1964. Personal collection of George Vaughn Lowther. April 12 1964. Burdick, 189 �Hear it in Person Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 23 1964 p10. All Aboard Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 26 1964 p2. Burdick, 190 �The Tibbits Mural. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 28 1964. Rehearsals Shift. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 27 1964. Burdick, 191 �Coldwater Rotarians. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 1 1964. The Three Producers. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 31 1964. Burdick, 192 �Rotary Show. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 3 1964. Burdick, 193 �First Night Sold Out. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 2 1964. Coldwater Rotary. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 4 1964. Burdick, 194 �Dave Nault. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 4 1964. The Outsiders. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 7 1964. G. Otis Pierce. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 10 1964. Burdick, 195 �Painting. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 12 1964 p41. The Button-Down Mind at Work. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 12 1964. Burdick, 196 �Henry L. Scott Promo Photo. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 16 1964. Henry L. Scott Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 17 1964. Burdick, 197 �Signed Henry L. Scott Promo Photo. 1964. Personal collection of George Vaughn Lowther. April 17 1964. Burdick, 198 �Wayne King. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 22 1964. Burdick, 199 �Spring Drum Festival Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 25 1964 p20. American Theatre Festival Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 27 1964 p12. Burdick, 200 �Jim Hayes. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 30 1964. Michigan Gas Donation. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 30 1964. Burdick, 201 �Boris Goldovsky. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 02 1964 p12. Wayne King Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 02 1964 p2. Burdick, 202 �Signed Jim Hayes Promo Photo. 1964. Personal collection of George Vaughn Lowther. May 2 1964. Burdick, 203 �Signed Wayne King Promo Photo. 1964. Personal collection of George Vaughn Lowther. May 2 1964. Burdick, 204 �New Welcome Signs. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 04 1964. Kenneth Kohn. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 04 1964. Burdick, 205 �Burdick, 206 Reynard the Fox. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 08 1964. The Crow. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 05 1964. �Virginia Symphony Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 13 1964. Burdick, 207 �Glenn Crane. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 14 1964. Kathy Zeller. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 15 1964. Black Like Me Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 15 1964 p12. Burdick, 208 �Jose Molina and Maria Del Rocio. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 20 1964. Griffin Speaks at Tibbits. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 21 1964. Jose Molina Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 22 1964 p2. Burdick, 209 �Jose Molina Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 25 1964 p2. Burdick, 210 �Molina Company in Spanish Costume. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 25 1964. Molina Costumes. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 27 1964. Burdick, 211 �Tom King. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 28 1964. Irene Belcher. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 03 1964. Burdick, 212 �William Walsh. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 04 1964. First National Bank Donation. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 05 1964. Burdick, 213 �Ladies Only Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 05 1964 p2. Welcome America’s Gracious Ladies. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 05 1964 p2. Burdick, 214 �Burdick, 215 American Theatre Festival. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 05 1964. �Virginia and Joel Marsh. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 08 1964. La Boheme. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 11 1964 p12. Burdick, 216 �Solid Gold Cadillac. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 16 1964. Tom and Rosemary King. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 18 1964. Dinner-reception. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 18 1964. Burdick, 217 �Burdick, 218 Solid Gold Cadillac Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 22 1964. Work, Work, Work. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 19 1964. �Last Minute Preparation. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 23 1964. Burdick, 219 �American Theatre Festival. 1964. Personal collection of Terry Mulchahey. June 24 1964. Burdick, 220 �Teamwork. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 26 1964. Pursuit. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 27 1964 p2. Burdick, 221 �ATF Producers Letter of Loan. 1964. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 27 June 1964. TS. Coldwater, MI. . Burdick, 222 �Burdick, 223 Kathy Zeller and Tom King on Stage. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 30 1964. Stuckey’s ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 29 1964 p2. �Stukey’s Man Who Came to Dinner Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 06 1964p10. Scene from ‘Pursuit’. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 01 1964. Burdick, 224 �Veteran Actor. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 06 1964. William Walsh. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 08 1964. Special Pleading.1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 07 1964. Burdick, 225 �Irene Belcher. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 09 1964. Jack Shouse. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 10 1964. At Work. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 11 1964 p2. Burdick, 226 �ATF Yum Yum Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 13 1964 p7. Burdick, 227 �Stukey’s Yum Yum Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 13 1964 p10. Hogan. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 13 1964. In this Scene. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 14 1964. Burdick, 228 �Tom King. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 15 1964. Hogan. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 16 1964 p2. Suzy and Tony Showalter and Charlotte Button. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 17 1964. Burdick, 229 �Ten Nights in a Barroom Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 17 1964 p2. Burdick, 230 �Virginia Marsh and Bob Miller. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 18 1964 p2. Stuckey’s Ten Nights in a Barroom Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 20 1964 p10. Ten Nights in a Barroom. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 20 1964. Burdick, 231 �Pianist. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 21 1964. David Higgins and Jack Shouse. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 23 1964. Burdick, 232 �Burdick, 233 Mister Roberts ATF Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 24 1964 p2. �Howard Teeter. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 25 1964. Stukey’s Mister Roberts Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 27 1964 p2. Burdick, 234 �Mr. Roberts. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 27 1964. The Members of the Crew. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 28 1964. Burdick, 235 �Tensions Too Much to Handle. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 29 1964. Dreamer. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 30 1964. Burdick, 236 �Burdick, 237 The Girls in 509. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 30 1964 p2. �Stukey’s Girls in 509 Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 03 1964 p12. Nerves Already. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 31 1964. A Chauffeured Rolls Royce. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 03 1964 p2. Burdick, 238 �Stukey’s Picnic Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 08 1964 p12. Attorney Aubrey McKittridge. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 04 1964. William Walsh. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 05 1964. Burdick, 239 �ATF Picnic Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 08 1964 p2. Kathy Zeller and David Higgins, Picnic. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 08 1964. David Higgins. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 08 1964 p3. Burdick, 240 �Virginia Marsh Explains. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 13 1964 p2. Millie. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 11 1964 p2. Howard Bevans. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 12 1964 p2. Burdick, 241 �Burdick, 242 ATF Seven Year Itch Ad.. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 14 1964 p2. �David Higgins. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 14 1964. Stukey’s Seven-Year Itch Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 17 1964 p2. American Theatre Festival Favorite. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 17 1964. Burdick, 243 �Dr. Brubaker. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 18 1964, p2. Joel and Virginia Marsh. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 20 1964 p2. Heap Big Injun. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 21 1964. Burdick, 244 �Stilson Letter to Stukey. 1964. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 24 Aug 1964. TS. Coldwater, MI. . Burdick, 245 �Little Mary Sunshine Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 24 1964 p10. Miss Keller. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 24 1964. Walter Stump. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 25 1964. Burdick, 246 �David Higgins as Yellow Feather. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 25 1964. Miss Keller. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 24 1964. Miss Tylor. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 28 1964. Burdick, 247 �American Theatre Festival Favorite. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 01 1964. Director Carleton Fitzgerald. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 31 1964. Stukey’s Light Up the Sky Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 31 1964 p12. Burdick, 248 �Carleton Fitzgerald. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 03 1964. Guest Artists. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 11 1964. William Walsh. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 05 1964 p2. Burdick, 249 �Stukey Letter to Stilson. 1964. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 16 Sept 1964. TS. Coldwater, MI. . Burdick, 250 �Anita Bryant. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 17 1964. Stan Getz. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 25 1964. Stockton Burns. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 29 1964. Burdick, 251 �Stockton Burns. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 07 1964. Delta Iota Project. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 07 1964 p16. Carl Sandburg. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 06 1964. Burdick, 252 �Kiwanis Travelogue Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 17 1964 p3. Opening Tonight. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 08 1964 p2. Burdick, 253 �Stockton and Miss Chambers. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 31 1964 p2. Charles Marsh. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 03 1964 p2. Candida Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 03 1964 p2. Burdick, 254 �Mr. Burgess. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 03 1964. No Title. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 04 1964. Glenn Crane. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 05 1964. Burdick, 255 �Candida Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 06 1964 p2. To Appear. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 06 1964. Hummon Sisters Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 06 1964 p2. Burdick, 256 �Anita Bryant. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 07 1964 p2. Anita Bryant Sings. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 10 1964. Iva Jo Robison. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 12 1964. Burdick, 257 �Barbara Annear. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 16 1964 p2. Play Rehearsal. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 14 1964 p13. Burdick, 258 �Ondine Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 18 1964 p2. Miss Annear and Strong. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 18 1964. Man and Superman. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 17 1964. Burdick, 259 �Prince Eric. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 01 1964. Paul Sparer. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 19 1964. In One Scene. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 19 1964. Burdick, 260 �Hans and Ondine. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 20 1964. Joyce Jolley as Frosty. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 01 1964. Burdick, 261 �Kath Zeller. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 03 1964. March of Toys. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 02 1964. Burdick, 262 �Burdick, 263 Quartet to Perform. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 04 1964. The Sweet Adelines. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 03 1964. �Sweet Adeline Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 04 1964 p2. Stukey’s Adeline Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 04 1964 p12. Dial M For Murder. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 04 1964. Burdick, 264 �Beautiful Rapunzel. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 07 1964. Dial M For Murder Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 07 1964 p2. Burdick, 265 �Ray McKinley. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 08 1964. Stukey’s Glenn Miller Ad. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 09 1964 p14. Rapunzel. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 09 1964. Burdick, 266 �Burdick, 267 Tony Wendice. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 11 1964. Tense Moment. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 10 1964. �Trio of Headshots. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 18 1964. Rubinoff. 1964. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 31 1964. Burdick, 268 �Stilson Resignation Letter to Aitchison. 1964. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 23 Dec 1964. TS. Coldwater, MI. . Parke Resignation Letter to Patterson. 1964. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 26 Dec 1964. TS. Coldwater, MI. . Stukey Loan Donation Note. 1964. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 30 Dec 1964. HS. Coldwater, MI. . Burdick, 269 �1965 Burdick, 270 �Burdick, 271 Kenneth Kohn Letter to Patterson. 1965. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 06 Jan 1965. TS. Coldwater, MI. . �Winnifred Morency Letter to Board Members. 1965. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 06 Jan 1965. TS. Coldwater, MI. Scene From The Shrew. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 05 1965. Frederic De Santis. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 04 1965. Burdick, 272 �Rubinoff Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 07 1965 p2. Stukey’s Rubinoff Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 07 1965 p12. Burdick, 273 �Rubinoff ‘s Greatest Attractions. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 11 1965. Rubinoff Shows His Proudest Possession. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 12 1965. Burdick, 274 �Stukey’ Taming of the Shrew Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 21 1965 p2. Shrew Tamer. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 20 1965. Burdick, 275 �Taming of the Shrew Ad. 1965. Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 21 1965 p12. Purchase Perchance. 1965. Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 21 1965. Burdick, 276 �De Santis and Miss Cunningham. 1965. Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 25 1965. Kiwanis Travelogue Ad. 1965. Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 29 1965 p12. Burdick, 277 �Woody Herman. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 29 1965. Cooking School & Fashion Show Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 30 1965 p3. Winning Cooks. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 01 1965. Burdick, 278 �To Appear. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 02 1965. Tonda Attardi. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 04 1965 p3. Woody Herman Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 04 1965 p2. Burdick, 279 �Stukey’s Woody Herman Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 04 1965 p12. Woody Herman Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 10 1965 p2. Appears Tonight. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 10 1965 p2. Burdick, 280 �The Herd. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 11 1965. Roger Williams Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 22 1965 p2. Stukey’s Roger Williams Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 18 1965 p12. Burdick, 281 �Correction. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 22 1965 p3. Sunday Night. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 01 1965. In Coldwater. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 26 1965. Burdick, 282 �Stukey’s Roger Williams Ad. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 18 1965 p12. Junior Play. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 11 1965. Burdick, 283 �On Stage. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 13 1965 p2. Prop Girls. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 16 1965 p2. Poetry Corner. 1965. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 15 1965. Burdick, 284 �Burdick, 285 Baby Needs Shoes. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 18 1965. Pop Kwimper. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 17 1965. �President Patterson Letter to Burrill. 1965. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 18 March 1965. TS. Coldwater, MI. Burdick, 286 �Roaring 20s Rotary Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 19 1965 p2. Burdick, 287 �Miss Kailer. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 24 1965. Carolyn Gillespie. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 19 1965. Enthusiasm Keynoted. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 19 1965 p2. Burdick, 288 �Covered With Color. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 26 1965. Spring Fashion Show Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 02 1965 p3. Summer Dress Up. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 011965. Burdick, 289 �Stukey’s Spring Fashion Show Ad. Microfilm Stukey’s Rotary Show Ad. Microfilm Archives, Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily The Daily Reporter, April 021965 p3. Reporter, April 06 1965 p2. Rehearsals. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 06 1965. Burdick, 290 �Rotarians Revive Twenties. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 09 1965 p2. Burdick, 291 �Holy Week Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 09 1965 p12. This Was The Scene. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 06 1965. Burdick, 292 �Jazz Concert Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 05 1965 p16. Rehearsals. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 05 1965. Stukey’s Concert Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 21 1965 p16. Burdick, 293 �Brenda Davis. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 06 1965. All-Star Jazz Band. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 07 1965. Robert Sphatt. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 11 1965. Burdick, 294 �Burdick, 295 Walter Stump. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 13 1965. Roger Blansit. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 12 1965. �Bye Bye Birdie Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 14 1965 p14. Stukey’s Bye Bye Birdie Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 14 1965 p14. Burdick, 296 �Burdick, 297 Cast Works Long Hours. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 15 1965 p6. Birdie Family. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 14 1965. �O-O-O Conrad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 17 1965. GRRRR. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 18 1965 p2. With Great Dignity. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 19 1965. Burdick, 298 �Hammel. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 20 1965. Next Season. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 21 1965. American Theatre Festival. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 27 1965 p2. Burdick, 299 �The Fantasticks. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 09 1965. Miss Arnberg. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 07 1965. Birdie Profits. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 29 1965. Burdick, 300 �Opens June 15. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 10 1965 p2. Harp Demonstration. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 14 1965 p2. Stukey’s Fantasticks Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 101965 p16. Burdick, 301 �Walsh. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 14 1965. It Depends. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 16 1965. The Fantasticks. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 15 1965 p2. Burdick, 302 �The Fantasticks. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 17 1965. Come Blow Your Horn Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 18 1965 p2. Arcola Clark. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 19 1965 p2. Burdick, 303 �Burdick, 304 Robert Sphatt. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 22 1965. Bum. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 21 1965. �A Shaken Buddy Baker. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 23 1965. That’s Some Cook. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 24 1965. Robert Sphatt. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 25 1965. Burdick, 305 �Shocking. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 26 1965 p2. Stukey’s Tibbits Festive Dinner and Show Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 28 1965 p12. Abie’s Irish Rose Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 28 1965 p2. Burdick, 306 �The Cast. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 28 1965. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cohen. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 29 1965. Burdick, 307 �Abie’s Irish Rose Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 30 1965 p3. Nervous Bride. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 01 1965 p2. Rare Moments. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 30 1965. Burdick, 308 �The Way to Oz. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 01 1965. Stukey’s Music Man Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 03 1965 p20. Gary Indiana. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 02 1965. Burdick, 309 �Music Man Opens Tues. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 03 1965. Music Man . Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 06 1965. Stukey’s Music Man Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 06 1965 p12. Burdick, 310 �Music Man Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 06 1965 p2. Burdick, 311 �Donation. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 07 1965. Goodnight My Someone. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 08 1965. Music Man Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 09 1965 p2. Burdick, 312 �Afternoon and Evening. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 10 1965 p2. Again This Week. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 11 1965. The American Theatre Festival. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 09 1965. Burdick, 313 �Marian the Librarian. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 13 1965. Mrs. Paroo. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 14 1965 p2. Larry Life. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 16 1965. Burdick, 314 �Stukey’s The Drunkard Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 19 1965 p10. It’s Difficult. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 20 1965. Phil Goble. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 19 1965. Burdick, 315 �The Drunkard Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 20 1965 p2. Burdick, 316 �Stukey’s Happy Time Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 26 1965 p2. Mamma! Help! Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 22 1965. When People Are In Love. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 24 1965 p10. Burdick, 317 �Happy Time Cast. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 26 1965. Craig Davidson & Debbie Carnell. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 27 1965. Burdick, 318 �The Happy Time Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 28 1965 p2. My Fair Lady Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 30 1965 p2. Bibi Sticks With Cookies. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 28 1965. Burdick, 319 �The Transformation. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 30 1965. My Fair Lady. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 31 1965 p2. Stukey’s My Fair Lady Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 02 1965 p12. Burdick, 320 �The World’s Greatest Musical. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 02 1965. Quite a Shock to Discover. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 04 1965. A-A-O-O-W. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 05 1965. Burdick, 321 �Stukey’s My Fair Lady Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 02 1965 p12. My Fair Lady Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 09 1965 p12. Next Week. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 10 1965. Burdick, 322 �Too Early For Me. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 13 1965 p2. Stukey’s Mary Mary Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 16 1965 p12. New Role. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 12 1965. Burdick, 323 �Burdick, 324 Mary Mary Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 17 1965 p2. Opens Tomorrow. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 16 1965. �They’d Rather Fight. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 17 1965 p2. Sitting With His Wife. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 19 1965. Stukey’s Oklahoma Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 24 1965 p10. Burdick, 325 �Burdick, 326 Oklahoma. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 25 1965. The Whole Cast. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 20 1965. �I Cain’t Say No. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 27 1965 p2. Surrey With a Fringe on Top. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 24 1965. Shake Hands Fellas. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 26 1965. Burdick, 327 �Two Local Teenagers. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 30 1965. Don’t Shoot. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 31 1965. Burdick, 328 �Curley and Laurey. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 01 1965 p2. Music, Magic and Mirth Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 10 1965 p3. Watson. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 11 1965 p2. Burdick, 329 �Stukey’s Wayne King Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 30 1965 p3. Wayne King Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 24 1965 p2. Here on Oct 5. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 27 1965. Burdick, 330 �Byways of Britain Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 06 1965 p2. Wayne King Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 01 1965. Burdick, 331 �Final Plans. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 04 1965 p2. Kiwanis Travelogue Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 08 1965 p2. Preparing for Performances. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 13 1965 p16. Burdick, 332 �Folksingers to Appear Here. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 28 1965. Reeds and Their Marionettes. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 29 1965. Burdick, 333 �Pinocchio Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 29 1965 p2. Pinocchio. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 02 1965. This Afternoon. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 06 1965 p2. Burdick, 334 �Coming November. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 10 1965 p2. To Appear. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 15 1965 p2. Noah. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 15 1965. Burdick, 335 �Burdick, 336 Driven Beyond Endurance. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 19 1965. All Is Not Sound and Fury. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 18 1965. �Sweet Adelines Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 19 1965 p2. Womenfolk Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 20 1965 p7. Womenfolk Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 24 1965 p2. Burdick, 337 �One Performance. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 26 1965. Sunday Evening. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 27 1965 p2. Burdick, 338 �Stukey’s Sweet Adeline Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 01 1965 p14. Sing Americana Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 29 1965 p2. In Show. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 30 1965. Burdick, 339 �Sing Americana Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 02 1965 p16. The Galloping Grannies. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 011965. Give My Regards. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 02 1965. Burdick, 340 �Director. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 10 1965. First Time Tonight. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 04 1965 p3. Opening. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 06 1965. Burdick, 341 �Hansel and Gretel Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 14 1965 p2. On Saturday. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 14 1965. Hansel and Gretel Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 14 1965 p2. Burdick, 342 �1966 Burdick, 343 �To Be Presented. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 17 1966. Kiwanis Travelogue Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 20 1966 p2. Community Concert. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 21 1966. Burdick, 344 �Burdick, 345 Claudius. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 02 1966. Assistant Director. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 26 1966 p2. �Hamlet Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Jan 31 1966 p2. Kiwanis Travelogue. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 17 1966 p14. The Carricos. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 16 1966. Burdick, 346 �Character Actors. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Feb 28 1966. Performance Wednesday. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 07 1966. Burdick, 347 �Stukey’s Chicago Opera Ballet. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 08 1966 p2. Miss Josette Amiel. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 10 1966. The Wise. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 14 1966. Burdick, 348 �Mrs. Gibbs. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 16 1966. Opening Tonight. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 17 1966. Coming April 3. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 25 1966. Burdick, 349 �Over 400 Attending. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 28 1966. Dukes of Dixieland Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 28 1966 p2. Burdick, 350 �Stukey’s Dukes of Dixieland Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 011966 p2. Fred and Frank Assunto. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 30 1966. A Sure Sign of Spring. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, March 30 1966. Burdick, 351 �Fred, Papa Jack, and Frank Assunto. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 02 1966 p2. Stukey’s Rotary Show Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 12 1966 p2. Fabulous Forties Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 11 1966 p2. Burdick, 352 �Curtain Time Near. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 12 1966. Fabulous Forties Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 14 1966 p2. Ok Ya Bums! Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 13 1966 p2. Burdick, 353 �John Walker. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 14 1966. Larry Sherman. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 19 1966 p2. Burdick, 354 �Burdick, 355 Dukes of Dixieland Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 15 1966. �Burdick, 356 In a Series. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 21 1966. Aunt Gertrude. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 20 1966. �Opening Tonight. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 28 1966. Variety Show. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 27 1966. Lil Abner. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 26 1966. Burdick, 357 �Warming For Concert Night. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 02 1966. Dogpatch Characters. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, April 29 1966. Burdick, 358 �Tibbits Summer Theatre Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 06 1966 p2. Stukey’s Piano Concert Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 12 1966 p2. Appearing. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 03 1966. Burdick, 359 �Virginia Symphony Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 09 1966 p2. To Perform Saturday. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 06 1966. To Appear Here. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 11 1966. Burdick, 360 �Stukey’s Virginia Symphony Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 12 1966 p2. Marcia Gomley. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 18 1966. Marie Vonmaltzahn. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 17 1966. Burdick, 361 �Egad! Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 20 1966. Down to the Wire. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 04 1966. Sleeping Beauty Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, May 20 1966 p2. Burdick, 362 �Tibbits Summer Theatre Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 14 1966 p2. New Carpeting. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 14 1966. Burdick, 363 �South Pacific Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 20 1966 p2. Burdick, 364 �John Whiting. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 23 1966. Gracie O’Shanahan’s Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 24 1966 p3. Stukey’s South Pacific Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 24 1966 p2. Burdick, 365 �Younger Than Springtime. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 28 1966. Emile DeBecque. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 02 1966 p2. Luther Billis. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, June 29 1966. Burdick, 366 �Touching Moment. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 06 1966. O’ Shanahan’s Summer Theatre Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 07 1966 p3. Show Boat Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 07 1966 p2. Burdick, 367 �Beryldene Powell. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 13 1966. Looking Forward. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 08 1966. Show Boat. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 11 1966. Burdick, 368 �‘Show Boat’ Leads. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 14 1966. Stukey’s Showboat Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 18 1966 p2. Old Man River. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 20 1966. Burdick, 369 �President Patterson Letter to Wayne Feller. 1966. Tibbits Opera House Archives, Tibbits Administration Building, Coldwater. 06 Aug 1966. TS. Coldwater, MI. Burdick, 370 �A Fight Breaks Out. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 22 1966. The Sound of Music Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 21 1966 p2. Gracie O’Shanahan’s TST Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 21 1966 p16. Burdick, 371 �The Children. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 27 1966. Tom A. Aston. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 26 1966. Sound of Music. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 25 1966. Burdick, 372 �Outspoken Members. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, July 29 1966. Sixteen Going on Seventeen. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 02 1966. John Whiting and Barbara Link. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 03 1966. Burdick, 373 �The Student Prince. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 08 1966. Versatile Jeffery Neill. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 04 1966. The Student Prince Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 09 1966 p16. Burdick, 374 �Edward Kingins. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 09 1966. Harold Themmen and Tibbits Orchestra. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 12 1966. ‘Student Prince’ Opening. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 10 1966. Burdick, 375 �The Student Prince. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 13 1966. Camelot Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 18 1966. Reopens Tonight. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 17 1966. Burdick, 376 �Paul Larou. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 19 1966. Raymond Sharp. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 18 1966. Monk Watson. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 24 1966. Camelot Cast. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 22 1966. Burdick, 377 �Burdick, 378 �Before the Dinner. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 29 1966. Happy. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 01 1966. King Arthur. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Aug 31 1966. Burdick, 379 �Caught in the Act. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 02 1966. Finishing. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Sept 07 1966. Art Erickson. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Oct 11 1966. Cooking School. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 03 1966. Burdick, 380 �Playing the Role. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 07 1966. Franco Iglesias. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 08 1966. Don Shirley. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 10 1966. The Tavern. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 08 1966. Burdick, 381 �Robin and Edith Reed. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 01 1966. Conductor to Appear. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 17 1966. Robert Hale to Perform Here. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 16 1966. Rigoletto Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 10 1966 p2. Burdick, 382 �Midwestern Jamboree Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 09 1966 p2. Wizard of Oz Scene. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 05 1966. Time Out. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Nov 18 1966. Burdick, 383 �Men’s Stag Night Ad. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 08 1966 p2. Wizard of Oz. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 06 1966. Tommy Watkins. Microfilm Archives, Holbrook Heritage Room, Coldwater. The Daily Reporter, Dec 09 1966. Burdick, 384 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tibbits Opera House Description An account of the resource Miscellaneous items related to the historic Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Saving the Tibbits Opera House: From Wrecking Ball to Restoration. Description An account of the resource Built in 1882, the Tibbits Opera House, a Victorian opera house in Coldwater, MI, still performs live stage-shows via children's theatre, community theatre, and professional theatre. It also functions as a roadhouse for other entertainers like magicians, tribal dancers, and musicians. It has gone through several renovations in its time, functioning as a stage for live performances, to a movie house, and now back to a live-stage venue. With several other movie theaters in the area as competition, by the late 1950s, the Tibbits ceased functioning as a movie theater and went into disrepair. At this time, there was talk that historic building was going to be razed and turned into a parking lot, and that is when several community groups, led by the Coldwater Players, stepped in with a “Save the Tibbits” campaign. The Schulte Amusement Company agreed to sell the building to the Coldwater Players for a minimal sum of $7500. Not a day went by that there wasn’t an article or photo in the paper about the latest fundraiser, donation request, or labor request. From January of 1961 to April of 1961, everything from new fire doors to a new heating system to a fresh coat of paint was installed by various service groups, with the Tibbits in use from April until December of that year when the fire marshal ordered the building to be closed until further repairs were made. Another campaign was launched in January of 1962, and by the end of the year a non-profit Tibbits foundation was formed. Even without the balance in hand for repairs, in May of 1963 the board continued plans for repairs of the roof, sprinkler system, and heating system. In November of 1963, the unheated Tibbits officially opened for a Grand Ole Opry show, which played to a shivering but packed crowd. By December, George Vaughn Lowther was hired as manager and director, and in 1964, the Tibbits was back in use as a professional summer stock venue and roadhouse. Since 1964, the Tibbits has continued to be a steadily-used landmark of the community and has gone through several managers and renovations. Currently, the Tibbits still functions as a non-profit organization and the Foundation still owns the building, which is under restoration. In the fall of 2012, the outside restoration phase was completed and plans to restore the inside are currently underway. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stephanie D. (Hemker) Burdick Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 18, 2014 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource (c) Copyright 2014 by Stephanie Burdick, all rights reserved. Posted here with permission of the author. https://branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/e05638c324adf4e1bf636de495413349.pdf 1b732901344e73676ccf7f5ff93e7639 PDF Text Text �MR For �Holbrook BRANCHry,-TrUCT 10 EAST : G O COLOWATE.k. ����A H I S TO RY O F T H E T I B B I T S OPERA HOUSE, 1 8 8 2 - 1 9 0 4 A dissertation submitted to the Kent S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y Graduate C o l l e g e in partial fulfillment o f the for the degree o f Doctor o f Philosophy by Carolyn L. G i l l e s p i e June, 1975 �COLDWATERPUBLIC �MEN\ Dissertation written by Carolyn L. G i l l e s p i e B.A., Western Michigan University, 1970 M.A., Western Michigan U n i v e r s i t y, 1971 Ph.D., K e n t S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y, 1975 Approved b y (7 (L....(AChairman, D o c t o r a l D i s s e r t a t i o n C o m m i t t e e 1„1.4Members, D o c t o r a l D i s s e r t a t i o n C o m m i t t e e . D i r e c t o r , School o f Speech Dean, G r a d u a t e C o l l e g e i i ��ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I wish t o thank Miss P h y l l i s Holbrook, whose i n d e x to t h e C o l d w a t e r newspapers was a n i n v a l u a b l e a i d i n the location o f biographical information and terials. M y appreciation also goes t o Bob Branch, J r . and Jon H a r p e r who c o n t r i b u t e d t h e i r p h o t o g r a p h i c e x p e r t i s e . A special acknowledgment goes t o my a d v i s o r, D r. son, w h o was a l w a y s p r o m p t a n d i n t e r e s t e d . A n d cannot a d e q u a t e l y express my g r a t i t u d e and indebtedness t o my p a r e n t s , w h o h a v e s u p p o r t e d m y e i g h t y e a r s o f cation w i t h l o v i n g encouragement and c h e e r f u l g e n e r o s i t y. �CONTENT Chapter 1 I . INTRODUCTION Statement o f t h e problem 1 Justification o f the Definitions and limitations o f the study • • Evaluation o f previous research 6 Methodology 7 Organization 1 0 I I . B A R T O N S . T I B B I T S YEARS, 1 8 8 2 - 1 8 8 5 T h e a t r e a n d management Legitimate drama 3 Combination Plays R e p e r t o r y Companies U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o m p a n i e s Visiting stars 4 Concerts 4 Related t h e a t r i c a l a c t i v i t y Lecture and E l o c u t i o n i s t s Minstrels 4 Va r i e t y and Va u d e v i l l e Miscellaneous 4 Amateur p r o d u c t i o n s Synopsis 5 1 2 1 4 0 3 1 7 3 3 9 0 4 4 4 5 6 7 4 8 9 5 1 3 I I I . J O S E P H HENNING YEARS, J U L Y 1 8 8 5 -JUNE 1 8 9 4 T h e a t r e a n d management 5 Legitimate drama 6 Combination Plays 6 R e p e r t o r y Companies 7 U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o m p a n i e s Operas a n d O p e r e t t a s 7 Visiting stars . . . 7 Concerts 8 Related t h e a t r i c a l a c t i v i t y Lectures 8 Minstrels 8 Va r i e t y and Va u d e v i l l e 8 Miscellaneous 9 Amataur p r o d u c t i o n s 9 Synopsis 9 iv • • 5 3 3 4 7 6 7 9 1 8 3 3 7 9 0 3 7 5 5 �Chapter I V. J O H N T . JACKSON YEARS, J U LY 1 8 9 4 - 1 9 0 4 9 9 Theatre a n d management 9 9 Legitimate drama 1 0 6 Combination Plays 1 0 7 Repertory Companies 1 1 4 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Companies 1 1 5 Opera a n d O p e r e t t a 1 1 6 Visiting stars 1 1 8 Concerts 1 2 0 Related t h e a t r i c a l a c t i v i t y 1 2 2 Lectures 1 2 2 Minstrels 1 2 6 Va r i e t y and Va u d e v i l l e 1 2 7 Miscellaneous 1 2 8 Amateur p r o d u c t i o n s 1 3 1 Synopsis 1 3 3 V. S U M M A R Y A N D CONCLUSIONS 1 3 6 Summary Conclusions 136 14 14 Guide t o t h e Appendices Appendix A . T I B B I T S O P E R A H O U S E D AY B O O K 1 8 8 2 - 1 0 0 4 14 B . I N D E X T O T H E DAYBOOT; 94 Ta b l e Ta b l e Ta b l e Ta b l e C. A #1: #2: #3: #L:: I n d e x I n d e x I n d e x incide to t to t to t nce h e perfoImer.z 9 / 4 i he p l a y = 2 5 0 h e companies 2 6 2 o f entertainments . • • • 2 6 9 F U L L D E S C R I P T I O N O F T I B B I I S OPERA HOUSE • • • D . I I B B I T S O P E R A HOUSE D E D I C AT I O N A N D O T H E R PRESS ACCOUNTS O F S P E C I , t 1 , I N T E R E S T 2 8 F. I L L U S T R A T I C r i S B I - , LT- C ' R A P I T Y . . 2 2 9 9 0 8 2 7 0 1 �Chapter I INTRODUCTION Statement o f The p u r p o s e o f the problem this dissertation sional and amateur t h e a t r i c a l activity gan f r o m 1 8 8 2 t h r o u g h 1 9 0 4 . T h e is to in study focuses on b i t s Opera House w i t h s p e c i a l emphasis o n t h e t h e a t r e ' s as a c o m m u n i t y c u l t u r a l c e n t e r . the scope o f T h e role i n v e s t i g a t i o n summarizes a c t i v i t i e s housed i n t h e Opera House acterizes Coldwater's role a t r i c a l scene. I t i n the over-all mid- delineates the unique aspects o f the small town Opera House t o d e m o n s t r a t e t h a t t h e T i b b i t s was m o r e than a m i n i a t u r e b i g c i t y theatre. Justification American t h e a t r i c a l in the l a s t two decades o f o f a c t i v i t y was e n j o y i n g a heyday the nineteenth c e n t u r y. studies have deta:aed the h i s t o r y ing this period. T h e r e professional theatrical M a n y o f t h e New Yo r k a l s o a r e numerous examinations o f activity in the larger out t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s , J o h n M. C a l l a h a n ' s " A H i s t o r y of the Second O l y m p i c T h e a t r e o f S a i n t L o u i s , M i s s o u r i , 1 8 8 2 - 1 9 1 6 " b e i n g one f.:f t h e m o s t r e c e n t . H o w e v e r , 1 l i t t l e literature A �2 has b e e n d e v o t e d t o t h e p a r a l l e l upsurge i n i t y i n communities w i t h less t h a n 10,000 a t r i c a l a c t i v i t y i n Marshall, Mason and Adrian Michigan Opera Houses h a s b e e n examined i n D o n a l d S h a n o w e r ' s sertation, " A Comparative and Descriptive Study o f Three Opera Houses i n S o u t h e r n M i c h i g a n , 1 8 8 0 - 1 9 0 0 . " I n shall G. Cassady wrote a dissertation d e t a i l i n g "The H i s t o r y of Professional Theatre i n Salem, Ohio, 1847-1894." This s t u d y w i l l be s i m i l a r t o t h e Cassady over d i s s e r t a t i o n s i n t h a t i t w i l l provide an in- amination o f a small town theatre i n the l a s t two decades of t h e n i n e t e e n t h c e n t u r y. H o w e v e r, b o t h professional and amateur t h e a t r i c a l a c t i v i t y w i l l be examined. A l s o , tion o f each chapter w i l l d e t a i l non- t h e a t r i c a l a c t i v i t i e s housed i n t h e O p e r a House. I n t h e f e w s t u d i e s w h i c h h a v e b e e n made o n s m a l l town t h e a t r e s t h e r e h a s b e e n a t e n d e n c y t o s e e t h e m o r e r u r a l communities a s a " l i t t l e New Yo r k . " T h u s , t h e r e s e a r c h e r s have c o n f i n e d t h e i r e x a m i n a t i o n s m o s t l y t o atre. T h i s assumes t h a t t h e 1 9 t h c e n t u r y s m a l l t o w n t h e a t r e functioned l i k e 1 9 t h century c i t y theatres which e x i s t mainly to house l i v e s t a g e p r o d u c t i o n s . I n truth, profess! a t r e was o n l y one o f many e n t e r t a i n m e n t s housed i n t h e s m a l l town O p e r a H o u s e . W h i l e t h e m e a s u r i n g s t i c k o f s u c c e s s f o r a New Yo r k t h e a t r e m i g h t b e t h e number o f shows p e r y e a r o r �3 the c a l i b r e o f stars appearing on i t s stage, the longevity o f a s m a l l t o w n t h e a t r e seems more r e l a t e d t o adapt t o a multiplicity i t s a b i l i t y to o f community needs. T h u s , water Opera House o u t l a s t e d many o t h e r t h e a t r e s duced more p r o f e s s i o n a l dramas b y a h i g h e r c a l i b r e former. The a s s u m p t i o n b y many r e s e a r c h e r s t h a t N e w views o r inclusion i n Odell's Annals o f t h e New Yo r k S t a g f c o n s t i t u t e s s t a r d o m a l s o seems t o i m p o s e a New Yo r k s t a n d a r d on a s m a l l t o w n . T h e r e i s an assumption t h a t local reviewers are i g n o r a n t f e l l o w s who d o n ' t k n o w g o o d f r o m b a d a n y w a y. This viewpoint w i l l never unearth the 19th century dramatic c r i t i c i s m w h i c h s e r v e d a t l e a s t 90% o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s population.- Because o f t e l e v i s i o n and the r a p i d t i o n w h i c h i s c a u s i n g o u r w o r l d t o g r o w s m a l l e r we a r e much more l i k e l y today to be influenced were s m a l l t o w n d w e l l e r s i n b y a New Yo r k t h e 1 9 t h c e n t u r y. wonder t h a t l o c a l r e v i e w e r s d i d n ' t I t ' s l i t t l e kick up their heels over a production by Jessie Bonstelle o r Rosella Knott. W h i l e these p e r f o r m e r s w e r e p o p u l a r w i t h New Yo r k a u d i e n c e s s e v e r a l decades b e f o r e t h e y p e r f o r m e d a t t h e T i b b i t s , press s a w t w o o l d women. T h u s , t h i s t h e Coldwater s t u d y does n o t assume the New Yo r k c r i t i c a l s t a n d a r d b u t i n s t e a d a c c e p t s t h e v i e w s of local reviewers. The g r e a t e s t w o r t h o f t h i s s t u d y may be t h a t tablishes a view o f a 19th century small town theatre i n �4 terms o f i t s own m e r i t r a t h e r t h a n a g a i n s t a New Yo r k C i t y measuring s t i c k . the t o t a l i t y I f we a r e t o d e v e l o p a n u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f o f American theatre h i s t o r y to i s o l a t e t h e u n i q u e a s p e c t s o f well as the way With t h i s i t dove- t a i l s the small town theatre as w i t h New Yo r k e x p e c t a t i o n s . i n mind, l o c a l newspapers w i l l source f o r the study. Tibbits against b i g T h e i t becomes n e c e s s a r y provide the primary d i s s e r t a t i o n does n o t measure t h e c i t y theatres but instead reveals the Opera H o u s e ' s r e l e v a n c e t o t h e s m a l l c o m m u n i t y a s r e c o u n t e d i n c o n t e m p o r a r y, l o c a l p r e s s r e l e a s e s . Unlike most nineteenth c e n t u r y, s m a l l town t h e a t r e s , the T i b b i t s Opera House c o n t i n u e s t o offers a wide variety function and c u r r e n t l y of live entertainment. vations, while not altering the structure have a g a i n t u r n e d i t o f the theatre, i n t o a community c u l t u r a l c e n t e r which manages t o r e m a i n a monument t o t h e p a s t . T h e r e f o r e tory of the f i r s t t w o decades o f theatrical Opera H o u s e w i l l b e o f s p e c i a l s i g n i f i c a n c e activity t o of Coldwater and t o Michigan c u l t u r a l h i s t o r y. This h i s t o r y the l a s t decades o f impetus f o r o f Coldwater's theatrical activity in t h e n i n e t e e n t h c e n t u r y may p r o v i d e t h e f u r t h e r investigation o f small town theatres and eventually the basis f o r an American theatre h i s t o r y which extends b e y o n d New Yo r k C i t y a n d p r o v i d e s a c o m p r e h e n s i v e view o f nineteenth century t h e a t r i c a l the U n i t e d S t a t e s . a c t i v i t y throughout 4 �5 Definitions and limitations This study i s between i t s a history o f o f t h e T i b b i t s Opera House i n a u g u r a l performance i n 1882 and i t s 1904 t o H u l d a h H e n n i n g J a c k s o n a s r e v e a l e d i n press. T h e sale i n the local 1904 t e r m i n a t i o n date was selected because w i t h the a d v e n t o f m o t i o n p i c t u r e s , t h e t h e a t r e ceased strate m u l t i p l i c i t y o f purpose. T h e accuracy ness o f t h e s e l o c a l a c c o u n t s were v e r i f i e d references i n t h e New Yo r k Dramatic M i r r o r , substantiated l o c a l accounts o f visiting the Tibbits. O f t e n , from T h e Mirror also the r o u t e s taken b y companies M i r r o r accounts were r e c t l y from t h e Coldwater newspapers. All a c t i v i t i e s housed w i t h i n t h e t h e a t r e a r e listed in t h e daybook. H o w e v e r, t h e 731 p l a y s presented d u r i n g the period and the myriad other a c t i v i t i e s preclude the coverage of each event tigation i n the body o f the study. T h e r e f o r e , w i l l focus on those plays o r representative o f the total a c t i v i t i e s which were theatrical picture o r which the press l a b e l e d u n i q u e o r u n u s u a l i n some w a y. M a n y of the performers appearing a t t h e Ti b b i t s were a t one t i m e prominent enough t o g a i n a l i s t i n g in either the D i c i o n a r y Biography o r Orlell's Annals o f the o f Americo.n New Y o r k S t a r e . H o w e v e r , by t h e t i m e t h e y g o t t o t h e T i b b i t s t h e l o c a l p r e s s f o u n d them t o o f a r past t h e i r prime t o be labeled a Theref(re, referevees t o "stae-s" i n "star." this study w i l l reflect �6 the b i a s o f the local press. Legitimate theatre refers performed b y p r o f e s s i o n a l a c t o r s . to any live stage play T h e r e i s no d i s t i n c t i o n between m u s i c a l a n d n o n - m u s i c a l p r o d u c t i o n s . large majority I n fact, a o f dramas t h e l o c a l press l a b e l e d " l e g i t i m a t e " included singing and dancing. T h u s operas, operettas, Uncle To m ' s C a b i n , a n d a l l p r o f e s s i o n a l drama are here l a b e l e d "legitimate." Amateur theatricals are those entertainments prepared b y and f e a t u r i n g l o c a l t a l e n t who engage i n theatrical pursuits as a pastime rather than a profession. Va r i e t y was a f o r m o f entertainment c o n s i s t i n g related s p e c i a l t y acts, dancing, musical numbers, sketches and s h o r t p l a y s . T h i s c a t e g o r y includes pantomime t r o u p e s such a s t h e H u m p t y Dumpty companies a n d g a i e t y s h o w s . A s these v a r i e t y e n t e r t a i n m e n t s became more in t h e 1 8 9 0 ' s and 1900's t h e y were renamed v a u d e v i l l e . Evaluation o f previous research There h a s been no comprehensive s t u d y c f t h e T i b b i t s Opera House o r of theatrical activity i n Coldwater, M i c h i g a n . W i l l i s Dunbar wrote a few paragraphs about Coldwater's Opera House i n M i c h i g a n T h r o u g h t h e C e n t u r i e s a n d a l s o a u t h o r e d an a r t i c l e e n t i t l e d "The Opera House a s a S o c i a l I n s t i t u t i o n in Michigan" which appeared i n a 1943 Michigan zine. T h e Snanower and Cassady d i s s e r t a t i o n s a r e n o t much d i r e c t b e n e f i t t o a researcher dealing with o f �7 water Michigan theatre. Methodology Since t h e r e i s n o p r e v i o u s s t u d y o f t h e O p e r a House the most i m p o r t a n t s o u r c e s u t i l i z e d were n i n e a r e a n e w s p a p e r s . W i t h porter all in this investigation the exception o f o f these newspapers were a v a i l a b l e a t water Public L i b r a r y. Most o f t h e a c c o u n t s o f c u l t u r a l e v e n t s i n C o l d w a t e r p r i o r t o t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e Opera House were t a k e n f r o m The C o l d w a t e r S e n t i n e l , w h i c h b e g a n p u b l i c a t i o n i n 1 8 4 1 . The S e n t i n e l p u b l i s h e d c o n t i n u o u s l y t h r o u g h M a y o f 1 8 5 4 . I t reappeared i n 1864 a s t h e Coldwater Union S e n t i n e l . A f t e r the C i v i l War t h e f o r m e r masthead r e t u r n e d u n t i l 1 8 7 0 when the p a p e r ceased p u b l i c a t i o n . O t h e r e a r l y references were taken from t h e Branch County Journal which published f o r a two y e a r p e r i o d b e g i n n i n g i n 1 8 5 1 a n d T h e R e p u b l i c a n w h i c h printed i t s inaugural edition i n 1866. I n 1868 l i c a n became T h e C o l d w a t e r Republican a n d p u b l i s h e d u n d e r t h e same m a s t h e a d f o r t h e n e x t 2 9 y e a r s . A l l of the cept The Coldwater Republican were i s s u e d once a week. T h e Coldwater Republican published t w i c e a week. The C o l d w a t e r R e p u b l i c a n a n d T h e C o u r i e r - - C o l d w a t e r , Michigan., w h i c h p r i n t e d i t s i n a u g u r a l e d i t i o n l o s s t h a n t w o months a f t e r t h e o p e n i n g o f t h e O p e r a H o u s e , w e r e t h e c h i e f sources f o r t h e f i r s t f i f t e e n years o f the �8 The R e p u b l i c a n c o n t i n u e d t o p u b l i s h t w i c e a w e e k , w h i l e T h e Courier p u b l i s h e d w e e k l y, t w i c e a week and d a i l y times. I n at various 1897 t h e t w o p a p e r s merged t o become The C o u r i e r and R e p u b l i c a n . T h e Coldwater Reporter, w h i c h tion i n 1896, was a l s o useful i n years i n c l u d e d T h e i n t h i s study. reconstructing the l a t e r R e p o r t e r was a v a i l a b l e at the Coldwater D a i l y Reporter o f f i c e . Prior t o 1882 most items about theatre and o t h e r cultural events were b r i e f , names a n d d a t e s . l i t t l e more t h a n a l i s t i n g of O f t e n amateur events g o t the most coverage. A f t e r t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e Opera House b o t h t h e C o u r i e r and t h e R e p u b l i c a n g a v e m o r e a t t e n t i o n t o theatrical events, with the Republican a t times publishing rather sophisticated reviews. U s u a l l y , local news. O n e theatrical s t o r i e s were p r i n t e d w i t h the l i n e advertisements also appeared here. Display ads were a p t t o appear anywhere i n the paper. S h o r t l y a f t e r t h e C o u r i e r and Republican merged t h e y had ment w i t h t h e T i b b i t s ' management a n d s t o p p e d views and t h e a t r i c a l reviews. amateur e v e n t s . T h e T h e y did continue t o cover R e p o r t e r c a r r i e d p i e -show p u b l i c i t y and d i s p l a y ads b u t was l a x a b o u t r e v i e w i n g many o f tions. Very f e w a d d i t i o n a l p r i m a r y s o u r c e s w e r e a v a i l a b l e . 1 1 The l o c a l H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y , c o n t a c t e d i n the Winter �9 The T i b b i t s F o u n d a t i o n h a s a n i n c o m p l e t e and p l a y b i l l s w h i c h a r e o f f i l e o f interest but provided mation n o t found i n the newspapers. T h e Coldwater Public L i b r a r y ' s " P a m p h l e t F i l e " c o n t a i n e d some p i c t u r e s o f the Opera House a n d t o w n i n t h e 1 8 8 0 ' s a n d 9 0 ' s . ary d i a r i e s housed i n the " F i l e " omitted any mention o f the Opera H o u s e . W i t h the exception o f Coldwater I l l u s t r a t e d , which provided a capsule h i s t o r y o f the town, most l o c a l and county h i s t o r i e s d i d n o t shed much l i g h t o n t h e tural attainments. Michigan h i s t o r i e s commented o n t h e s o c i a l , economic, a n d r e l i g i o u s i n f l u e n c e s p r e v a l e n t at t h e t i m e o f i n t h i s study but tended to equate Detroit with the whole o f M i c h i g a n . of 1974, c o u l d suggest no p o s s i b l e sources and was unable to s u p p l y a n y m a t e r i a l s r e l a t e d t o t h i s s t u d y. A p l e a i n the s o c i e t y ' s n e w s l e t t e r a l s o r e c e i v e d n o r e s p o n s e . T h e Coldwater Public L i b r a r y had several boxes o f u n c l a s s i f i e d h i s t o r i c a l m a t e r i a l , however none o f i t r e l a t e d t o t h e Ti b b i t s . A v i s i t t o t h e Branch County Archives gional H i s t o r y C o l l e c t i o n housed a t Western v e r s i t y i n Kalamazoo, Michigan, t u r n e d up one temporary t o t h e s t u d y b u t t h i s a l s o made n o m e n t i o n o f t h e Opera H o u s e . A n u m b e r o f phone c a l l s w e r e made t o a r e a residents who had c o n t r i b u t e d t o t h e T i h b i t ' s r e s t o r a t i o n in the 1960's. O n e o f these c a l l s revealed that Josephine Henning Beyer had k e p t a scrapbook o f programs a n d graph book o f 1 9 t h c e n t u r y s t a r s who p l a y e d a t t h e T i b b i t s . These v o l u m e s w e r e f i n a l l y l o c a t e d i n t h e b a c k o f in the Tibbits Theatre office. F u r t h e r inquires negative responses o r the suggestion t h a t t h e tact the l o c a l H i s t o r i c a l Society o r Branch County Archives. Thus, l o c a l newspapers c o n s t i t u t e d t h e o n l y comprehensive primary source. �10 Organization A chronological-descriptive approach has ized. C h a p t e r I I begins with a b r i e f cultural history of Coldwater and then d e t a i l s t h e years o f Bart S. T i b b i t s ' ownership o f t h e T i b b i t s Opera House. T h e following two chapters d e a l w i t h the years d u r i n g which Joseph Henning owned t h e O p e r a H o u s e . C h a p t e r I I I covers the period from 1885-1894 when H e n n i n g u t i l i z e d a number o f managers. T h e first decade Chapter I V. o f J o h n J a c k s o n ' s management i s T h e second, t h i r d and f o u r t h chapters d i v i d e d i n t o s e c t i o n s o n t h e a t r e a n d management, l e g i t i m a t e drama, s t a r s , c o n c e r t s , r e l a t e d t h e a t r i c a l amateur p r o d u c t i o n s . T h e and t h e c o n c l u s i o n s o f There i s a activities, and l a s t c h a p t e r c o n t a i n s a summary t h i s study. b r i e f guide t o t h e appendices explaining t h e i r scope and how t h e y are organized. A p p e n d i x A i s book d e t a i l i n g e v e r y a c t i v i t y at the Tibbits from t i o n i n 1882 th:-ough 1904. selective index t o the daybook A with sections on performers, p l a y s and t h e a t r i c a l companies is included i n Appendix B. of each type A chart detailing the incidence o f entertainment i s also included i n pendix. A p p e n d i x C contains t h e e n t i r e newspaper account concerning t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e Opera House. A p p e n d i x D includes an account o f newspaper a r t i c l e s the theatre's dedication and o t h e r o f special interest. Appendix E contains �11 photograph o f t h e T i b b i t s facade i n significant illustrations. A the 19th century and o t h e r bibliography s t u d y. This study provides a chronological, amination o f theatrical show t h e u n i q u e f u n c t i o n a c t i v i t y and l o c a l press r e a c t i o n t o o f t h e Opera House i n Stated as a question the hypothesis i s : of theatrical and non-theatrical W h a t was t h e e x t e n t activity Opera House f r o m 1 8 8 2 - 1 9 0 4 a n d d o e s t h i s a small town. at the Tibbits a c t i v i t y support the c o n t e n t i o n t h a t t h e Opera House f u n c t i o n e d d u r i n g t h e s e years as a small town c u l t u r a l center? �Chapter I I BARTON S . T I B B I T S Y E A R S , 1 8 8 2 - 1 8 8 5 Located 155 miles e a s t o f Chicago, 88 miles west o f To l e d o a n d 1 2 8 m i l e s s o u t h w e s t o f D e t r o i t , Coldwater, Michigan was a n a t u r a l w a y - s t a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e s e l a r g e m i d - w e s t e r n cities. T h e town, which recorded i t s in the 1880's, was on the main l i n e population as 6000 o f the Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Railway and served as t h e c e n t r a l market for farmer's products f o r a large t e r r i t o r y. 1 C o l d w a t e r ' s easy a c c e s s i b i l i t y and t h e s u r r o u n d i n g l a k e s a n d f o r e s t e d parks made t h e t o w n a p o p u l a r r e s o r t f o r city t u a l l y t h e C o l d w a t e r a r e a was s e r v i c e d b y t h e sion o f t h e M i c h i g a n C e n t r a l R a i l w a y, t h e a i r - Ft. son a n d S a g i n a w l i n e a n d t h e S t . L o u i s , S t u r g i s , B a t t l e Creek R a i l r o a d . 2 the s t a t e i n By t h e t u r n o f the century, t h e town l e d the breeding o f fine horses and the of cigars. 1All Coldwater h i s t o r y w i l l be taken from J . S . C o n o v e r, e d . , C o l d w a t e r I l l u s t r a t e d ( C o l d w a t e r , M i c h i g a n : J. S . C o n o v e r, 1 8 8 9 ) a n d Henry P. C o l l i n , H i s t o r y j4raphical Record o f Branch c o u n t y Michigan (New Yo r k : T h e L e w i s P u b l i s h i n g C o m p a n y, 1 9 0 6 ) . 2The C o u r i e r — C o l d w a t e r , M i c h i g a n , 1 6 D e c . 1 8 9 3 , p• 1 . Throughout t h e r e s t o f t h i s c h a p t e r, a l l f o o t n o t e references t o t h i s newspaper w i l l be shortened t o C o u r i e r. 12 �1 Coldwater's c i t i z e n s were always unique i n terest i n a r t and literature. Besides a ShakespeareClub3 the town boasted t h e L e w i s A r t G a l l e r y. T h i s "collection o f paintings and statuary . . largest on the continent, and i n point . p r i v a t e l y owned said to be the o f paring f a v o r a b l y w i t h any other" was thrown open f r e e charge t o o f the public every Saturday beginning i n the 1870's. The C o l d w a t e r F r e e P u b l i c L i b r a r y w a s e s t a b l i s h e d and b y t h e e n d o f i n 1880 t h a t decade t h e l i b r a r y boasted umes a n d a n e w b u i l d i n g . A local l i b r a r i a n was i n s t r u m e n t a l in organizing the Michigan State Library Association. All o f t h i s added up t o a community t h a t although small was i n no way i n s u l a r. T h e location on the crossroads between D e t r o i t a n d Chicago b r o u g h t a huge v a r i e t y through the c i t y. C o l d w a t e r ' s reputation as a resort and the S t a t e ' s c a p i t a l o f horse breeding also brought i n d i v i d u a l s f r o m more metropolitan areas. flux o f o f people i n many T h i s people not only kept the l o c a l citizens the l a t e s t a r t i s t i c trends and helped t o develop a taste the b e s t c u l t u r a l e n t e r t a i n m e n t s , b u t i t ber o f w e a l t h y c i t i z e n s who were w i l l i n g profits back f o r also created t o p u t some o f their into The f i r s t r e c o r d e d theatric.k1 performance was 3The C o l d w a t e r R e p l b l i c a i i , 4 N o v . 1 8 8 1 . Throughout t h e r e s t o f t h i s c h a p t e r, a l l f o o t n o t e references t o t h i s newspaper w i l l be shortened t o Pepublinan. �1 d u c t i o n o f U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n o n May 2 6 , 1 8 5 4 . 4 F o l l o w i n g this, there are records o f formed i n the c i t y prior only seven legitimate t o 1879. B e t w e e n 1879 and 1881 over 30 l e g i t i m a t e dramas and a number o f m i n s t r e l and musical entertainments were performed i n the c i t y . P r i o r t o t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e T i b b i t s Opera House i n 1882 t h e l o c a l c i t i z e n s entertainments. M a n y utilized a variety lectures were held i n of halls f o r local churches while l e g i t i m a t e t h e a t r e was g e n e r a l l y quartered i n Armory Hall, Seely's Hall o r Noyes H a l l . A r c a d e house a n d t h e G l o b e t h e a t r e period and specialized i n tertainments.5 a l l H a l l , C l a r k ' s Opera operated only a short v a r i e t y and burlesque By 1 8 8 0 , m o s t e n t e r t a i n m e n t s w e r e h e l d a t Armory H a l l . W h e n t h a t h a l l burned t o t h e ground o n June 21, 1881, l e a v i n g o n l y g u n s a n d a f e w c h a i r s , t h e were l e f t for local people w i t h no place t o house t h e a t r i c a l entertainments. Theatre a n d Management The l o c a l p r e s s h a d a c t u a l l y b e g u n t o c a m p a i g n f o r a n Opera House a s e a r l y a s 1 8 7 9 when t h e S e n t i n e l r a n a s e r i e s of s p e c i a l f e a t u r e s o n music and t h e drama, commenting on the l i v e s a n d c a r e e r s o f such s t a r s a s B o o t h , B e r n h a r d t , Salvini and Ristori. W i t h the demise o f Armory H a l l t h e press 4The C o l d w a t e r S e n t i n e l , 2 6 M a y 1 8 5 4 . 5Republican, 6 Jan. 1882. �15 stepped u p t h e i r ity in efforts to i n t e r e s t someone i n b u i l d i n g an Opera House. T h e y wrote t h a t "no dances can b e h a d w i t h o u t c l i m b i n g t w o p a i r s representations can be seen a t a l l . " 6 sure t h e p u b l i c . the s t a r s i f t h a t "There i s . . o f stairs; no dramatic They went o n no trouble about getting you have a place t o p u t them i n . . Where i s the c i t i z e n who w a n t s fame and f o r t u n e ? " 7 M r. H . C . L e w i s , t h e o w n e r o f t h e L e w i s A r t was o n e o f the f i r s t t o Gallery, take up the newspaper's On N o v e m b e r 8 , 1 8 8 1 h e w r o t e B a r t S . T i b b i t s , t h e mayor o f Coldwater, t h a t h e w o u l d e r e c t a $16,000 Opera ing the Mayor could raise one h a l f the c o s t . T h e ported t h a t T i b b i t s attempted t o r a i s e t h e money l o c a l l y b u t the " b l o a t e d b o n d - h o l d e r s " i n Coldwater wanted no p a r t such a f i n a n c i a l l y s h a k y e n t e r p r i s e . 9 bits decided to I n disgust, b u i l d a theatre himself--even his c i g a r factory.10 o f i f i t "bust" By N o v. 1 1 , h e h a d b o u g h t l a n d chett s t r e e t a c r o s s f r o m h i s f a c t o r y and engaged t h e a r c h i t e c t , 1 M o r t i m e r S m i t h , w h o d e s i g n e d t h e Y p s i l a n t i Opera. H o u 3 e . 1 6Republican, 8 J u l y 1831. 7Rep.ib1ican, 8 J u l y 1881. 8Repub1ican, 2 5 Oct. 1381. 9Republican, 8 N o v. 1 8 8 1 . 1 0 R e p u b 11 c a n , 8 N o v . 1 8 8 1 . 11_ q x l i b l i r. a n , 11 N o v. 1 8 3 1 . �1 It's interesting to note that only three days elapsed between L e w i s ' r e q u e s t cision to f o r local funds and Bart b u i l d t h e Opera House h i m s e l f . very b r i e f period i n which to surmise t h a t T i b b i t s S i n c e t h i s seems a s o l i c i t matching funds one can didn't look very hard for local support before t a k i n g the p r o j e c t away from Lewis. Denny Va n e s , t h e o w n e r o f t h e T i b b i t s O p e r a House during the 1920's and 30's called Bart Tibbits "the greatest 'pusher' i n Michigan." H e r e c a l l e d t h a t "Mr. T i b b i t s was a h u s t l e r b y nature, broad minded and l i b e r a l and always ready to h e l p t h e n e e d y a n d s u f f e r i n g . H e was outspoken i n his sentiments and sometimes gave o ff e n s e where none tended."12 T h e son o f Allen Tibbits, one o f the original founders o f Coldwater, h e r e t u r n e d t o t h e community s h o r t l y a f t e r t h e C i v i l War and opened a tobacco and c i g a r s t o r e . Druing t h e next f e w years he was associated w i t h t h e American C i g a r Company a n d e v e n t u a l l y became t h e s e c r e t a r y o f enterprise.13 in A p r i l that I n 1 8 7 4 , h e opened t h e B . S . T. C i g a r Co. a n d o f 1881, h e was e l e c t e d Mayor o f Coldwater.14 that time, i n From a d d i t i o n t o t h e Opera House, h e was associated with nearly every large i n d u s t r y and b u i l d i n g i n Coldwater, including the skating rink, o i l 12 cart factory, and Coldwater D a i l y Reporter, n . d . c . 1920. 13The C o u r i e r a n d R e p u b ) i c a n , 2 5 A u g . 1 8 9 9 , p . 14h2publican, 3 April 08.1. 5• �17 d u s t r y. H e even purchased gate t h e l o c a l l a k e s . T h e cial drain on Tibbits. prise t h e H e Opera House m y business, which had I a millionaire."15 a number o f steam boats Opera House p r o v e d a wrote " I attribute to downfall, and the sacrifice been s e l f i s h , w o u l d today have Upon h i s d e a t h i n 1 8 9 9 h i s o b i t u a r y l a u d e d Barton S . T i b b i t s a s " a g e n i a l , w h o l e s o u l e d man, g e n e r o u s to t h e p o o r, l a v i s h w i t h h i s i n t i m a t e s , a l o y a l friend and comrade."16 E x c a v a t i o n f o r t h e T i b b i t s O p e r a House commenced o n W e d n e s d a y, N o v e m b e r 2 3 , 1 8 8 1 . 1 7 W o r k b e g a n o n t i o n March 23, 1882 and w i t h t h e exception o f s e v e r a l weeks lost on account o f inclement weather the gressed r a p i d l y. 1 8 On S e p t e m b e r 1 9 , 1 8 8 2 - - t w o d a y s b e f o r e the R e p u b l i c a n p r i n t e d a complete d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e Opera House a n d 5 c e n e r y . 1 9 T h e b u i l d i n g was 125 f e e t l o n g and 56 1'Coldwater D a i l y Reporter, n . d . c . 1920. 16The C o u r i e r a n d R e p u b l i c a n , 2 5 A u g . 1 8 9 9 , p . 5. 17Repub1ican, 2 5 N o v. 1 8 8 1 . Republican, publican reported tha caused b y sLow d e l i v e North Adams, M i c h i g a n tional $400. 1 9 Sept. 1882. T h e May t Mayor Ti b b i t s , annoyed ry of a brick kiln, took where he purchased one f 12, by a delay a train to o r 19Ualess o t h e r w i s e n o t e d , t h e i n f o r m a t i o n f o r section i s taken from Republican, 19 Sept. 1882. this �`Vr 1 feet wide.2 \The f r o n t e l e v a t i o n which r e f l e c t e d modern s t y l e o f a r c h i t e c t u r e " w a s s u r m o u n t e d b y a 2 4 f o o t high cone covered w i t h s l a t e w i t h a f l a g s t a f f more f e e t i n t o t h e a i r , m o u n t e d w i t h a g o l d e n e a g l e . A t the b a s e o f t h e c o n e was a b r o n z e b u s t o f Shakespeare a n d immediately b e n e a t h , a window f r o n t e d b y a n i r o n b a l c o n y. On a g o l d l e a f c i r c l e o v e r t h e w i n d o w w e r e t h e w o r d s b i t s Opera-House, 1 8 8 2 . " T h e e n t i r e f r o n t facade was a tasteful combination o f pressed red brick, c u t stone, and black brick. ' The i n t e r i o r w a s a p p r o a c h e d t h r o u g h a g r a n d e n t r a n c e two f e e t a b o v e t h e s t r e e t l e v e l , 1 3 f e e t w i d e , a n d 2 5 f e e t long. T h e box o f f i c e , m a n a g e r ' s o f f i c e , s m o k i n g room broad s t a i r w a y s l e a d i n g t o t h e Dress C i r c l e opened o f f t h e entrance f o y e r. The a u d i t o r i u m , w h i c h w a s 5 6 b y 5 7 f e e t , w a s e n t e r e d through s p r i n g doors covered w i t h d a r k t e r r a - c o t t a l e a t h e r with gold trimmings. T h e parquet and parquet c i r c l e were in t h e shape o f a n amphitheater, w i t h between t h e t i e r s stage. T h e o f seats t o give an excellent view o f the s i d e s o f t h e proscenium opening were private boxes. T h e orchestra p i t was so s i t u a t e d i n f r o n t 20An e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e s e a n d o t h e r f i g u r e s article reireals t h a t the reporter usually referred side d i m e n s i o n s o r i n some c a s e s e s t i m a t e s . A c o n j e c t u r a l sketch o f t h e Opera House i n 1 8 8 2 , b a s e d upon t h i s a c c o u n t , is i n c l u d e d i n Appendix E . F o r more s p e c i f i c c e r n i n g t h e C o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e O p e r a House s e e Appendix C . �1 of the stage that i t did not obstruct the view of ence. O r n a m e n t a l r a i l i n g s s e p a r a t e d t h e p a r q u e t tra p i t and the parquet and parquet c i r c l e . Throughout t h e house, t h e decorations ing were r i c h and harmonious i n i n cameo t i n t s coloring and design. C o l o r e d w i t h accent colors o f cardinal, green and gold, the a u d i t o r i u m presented a b r i g h t and a i r y appearance. T h e aisles and boxes were carpeted while t h e s t a i r s and l o b b y were c o v e r e d w i t h h e a v y m a t t i n g . The p r o s c e n i u m b o x e s w e r e d r a p e d w i t h c a r d i n a l s i l k plush curtains l i n e d w i t h o l d gold and trimmed w i t h broad antique lace. T h e lambrequins--or valances--were trimmed with ornamental braid and s i l k cords and t a s s e l s . tints o f gold " i n the rest T h e fringe and looped w i t h heavy box fronts, reflecting o f the house, were trimmed w i t h green and the style o f the Renaissance," and ornamented w i t h large beveled plate glass mirrors. T h e parquet, and dress c i r c l e were a l l upholstered i n plush and bordered w i t h a A portrait proscenium a r c h . railings o f the boxes, cardinal g i l t moulding. o f Shakespeare occupied t h e c e n t e r T h i s was f l a n k e d e n of the either side panels bordered w i t h c a r d i n a l w h i l e a group o f cherubs representing music and t h e drama posed against a background o f l i g h t summer s k y above t h e p o r t r a i t . dome, m o r e c h e r u b s a n d t r a i l i n g garinds W i t h i n the ceiling o f rounded t h e s i i n l i g l I t c h a n d e l i e r suspenderl aboNe t h e p a r q u e t . �20 The a u d i t o r i u m w a s o r n a m e n t e d w i t h " v a s e s o f quets and conventional v i n e s and f i g u r e s . " wrote " I t i s impossible to give a description tions which w i l l convey an adequate i d e a of of t h e i r beauty." The p a r q u e t a n d p a r q u e t c i r c l e w e r e f u r n i s h e d w i t h patent f o l d i n g chairs frequently referred t o as "grand opera chairs." Upholstered 1000 c h a i r s i n in dark cardinal plush, each of the the house provided f o o t r e s t s , and hat and umbrella racks. T i b b i t s ' p e r s o n a l monogram was o n t h e b a c k of each chair. L. B . C h e v e l i e r , a Detroit a r t i s t who d e c o r a t e d t h e auditorium, a l s o p a i n t e d t h e d r o p c u r t a i n s and s c e n e r y. His f r o n t c u r t a i n depicted a brown c u r t a i n with a reverse of green thrown over a bar extending across the top proscenium a r c h . A p i n k c u r t a i n , w i t h shadows o f curtain and tassels, descended from the b a r. A the brown broad f l i g h t of stairs lead to a terrace fenced by a balustrade. in court dress, stood ear t o t h e c u r t a i n " a s on e a c h s i d e o f of the A page, i n the center of the terrace with his i f waiting f o r the signal t o part i t the wings." A l o c a l paper labeled another drop, apparently used between a c t s , "a m o d e l o f s c e n i c a r t . " T h i s d r o p showed t h e grand c a n a l o f Venice framed a n d draped w i t h c u r t a i n s gold and brown damask w i t h a r e v e r s e o f pink. T h e o f Tibbits' i n t e r i o r accent colors--cardinal, green and gold--were �21 duplicated on the border of the drop. canal, reminiscent the c a n a l i n o f T h e C a n a l e t t o ' s Venetian p a i n t i n g s , showed the immediate foreground, crowded w i t h gondolas, marketmen's barges and f i s h i n g v e s s e l s . of the boats and crews dressed i n brilliant view o f the grand T h e b r i g h t garments " f u r n i s h c o l o r effects, which form a varied and pleasing spectacle." T h e boundary w i t h middle foreground depicted the shore p i l l a r s , arches, windows and t u r r e t s of Venetian a r c h i t e c t u r e . C h e v e l i e r painted the palace o f the Doge o f Ve n i c e a n d t h e campanile a n d palace o f with the Bridge typical St. Mark's o f Sighs leading t o the prison. publican noted that "This i s a painting that w i l l bear the severest c r i t i c i s m and c l o s e s t i n s p e c t i o n . " John B . Hanna, f o r m e r l y o f t h e B u f f a l o atre, superintended the rigging o f the stage machinery i n the Opera House a n d t h e b u i l d i n g o f s e t p i e c e s . mained i n the position o f head stage carpenter u n t i l June o f 1885 when he moved o n t o W h i t n e y ' s Opera House i n Detroit.21 The s t a g e h o u s e w a s 5 3 f e e t w i d e , 3 4 f e e t d e e p a n d 3 6 f e e t high from f l o o r t o at the sides the stage, and the r i g g i n g o f with machinery t o rigging-loft. G a l l e r i e s l o f t was supplied s h i f t a n d handle t h e s c e n e r y. T h e stage was e q u i p p e d w i t h a p a i n t - b r i d g e a n d m o v a b l e f r a m e , f i v e sets o f grooves, t r a p doors, and " e v e r y 21 R e p u b l i c a n , 2 1 J u n e 1 P 8 5 . COLDWATERPUBLIC �22 ence."22 Speaking tubes and b e l l s i g n a l s , l o c a t e d n e a r t h e prompter's s t a n d , p l a c e d the stage manager i n cation with the box office, orchestra, and with trap s h i f t e r s above, below and a t e i t h e r side o f On s t a g e l e v e l a n d t o t h e r e a r a h a l l greenroom, a led the stage. o f f to a s t a r and two o t h e r d r e s s i n g rooms a n d a scene dock 21 f e e t h i g h . T h e green room and a l l t h e d r e s s i n g rooms boasted c a r p e t i n g and "every convenience which c o n t r i b u t e s to t h e comfort o f the profession." T h e second vided f o u r more l a r g e d r e s s i n g rooms. B e l o w was a r o o m f o r t h e o r c h e s t r a , the stage there a band room, and a room commodate m i n s t r e l s . The T i b b i t s O p e r a H o u s e s t o c k o f s c e n e r y w a s s a i d t o be " t h e l a r g e s t a n d f i n e s t i n Michigan," the o n e - t h i r d more i t e m s t h a n t h e Kalamazoo Opera House.23 listing The o f scenery and set pieces indicates t h a t the Ti b b i t s was u n u s u a l l y w e l l e q u i p p e d t o s t a g e t h e m e l o d r a m a s ces w h i c h made u p a l a r g e p e r c e n t a g e o f t h e 1 9 t h c e n t u r y drama.24 22The O p e r a H o u s e b o a s t e d o f a s p e c i a l " v a m p i r e t r a p . " A c c o r d i n g t o t h e R e p u b l i c a n , 7 N o v. 1 8 3 2 , " A l l y o u h a v e t o d o is t o step on i t and c r y out, ' a l l aboard,' and 'presto change' you f i n d y o u r s e l f doubled u p o n t h e basement f l o o r broken w r i s t . " 23Republican, 1 6 May 1882. 24A c o m p l e t e l i s t i n g Appendix C. of set pieces i s included i n �23 The T i b b i t s ' s t o c k o f scenery included drops, wings and s k y b o r d e r s a n d a l s o i n d i v i d u a l s e t p i e c e s . F o r interior scenes, t h e y c o u l d r e p r o d u c e a " f a n c y c h a m b e r, " o a k chamber, p l a i n chamber, o r dows, a f i r e kitchen--each setting including p l a c e , and special touches such as a f o r t h e p l a i n chamber. T h e y also had the pict a palace, conservatory and a prison. f a c i l i t i e s F o r e x t e r i o r scenes t h e y c o u l d r e p r o d u c e a w o o d s c e n e - - c o m p l e t e w i t h stumps a n d logs, a street, rustic bridge, a snow landscape, a garden, a a village, p l a s t e r cottage, b r i c k house, l o g "plain house." T h e y a hut, o r also had a water landscape drop, one gondola and a r o w b o a t . O t h e r special pieces included a ship scene w i t h t h i r t e e n pieces, a set fountain, a n arbor, a Juliet tomb stone, " s e t waters" and a stage chandelier. I n January o f 1882, t h e Republican announced t h a t B . S. T i b b i t s h a d m a d e a c o n t r a c t w i t h t h e J e n n y E l e c t r i c L i g h t Co. o f F t . Wayne I n d i a n a t o light t h e c i g a r f a c t o r y and Opera House.25 H o w e v e r, i t appears t h a t to l i g h t the front o f the Opera House, w h i l e g a s f a x t u r e s continued t o e l e c t r i c i t y was used o n l y function within the theatre. The l i g h t i n g t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g trolled from the stage, w i t h the main pipe so arranged that the g a s c o u l d b e c u t o f f from any part o f the building i n an Instant. T h e r e were 306 l i g h t s --auditorium, 94; stage, 174; 258epublican, 3 Jan. 1882. �2 dressing rooms, 1 6 ; basement, 1 2 ; o f f i c e , v e s t i b u l e , c o n y, 1 0 . A l l w e r e l i g h t e d b y means o f a n e l e c t r i c s p a r k from t h e s t a g e . T h e main c h a n d e l i e r above t h e p a r q u e t was an O p a l g l a s s r e f l e c t o r . T h e vestibule and d e l i e r s a n d t h e i r b r a c k e t s were made o f p o l i s h e d b r a s s a n d fitted with The a u d i t o r i u m a n d s t a g e w e r e s u p p l i e d w i t h h o t a i r v e n t i l a t o r s b o t h i n t h e dome a n d i n t h e r o o f o f t h e s t a g e . The b u i l d i n g w a s w a r m e d b y l o w p r e s s u r e s t e a m h e a t , e a c h r o o m being provided w i t h a bronzed and decorated r a d i a t o r o r c o i l of p i p e . O v e r a m i l e o f pipe was used i n t h e b u i l d i n g . Possibly because o f t h e prevalence o f t h e a t r i c a l fires i n many U . S . c i t i e s , s p e c i a l a t t e n t i o n was fire safety. T h e vertical boiler, located in was s u r r o u n d e d b y w a t e r a n d c o u l d b e a d j u s t e d t o r a i s e o n l y one p o u n d o f s t e a m d u r i n g a p e r f o r m a n c e . T h e s c e n e r y w a s sized f r o n t and back w i t h a f i r e - p r o o f preparation border l i g h t s were protected with wire screens and the l i p s of t h e burners encased i n gas f i t t e r s cement. tank o f w a t e r was l o c a t e d above t h e f l y A gallery ficient hose t o reach any part o f the stage rooms. T h e h o u s e b o a s t e d s e v e n e x i t s a n d a nection with the f i r e L B y m i d -November c f t h e t h e a t r e ' o i - l a u s u r. a i s e a s o n theOpera House dancing f l o o r was completeA. parquet ane stae.e c o u l d be covered v i t n a canvas-covered �25 false f l o o r which extended from the stage over and w a s " a r r a n g e d i n s u c h a m a n n e r t h a t i t can be taken out or placed i n p o s i t i o n a t s h o r t n o t i c e . " 2 6 This s o r t o f flexibility g r e a t l y enhanced o f t h e O p e r a H o u s e t o t h e c o m m u n i t y. T h e local people had a theatre a n d a b a l l r o o m i n t h e same b u i l d i n g . T h e special warm-up rooms f o r m u s i c i a n s a n d m i n s t r e l s e n c o u r a g e d t h e u s e of t h e f a c i l i t y as a concert h a l l while t h e removable opera c h a i r s made i t p o s s i b l e t o house conventions and tions i n the Ti b b i t s . B a r t T i b b i t s f u r t h e r encouraged use of t h e t h e a t r e b y making i t a v a i l a b l e f o r public r e n t a l . F i f t y d o l l a r s would h i r e t h e Opera House f o r one n i g h t , e i g h t y for two and one hundred f o r three n i g h t s . 2 7 In decoration, the T i b b i t s was e a s i l y a s e l e g a n t a s t h e Second Olympic Theatre w h i c h was completed i n S t . L o u i s t h a t same y e a r . The C o l d w a t e r f a c i l i t y w a s s e c o n d t o t h e O l y m p i c o n l y i n size. The f i n a l e s t i m a t e d c o s t o f t h e T i b b i t s was $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 . 2 8 O f the $3000 i n donations Tibbits asked, h e secured o n l y 12300— m o s t l y i n p r i v a t e donations o f $100 o r less.29 In order t o recoup a t l e a s t a small portion o f his Republican, 1 7 N o v. 1 8 8 2 . 27 28 L 2 - 6 29 Republican, 1 4 J u l y 1882. Republican, 8 Aug. 1 8 8 2 . R e p u b l i T. a n , 1 9 S e p t . 1 8 8 2 . �2 m o n e y, M a y o r T i b b i t s s o l d t h r e e d o l l a r t i c k e t s ing performance. T h e dollars apiece.30 p r i v a t e boxes went f o r Later, t h e p r i c e s to twenty-five f o r most performances were P a r q u e t a n d P a r q u e t C i r c l e 7 5 0 , D r e s s C i r c l e 5 0 0 , a n d Gallery 350.31 low as 100.32 750.33 Some o f t h e R e p e r t o r y c o m p a n y p l a y s w e r e a s For a l l productions, c h i l d r e n Tibbits requested this high rate for i n arms were children after a baby completely d i s r u p t e d an October 1882 performance. wrote " L e t those d e s i r i n g open dates f o r children H e i n arms address B . S . T i b b i t s and save b e i n g i n t e r f e r e d w i t h b y stars The p r e s s p l a y e d a l a r g e r o l e inception. i n campaigning f o r the Opera House p r i o r to i t s A f t e r sumed a d u a l r o l e o f c r i t i c and arbiter i t opened of public taste. The R e p u b l i c a n r e v i e w e r , e s p e c i a l l y , r e v e a l e d a 30 E v i d e n t l y, s o m e o f the l o c a l c i t i z e n s complained about t h e h i g h c o s t o f admission. T h e Republican, 1 8 Aug. 1882 u r g e s " P u r c h a s e y o u r t i c k e t s , g e n t l e m e n , d o n ' t w a i t t o be a s k e d . A l l r i g h t , ' H a n k , ' a l o a d o f p u m p k i n s , a f e w pounds o f b u t t e r , a n d s e v e r a l d o z e n o f e g g s f r o m t h e f a r m will pay for i t . " 31Courier, 1 8 Aug. 1883. T h e admission t i c k e t s were 1-5/1.67-177-7" a n d i n c l u d e d t h e w o r d s " T i b b i t s O p e r a House- A d m i t O n e . " I n t h e c e n t e r w a s a p i c t u r e o f M r . Tibbits. T h e complimentary t i c k e t s were 2 " b y 4-3/4" w i t h an e n g r a v i n g o f M r . T i b b i t s o n t h e l e f t a n d a " u n i q u e a n d beautiful design" on the balance o f the t i c k e t . 32Republican, 2 2 Sept. 1882. 33ReTublican, 5 Dec. 1882. S e e Appendix D f o r a n e d i t o r i a l t i t l e d " D a r l i n g L i t t l e L a b y. " Republica!;. 1 7 Oct. 1882. �27 ledge n o t o n l y literature. dictments o f o f contemporary theatre but also T h e r e seems l i t t l e doubt that his the mediocre and praise the programming a t t h e T i b b i t s . as a sort o f o f dramatic o f quality influenced T h e newspapers a l s o served " p u b l i c watch-dog" and f r e q u e n t l y chastised t h e a t r e management when a d m i n i s t r a t i v e p o l i c i e s did not measure u p t o p r e s s e x p e c t a t i o n s . The R e p u b l i c a n r a n a n e d i t o r i a l shortly after the opening o f t h e T i b b i t s which revealed t h e course t h e p r e s s would choose f o r t h e Opera House.35 T h e reviewer began b y l a u d i n g t h e T i b b i t s Opera House a s a n e d i f i c e "warrant t h e presentations o f the best plays b y the best artists."36 He c a u t i o n e d h o w e v e r , t h a t s e c o n d - rate companies would also be o n l y too w i l l i n g vantage o f such a f i n e theatre. T h i s to t h r u s t upon ment r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o b e d i s c r i m i n a t e i n the booking panies because t h e p u b l i c w o u l d r e s p o n d w i t h to a c o n s i s t e n t program o f shows w h i c h were t h e " b e s t o f their class." The r e v i e w e r t h e n w e n t o n t o s u g g e s t t h a t t h e r e i s much t o b e l e a r n e d a n d m u c h g o o d i s d e r i v e d f r o m s k i l l f u l presentation o f good drama. T h e characterization and "depict i n 35The e n t i r e e d i t o r i a l best actors seek truth real life in the scenes and i s reproduced i n Appendix D. 36Republican, 26 Sept. 1882. �28 characters which t h e drama may p o r t r a y. " N o n e o f t h i s w i l l come a b o u t , h e c a u t i o n e d , w i t h o u t a s t u d i o u s i n t e r e s t o n t h e part o f the l i s t e n e r. T h e l i s t e n e r can choose " t h e s t r o n g and v i g o r o u s r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s o f c h a r a c t e r w h i c h B o o t h a n d B a r r e t t a n d o t h e r s d e l i g h t t o p r e s e n t " o r dramas l i k e t h e Black C r o o k " i n w h i c h e v e r y a t t e m p t i s made t o p l e a s e t h e eye a n d e x c i t e t h e b a s e r p a s s i o n s . " T h e r e v i e w e r b r a n d e d the l i g h t s o c i e t y p l a y s o f t h e d a y a s " i n s i p i d " a n d ing i n a d j e c t i v e s a n d sometimes e x p l e t i v e s . " H e concluded with a caution t o the listener. Given good p l a y s and s k i l l f u l a c t o r s , however, t h e r e may even t h e n b e a f a i l u r e t o r e s p o n d o n t h e p a r t o f t h e hearer. I t i s because hearers go j u s t t o l a u g h , o r j u s t to p l e a s e t h e s e n s e , t h a t t h e drama o f t o d a y h a s i z i n g t e n d e n c y. T o h e a r Hamlet e n j o y a b l y r e q u i r e s t h a t the l i s t e n e r s h a l l f o l l o w Booth c r i t i c a l l y t h r o u g h e v e r y point i n h i s delineation. T o hear him a study o f t h e p l a y and o f the t i m e i n which i t ten. S o t o o o f R i c h l i e u . L i k e w i s e s h o u l d we s t u d y t h e modern p l a y . N o t e h o w f a r i t c o r r e s p o n d s t o a c t u a l l i f e . Study n o t m e r e l y how t h e p l o t i s w r o u g h t o u t , o r w h a t t h e denouement i s , b u t how f a i t h f u l t h e d e s c r i p t i o n i s ; a n d then b y means o f comparison d i s c e r n , i f p o s s i b l e , whether t h e k i n d o f l i f e d e p i c t e d i s such a s makes t h e b e s t s o c i e t y a n d b u i l d s u p human l i f e . I f n o t , t h e t i m e w i l l come when a b e t t e r l i f e w i l l b e d e p i c t e d i n dramas that a r e l o f t i e r i n tone and more e l e v a t i n g i n d e n c y. I t ' s i n t e r e s t i n g that t h e Republican reviewer c a l l s f o r n o t o n l y t h e " b e s t " shows b u t a l s o f o r " r e a l i s t i c d r a m a . " T h i s i s c h a r a c t e r i s t i c o f t h e p r o g r e s s i v e n a t u r e o f much o f this reviewer's criticism. H e speaks o f " t r u t h i n z a t i o n . " W h i l e M i n n i e Maddern F i s k e and a f e w o t h e r s began experimenting w i t h a n a t u r a l school o f acting based �29 logical truthfulness as e a r l y as the 1870's, h e r school o f a c t i n g d i d n o t become a dominant i n f l u e n c e 1890's. T h i s e d i t o r i a l was w r i t t e n u n t i l i n 1882. At t h e end o f the 1883 season t h e Republican appealed to t h e T i b b i t s management f o r ". . . something more s o l i d , a good drama f r o m which a l e s s o n may be drawn and rived." T h e season.37 A paper noted a s u r f e i t o f l i g h t comedy i n year l a t e r the Courier noted that the 1883 i n 1884 " t h e class o f companies i n t r o d u c e d b y Manager T i b b i t s may be r a n k e d as f i r s t - c l a s s . n 3 8 Evidentally the general public d i d not agree with the p r e s s , h o w e v e r. B y the f a l l o f 1884 a r e d u c t i o n use o f n e w s p a p e r d i s p l a y a d s h e r a l d e d t h e threats t o the theatre's existence. I n i n the f i r s t December o f 1884 the C o u r i e r r e p o r t e d t h a t b y t h e summer o f 1885 t h e t h e a t r e would undoubtedly be converted i n t o a roller mill. T h e paper l i s t e d t h r e e reasons why t h e t h e a t r e had been phant upon i t s o w n e r ' s h a n d s . " large f o r ness o f a c i t y the size F i r s t , t h e investment was t o o o f Coldwater. S e c o n d , t h e l o c a l a n d n a t i o n a l economy i n t h e p a s t s e v e r a l years worked a g a i n s t t h e t h e a t r e . A n d finally, who s e t u p t h e l o u d e s t c l a m o r f o r a s u i t a b l e p l a c e 37Republican, 2 N o v. 1 8 8 3 . 38Courier, 3 J u l y 1884. �30 ment r e f u s e d t o s u p p o r t t h e O p e r a H o u s e . " 3 9 Legitimate Drama During t h e T i b b i t s y e a r s t h r e e types o f companies appeared o n t h e O p e r a House s t a g e . T h e company known a s a Combination Company was o n e t h a t u s u a l l y s t a y e d o n l y o n e night and s p e c i a l i z e d i n the performance o f a s i n g l e p l a y. Repertory companies s t a y e d t w o n i g h t s o r more- - u s u a l l y one week- - a n d f e a t u r e d t h e same a c t o r s i n a v a r i e t y o f p l a y s . Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Companies w h e t h e r " d o u b l e , " "mammoth," or " i d e a l " c o n f i n e d themselves t o t h e production single drama. The p r e s s d i d n ' t a l w a y s i n d i c a t e t h e l o c a t i o n o f a company's p r e v i o u s e n g a g e m e n t . H o w e v e r , f r o m t h e i n f o r m a t i o n they s u p p l i e d i n some o f t h e p r e -show p u b l i c i t y the T i b b i t s was a i t appears h a l f -way p o i n t between White's Theatre and Whitney's Opera House i n D e t r o i t and H o o l e y ' s Opera House i n Chicago. The d a y b o o k l i s t s e v e r y O p e r a H o u s e licized i n l o c a l papers from the opening production i n 1882 through 1 9 0 4 . S i n c e the t i t l e the press often l i s t e d o f a play, n o t l i t t l e more t h a n a l l productions can be discussed. H o w e v e r, d i s c u s s i o n o f t h e l e g i t i m a t e d r a m a w i l l f o c u s o n those p l a y s w h i c h were e i t h e r r e p r e s e n t a t i v e o f t h e t o t a l 3 9 C o u r i e r, 2 7 D e c . 1 8 8 4 . �31 theatrical picture i n C o l d w a t e r o r u n i q u e o r u n u s u a l i n some w a y. Combination Plays D u r i n g B. S . T i b b i t s ' t e n u r e as manager o f t h e t h e a t r e most o f t h e l e g i t i m a t e dramas p l a y e d i n the Opera House w e r e b y c o m b i n a t i o n c o m p a n i e s p l a y i n g o n e - n i g h t stands. T h e t h e a t r e opened o n September 21, 1882 w i t h L o u i s F. B a n n i s ' s T h e M a i d o f A r r a n . 4 o Early that evening a large crowd c o n g r e g a t e d i n t h e v i c i n i t y o f t h e Opera House ness t h e arrival o f those attending the evening performance.41 Uniformed ushers seated t h e people and b y 8;00 p.m. t h e audience had assembled. " T h e the b r i l l i a n t hues o f ladies were i n t h e i r dresses, t h e f u l l dress and glittering the handsome c u r t a i n and t h e e l e g a n t d e c o r a t i o n s o f lights, the house p r o d u c e d a t o u t ensemble s e l d o m s u r p a s s e d . " T h e curtain rose t o d i s c l o s e a c i t i z e n s ' committee w h i c h conducted cation o f t h e Opera House. O n e E. R . R o o t read a number o f resolutions voicing the people's delight with the Tibbits Opera House a n d t h e i r a p p r e c i a t i o n o f B a r t S . forts. I t i s n o t t h e man o f w e a l t h whose r i c h e s a r e l o c k e d u p in h i s bonds, h i s mortgages, o r h i s s e c u r i t i e s ; i t i s 40Repub1ican, 4 Aug. 1882. 41Unles5 o t h e r w i s e n o t e d t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n "Opening Night" vas taken from Republican, 22 Sept. 1882. A complete account o f t h e d e d i c a t i o n i s reproduced i n Appendix D. �32 not t h e man who c o u n t s h i s g a i n s i n t h e s e c l u s i o n o f his o f f i c e o r h i s c o u n t i n g house t h a t h e l p s f u l c i t y most. I t i s t h e man who i s w i l l i n g t o l a u n c h his c a p i t a l i n t h e hazardous b u i l d i n g up o f i e s a n d p u b l i c e n t e r p r i s e s , a n d i f o u r townsman stripped the most o f us i n the success o f h i s business no o n e c a n l o o k u p o n h i s p r o s p e r i t y w i t h a j e a l o u s e y e , for he has l a v i s h e d i t w i t h a generous and plenteous hand f o r t h e g o o d o f t h e g r o w t h o f t h e c i t y . B. S . T i b b i t s r e s p o n d e d t h a t h e h a d b u i l t t h e O p e r a House f o r t w o r e a s o n s . F i r s t , he desired "to erect ment t o m y memory t h a t e v e r y m a n , woman a n d c h i l d water would appreciate." S e c o n d , h e wished t o prove h i m s e l f not s e l f i s h , b u t "ready and w i l l i n g t o do anything power t o b e a u t i f y a n d o r n a m e n t o u r c i t y . " The M a i d o f A r r a n w a s f o l l o w e d b y a s u c c e s s i o n o f melodramas a n d " s c e n i c s e n s a t i o n s " w h i c h d i d n o t m e a s u r e u p to t h e e x p e c t a t i o n s o f t h e l o c a l p r e s s . O n October 24, t h e e d i t o r o f t h e C o u r i e r c a l l e d t h e D r u n k a r d ' s D a u g h t e r Company "the w o r s t l o t o f barn stormers t h a t have v i s i t e d our section t h i s s e a s o n . " S a y i n g t h a t t h e p l a y was n o t h i n g more o r l e s s t h a n Te n N i g h t s i n a B a r Room, h e s u g g e s t e d t h a t w h e n e v e r the company "made a s t a k e " t h e y purchase a new s u i t f o r W i l l y Hammond " a n d n o t f o r c e h i m ( o r r a t h e r h e r ) t o w e a r t h e s a m e clothes, even t o the white necktie, from the time he f i r s t enters the S i c k l e and Sheaf u n t i l h i s death." N o t i n g t h a t attendance had been poor, t h e reviewer found i t understand "how one c a n go t o work t o o r g a n i z e s o t h o r o u g h l y �3 a b a d show."42 I n N o v e m b e r, t h e R e p u b l i c a n f o u n d M r . Chevelier's s e t t i n g the most e n t e r t a i n i n g aspect o f The World. T h e play presented i n i t s e l f was " f a r below t h e s t a n d a r d " a n d was a " s h a b b y manner."43 The A g n e s H e r n d o n C o m p a n y ' s p r o d u c t i o n o f O n l y a Farmer's Daughter was considered " i n t e r e s t i n g , " however t h e reviewer deplored the tedious w a i t between acts.44 The rison company's production o f Our I n f a n t on January 15, 1883 "would have been b e t t e r worse l o t stage."45 o f i f i t had never been born, the f i r s t The H a r r i s o n c o m p a n y h a d r e c e i v e d i t s this road panies t r i e d a t r a s h had n e v e r played upon t h e Opera House reputation playing Photos a t Hooley's Theatre i n Chicago.46 covered a t f o r I t was p o i n t t h a t a l t h o u g h Coldwater was u s u a l l y stop a f t e r the Chicago theatre, t h e out t h e i r less popular plays i n the small town. The o n l y p l a y t o r e c e i v e a p o s i t i v e r e v i e w d u r i n g t h e Opera H o u s e ' s f i r s t Mascotte. E v e n w i n t e r o f o p e r a t i o n was Fay t h a t was h a r d l y a r a v e . t h a t " n o o n e w e n t home d i s a p p o i n t e d . " 4 7 42Courier, 2 4 O c t . 1 8 8 2 . 43 R e p u b l i c a n , 1 4 N o v . 1 8 8 2 . 4 4 C o u r i e r, 2 5 N o v. 1 8 8 2 . 45Republican, 1 6 Jan. 1 8 8 3 . 46Repub1ican, 1 2 J a n . 1 8 8 3 . 47Republican, 1 3 Mar. 1 8 8 3 . T h e reviewer remarked Of t h e F o g g ' s F e r r y �3 Combination he wrote t h a t "The p l a y but o f no great m e r i t . M i s s appear, h a v i n g b e e n s i c k was w e l l f i l l e d i s a very pleasing one, Carrie Stuart, the f o r some t i m e p a s t , b u t star, did not her place b y some l a d y whose name d i d n o t a p p e a r program."48 Finally, i n t h e Summer o f 1 8 8 3 , t h e r e v i e w e r s f o u n d two p l a y s w o r t h y o f s p e c i a l m e n t i o n . and p l a y e d P h o t o s - - t h e i r C h i c a g o h i t . T h e Harrisons returned T h e mented, " T h e H a r r i s o n s redeemed themselves l a s t e v e n i n g i n Photos. T h e play i s s i m p l y immense a n d t h e c a s t in every respect."49 Dillon first-class In July, t h e Courier reported t h a t John i n States Attorney "captivated the audience."50 The 1 8 8 3 - 8 4 s e a s o n o p e n e d w i t h G u s W i l l i a m s s t a r r i n g i n One o f the Finest. M r . W i l l i a m s was p r a i s e d as a f e l l o w " a n d " a p e r f e c t g e n t l e m a n . " 51 Throughout t h e " j o l l y f a l l both papers reported l i g h t attendance and mostly i n d i ff e r e n t plays. instance, t h e McAuley Combination's A Messenger F o r from J a r v i s Section abounded " i n quaint humor and p e c u l i a r interest."52 48Republican, 3 0 Mar. 1 8 8 3 . 4,9Republican, 1 J u n e 1883. Courier, 1 4 J u l y 1883. 51Republican, 2 8 Aug. 1883. E v i d e n t l y , M r . W i l l i a m s liked Coldwater too, because t h i s issue o f the paper reports that he i s arranging t o spend one month o f h i s tion i n the Coldwater area. 52Republican, 11 S e p t . 1883. �3 Near t h e end o f 1883 t h e t h e a t r e f i n a l l y b e g a n t r a c t a f e w o f t h e more p o p u l a r p l a y s o f t h e d a y such a s Hoyt's A Bunch o f Keys, Bronson Howard's The B a n k e r ' s Daughter and A u g u s t i n D a l y ' s P i q u e . W h e n t h e W i l b u r O p e r a formed O l i v e t t e i n J a n u a r y o f 1 8 8 4 , h o w e v e r, t h e r e v i e w e r revealed a disenchantment w i t h the "has-beens" i n previous performances b y commenting f a v o r a b l y o n t h e W i l b u r Company chorus. " T h e c h o r u s was w e l l d r i l l e d a n d showed e x c e l l e n t t r a i n i n g a n d w h a t i s e x c e e d i n g l y r a r e , t h e members w e r e a l l young a n d g o o d l o o k i n g . " 5 3 M e r i t o r i o u s p l a y s , however, c o n t i n u e d t o b e ception r a t h e r than the r u l e . A Mountain P i n k , w h i c h came to C o l d w a t e r f r o m To l e d o a n d B a r t l e y C a m p b e l l ' s M y P a r t n e r which came f r o m D e t r o i t r e c e i v e d l i t t l e m e n t i o n . M c S o r l e y ' s I n f l a t i o n w a s " a l l e e samee" i n t h e The C o u r i e r remarked t h a t t h e s m a l l house was " a s l a r g e a s t h e m e r i t s o f the p l a y d e s e r v e d . " 5 5 Even A r t h u r R e h a n ' s c o m b i n a t i o n r a t e d no s p e c i a l m e n t i o n . The r e v i e w o f J o s e p h K . E m m e t i n F r i t z i n I r e l a n d i l l u s t r a t e s t h e dilemma o f the small-town t h e a t r e . " T h e great Joseph K . Emmet h a s s u n g h i s cuckoo song and spoken the l i n e s o f Fritz i n I r e l a n d ; i n Coldwater. T h e r e 53Republican, 3 1 J a n . 1 8 8 4 . i L 5 4 R e p u b l i c a n , 21 Mar. 1884. 5 5 C o u r i e r, 2 9 M a r. 1 8 8 4 . i s no �36 disguising the f a c t t h a t he i s not the F r i t z o f old. H i s voice i s f a r from being f u l l , a n d he l a c k s t h e animation he was w o n t t o h a v e i n h i s a c t i n g , a n d c a u s e s t h e p i e c e t o d r a g • • • • “56 A l t h o u g h the theatre could boast as f i n e i c a l p l a n t a s many c i t y t h e a t r e s , t h e r e v i e w e r l a m e n t e d t h a t i t continued t o a t t r a c t mostly actors past t h e i r prime and second-rate shows. The 1 8 8 4 - 8 5 s e a s o n g o t o f f t o a m o r e s a t i s f a c t o r y s t a r t . E v i d e n t l y t h e management d e c i d e d t o s i d e - s t e p t h e t r a v e l l i n g companies a n d i m p o r t i n s t e a d companies d i r e c t l y from W h i t e ' s T h e a t r e a n d W h i t n e y ' s G r a n d O p e r a House t r o i t . 5 7 T h e comments o n t h e s e c o m p a n i e s r a n g e d f r o m t e r t h a n i s u s u a l l y seen"58 t o "cyclone o f f u n . " 5 9 In t h e w i n t e r o f 1885 t h e reviewers began t o r e v e a l an i n t e r e s t i n n a t u r a l i s m . T h e J a n u a r y 8 t h p r o d u c t i o n o f K e r r y Gow i s a n e x a m p l e . The p l a y t h r o u g h o u t i s s p a r k l i n g a n d f u l l o f tions, a n d t h e t h i r d a c t i s t h e most r e a l i s t i c e v e r placed on o u r s t a g e . T h e s c e n e r e p r e s e n t s a b l a c k s m i t h s h o p w i t h K e r r y Gow a n d D e n n i s a t w o r k a t t h e f o r g e . A r u n n i n g h o r s e i s r i d d e n i n b y a j o c k e y a n d s h o d b y M r . M u r p h e y who t u r n s the s h o e i n t r u e b l a c k s m i t h s t y l e , a n d p l a c e s i t o n h e h o r s e as i f h e h a d w o r k e d a t t h e t r a d e a l l h i s l i f e . . . 56Republican, 1 0 June 1 8 8 4 . 57Republican, 2 9 Aug. 1 8 8 4 . 58Republican, 5 S e p t . 1 8 8 4 . 59Republican, 1 7 O c t . 1 0 8 4 . Republican, 1 3 Jan. 1 8 8 5 . �3 The p r e s s ' s p l e a f o r c l a s s i c a l d r a m a w a s s a t i s f i e d i n March when W i l l i a m S t a f f o r d - - t h e b o y t r a g e d i a n - - a n d E v e l y n F o s t e r s t a r r e d i n Romeo a n d J u l i e t . " T h o s e w h o a t t e n d e d t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f Romeo a n d J u l i e t b y t h e S t a f f o r d pany a t T i b b i t s O p e r a House Monday n i g h t , r e t i r e d p e r f e c t l y s a t i s f i e d . " " T h e r e was no r e g r e t t i n g t h e p r i c e the r e v i e w e r , " t h e goods w e r e f u l l y a s g o o d , i f not a t r i f l e better than represented; a l l wool and a yard wide."61 W i l l i a m S c a n l a n was t h e o n l y a c t o r i n t h e c o m b i n a t i o n companies who c o n s i s t e n t l y d r e w l a r g e h o u s e s d u r i n g bits years. H e appeared a t t h e Opera House seven t i m e s a n d always a t t r a c t e d a l a r g e f o l l o w i n g . T h e Banker's Daughter was p l a y e d t h r e e t i m e s w h i l e A M e s s e n g e r f r o m J a r v i s S e c t i o n , A Mountain P i n k , a n d Cheek were each played t w i c e . I t ' s not c l e a r whether these were u n u s u a l l y popular plays i n Coldwater, or i f t h e y were merely what was a v a i l a b l e . Repertory Companies R e p e r t o r y companies a p p a r e n t l y ways p o p u l a r i n C o l d w a t e r . T h e p u b l i c seemed t o b e a t t r a c t e d not o n l y b y t h e reasonable admission p r i c e s b u t a l s o b y t h e opportunity t o see f a m i l i a r actors perform a v a r i e t y o f roles. Many r e p e r t o r y c o m p a n i e s r e t u r n e d t o C o l d w a t e r a g a i n a n d again. W a i t e s ' U n i o n S q u a r e C o m e d y C o m p a n y, s t a r r i n g C o r a Neilson and J . W. C a r n e r, appeared a t t h e Opera House t h r e e 61Republican, 1 0 A p r i l 1885. �3 times d u r i n g T i b b i t s ' management. T h i s company n o t formed a t t h e t h e a t r e d u r i n g t h e e v e n i n g h o u r s , b u t vided " s t r e e t music" d u r i n g t h e d a y. 6 2 The c o m p a n y ' s t o r y i n c l u d e d H a z e l K i r k , R i p Va n W i n k l e , I n g o m a r , C o n f u s i o n , The F r e n c h S p y , S o l o n S h i n g l e , E n o c h A r d e n , S h a d o w s o f a Life, Carrots, Inshavogue, Caste, and Rosedal. i t y o f t h e company c a n b e s e e n i n t h i s R e p u b l i c a n r e v i e w . Veni, V i d i , V i c i , i s what J a s . R . Wa i t e c a n w i t h t r u t h say he d i d w i t h h i s e x c e l l e n t U n i o n Square C o m b i n a t i o n i n t h i s c i t y l a s t week. I t was t h e most s u c c e s s f u l week's engagement e v e r played h e r e . W i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n of Mr. Wa i t e , who was here about seven years ago w i t h C e c i l Rush, t h e company was unknown, b u t a f t e r t h e f i r s t night t h e y were established f a v o r i t e s and t h e tinued t o increase, and Saturday evening w i t h i n h a l f an hour a f t e r t h e doors were open t h e t r e a s u r e r was s e l l i n g standing room o n l y, and before t h e c u r t a i n went u p a t l e a s t 2 0 0 p e o p l e h a d b e e n t u r n e d a w a y. 6 3 The J o l l y P a t h f i n d e r s ( l a t e r called Combination), and the A. O. M i l l e r Combination each appeared twice d u r i n g T i b b i t s ' management o f t h e Opera House. frow s p e c i a l t y was a v a r i e t y e n t e r t a i n m e n t e n t i t l e d S c r a p s . While a d m i t t i n g t h a t t h e show was f u n n y t h e cluded t h a t " t h e r e i s n o t t h a t r e a l enjoyment t h a t ences i n some g o o d s o l i d drama c o n t a i n i n g b o t h m i r t h ment, f r a u g h t w i t h e v e r y d a y e x p e r i e n c e s , a n d f r o m w h i c h good and u s e f u l l e s s o n s m a y b e l e a r n e d . " 6 4 6 2 C o u r i e r, 2 8 F e b . 1 8 8 5 . 6 6 'Republican, 3 Mar. 1 8 8 5 . Republican, 2 0 Oct. 1832. The A . O . �3 b i n a t i o n a t t r a c t e d s p e c i a l a t t e n t i o n because a l o c a l g i r l - - w a s a t o n e t i m e a member o f t h e C o m p a n y. 6 5 Fogg's F e r r y Combination, T h e M o r t i m e r and Weaver S t a r D r a m a t i c C o . , a n d t h e Owen F a w c e t t Company e a c h p l a y e d one e n g a g e m e n t . T h e s e c o m p a n i e s s p e c i a l i z e d i n c o m e d i e s a n d generally pleased t h e i r audiences. T h e e x c e p t i o n was t h e S t a r Company w h i c h was f o r c e d t o c a n c e l i n m i d - w e e k b e c a u s e of poor attendance.66 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Companies U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n tracted good audiences. H o w e v e r, f e w escaped t h e c a u s t i c tongues o f t h e newspaper r e v i e w e r s who a p p a r e n t l y d i d n o t c a r e f o r t h e U n c l e To m s h o w s . I n December o f 1 8 8 2 t h e C o u r i e r g r u d g i n g l y a n n o u n c e d t h e b o o k i n g o f a n U n c l e To m C o m p a n y. "We k n e w i t w o u l d c o m e s o o n e r o r l a t e r , b u t h a v e p r a y e d t h a t the c a l a m i t y m i g h t b e a v e r t e d . O u r prayers have been i n v a i n and w e w i l l h a v e t o s u b m i t t o t h e i n e v i t a b l e . A n U n c l e To m p a r t y i s booked a t t h e Opera House f o r sometime i n J a n u a r y. " Not t o b e o u t d o n e , t h e R e p u b l i c a n r e v i e w e r added t i o n s o n D o u b l e U n c l e To m C o m p a n i e s s o m e t i m e l a t e r . " W e u n d e r s t a n d t h a t l a t e l y a n o t h e r " To p s y " a n d " M a r k s " h a v e b e e n born t o t h e p i e c e , b u t we cannot imagine what t h e y want o f 65 Republican, 2 May 1882. 66Republican, 1 3 Mar. 1 8 8 5 . 67 C o u r i e r , 2 D e c . 1 8 8 2 . 6 �4 them," h e s a i d . " T h i s company a l s o h a v e d o n k e y s , n o w t h i s is a g o o d i d e a , a s a g e n e r a l t h i n g U n c l e To m a c t o r s g e t t i r e d before t h e end o f t h e season and need something o f t h i s k i n d to g e t t h e m o n a n d o f f t h e s t a g e , e v e n t h e n we presume some w i l l be too t i r e d to stick to t h e i r lines."68 Despite press r i d i c u l e t h r e e U n c l e To m c o m p a n i e s - - S m i t h ' s D o u b l e U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o m p a n y , D r a p e r ' s D o u b l e M a m m o t h U n c l e T o m ' s C a b i n C o m p a n y, a n d t h e O r i g i n a l B o s t o n I d e a l U n c l e T o m ' s C a b i n Company- - i n v a d e d t h e c i t y d u r i n g M a y o r T i b b i t s ' t e n u r e . One h u n d r e d a n d e l e v e n p l a y s w e r e p e r f o r m e d d u r i n g T i b b i t s ' management. F e w t i t l e s were repeated, however the largest majority o f the dramatic material presented can be c l a s s i f i e d a s c o m e d y. A l t h o u g h t h e l o c a l for theatre w i t h substance, apparently i t e i t h e r was able o r d i d n o t appeal t o t h e p u b l i c . Visiting Stars S t a r s d i d a p p e a l t o t h e c o m m u n i t y. H o w e v e r , m a n y were h e s i t a n t t o a p p e a r i n a s m a l l t o w n w i t h o u t a f i n a n c i a l guarantee. L o c a l c a p i t a l i s t s had not y e t begun w r i t e t h e i m p o r t a t i o n o f s t a r s s o T i b b i t s was c a u g h t between the p u b l i c ' s d e s i r e f o r name t a l e n t a n d t h e i r u n w i l l i n g n e s s to p a y t h e p r i c e . T h o m a s Keene, a l e a d i n g t r a g e d i a n , w r o t e to T i b b i t s " I have n e v e r p l a y e d f o r l e s s t h a n $ 1 . 0 0 68Republican, 9 Jan. 1 8 8 3 . �4 r e s e r v e d s e a t s a n d c a n n o t commence i n C o l d w a t e r . " Tibbits often waited f o r stars t o appear i n Detroit and t h e n a t t e m p t e d t o p e r s u a d e t h e m t o " s t o p o v e r " o n t h e way t o C h i c a g o . T h i s w a s t h e c a s e w i t h R o l a n d R e e d , w h o m a d e three appearances a t t h e T i b b i t s Opera House.70 two o c c a s i o n s h e a p p e a r e d i n C h e e k . H i s On t h e f i r s t performance i n December o f 1 8 8 4 , "was one o f t h e f u n n i e s t t h i n g s ever p r e s e n t e d t o t h e p e o p l e o f Coldwater."71 Maggie M i t c h e l l made t w o a p p e a r a n c e s . W h e n p e a r e d i n 1 8 8 3 i n F a n c h o n t o a SRO c r o w d s h e h a d s u c h a severe c o l d t h e r e v i e w e r s c o u l d o n l y agree t h a t s h e was "plucky" t o perform and t h a t t h e y were " g r a t e f u l f o r deavors t o p l e a s e . " 7 2 When s h e a p p e a r e d a g a i n i n T h e P e a r l of Savoy i n 1884, t h e Courier wrote "The charming actress was in excellent s p i r i t s and did f u l l justice t o her ing t h e c h a r a c t e r o f M a r i e i n a r e m a r k a g l y e f f e c t i v e m a n n e r, while h e r support was d e c i d e d l y above t h e average."73 T h e Republican, however, was l e s s g a l l a n t . ner i n which t h i s l i t t l e " T h e l a d y preserves h e r 69 Republican, 2 7 M a r . 1 8 8 3 . 70Republican, 1 6 Dec. 1 8 8 4 . 71 R e p u b l i c a n , 2 3 D e c . 1 8 8 4 . 72Republican, 1 9 Mar. 1 8 8 3 . " C o u r i e r, 1 Mar. 1884. �MI\ 42 ance i s r e a l l y wonderful."74 Thomas K e e n e a p p e a r e d i n 1 8 8 3 i n R i c h a r d I I I turned i n 1885 t o p o r t r a y Macbeth. T h e Republican wrote " M r. Keene's performance r i n Richard I I g was c e r t a i n l y a finished one, a n d j u s t l y e n t i t l e s h i m t o t h e p o s i t i o n h e o c c u p i e s i n the f r o n t r a n k . H e i s a c a r e f u l and c o r r e c t dresser, a good reader, a n d h i s f a c i a l expressions and a c t i n g g i v e t o h i s audience a grand conception o f t h i s g r a t e acter."75 T h e reviewers d i d n ' t agree about h i s p o r t r a y a l o f Macbeth. T h e Courier labeled i t a "grand rendition,"76 while the R e p u b l i c a n s a i d h e " f a i l e d t o g i v e a s good s a t i s f a c t i o n as o n h i s p r e v i o u s v i s i t . " 7 7 The M a d i s o n S q u a r e T h e a t r e C o m p a n y made ances d u r i n g T i b b i t s ' management. F o r t h e i r production o f Esmeralda i n 1 8 8 2 t h e y brought i n V i o l a A l l e n . W h e n turned i n 1883 t o perform Hazel K i r k , l e a d i n g r o l e s were taken b y E. L . Davenport's sons H a r r y and E . L . , Jr. V i o l a Allen"gave p e r f e c t s a t i s f a c t i o n and proved h e r s e l f taking a r t i s t . " 7 8 The D a v e n p o r t b r o t h e r s " d r e s s a n d l o o k t h e i r p a r t s w e l l , b u t we f e a r t h e y w i l l n e v e r r e a c h t h e h i g h 74Republican, 1 9 Feb. 1884. 75Republican, 1 0 A p r i l 1883. 76Courier, 1 6 May 1 8 8 5 . 77Republican, 1 9 May 1885. 78Republican, 2 7 Oct. 1 8 8 2 . �43 position i n the histrionic a r t held by their father, the l a t e E. L . D a v e n p o r t . " 7 9 The F r e n c h a c t r e s s R h e a p r o v e d s u c h a n a t t r a c t i o n that special excursion trains brought people from rounding towns o f H i l l s d a l e , J o n e s v i l l e , A l l e n and Quincy t o see h e r p e r f o r m a n c e o f Y v o n n e . 8 0 The R e p u b l i c a n r e v i e w e r w a s impressed w i t h h e r a t t e n t i o n t o t h e t o t a l p r o d u c t i o n . M l l e . R h e a i s a f a s c i n a t i n g l i t t l e woman, w i t h a b r i g h t beautiful face f u l l o f expression, and an exceedingly g r a c e f u l f o r m . H e r costumes were t h e most m a g n i f i c e n t ever seen upon o u r s t a g e . S h e i s a p a i n s t a k i n g a r t i s t and e m p l o y e d t h e t i m e u s u a l l y s p e n t b y s t a r s i n s l e e p i n g , a t t h e Opera House g i v i n g suggestions a s t o t h e s t a g e setting, which she complimented a s being o f t h e f i n e s t the new p l a y h a s r e c e i v e d . 8 1 S o l S m i t h R u s s e l l a n d Denman Thompson b o t h r e c e i v e d warm r e c e p t i o n s . W h i l e a s s e r t i n g t h a t R u s s e l l ' s v e h i c l e , Edgewood F o l k s , h a d l i t t l e t o recommend i t , t h e newspapers appreciated h i s comic s p e c i a l t i e s and agreed t h a t t h e b e s t p a r t o f h i s performance was " t h a t h e seems t o b e a s much pleased as h i s audience."82 Denman T h o m p s o n a p p e a l e d t o t h e reviewers because h i s c h a r a c t e r i n Joshua Whitcomb was "Neither overdrawn nor strained."83 79Republican, 6 A p r i l 1883. 80Republican, 2 3 Sept. 1 8 8 4 . 81Republican, 2 3 Sept. 1 8 8 4 . 82Republican, 11 A p r i l 1884. 8 3 C o u r i e r, 1 , N o v. 1 8 8 4 . 84Republican, 11 N o v. 1 8 8 4 . The R e p u b l i c a n s u m m a r i z e d �41 the Thompson s t y l e a s " a p p e a l i n g t o t h e s y m p a t h y o f ence w h i l e e x e r t i n g h i s p o w e r t o a m u s e . " 8 4 Concerts The O p e r a H o u s e a l s o s e r v e d a s t h e l o c a l c o n c e r t h a l l . While a t t r a c t i n g f e w musicians o f n a t i o n a l s t a t u r e , b i t s housed performances b y a number o f t r a v e l l i n g musicians and c h a m b e r g r o u p s . V o c a l e n t e r t a i n m e n t s , b o t h a m a t e u r a n d professional, were always popular. O r c h e s t r a l groups were well received as long as they avoided playing a l o t sical music. Instrumental entertainments were dominated b y v i o l i n virtuosos. I n May o f 1883 Camilla Urso performed f o r a pleased audience. " W i t h h e r t h e r e i s n o i n g a n d g r a n d f l o u r i s h s o common w i t h n o t e d the s w e e t e s t m u s i c seems t o come d i r e c t f r o m h e r own s o u l . " The r e v i e w c o n t i n u e d " S h e i s p e r f e c t m a s t e r o f h e r v i o l i n a n d to h e r d e l i c a t e , e x q u i s i t e t o u c h i t responds i n t h e ing and captivating strains."85 performed a t t h e T i b b i t s . The c e l e b r a t e d R e m e n y i a l s o H o w e v e r, m u c h t o t h e d i s g u s t o f t h e Republican r e v i e w e r, t h e people s t a y e d home. T h e Republican wrote "we g r e a t l y f e a r t h a t Manager T i b b i t s i n o r d e r ize any great wealth, w i l l have t o r e s o r t t o p i n k t i g h t s and 84Republican, 11 N o v. 1 8 8 4 . 85 C o u r i e r, 2 6 M a y 1 8 8 3 . �L1 spectacular p l a y s ,,86 Vocal e n t e r t a i n m e n t s w e r e more p o p u l a r w i t h t h e p u b l i c . The S p a n i s h S t u d e n t s , a m u s i c a l n o v e l t y c o m p a n y, m a d e pearances.87 The S w e d i s h L a d y Q u a r t e t t e p r o m i s e d a n e v e n i n g o f "humor, t r a g e d y, f u n and music." T h e reviewer's ment o n t h i s w a s t h a t " M i s s E l i e l g a v e a n u m b e r o f recitations in two d i ff e r e n t dresses and a very loud voice."88 Other musical entertainments included a "Grand Juvenile Musical F e s t i v a l " b y the McGibeny Family89 and a turing Clara Louise Kellogg, contralto.90 The l a d i e s o f St. Marks C h u r c h f r e q u e n t l y sponsored c o n c e r t s b y ists, o f which t h e most n o t a b l e group was t h e Mendelssohn Quintette Club o f Boston.91 Related Theatrical A c t i v i t y During t h e y e a r s o f t h e T i b b i t s ' management t h e Opera House p r o v i d e d s p a c e f o r many p u b l i c f u n c t i o n s sional drama and concerts. T h i s mayor o f C o l d w a t e r d u r i n g p a r t may have occurred because a s o f t h i s p e r i o d T i b b i t s was i n 8 6 R e p u b l i c a n , 9 N o v. 1 8 8 3 . 87 R e p u b l i c a n , 2 2 D e c . 1 8 8 2 ; a n d 1 F e b . 1 8 8 4 . 88Republican, 1 6 Feb. 1883. 89Republican, 2 9 Feb. 1884. 9 0 R e p u b 11 c a n , 2 3 N o v . 1 8 8 3 . 91Republican, 1 A p r i l 1 8 8 4 . a �46 position to channel other activities into the theatre. M o r e l i k e l y, t h e l o c a l r e s i d e n t s recognized t h e Opera House a s t h e only sizable and comfortable p u b l i c h a l l rate, t h e Tibbits provided the s i t e i n town. A t any f o r lectures, minstrels, v a r i e t y shows, dances, p o l i t i c a l meetings, panarama optican e x h i b i t i o n s , w r e s t l i n g matches, r e -unions t i o n s , h i g h s c h o o l commencement a n d a n i m a l a c t s a s w e l l a s legitimate drama. Lecture and Elocutionists P r i o r to 1884, the residents o f Coldwater enjoyed an occasional l e c t u r e , b u t t h e r e were no lecture courses. I n 1883 Edwin Lee Brown, t h e President o f the A m e r i c a n Humane S o c i e t y , g a v e a l e c t u r e o n " C r u e l t y t o Animals."92 That same y e a r Miss H e l e n P o t t e r , a r e a d e r and i m p e r s o n a t o r, s t o p p e d a t C o l d w a t e r l a t e i n April while en route t o Colorado t o g i v e a b e n e f i t performance f o r S c h o o l . 9 3 D u r i n g t h a t s u m m e r, A l l e n T i b b i t s ( B a r t ' s f a t h e r ) gave a l e c t u r e o n " T h e O r i g i n o f t h e A b o r i g i n e s o f N o r t h America" t o commemorate t h e a n n i v e r s a r y o f t h e ever preached i n Coldwater.94 In August o f the f o l l o w i n g y e a r M i s s I d a H a t t o n a s k e d " W h a t S h a l l We D o t o b e S a v e d ? " 9 5 9 2 C o u r i e r, 2 2 N o v. 1 8 8 4 . 93Republican, 2 4 A p r i l 1883. 94Republican, 3 J u l y 168:i. 95Republican, 1 9 Aug. 1 8 8 4 . �1 I n t h e 1 8 8 4 - 8 5 s e a s o n t h e l o c a l Y. M . C . A . o r g a n i z e d t h e i r f i r s t l e c t u r e s e r i e s . L i k e f u t u r e "courses" sisted not o n l y o f lectures b u t also concerts. T h e lectures included John B . Gough, who discussed " P e c u l i a r P e o p l e " ; 9 6 James W h i t c o m b R i l e y , w h o r e a d some o f h i s p o e t r y ; 9 7 M i s s Anna E v a F a y , w i t h a l e c t u r e o n s p i r i t u a l i s m ; 9 8 a n d S t u a r t Rogers, a p o p u l a r i m p e r s o n a t o r. 9 9 M i n s t r e l s T h e Frohman b r o t h e r s , who w i t h o t h e r s sible l a t e r f o r the formation o f the Theatrical Syndicate, f i r s t v e n t u r e d i n t o Coldwater i n October o f 1882 Callender M i n s t r e l s performed a t t h e Opera House. p u b l i c a n r e p o r t e d t h a t t h e i r show " e c l i p s e d a n y t h i n g o f t h e kind e v e r g i v e n i n t h e c i t y . " T h e r e v i e w e r went o n cribe t h e i n s t r u m e n t a l music a s " f i r s t c l a s s " and 100 ing as " f a r b e t t e r than i s g e n e r a l l y h e a r d . " senting the f i n e s t m i n s t r e l s h o w t o d a t e , presented h i s company f o r a f r e e p e r f o r m a n c e f o r t h e c h i l d r e n and t e a c h e r s o f t h e S t a t e S c h o o l i n C o l d w a t e r . W i t h b i n a t i o n o f q u a l i t y a n d p h i l a n t h r o p y, i t ' s n o t s u r p r i s i n g 9 6 C o u r i e r, 2 2 N o v. 1 8 8 4 . 97Republican, 3 Feb. 1 8 8 5 . 98 R e p u b l i c a n , 1 M a r . 1 8 8 5 . 9 9 C o u r i e r, 2 1 F e b . 1 8 8 5 . 10 ° R e p u b l i c a n , 3 1 O c t . 1 8 8 2 . �4 t h a t Frohman-managed p l a y s w e r e a l w a y s w e l l r e c e i v e d when they p l a y e d i n Coldwater. Numerous m i n s t r e l c o m p a n i e s a p p e a r e d i n C o l d w a t e r d u r i n g t h e T i b b i t s y e a r s . B a i r d ' s Mammoth peared once i n 1883 and a g a i n i n 1884.101 The B o s t o n a t i c M i n s t r e l s a n d T h a t c h e r, Primrose a n d West b i n a t i o n e a c h made a s i n g l e a p p e a r a n c e i n 1 8 8 2 . 1 0 2 I n 1883, The N e w O r l e a n s M i n s t r e l s , D u p r e z a n d B e n e d i c t - tic M i n s t r e l s , Morrison and H a l l ' s Gigantic Consolidated Minstrels, and Haverly's Minstrels appeared. 103 M o s t notable of these was H a v e r l y ' s which advertised $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 a c t i n g dogs."104 Hi Henry's Superb Operatic M i n s t r e l s closed o u t the 1 8 8 4 season w h i l e t h e G e o r g i a M i n s t r e l s a p p e a r e d l a t e in 1885.105 Variety and Vaudeville T h e Humpty Dumpty S p e c i a l t y t r o u p e s were t h e o n l y v a r i e t y a c t s t o a p p e a r i n C o l d w a t e r d u r i n g M a y o r T i b b i t s ' management. T h e s e extravaganzas i n c o r p o r a t e d many elements o f t h e E n g l i s h H a r l e q u i n show i n t o a n e n t e r t a i n m e n t which f e a t u r e d a c r o b a t i c s , j u g g l i n g a n d f a r c e . T h e To n y 101Republican, 1 3 Feb. 1 8 8 3 ; C o u r i e r, 1 7 May 1 8 8 4 . 102Republicaa, 2 6 Sept. 1882; a n d 31 O c t . 1 8 8 2 . 103Republican, 1 6 Jan. 1 8 8 3 ; 2 4 A p r i l 1883; 5 O c t . 1883; 1 6 M a r . 1 8 8 3 . lo4Republican; 1 6 Mar. 1 8 8 3 . 105 Republican, 1 3 June 1884; and C o u r i e r, 2 3 May 1885. �L1. D e n i e r Company s t o p p e d o f f w h i l e e n r o u t e f r o m D e t r o i t cago i n A p r i l o f 1 8 8 3 . 1 0 6 The r e v i e w i n d i c a t e d t h a t " t h e piece was rushed through regardless o f e v e r y t h i n g , e x c e p t to make t h e 1 1 : 5 5 t r a i n w h i c h was t o c o n v e y them cago."107 I n November o f 1 8 8 3 a n d a g a i n i n March o f 1 8 8 5 , the George H . Adams t r o u p e p l a y e d i n C o l d w a t e r b u t a p p a r e n t l y weren't enthusiastically received.108 Miscellaneous I n the f i r s t struction o f the theatre, dancing p a r t i e s . T h e several years following i t was f r e q u e n t l y u t i l i z e d f o r first party i n t h e Opera House vember 2 9 , 1 8 8 2 a s k e d a n a d m i s s i o n f e e o f o n e d o l l a r p e r couple.109 Four more dances a n d a masquerade p a r t y were h e l d that f i r s t season. T h e f o l l o w i n g season included dance a n d o n e m a s q u e r a d e p a r t y , a l l poorly attended. T h e Republican suggested t h e reason f o r t h e p o o r attendance: "Coldwater s o c i e t y i s d i v i d e d u p t o o much i n t o c l i q u e s . " 1 1 0 The O p e r a H o u s e f r e q u e n t l y s e r v e d a s a r a l l y i n g p l a c e for political orators. 106Republican, 107 Republican, E a r l y i n 1882, General William H. 24 A p r i l 1 8 8 3 . 8 May 1883. 108Republican, 30 N o v. 1883; a n d 2 7 M a r . 1 8 8 5 . 109Repub1ican, 28 N o v . 1882. 11 0 R e p u b l i c a n , 12 J a n . 1883. �50 Gibson r e n t e d t h e Opera House t o address c i t i z e n s o n " t h e p o l i t i c a l i s s u e s o f t h e d a y, " 111 a n d i n November o f t h a t year H. C . Hodge, t h e c o a l i t i o n candidate f o r Congress s p o k e . 11 2 I n 1884, t h e T i b b i t s was t h e s i t e o f a Republican p o l i t i c a l meeting f e a t u r i n g Senator Conger and one S . M . C u t c h e o n . 11 3 The T i b b i t s a l s o p r e s e n t e d a n u m b e r o f " i l l u s t r a t e d lectures," but i t ' s n o t always c l e a r what devices created t h e "dissolving views" and "mechanical e f f e c t s . " T h e o f t h i s s o r t w a s t h e H a r t w i g -Seeman C o m b i n a t i o n . publican, r e p o r t e d t h a t "The d i s s o l v i n g views were g r a n d beyond description; t h e scenic and mechanical e f f e c t s produced were startlingly realistic." 11T h e d e s c r i p t i o n seems t o i m p l y that t h i s entertainment u t i l i z e d the stereoptican. I n November o f 1 8 8 2 , L . F. Wheeler presented a travelogue e n t i t l e d " I l l u m i n a t e d Rambles i n F o r e i g n L a n d s . " 11 5 Just how t h e y were " i l l u m i n a t e d " was n o t r e v e a l e d i n cal papers. I n 1884 Hildebrand's Exposition presented "The Reformed O u t l a w , " a l e c t u r e " I l l u s t r a t e d b y o v e r l i k e and r e a l i s t i c scenes i n 1600 f e e t o f canvas" 111 R e p u b l i c a n , 2 0 O c t . 1 8 8 2 . 11 2 R e p u b l i c a n , 7 N o v. 1 8 8 2 . 11 3 R e p u b l i c a n , 3 0 O c t . 1 8 8 4 . 11 4 R e p u b l i c a n , 3 1 O c t . 1 8 8 2 . 11 5 R e p u b l i c a n , 3 N o v. 1 8 8 2 . �5 ized a "panarama s t y l e . 6 " S i n c e s u c h a s m a l l amount vas was u t i l i z e d i t may b e assumed t h a t t h e s c e n e s vealed t o t h e audience i n a cartoon- l i k e progression. I n A p r i l o f 1 8 8 5 H e r b e r t Wo o d L e a c h u t i l i z e d t h e s t e r e o p t i c a n in h i s l e c t u r e on the a r c t i c . 11 7 The t h e a t r e a l s o s e r v e d a s t h e s i t e f o r similar activities as a wrestling match,18 a reception f o r a l o c a l man f o u n d i n n o c e n t o f a c h a r g e g o f a r s o n , 11 9 a n d union o f Loomis' B a t t e r y G.A.R. 120 H i g h S c h o o l Commencement became a n a n n u a l e v e n t b e g i n n i n g i n 1 8 8 5 . 1 2 1 I n August o f 1883 a t r o u p e o f d o g s p e r f o r m e d o n t h e T i b b i t s s t a g e . 122 Amateur P r o d u c t i o n s In t h e w i n t e r f o l l o w i n g t h e completion o f t h e Opera House t h e R e p u b l i c a n e d i t o r i a l i z e d " N o w i s t h e t i m e ganize a n amateur d r a m a t i c a s s o c i a t i o n . " A l t h o u g h dently w a s no formal association during the years b i t s ' management, a t l e a s t one amateur d r a m a t i c p r o d u c t i o n 11 6 R e p u b l i c a n , 6 M a y 1 8 8 4 . 11 7 R e p u b l i c a n , 1 4 A p r i l 1 8 8 5 . 118. R e p u b l i c a n , 1 0 M a r . 1 8 8 5 . 11 9 R e p u b l i c a n , 1 0 O c t . 1 8 8 2 . 1 2 0 C o u r i e r, 2 3 May 1 8 8 5 . 121 R e p u b l i c a n , 2 5 J u n e 1 8 8 3 . 122Republican, 2 8 Aug. 1 8 8 3 . �52 was m o u n t e d e a c h y e a r . In the spring a group o f o f 1 8 8 3 , P r o f . G e o r g e W. K l o c k d i r e c t e d local people i n a production o f H.M.S. P i n a f o r e with settings designed by L. B. Chevalier. year Andersonville, o r for the benefit the L i g h t Guard. o f T h e following the Scout's Last Shot was performed T h e that t h e drama "needs considerable pruning" and t h a t t h e playwright should "guard against inclination to preach."123 The C o u r i e r w a s m o r e c h a r i t a b l e w h e n t h e y p r i n t e d " T h e p l a y is put upon the stage i n fine s t y l e and the b e a u t i f u l , w h i l e t h e c h a r a c t e r s b y o u r home t a l e n t a r e w e l l sustained. 124 In 1885, P r o f . Klock directed l o c a l Chimes o f N o r m a n d y. T h i s amateur attempts. T h e talent was b e t t e r received t h a n previous Republican wrote t h a t the production drew "immense a u d i e n c e s " a n d t h a t " I t was remarked b y man a c c u s t o m e d t o t h e b e s t m u s i c a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s largest c i t i e s , that i n The a better i n the d r i l l e d chorus was r a r e l y heard in the most pretentious operas."125 The C o u r i e r r e p o r t e d that t h e s o l o p a r t s were "exceedingly w e l l rendered."126 The O p e r a H o u s e w a s a l s o t h e s i t e 123Republican, 2 0 Feb. 1885. 124Courier, 2 1 F e b . 1 8 8 5 . 125 -RePublican, 12 M a y 1 8 8 5 . 126Courier, 9 May 1 8 8 5 . o f �5 ments f e a t u r i n g o r c h e s t r a and band, v o c a l a n d i n s t r u m e n t a l solos, and readings and recitations. N o t a b l e among these groups was t h e S t . C e c e l i a Musicale, w h i c h f e a t u r e d s i x t e e n girls from Union C i t y singing classical music, and frequent entertainments b y the St. Mark ladies. B u t t e r w o r t h Post o f the G . A . R . g a v e a t a l e n t show.127 Synopsis The m u l t i p l i c i t y val o f o f function necessary f o r a s m a l l t o w n Opera House was r e c o g n i z e d e a r l y b y B a r t T i b b i t s , who saw t h e O p e r a H o u s e a s a n a l l - p u r p o s e Even i n well. i t s f a c i l i t y. e a r l i e s t years the Ti b b i t s served the community W i t h i n a one week span an i n d i v i d u a l might go t o t h e Opera House t o s e e a p l a y , h e a r a r e c i t a l , c h e e r o n publican p a r t y, boo a t i m i d w r e s t l e r, and on a c e r t a i n week even w a t c h h i s s o n o r d a u g h t e r p a r t i c i p a t e i n High School Commencement e x e r c i s e s . B e s i d e s l e g i t i m a t e d r a m a b i t s f r e q u e n t l y housed l e c t u r e s , m i n s t r e l shows, c o n c e r t s , dances, p o l i t i c a l r a l l i e s and readings. U p o n occasion the local people also chose the theatre as the site tions and reunions, animal a c t s and magic shows. pendix B, Ta b l e #4) financially i n T h e (See T i b b i t s ' e x i s t e n c e was threatened 1885 when f a l l i n g attendance and h i s carious f i n a n c i a l p o s i t i o n forced Bart Tibbits 127Republicon, 8 Feb. 1884. to �5 the t h e a t r e . T h e r e was t a l k o f c o n v e r t i n g t h e f a c i l i t y i n t o a r o l l e r m i l l b u t t h e p r e s s mounted a campaign t o s a v e t h e Opera H o u s e . T h e l o c a l people might have been able pense w i t h a f a c i l i t y w h i c h h o u s e d o n l y l e g i t i m a t e d r a m a b u t the l o s s o f t h e T i b b i t s w o u l d have a l s o meant t h e l o s s o f a concert h a l l , v a r i e t y house, l e c t u r e h a l l and public h a l l as w e l l . Although a p r i v a t e l y owned t h e a t r e , t h e tioned more l i k e a public institution. T i b b i t s encouraged the p u b l i c t o u s e t h e Opera House b y making i t a v a i l a b l e t o private groups a t reasonable r a t e s . T h i s , coupled with the amateur entertainments presented i n t h e T i b b i t s , m a y have given t h e l o c a l p e o p l e a somewhat p o s s e s s i v e f e e l i n g f o r t h e Tibbits Opera House. A t any rate, by the close o f the 1885 season t h e f a c i l i t y h a d become i m p o r t a n t enough t h a t w h i l e i t was regarded as " a n elephant upon i t s owner's hands" t h e community c o u l d n o t l o o k d i s p a s s i o n a t e l y upon c l o s i n g t h e theatre and turning the building into a r o l l e r m i l l . �Chapter I I I JOSEPH H E N N I N G Y E A R S , J U L Y 1 8 8 5 - J U N E 1 8 9 4 Theatre a n d management In the l a t t e r part o f June 1885, Joseph chased t h e O p e r a House f o r $ 1 3 , 0 0 0 . N e w s p a p e r a c c o u n t s o f the p u r c h a s e s a i d t h a t B a r t T i b b i t s w o u l d c o n t i n u e t o manage the t h e a t r e . 1 Very l i t t l e i s known a b o u t t h e German s a l o o n - k e e p e r who o w n e d t h e T i b b i t s first mentioned members o f brate h i s i n f o r a t l e a s t t w o decades. H e n n i n g was t h e l o c a l newspapers i n 1879 t h e German Benevolent A s s o c i a t i o n helped f o r t i e t h birthday.2 Another reference i n dicates t h a t he may have immigrated t o Coldwater from Witten, G e r m a n y. 3 The N e w Y o r k D r a m a t i c N e w s p r i n t e d a s t o r y 1 The C o u r i e r - - C o l d w a t e r , M i c h i g a n , 2 7 J u n e 1 8 8 5 . Throughout t h e r e s t o f t h i s c h a p t e r, a l l f o o t n o t e references t o t h i s newspaper w i l l be shortened t o C o u r i e r. 2The C o l d w a t e r R e p u b l i c a n , 2 2 A p r i l 1 8 7 9 . Throughout t h e r e s t o f t h i s c h a p t e r, a l l references t o t h i s newspaper w i l l be shortened lican. 3Republican, 2 7 May 1884. 5 footnote �5 veals something o f Henning's n a i v e d e t e r m i n a t i o n t o make a success o f t h e O p e r a House. A M r. We b b e r, manager o f i n g company t h a t h a d come t o C o l d w a t e r , t o l d H e n n i n g h e n e e d e d a brace o f revolvers for a c e r t a i n scene i n the p l a y and t h e former volunteered t o go o u t and borrow them. M r . Webber hastily wrote on a piece o f paper "2 32 c a l i b e r revolvers" and g a v e i t t o t h e Opera House o w n e r. I n n i n g r e t u r n e d a n d s e t down a b a s k e t , 3 / 4 an hour or f u l l o f revolvers of a l l d e s c r i p t i o n s , b e f o r e t h e a s t o n i s h e d manager- a c t o r. "Mein G o t t : M r . V e b b e r , y o u h a f g i f f e n me a b i g j o b . is a quiet place, and I D i s don't t i n k dere's 232 refolfers in de w h o l e t o w n . " 4 By t h e F a l l o f 1886 C . L . H u n t e r had ment o f t h e T i b b i t s . 5 H u n t e r h a d b e e n a r e s i d e n t o f C o l d w a t e r since 1 8 7 0 . P r i o r to t h i s he had traveled with three o r four theatrical troupes which featured N. C . F o r r i s t e r, l e r and others. A strong promoter o f amateur t h e a t r i c a l s i n t h e c o m m u n i t y, h e r e t a i n e d h i s o f f i c i a l a p p o i n t m e n t manager f o r l e s s t h a n a y e a r , f o r i n the spring o f 1887 he left for California.6 George W. K l o c k , t h e l o c a l b a n a l e a d e r a n d a d i r e c t o r 4Courier, 1 0 Aug. 1 8 8 9 , p . 8. 5Courier, 2 O c t . 1 8 8 6 , p . 5 . All biographical information on Hunter i s taken from Republican, 1 8 Mar. 1 8 8 7 . 6pourier, 1 9 Mar. 1 8 8 7 , p . 5. �5 o f l o c a l t a l e n t , t o o k o v e r t h e management f r o m s p r i n g o f 1 8 8 7 to O c t o b e r o f 1 8 8 9 . 7 T h e n , b e s e i g e d w i t h t i e s , H e n n i n g t o o k o v e r t h e management h i m s e l f , p u t t i n g h i s d a u g h t e r, H u l d a h , i n c h a r g e o f t h e b o x o f f i c e . 8 B y o f 1 8 9 1 , H u l d a h Henning had i n f a c t become manager o f t h e Opera H o u s e . 9 A f e m a l e manager was a r a r i t y. However, both the community and t h e t h e a t r i c a l b o o k i n g agents f i e d w i t h Miss Henning's business acumen. m a n a g e r o f t h e P a u l K a u v a r c o m p a n y, w r o t e i n N o v. 2 0 , 1 8 9 1 : " . . . Yo u a r e t h e f i r s t a l e t t e r dated lady I have do b u s i n e s s w i t h a n d a l l o w m e t o c o n g r a t u l a t e y o u o n b e i n g a thorough business person."10 I n May o f 1892 t h e C o u r i e r wrote " D u r i n g t h e s e a s o n M i s s H e n n i n g h a s g i v e n amusement lovers some v e r y f i n e e n t e r t a i n m e n t s a n d proposes to g i v e s t i l l b e t t e r a t t r a c t i o n s , some o f which a r e a l r e a d y booked. D u r i n g h e r management o f t h e O p e r a House s h e h a s displayed unusual business t a c t and shrewdness a n d ing to the public in the selection & h a l h a s showed u n u s u a l l y good judgment o f attractions."11 The C o u r i e r a s s e r t e d that Huldah was " p r o b a b l y t h e youngest Opera House manager 7Courier, 1 2 O c t . 1 8 8 9 , p . 8Courier, 1 2 O c t . 1 8 8 9 , p . 1 ; a n d 2 4 Aug. 1 8 8 9 , p . 9 R e p u b l i c a n , 2 0 N o v. 1 8 9 1 . 10 Republican, 2 0 N o v. 1 8 9 1 . Courier, 2 1 May 1892, p . 8. 1. �5 in the country and t h e o n l y successful female o n e . " 1 2 M i s s Henning m a r r i e d M r . J o h n T. J a c k s o n i n March o f 1 8 9 4 , 1 3 a n d b y J u n e o f t h a t y e a r J a c k s o n h a d assumed t h e management o f the T i b b i t s . Immediately upon assuming ownership o f t h e O p e r a House i n 1 8 8 5 , J o s e p h H e n n i n g b e g a n t o c o n v e r t t h e f r o n t p a r t of t h e basement i n t o a r e s t a u r a n t and s a l o o n . 1 4 He a l s o l a i d an 8 5 f o o t a l l e y f o r b o w l i n g o r " t e n p i n s . " 1 5 E v i d e n t l y , t h i s e n t e r p r i s e was n o t p a r t i c u l a r l y successful because i n 1891 t h e s a l o o n w a s c o n v e r t e d i n t o a t e a r o o m w h i c h s e r v e d ice cream, lemonade and c o l d lunches.16 M r s . Henning and her two daughters t o o k charge o f t h e r e s t a u r a n t . O t h e r t h a n s e a s o n a l c l e a n i n g s f e w changes w e r e made w i t h i n t h e O p e r a House i t s e l f . I n August o f 1886 Douglas and Co. o f C h i c a g o w a s c o m m i s s i o n e d t o d e s i g n a b u s i n e s s d r o p curtain f o r the theatre.17 On t h e c u r t a i n w h i c h d e p i c t e d a landscape, a d v e r t i s e m e n t s f o r l o c a l businesses were a r r a n g e d on c u r t a i n s s u s p e n d e d b y r i n g s f r o m a p o l e r u n n i n g a c r o s s the t o p . I n 1 1893, t h e theatre acquired another drop c u r t a i n . C o u r i e r, 1 A u g . 1 8 9 1 , p . 1 . 13Courier:, 1 7 M a r. 1 8 9 4 , p . 1 . 14Republican, 3 0 June 1 8 8 5 ; a n d C o u r i e r, 4 J u l y 1 8 8 5 . 1 5 C o u r i e r, 2 5 J u l y 1 8 8 5 . 16Republican, 1 9 May 1 8 9 1 . 1 7 C o u r i e r, 7 A u g . 1 8 8 6 . �5 This was a Ve n e t i a n scene surrounded b y advertisements f o r local businesses. 1 The p r e s s c o n t i n u e d t o b e s t r o n g l y s u p p o r t i v e o f t h e Opera H o u s e . A t t h e c l o s e o f the 1886 season t h e Republican wrote " O u r Opera House i s second t o none i n t h e S t a t e . " 1 9 They a l s o c o n t i n u e d i n t h e i r r o l e of "arbitor o f taste." While r e c o g n i z i n g t h e d e l i g h t s o f comedy t h e R e p u b l i c a n wrote " . interspersed . . a f e w good t r a g e d i e s e d 0 would n o t o n l y have a tendency t o c r e a t e t h e d e s i r e , but i f they are o f the best, t h e i r educational value i s n20 g r e a t e r t h a n t h a t o f c o m e d y. The C o u r i e r c a l l e d f o r " a f e w good l e c t u r e s " and " a s e r i e s o f good dramatic entertainments . . varied by f i r s t class good o p e r a . " 2 1 H e n n i n g a n d h i s m a n a g e r s made a n u m b e r o f a t t e m p t s to g e t t h e Opera House o p e r a t i n g a t a p r o f i t . I n 1886, t h e T i b b i t s b e c a m e p a r t o f t h e M i c h i g a n T h e a t r i c a l Circuit.22 Charles O. W h i t e , manager o f t h e Grand Opera House i n D e t r o i t , w a s t h e c i r c u i t ' s N e w Y o r k tive. I n J u l y , t h e New Yo r k M i r r o r r e p o r t e d t h a t W h i t e , 18Republican, 8 Sept. 1893. 19Republican, 26 J u n e 1886. 20Republican, 18 J u n e 1894. 2 1 C o u r i e r, 2 S e p t . 1 8 9 3 , p . 4 . 2 2 C o u r i e r, 1 5 May 1 8 8 6 . - �60 representing t h i r t y - o n e Michigan and Canadian t h e a t r e s , was booking a " l i s t rical h i s t o r y. of attractions . . . . . . unparalleled E v e r y conceivable a t t r a c t i o n i s on the l i s t . ,,23 That same season t h e C o u r i e r r e p o r t e d t h a t a group o f l o c a l businessmen w e r e o r g a n i z i n g a company cient c a p i t a l t o a t t r a c t Booth o r Barrett i n the l i n e of t r a g e d y , R o b i n s o n a n d C r a n e i n c o m e d y, a n o p e r a c o m p a n y, and o n e o r m o r e f i r s t - c l a s s E v i d e n t l y, n o t h i n g ever came o f t h i s . F i n a l l y i n 1 8 9 1 , B r a d y and Garwood o f D e t r o i t f o r m e d a t h e a t r i c a l c i r c u i t w h i c h embraced To l e d o , son, L a n s i n g , K a l a m a z o o , G r a n d R a p i d s , B a y C i t y , T o r o n t o , Hamilton and London, O n t a r i o . 2 5 The T i b b i t s e v e r, t h e p r e s s n e v e r a g a i n mentioned t h i s c i r c u i t . Besides h a v i n g d i f f i c u l t y i n attracting companies, H e n n i n g was p l a u g e d w i t h l a s t - m i n u t e c a n c e l l a t i o n s by s t a r s who f o u n d a b e t t e r engagement. I n 1889, Manager Henning proposed t o "make t r o u b l e " f o r one Ve r o n a J a r b e a u i f she d i d n ' t a p p e a r f o r h e r October 1 8 engagement a t bits.26 E v i d e n t l y, h e d i d n ' t make enough t r o u b l e b e c a u s e 23Courier, 3 J u l y 1 8 8 6 . 24Courier, 3 A p r i l 1 8 8 6 . 25Courier, 2 5 A p r i l 1 8 9 1 , p . 26Courier, 1 2 O c t . 1 8 8 9 , p . 1. 1. �M k . 6 companies c o n t i n u e d t o c a n c e l a t t h e l a s t m i n u t e o r s i m p l y not show. F i n a l l y, i n 1889 Mr. Henning, plagued b y the burden of "the elephant on his hands," published t h i s open l e t t e r in the Courier: E d i t o r C o u r i e r : P l e a s e a l l o w me t h r o u g h t h e m e d i u m o f your paper t o e x p l a i n t o t h e good c i t i z e n s o f Coldwater my f i n a n c i a l c o n d i t i o n , a n d t r y i f p o s s i b l e the moneyed men o f o u r c i t y t o s u c h a n e x t e n t t h a t I may be r e l i e v e d o f a b u r d e n t h a t i s i m p o s s i b l e f o r me t o longer bear. N e a r l y f i v e y e a r s ago I purchased House f o r $ 1 3 , 0 0 0 . I w a s a w a r e t h a t s u m w a s o n l y h a l f i t s o r i g i n a l c o s t , a n d w h i l e my scant means, i n c l u d i n g a l l t h e cash and r e a l e s t a t e I possessed, was f i c i e n t t o p a y down o n e - h a l f o f t h i s amount, I t i v e w i t h my l i t t l e s a l o o n business a n d a f a i r patronage f o r t h e O p e r a House I c o u l d s u p p o r t my f a m i l y and i n a short t i m e p a y f o r t h e p r o p e r t y t h a t seemed t h e n t o me so c h e a p . M y s a l o o n b e i n g i n t h e b a s e m e n t a n d o f f f r o m the main thoroughfare proved a Like t h e m a j o r i t y o f your readers my i n t e r e s t i s a l l i n C o l d w a t e r. T o a l l h e r e n t e r p r i s e s I h a v e c o n t r i b u t e d my m i t e . I f e l t flattered i n being the one o f h e r i n s t i t u t i o n s , a n d m y o n l y h o p e h a s b e e n t h a t some d a y I c o u l d s a y , " T h i s O p e r a H o u s e i s M i n e . " A s i s the c a s e w i t h many o t h e r s I am d i s a p p o i n t e d , ated t o acknowledge t o t h e people o f Coldwater t h a t I am unable t o own o r c o n t r o l t h i s p r o p e r t y any l o n g e r f o r t h e purpose f o r w h i c h i t was i n t e n d e d . I am o f f e r e d f o r t h e p r o p e r t y n e a r l y a s much a s I g a v e , a n d s h o u l d I s e l l Coldwater w i l l b e d e p r i v e d o f what s h e seemed t o most need e i g h t y e a r s a g o - - a f i r s t c l a s s O p e r a House- e a r n e s t l y hope t h e men o f means i n o u r c i t y w i l l f o r m a s t o c k c o m p a n y, p u r c h a s e t h e O p e r a H o u s e a n d u s e i t f o r just what i t was o r i g i n a l l y intended- - a place ment f o r o u r c i t i z e n s . T o b e h o n o r a b l e i n m y d o i n g s , I w i l l s a y t o t h e c i t i z e n s o f Coldwater, t h i n k o f t h i s s e r i o u s l y. I f I h e a r n o t h i n g from you b y August 1 I shall consider I have done my d u t y, a n d t h e p r o p e r t y w i l l b e converted i n t o a business which I e a r n e s t l y hope will pay better. �6 Thanking my f r i e n d s f o r t h e i r k i n d words a n d s u p p o r t , remain, e t c . , J o s . Henning27 I A number o f s o l u t i o n s were proposed: T h e loving inhabitants o f Coldwater favored converting b i t s i n t o a b e e r garden w i t h v a r i e t y show e n t e r t a i n m e n t s . 2 8 Some w e r e i n f a v o r o f t h e c i t y b u y i n g t h e p r o p e r t y ing i t i n t o a To w n H a l l a n d c o u n c i l r o o m , w h i l e posed t o r a i s e t h e a m o u n t o f t h e i n d e b t e d n e s s a n d a s k M r . Henning t o t a k e i t without interest and repay the principal as s o o n a s c o n v e n i e n t . A n o t h e r s o l u t i o n was t i o n o f a s t o c k c o m p a n y. 2 9 The c o m p a n y w o u l d p u r c h a s e t h e p r o p e r t y, make needed r e p a i r s a n d p l a c e t h e t h e a t r e i n t h e hands o f a m a n a g e r. D u r i n g t h a t s u m m e r, e f f o r t s w e r e m a d e t o e s t a b l i s h a s t o c k c o m p a n y. T h e l o c a l people needed t o r a i s e $7000 b y the s a l e o f s t o c k a n d a n a d d i t i o n a l $ 5 0 0 0 m o r t g a g e . 3 0 While shares w e r e o n l y $ 2 5 a p i e c e , s a l e s were n e v e r b r i s k . 3 1 The Courier contended t h a t box o f f i c e r e c e i p t s o v e r sufficient t o p a y g o o d i n t e r e s t on t h e i n v e s t m e n t . needs s u c h a b u i l d i n g f o r v a r i o u s u s e s o u t s i d e t h e d r a m a , and s h o u l d i t b e c l o s e d i t s l o s s w o u l d b e k e e n l y f e l t , " s a i d 27Courier, 2 0 J u l y 1889, p . 8. 28Courier, 2 7 J u l y 1 8 8 9 , p . 1. 29Republican, 2 3 J u l y 1889. 3 11 D R e p u b l i c a n , 2 6 J u l y 1 8 8 9 . 31 Republican, 2 6 J u l y 1889. �6 the C o u r i e r. " W e need such a convenience f o r l e c t u r e s and home e n t e r t a i n m e n t s o f d i f f e r e n t k i n d s , a n d ences w o u l d h a r d l y b e s a t i s f i e d w i t h a n y h a l l l e s s comfortable and elegant."32 The s t o c k company n e v e r m a t e r i a l i z e d b u t H e n n i n g continued on a y e a r -by-year extension o f h i s d e n t l y, h e c o u l d n o t b e a r t o s e e t h e t h e a t r e d i v e r t e d t o a n y o t h e r purpose.33 T h e Opera House d i d n o t a c t u a l l y a c h i e v e a f i r m f i n a n c i a l s t a n d i n g u n t i l t h e management ownership was t r a n s f e r r e d t o H e n n i n g ' s s o n - i n - l a w , J o h n T. Jackson. Legitimate Drama Combination p l a y s , r e p e r t o r y companies, a n d U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o m p a n i e s c o n t i n u e d t o b e p o p u l a r i n t h e H e n n i n g years. O p e r e t t a s and Opera a l s o t o o k on increasing importance. The t r e n d i n l e g i t i m a t e d r a m a c o n t i n u e d t o b e t o w a r d s c o m e d y and s p e c t a c u l a r p l a y s b u t t h e c o m p l e x i o n o f c o m e d y b e g a n t o change i n t h e l a s t d e c a d e o f t h e c e n t u r y . Combination P l a y s J o s e p h Henning opened h i s son w i t h a " p l e a s i n g " p e r f o r m a n c e o f S i x P e a s i n a P o d . 3 4 3 2 C o u r i e r, 2 7 J a n . 1 8 9 4 , p . 33Republican, 1 6 Aug. 1 8 8 9 . 34Courier, 5 S e p t . 1 8 8 5 . 8. �6 T h i s was f o l l o w e d b y t h e H a r r y Webber company's N i p a n d Tu c k . The f o r e p i e c e , B e s s i e ' s B u r g l a r f e a t u r e d C a r r i e W e b b e r, t h e first o f many c h i l d a c t o r s t o g a i n p o p u l a r i t y o n bits stage.35 The s e a s o n p r o g r e s s e d w i t h a s e r i e s o f m e l o d r a m a s and c o m e d i e s . I n N o v e m b e r t h e M a r s t o n C o m p a n y, w h i c h w a s producing A W i f e ' s Honor, t r i e d t o s t i r up business f e r i n g a " b e a u t i f u l s o u v e n i r p h o t o g r a p h " t o e a c h l a d y who attended t h e p l a y. 3 6 Later i n the season the n e r G r o c e r y company o f f e r e d s o u v e n i r c a r d b a s k e t s . 3 7 I n J a n u a r y, W i l l i a m J . S c a n l a n , a l w a y s a n audience f a v o r i t e i n Coldwater, appeared i n Shane-na-Lawn, a n d t h e Republican reported t h a t t h e u n i v e r s a l v e r d i c t o n Scanlan was " h e ' s p e r f e c t l y c h a r m i n g . " 3 8 The C o u r i e r w r o t e t h a t h e had " n o s u p e r i o r " a s a d e l i n e a t o r o f I r i s h c h a r a c t e r o r a s a 1 -T singer.39 The F e b r u a r y p e r f o r m a n c e o f S k i p p e d b y t h e L i g h t o f the Moon was more t y p i c a l o f t h e s e a s o n , h o w e v e r. publican wrote t h a t " L i k e most o f the p l a y s o f the d a y, i s v o i d o f p l o t a n d i s made u p e n t i r e l y o f 35Republican, 6 O c t . 1 8 8 5 . 36Republican, 6 N o v. 1 8 8 5 . 37Republican, 8 Jan. 1 8 8 6 . 38Republican, 2 2 Jan. 1 8 8 6 . 3 9 C o u r i e r, 2 3 J a n . 1 8 8 6 . i t �6 tions and funny sayings. . • . " T h e reviewer went on t o s a y that t h e l o c a l people were growing t i r e d o f l i g h t comedy and desired something more s u b s t a n t i a l . T h e review concluded that t h e p l a y was " l i g h t t r a s h " a n d " f u n n y, v e r y , 4 Despite t h e Republican reviewer's weariness w i t h c o m e d y, t h e s e a s o n e n d e d o n t h e s a m e v e i n , i n t e r r u p t e d o n l y by S i b e r i a , B a r t l e y Campbell's s c e n i c s e n s a t i o n . The 1 8 8 6 - 8 7 s e a s o n , w h i l e c o n t i n u i n g t o o f f e r a l a r g e s h a r e o f c o m e d y, a l s o i n t r o d u c e d m o r e s u b s t a n t i a l d r a m a . The s e a s o n o p e n e d w i t h D i o n B o u c i c a u l t ' s T h e L o n g S t r i k e . The R e p u b l i c a n r e v i e w e r w r o t e " T h e L o n g S t r i k e a s p l a y e d Saturday evening was one o f t h e f i n e s t p r o d u c t i o n s dered i n t h i s c i t y . W h e n we s a y, i n o u r o p i n i o n ber o f t h e company i s e n t i t l e d t o t h e c l a i m o f a c t o r o r actress we mean what t h e t e r m i m p l i e s - - t h e t r u t h f u l p o r t r a y a l of a l i v i n g p o s s i b i l i t y. " T h e review continued, "Nothing i n the p l a y was o v e r d r a w n , a n d t h e c h a r a c t e r s f r o m t h e p o o r e s t workingman t o t h e h e a r t l e s s e m p l o y e r s w e r e a c t e d t r u e t o life. . . . " 4 On O c t o b e r 4 A d e l a i d e M o o r e a r r i v e d i n t h e c i t y t o p l a y i n Romeo a n d J u l i e t . T h e C o u r i e r r e v i e w e r seemed more taken w i t h Miss Moore's p a l a c e c a r t h a n h e r performance and i n c l u d e d a l o n g d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e f o r m e r i n 4oEELLILl1Eta, 5 Feb. 1886. 41Republican, 2 1 Sept. 1 8 8 6 . �66 view."42 a "fine The R e p u b l i c a n o b s e r v e d t h a t w h i l e M i s s M o o r e h a d f o r m " and r i c h and c o s t l y wardrobe " h e r very poor. S h e enunciates quite indistinctly at times, and e v i d e n t l y needs t o devote months t o v o i c e c u l t u r e . H e r tones are n o t f l e x i b l e a n d she has an impediment t h a t lisping which i s a great o b s t r u c t i o n t o h e r ever becoming a pleasing reader." T h e reviewer continued t h a t she was t i n g more a d v e r t i s i n g from h e r b o u d o i r c a r and than from any a b i l i t i e s she has as an actress."43 The p r e v a l e n c e o f s p e c t a c u l a r a t t r a c t i o n s s e t t h e 1886-87 s e a s o n a p a r t f r o m f o r m e r s e a s o n s . T h e company came o n O c t o b e r 1 4 a n d a w e d a "stage s e t t i n g s . . . f a i r audience w i t h never before equalled i n Another s p e c t a c u l a r drama, The S t r e e t s Silver King this c i t y. " 44 o f New Y o r k , f e a t u r e d "Union Square b y n i g h t , i l l u m i n a t e d w i t h novel and wonderful calcium and e l e c t r i c light effects, Baxter street and Five Points as t h e y were i n those days, and ending w i t h ing o f a tenement house, which w i l l be the grandest f i r e scene e v e r w i t n e s s e d o n t h e O p e r a House s t a g e . " 4 5 water F i r e Department t o o k part i n the performance.46 4 2 C o u r i e r, 9 O c t . 1 8 8 6 , p . 5 . 43 R e p u b l i c a n , 8 O c t . 1 8 8 6 . 44Courier, 1 6 O c t . 1 8 8 6 , 4 5 C o u r i e r, 1 3 N o v. 1 8 8 6 , P . 4 6 R e p u b l i c a n , 1 6 N o v. 1 8 8 6 . The 5. Bar �6 ley Campbell's The White Slave a l s o u t i l i z e d f e c t s . " T h e o l d s o u t h e r n home, t h e c a b i n o f t h e ole, t h e f l o a t i n g wreck with a r a i n storm o f were n a t u r a l a n d v e r y e f f e c t i v e . . . , 47 T h e t i o n o f The D e v i l ' s A u c t i o n r e q u i r e d a c a s t o f s i x t y and t h r e e r a i l c a r s f u l l o f s c e n e r y. 4 8 Commenting o n t h e a t t r a c t i o n o f t h e s e d r a m a s , t h e C o u r i e r e x p l a i n e d " N o m a t t e r how f i n e the s c e n e r y a n d s e t s t u f f may b e i n a n O p e r a H o u s e , p l a y g o e r s soon t i r e o f s e e i n g t h e s a m e , n o m a t t e r h o w c a r e f u l i t i s s e t , o r how d i f f e r e n t t h e c o m b i n a t i o n s . I t i s refreshing to s e e s o m e t h i n g new a n d b y d i f f e r e n t a r t i s t s , a n d b i n a t i o n s a r e d o i n g good work i n c a r r y i n g t h e i r own s c e n e r y made e x p r e s s l y f o r t h e p l a y . " 4 9 Apparently the b i t s p r o v i d e d f o r t h e O p e r a House when i t opened i n 1 8 8 2 h a d l o s t i t s g l a m o u r. T h u s , t h e e l a b o r a t e s c e n e r y b r o u g h t i n b y the t r a v e l i n g companies added a n o t h e r d i m e n s i o n o f i n t e r e s t to t h e p r o d u c t i o n . There w e r e v e r y f e w changes i n t h e n e x t t w o s e a s o n s . L i t t l e Nugget, a popular f a r c e , r e c e i v e d r e p e a t performances w h i l e s p e c t a c u l a r p l a y s c o n t i n u e d t o command g o o d C The n u m b e r o f c o m p a n i e s b o o k e d o v e r t h i s p e r i o d w a s l e s s t h a n 47 ' C o u r i e r , 2 7 N o v. 1 8 8 6 , p . 5 . 4 8 C o u r i e r, 1 9 M a r. 1 8 8 7 , p . 5 . 49 C o u r i e r, 2 7 N o v . 1 8 8 6 , p . 5 . 5 0 C o u r i e r, 6 A u g . 1 8 8 7 , p . 1 . �= M k 68 in former years. P e r h a p s Joseph Henning's culties account f o r t h i s . I r i s h comedies, always a f a v o r i t e w i t h t h e Coldwater p u b l i c , c o n t i n u e d t o amuse p l a y g o e r s . S h a w n Rhue, s t a r r i n g J. S . Murphy; Shane-na-Lawn, f e a t u r i n g Scanlan; T h e Shamrock, w i t h E d w i n H a n f o r d ; a n d Shamus O ' B r i e n w e r e a l l well received. A German e t h n i c drama, H a n s , t h e German D e t e c t i v e , f a i l e d t o attract the local people. T h e C o u r i e r r e p o r t s t h a t t h o s e who did attend "did not go w i l d over the performance."51 Gus Williams i n Kippler's Fortunes enjoyed a s i m i l a r reception.52 The R e p u b l i c a n ' s r e v i e w o f K e e p i t D a r k c o u l d h a v e served a s w e l l f o r most o f t h e 1 8 8 7 - 8 9 p l a y s . " T h o s e who went t o l a u g h h a d a n o p p o r t u n i t y, t h o s e who w e n t f o r a n y other purpose had v e r y l i t t l e t o g r a t i f y them. . • • u53 A i d e n B e n e d i c t i n A l e x a n d e r Dumas' M o n t e C r i s t o a n d Edmund C o l l i e r i n V i r g i n i u s d r e w l i t t l e comment f r o m t h e p r e s s . Michael S t r o g o f f received s i m i l a r treatment. A f t e r giving A P o s s i b l e Case a tremendous b u i l d u p p r i o r t o i t s performance,54 the p r e s s d i s a g r e e d w i t h t h e a c t i n g methods o f t h e l e a d i n g l a d y. . . t h e methods o f Miss Georgie Drew Barrymore, a s the much m a r r i e d h e r o i n e , s a v o r perhaps a 5 1 C o u r i e r, 3 D e c . 1 8 8 7 , p . 52Courier, 2 3 F e b . 1 8 8 9 , p . t r i f l e more I . 1. 53Republican, 11 N o v. 1 8 8 7 . 54 Feb. 1 8 8 9 . Courier, 9 Feb. 1 8 8 9 , p . 1 ; a n d Republican, 1 5 �6 D e l s a r t i a n school t h a n i s r e q u i s i t e f o r t h e most p l e a s i n g and h a p p y e f f e c t s . . . " T h e l o c a l papers c o u l d n ' t even s t i r u p much e n t h u s i a s m f o r t h e s p e c t a c u l a r A r o u n d t h e W o r l d in Eighty Days.56 F r e q u e n t l y, H e n n i n g l o s t companies o n t h e n i g h t o f t h e i r performance. T h e Bad Boy f o l d e d due t o p o o r b u s i n e s s . 5 7 The c o m p a n y w h i c h w a s t o d o B a r t l e y C a m p b e l l ' s M y G e r a l d i n e "took a jump t o C i n c i n n a t i where t h e y p l a y n e x t week."58 It's l i t t l e wonder t h a t a t t h e c l o s e o f t h e 1888-89 ning a t t e m p t e d t o s e l l t h e Opera House. In t h e f o l l o w i n g two seasons, 1889-90 and 1890-91, the t o t a l number o f companies a p p e a r i n g i n G o l d w a t e r i n c r e a s e d over t h e p r e v i o u s t w o y e a r s . C o m e d i e s a n d tions continued t o dominate t h e schedule. W h i l e most o f t h e comedies r e f l e c t e d t h e f a r c i c a l s i t u a t i o n s a n e w e r t r e n d w a s a l s o a p p a r e n t . C o m e d y was m o v i n g c l o s e r t o v a r i e t y a n d v a u d e v i l l e i n some o f t h e s h o w s . T h e R e p u b l i c a n wrote o f t h e F a k i r , " T h e r e was b u t v e r y l i t t l e p l o t t o t h e p i e c e , n o r d i d i t n e e d a n y, f o r t h e performance o f ferent s p e c i a l t i e s b y t h e s e v e r a l l a d i e s and gentlemen t o o k 55Republican, 2 2 Feb. 1 8 8 9 . 5 6 C o u r i e r, 1 6 M a r. 1 8 8 9 , p . 1 ; a n d R e p u b l i c a n , 1 9 M a r. 1 8 8 9 . 5 7 C o u r i e r, 5 May 1 8 8 8 , p . 1 . 5 8 C o u r i e r, 3 0 M a r. 1 8 8 9 , p . 1 . �70 the audience b y storm. . . " i n the May 1890 review o f Uncle H i r a m t h e r e v i e w e r r e p o r t e d a l a u g h l i n e t h a t c o u l d have come f r o m v a u d e v i l l e . " . . . he advised the sleeping colored s e r v a n t t o b e l i k e some C o l d w a t e r p o l i t i c i a n s , s o that he c o u l d l i e a s w e l l on one s i d e a s t h e o t h e r. " 6 0 A Cold Day f e a t u r e d C a r l o t t a d o i n g t h e London G a i e t y dance. 6 Both newspapers g a v e e n t h u s i a s t i c r e v i e w s o f L o u i s James' p o r t r a y a l o f O t h e l l o . S a y i n g t h a t h e w a s t h e b e s t example o f t h e h e r o i c s c h o o l l e f t i n the theatre "since the Titans o f t h e drama f e l l a s l e e p , " t h e C o u r i e r asserted t h a t a more s a t i s f a c t o r y p e r f o r m a n c e w a s n e v e r g i v e n i n C o l d w a t e r . 6 2 The R e p u b l i c a n l a b e l e d h i s p e r f o r m a n c e a " d r a m a t i c t r e a t . " 6 3 The p a t r o n a g e w a s n o t c o m m e n s u r a t e w i t h t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e performance, however. The F i r e m a n ' s W a r d a n d L i t t l e L o r d F a u n t l e r o y b o t h featured c h i l d a c t o r s . A l b e r t a Keen, who portrayed L i t t l e Lord F a u n t l e r o y, c a p t i v a t e d t h e a u d i e n c e w i t h h e r ing. T h e Courier wrote "She i s a c h i l d actress o f remarkable promise, w i t h none o f those ' s t a g e y ' mannerisms a n d t r i c k s 59Repub1ican, 8 N o v. 1 8 8 9 . 6oRepublican, 9 May 1890. 61Courier, 1 4 M a r. 1 8 9 1 , p . 8. 6 2 C o u r i e r, 1 5 N o v. 1 8 9 0 , p . 1 ; a n d 2 9 N o v. 1 8 9 0 , p. 1 . 63 R e p u b l i c a n , 2 8 N o v. 1 8 9 0 . �71 t h a t make u p t h e average s t a g e c h i l d . " 6 4 As a l w a y s , W . J . S c a n l a n d r e w a c r o w d w i t h h i s Irish piece, Myles Aroon.65 To u r i s t s I n latest a Pullman Car, a n o t h e r I r i s h c o m e d y, a l s o r e c e i v e d p r a i s e f r o m t h e p r e s s . The R e p u b l i c a n r e p o r t e d t h a t " t h e r e w a s n o t a them.,66 James R e i l l y tracted a f a i r audience.67 s t i c k among i n The Broommaker o f Carlsbad During 1891-92 and 1892-93 seasons t h e comedies which f e a t u r e d s p e c i a l t i e s o v e r p l o t became more f r e q u e n t . T h e Republican reviewer r e f e r r e d t o t h e S o c i a l Session actors a s "clever specialty people."68 The C o u r i e r d e s c r i b e d cial Session actors as "several f i r s t - c l a s s some e x c e l l e n t s i n g e r s a n d d a n c e r s . " 6 9 Rice's Evangeline vertised a dancing h e i f e r and p r e t t y g i r l s , 7 0 while t h e Courier said o f the featured actress cus, " H e r humor i s while her 'kick' i s irresistible, too cute i n A Night at her smile i s f o r anything."71 64Courier, 2 2 Mar. 1 8 9 0 , p . 65 C o u r i e r , 5 O c t . 1 8 8 9 , p . 1. 1. 66Republican, 1 0 Jan. 1890. 67 C o u r i e r , 2 7 D e c . 1 8 9 0 , p . 1. 68Republican, 1 8 Sept. 1891. 69 C o u r i e r. 1 9 S e p t . 1 8 9 1 , p . 70Courier, 2 4 O c t . 1 8 9 1 , p . 7 C o u r i e r, 7 N o v. 1 8 9 1 , p . 8. 8. 8. infectious, The s t a r of �72 Fat Men's Club k e p t t h e audience laughing w i t h a s i n g i n g , dancing and a c r o b a t i c performance w h i c h was " b e t t e r t h a n average."72 Two o f t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n s w h i c h e v e n t u a l l y f o r m e d t h e Theatrical Syndicate appeared a t the Ti b b i t s during 92 s e a s o n . T h e C o u n t y F a i r , a company u n d e r t h e management of C. B . J e f f e r s o n , Klaw and Erlanger which had formerly played a t H o o l e y ' s i n Chicago, f e a t u r e d a horse r a c e w i t h three Kentucky thoroughbred horses ridden by professional jockeys o v e r a t h r e e - q u a r t e r m i l e course i n audience. A f u l l view of the SRO h o u s e f o u n d t h e p r o d u c t i o n j o y a b l e . " 7 3 C h a r l e s Frohman's H e l d b y t h e Enemy a p p e a r e d i n March o f , 8 9 2 . 7 4 L i t t l e G o l d i e i n The Rocky Mountain Wa i f gene Wa s h b u r n e i n T h e W a i f o f and New Yo r k f a i l e d t o g i v e a s much s a t i s f a c t i o n a s c h i l d s t a r s who h a d appeared i n f o r m e r y e a r s . I n t h e f o r m e r p l a y t h e press appeared t o b e more impressed by t h e Rocky mountain pony a n d b u r r o t h a n t h e c h i l d a c t r e s s . 7 5 A steam f i r e e n g i n e and a p a i r o f horses s t o l e Miss Washburne.76 Steel Mackaye's P a u l Kauvar was t h e o n l y 72Courier, 1 6 J a n . 1 8 9 2 , p . 8 . 7 3 C o u r i e r, 5 S e p t . 1 8 9 1 , p . 8 . 74Repub1ican, 4 M a r. 1 8 9 2 . 75Courier, 1 5 O c t . 1 8 9 1 p . 8. 76Courier, 1 5 O c t . 1 8 9 1 ; p . 8. �7 s e r i o u s p l a y t o command a l a r g e a u d i e n c e . 7 7 Like t h e season preceding i t , t h e 1893-94 season was a c o m b i n a t i o n o f c o m e d y, s p e c t a c u l a r d r a m a , a n d I r i s h e t h n i c plays. E v i d e n t l y the public was growing t i r e d o f t i o n a l I r i s h dramas. W h e n t h e p r e -show p u b l i c i t y f o r The Wicklow Postman promised t h a t " t h e u s u a l e l e m e n t s o f t h e r e d coat, t h e policeman, t h e process server and the informer a r e conspicuous b y t h e i r absence," t h e R e p u b l i c a n added f r e s h i n g a b s e n c e . ,,78 The p r e s s s e e m e d m o r e i n c l i n e d t h a n e v e r b e f o r e t o evaluate performances i n terms o f naturalness and realism. John D i l l o n ' s p e r f o r m a n c e i n A M o d e l Husband was l a u d e d a s "true t o nature."79 T h e Republican described a scene i n The Police P a t r o l . " I n one a c t the i n t e r i o r o f a p o l i c e p a t r o l barn i s shown w i t h t h e horses s t a n d i n g i n t h e i r s t a l l s , t h e wagon i n p l a c e , a n d e v e r y t h i n g i n r e a d i n e s s f o r t h e a l a r m . When t h e b e l l s o u n d s t h e h o r s e s d a s h u n d e r t h e ness, a r e h i t c h e d and o f f t h e s t a g e i n l e s s t h a n onds."80 A n o t h e r Frohman company came t o C o l d w a t e r i n M a y o f 1894. I n t h e p r e -show p u b l i c i t y f o r Jane t h e 77Courier, 2 0 F e b . 1 8 9 2 , p . 78Republican, 1 7 N o v. 1 8 9 3 . 79Republican, 9 Feb. 1894. 80 Republican, 2 4 O c t . 1 8 9 3 . 8. �'4 cribed Frohman's a t t r a c t i o n s a s t h e f i n e s t o n t h e The C o u r i e r w r o t e " A l l o f F r o h m a n ' s a t t r a c t i o n s t i c s u c c e s s e s , a n d t h e management i s t o b e c o n g r a t u l a t e d o n securing t h i s a t t r a c t i o n . " 8 2 The m a j o r i t y o f c o m b i n a t i o n p l a y s d u r i n g t h e H e n n i n g years c o n t i n u e d t o b e e i t h e r comedies o r s p e c t a c u l a r dramas. The m o s t n o t a b l e c h a n g e d u r i n g t h e s e y e a r s w a s i n t y p e o f c o m e d y. P a r t i c u l a r l y i n t h e l a t e 8 0 ' s a n d e a r l y edy began t h e t r a n s f o r m a t i o n t o w a r d a v a u d e v i l l e - t y p e s h o w where t h e p e r f o r m e r s became m o r e i m p o r t a n t t h a n t h e p l a y . Most r e v i e w s o f c o m e d i e s a f t e r 1 8 9 0 f o c u s e d o n t h e a c t o r s ' songs, d a n c e s a n d a c r o b a t i c s k i l l s r a t h e r t h a n o n t h e p l a y itself. R e p e r t o r y Companies R e p e r t o r y companies c o n t i n u e d t o b e popular during the f i r s t n i n e years o f of t h e t h e a t r e . M o s t companies f e a t u r e d comedies t i m e f a v o r i t e s s u c h a s R i p Va n W i n k l e a n d T e n N i g h t s i n a Barroom. T h e y a l s o a t t e m p t e d t o l u r e a u d i e n c e s w i t h p r i z e drawings f o r p a r l o r stoves o r s o f a s . Rentfrow's J o l l y P a t h f i n d e r s made f o u r the c i t y d u r i n g H e n n i n g ' s t e n u r e . T h e q u a l i t y o f performance went f r o m " n o t a ' s t i c k ' i n t h e company" i n 188783 t o 81Republican, 8 May 1894. 8 2 C o u r i e r, 1 2 May 1 8 9 4 , P . 8 . 8 3 C o u r i e r, 8 O c t . 1 8 8 7 , p . 1 . �7 ticularly strong" b y 1892.84 to a p p e a r i n 1 8 8 9 . The H o l d e n Comedy Company b e g a n T h i s company f e a t u r e d t h e t e t t e , singing, dancing and s p e c i a l t i e s , s p a r k l i n g scenes, popular music, f u n n y situations from beginning t o end."85 The c o m p a n y a l s o f e a t u r e d a c h i l d a c t r e s s a n d p r i z e d r a w i n g s which o f f e r e d e v e r y t h i n g f r o m s i l v e r t e a s e t s t o a n " a n t i q u e oak c h a m b e r s e t . " 8 6 The W a i t e C o m b i n a t i o n , E u n i c e G o o d r i c h pany a n d I d a Va n C o u r t l a n d ' s Ta v e r n i e r s a l l a p p e a r e d t w i c e i n C o l d w a t e r . W h i l e t h e W a i t e ' s commanded l a r g e a u d i e n c e s , the C o u r i e r w r o t e t h a t " a more w r e t c h e d performance was n e v e r witnessed on t h e s t a g e . . . ."87 The T a v e r n i e r s w e r e j u d g e d " f a r above t h e average o f t h e h i g h p r i c e d companies t h a t visit our city."88 F i f t e e n o t h e r r e p e r t o r y companies made s i n g l e v i s i t s to t h e c i t y . N o t a b l e among them were t h e E g b e r t D r a m a t i c Company s t a r r i n g M i s s K a t e G l a s s f o r d , " a n e m o t i o n a l a c t r e s s f a r above t h e average;"89 t h e Carner-Shepard Combination, i n which C a r n e r was pronounced " f u l l y t h e e q u a l o f 84Courier, 1 O c t . 1 8 9 2 , p . 8 . 85 Courier, 1 9 S e p t . 1 8 9 1 , p . 8 . 86Republican, 2 0 Dec. 1 8 8 9 . 87 Courier, 3 O c t . 1 8 8 5 . 8 8 C o u r 1 e r, 9 M a r. 1 8 8 9 , p . 1 . 89 Republican, D e c . 1885. �76 son" i n h i s p o r t r a y a l o f R i p Va n W i n k l e ; 9 0 t h e t o n Company i n w h i c h M i s s H a m i l t o n p o r t r a y e d N a n c y S y k e s i n O l i v e r Tw i s t w i t h "more t h a n o r d i n a r y power";91 a n d win Comedy Company who a w a r d e d a J e r s e y cow t o t h e h o l d e r o f a w i n n i n g n u m b e r. 9 2 U n c l e T o m ' s C a b i n C o m p a n i e s U n c l e To m c o m p a n i e s c o n t i n u e d to a t t r a c t b o t h l a r g e audiences a n d t h e r i d i c u l e o f t h e p r e s s . D r a p e r ' s U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n Company a n d S t e t s o n ' s Company e a c h m a d e r e t u r n e n g a g e m e n t s . O n e W . D i b b l e o f t h e S t e t s o n Company was e s p e c i a l l y p o p u l a r because o f h i s n i n g musket d r i l l " w h i c h was " t r u l y m a r v e l o u s . " 9 3 There seemed t o b e a c o m p e t i t i o n among t h e U n c l e Tom c o m p a n i e s t o p r o d u c e t h e m o s t s p e c t a c u l a r s h o w . B y 1890 Rusco a n d S w i f t ' s c o m p a n y f e a t u r e d " t h e o r i g i n a l E l i z a , t h e 4o,000 g a l l o n t a n k o f water, N t r i c k alligator, t e r man-eating blood hounds, r t h g t r i c k donkey g i n a l Te n n e s s e e J u b i l e e s i n g e r s a n d M i s s C o r a D e n n i n g , t h e l a r g e s t s a l a r i e d To p s y t r a v e l i n g ( $ 2 5 0 p e r t o n ' s M o n s t e r company f e a t u r e d " 2 To p s i e s , 2 M a r k s , 90Republican, 1 0 Sept. 1886. 91Courier, 1 5 Dec. 1 8 8 8 , p . 1 92Republican, 2 7 N o v. 1 8 9 1 . 93Courier, 4 F e b . 1 8 8 8 , p . 5. 9 4 C o u r i e r, 1 5 F e b . 1 8 9 0 , p . 1 . • �7 cated donkeys, f i v e S h e t l a n d p o n i e s , 6 Cuban and l i t t l e D o l l i e White, t h e phenominal C s i g child artist."95 I n 1 8 9 4 , T h e D a v i s ' U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n Company i n c l u d e d " t w o bands, s e v e r a l h o r s e s , s i x b l o o d hounds, E v a ' s g o l d e n c h a r i o t , Uncle To m ' s C a b i n a n d h i s s o u t h e r n o x c a r t . " 9 6 only r e p l y t o a l l The p r e s s e s ' o f t h i s was " A n o t h e r U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n company i s h e a d e d t h i s w a y , J o h n n y , g e t y o u r g u n ! " 9 7 Operas a n d O p e r e t t a s A l t h o u g h t h e l o c a l c i t i z e n s ' i n t e r e s t in opera and o p e r e t t a was f u l f i l l e d o n l y by tions during Bart Ti b b i t s ' ownership o f the sional companies a r r i v e d d u r i n g t h e Henning y e a r s . T w e l v e such c o m p a n i e s a p p e a r e d o n t h e T i b b i t s s t a g e . B y far the most p o p u l a r w a s t h e A n d r e w s O p e r a Company w h i c h p l a y e d i n Coldwater f o u r times between 1889 and 1893. T h e citizens' eagerness t o a t t r a c t t h i s company i n a u g u r a t e d t h e p r a c t i c e o f "guaranteed performances." A l a r g e number o f people bought t i c k e t s i n advance a n d t h e n t h e company was i n v i t e d form a t t h e T i b b i t s f o r a g u a r a n t e e d f u l l h o u s e . nique was u t i l i z e d f r e q u e n t l y i n f u t u r e y e a r s t o a t t r a c t performers a n d shows w h i c h n o r m a l l y would have bypassed t h e Opera House b e c a u s e o f i t s l i m i t e d s e a t i n g c a p a c i t y. 9 5 C o u r i e r, 2 7 D e c . 1 8 9 0 , p . 1. 9 6 C o u r i e r, 1 6 June 1 8 9 4 , p . 1. 97 C o u r i e r, 1 F e b . 1 8 9 0 , p . 1. T h e �7 i n i t i a l p r o d u c t i o n o f t h e Andrews company's L a M a s c o t t e w a s w e l l r e c e i v e d . B y 1 8 9 3 t h e company h a d a d d e d " s k i r t d a n c e r s " and c h a r g e d " a d o l l a r f o r a f i f t y c e n t The Emma A b b o t t C o m p a n i e s ' p r o d u c t i o n o f M a r t h a b r o u g h t e x c u r s i o n t r a i n s f r o m many n e i g h b o r i n g t o w n s 9 9 t o see " P r o b a b l y t h e m o s t e n j o y a b l e p e r f o r m a n c e e v e r g i v e n i n C o l d w a t e r . " 1 0 0 T h e Thompson O p e r a C o m p a n i e s ' M i k a d o w a s "very pleasing"101 a l t h o u g h t h e Republican r e v i e w e r added "The o p e r a i s v e r y f a n n y a n d w o u l d b e b e t t e r e n j o y e d o n a second h e a r i n g . E v e r y t h i n g i s s o s t r a n g e a n d u n e x p e c t e d t h a t i t t a k e s some t i m e t o become a c c u s t o m e d t o i t s o d d i t i e s . " 1 0 2 The r e v i e w e r s a g r e e d t h a t t h e a c t i n g w a s much b e t t e r t h a n was g e n e r a l l y s e e n among s i n g e r s . Local opera b u f f s a l s o had an o p p o r t u n i t y t o h e a r t h e Temple T h e a t r e C o m p a n i e s ' L i t t l e Ty c o o n a n d I n t h e S w i m ; t h e B o s t o n C o m i c O p e r a Company i n T h e M a s c o t , O l i v e t t e and t h e M i k a d o ; a n d t h e S t e t s o n Company i n T h e Ye o m a n o f the G u a r d . I n 1893 t h e John G r i f f i t h Faust. 9 8 C o u r i e r, 3 1 J a n . 1 8 9 1 , p . 1 ; a n d 4 N o v. 1 8 9 3 , p . 8 . 99Ruoublican, 9 O c t . 1885. 10 ° C o u r i e r , 1 7 O c t . 1 8 8 5 . 1 0 1 C o u r i e r, 2 4 O c t . 1 8 8 5 . 102Republican, 2 3 O c t . 1 8 8 5 . �7 Visiting stars The O p e r a H o u s e c o n t i n u e d t o e x p e r i e n c e d i f f i c u l t y i n p e r s u a d i n g s t a r s t o come t o C o l d w a t e r. T h e t r a c t i o n d u r i n g the Henning years was Francesca Janauschek. This Czech a c t r e s s , who was one o f proponents o f bits the last international the grand tragic s t y l e , appeared a t i n 1888 a s Meg M e r i l l e s and a g a i n i n 1890 a s L a d y Macbeth. C a l l i n g h e r 1888 appearance " t h e dramatic e v e n t o f the s e a s o n , " t h e Republican r e v i e w e r noted "She h a s t h e same spirit t h a t s h e e x h i b i t e d when we h e a r d h e r t e n o r t w e l v e years ago. H e r makeup a s t h e w i t c h c a n h a r d l y be i m p r o v e d and t h e p a t h o s w h i c h s h e p u t i n t o t h e p a r t kindliness and love s t i l l dwelt within the harsh exterior. Janauschek's motherly face ( a is well adapted t o this r e a l l y showed t h a t t h i n g she could not disguise) particular sentiment i n 'Old Meg.,103 In 1890, t h e Courier reported t h a t "She gave a terpretation o f Lady Macbeth."104 Sol Smith Russell, who had appeared i n 1884, r e t u r n e d i n 1886 t o play in F e l i x McKersick and again i n 1888 f o r performance o f Bewitched. T h e a Republican reviewer found the plays i n f e r i o r and t h e company s u p p o r t i n g R u s s e l l " n o t a strong one." a host i n H e concluded, however, t h a t " M r. R u s s e l l i s himself, and h i s songs and impersonations created 103 R e p u b l i c a n . 2 1 F e b . 1 8 8 8 . 104Courier. 1 5 M a r. 1 8 9 0 , P. 1, �8 quite a f u r o r e o f enthusiasm."105 Roland R e e d a l s o r e t u r n e d i n 1 8 8 6 t o p l a y i n Humbug. H i s s u p p o r t i n g a c t r e s s , E m i l y Kean, r e c e i v e d a b e t t e r r e v i e w t h a n h e . " M i s s K e a n made a b r i g h t a n d v i v a c i o u s N e t t i e S h a w, a n d a d d e d much t o t h e enjoyment o f t h e e v e n i n g b y h e r s i n g i n g . " 1 0 6 Maggie M i t c h e l l a n d R h e a a l s o p l a y e d ments. M i t c h e l l ' s L o n e , o r t h e A r t i s t ' s Dream r e c e i v e d n o r e v i e w . R h e a ' s p e r f o r m a n c e i n Much A d o A b o u t N o t h i n g w a s termed " q u i t e a t r e a t . " T h e r e v i e w e r c o n t i n u e d t h a t h e r s u p p o r t i n g company w a s s t r o n g a n d t h e c o s t u m e s w e r e " t h e m o s t elegant e v e r seen on t h e stage here."107 May D a v e n p o r t w a s booked f o r D e c e m b e r 4 , 1 8 8 9 b u t f a i l e d t o m a k e a n a p p e a r a n c e "much t o t h e d i s g u s t o f t h e b a l d h e a d s . " 1 0 8 Robert M a n t e l l , who f o r m e r l y p l a y e d o p p o s i t e F a n n y D a v e n p o r t , a p p e a r e d i n Monbars i n 1 8 8 9 . H e was r a t e d " a n unusually f i n e a c t o r " and t h e press l a b e l e d t h e p l a y ful."109 Local b o x i n g f a n s g o t a t r e a t when John van a p p e a r e d i n T h e Man f r o m B o s t o n . " A s C a p t a i n H a r c o u r t , M r. S u l l i v a n a p p e a r s s e v e r a l l y i n a w h i t e costume w h i c h i s v a s t l y b e c o m i n g ; i n t h a t b a d g e o f s o c i e t y , 105Republican, 9 A p r i l 1 8 8 6 . 106Republican, 2 6 F e b . 1 8 8 6 . 1 0 7 C o u r i e r, 8 Dec. 1888, p . 1 1 0 8 C o u r i e r, 7 Dec. 1889, p . 1 109Repub1ican, 1 9 A p r i l 1 8 8 9 ; a n d C o u r i e r , 2 0 A p r i l 1889, p . 8 . �8 the o r d i n a r y d r e s s s u i t , a n d i n h i s f i g h t i n g costume arena c o n t e s t when t h e audience s i m p l y howl w i t h d e l i g h t a t the s i g h t o f J o h n ' s massive m u s c l e . " 11 0 Concerts During t h e Henning years musical t i n u e d t o command l a r g e a u d i e n c e s . S o m e o f ments w e r e p a r t o f t h e Y. M . C . A . l e c t u r e s e r i e s , b u t a g r e a t e r number w e r e t r a v e l i n g c o m p a n i e s who w e r e b o o k e d i n t o b i t s f o r a s i n g l e performance. Instrumental music continued t o t a k e second p l a c e t o v o c a l e n t e r t a i n m e n t s b u t a number o f s u c h groups came t o Coldwater between 1888 a n d 1 8 9 4 . T h e Royal dors, a group c o n s i s t i n g o f t h r e e mandolins and two g u i t a r s , appeared i n 1 8 8 8 . 111 Two y e a r s l a t e r , t h e Y. M . C . A . l e c t u r e s e r i e s b r o u g h t t h e B o s t o n Symphony O r c h e s t r a l C l u b t o t o w n . The Symphony f e a t u r e d S w e d i s h p r i m a d o n n a M l l e . t r o m . 11 2 The M c G i b e n y ' s , a f a m i l y o f s i x t e e n who p r e s e n t e d a n instrumental and vocal entertainment, appeared i n 1889 and again i n 1 8 9 2 . 11 3 D u r i n g t h e e a r l y 1 8 9 0 ' s t h e Y. M . C . A . p r e s e n t e d t h e 11 0 R e p u b l i c a n , 1 9 D e c . 1 8 9 3 . 111 C o u r i e r, 2 5 F e b . 1 8 8 8 , p . 5 . 11 2 C o u r i e r, 1 5 F e b . 1 8 9 0 , p . 1 . 11 3 R e p u b l i c a n , 1 1 O c t . 1 8 8 9 . �82 Charles F. Higgins Concert C o . , a trio;114 violin, cornet and clarinet and t h e M i c h i g a n U n i v e r s i t y G l e e a n d B a n j o C l u b . Appearing i n 1893 and a g a i n i n ' 9 4 t h e Michigan U n i v e r s i t y group " . . . rendered the most d i f f i c u l t r e m a r k a b l e s k i l l . , , 11 5 The S w e d i s h N a t i o n a l O c t e t w a s t h e o n l y v o c a l g r o u p to make t w o appearances d u r i n g Henning's t e n u r e . T h e ladies appeared i n t h e costumes a n d head d r e s s o f t h e p e a s a n t r y and were " s o f u l l o f brightness and vivacity that the audience i s c o m p l e t e l y enraptured."116 O t h e r v o c a l groups i n c l u d e d t h e V e s c e l i u s O p e r a a n d C o n c e r t C o m p a n y, w h i c h c o n s i s t e d o f a f e m a l e t r i o , t e n o r , b a r i t o n e , p i a n i s t a n d c o m e d i a n ; 11 7 t h e Harvard Q u a r t e t t e , whose "concert gave v e r y tion;"118 Emerson's Boston Stars; "Across t h e A t l a n t i c , " a 1 program f e a t u r i n g D u t c h , I r i s h a n d Negro s o n g s ; 1 9 L e n n a n ' s R o y a l E d i n b u r g h C o n c e r t C o m p a n y. T h e Y . M . C . A . c o u r s e brought i n t h e O v i d e M u s i n C o n c e r t Company; t h e A r i e l Thomas Combination, T h e Schuman L a d y Q u a r t e t t e , t h e R e d p a t h C o n c e r t C o m p a n y, a n d t h e L o t u s G l e e C l u b . 11 Republican, 2 8 Feb. 1 8 9 0 . 11 5 C o u r i e r, 1 1 F e b . 1 8 9 3 , p . 1. 11 6 R e p u b l i c a n , 2 1 S e p t . 1 8 8 8 . 11 7 C o u r i e r, 2 0 June 1 8 8 5 . 11 8 C o u r i e r, 9 F e b . 1 8 8 9 , p . 8. 11 9 Courier, 1 3 A p r i l 1889, p . 8. �83 The l a d i e s of Detroit, f o r o f St. Marks imported Mrs. F. a program o f vocal music i n 1892. C. Arthur, 120 A year l a t e r , t h e W h i t n e y Mockridge company was persuaded t o s t o p o ff a t Coldwater while en route t o Chicago. T h e wrote " . . . Courier M r. Mockridge possesses a t e n o r voice markable s t r e n g t h a n d q u a l i t y , w h i l e o t h e r members o f the company w e r e v o c a l i s t s . o f more t h a n o r d i n a r y a b i l i t y . . ."121 Related Theatrical A c t i v i t y The O p e r a H o u s e c o n t i n u e d t o p r o v i d e s p a c e f o r number o f a c t i v i t i e s besides professional theatre. became m o r e p o p u l a r i n a L e c t u r e s the l a t e 80's and the sored a l e c t u r e course each season b e g i n n i n g i n 1888-89. M i n s t r e l shows a l s o continued t o be crowdever, t h e t o t a l number o f such entertainments what compared t o t h e T i b b i t s y e a r s . shows g a i n e d i n popularity. I n V a r i e t y and vaudeville f a c t , many o f the m i n s t r e l entertainments were hardly distinguishable from ville acts. Dances, p o l i t i c a l meetings, w r e s t l i n g matches, a r t e x h i b i t s a s w e l l a s many o t h e r a c t i v i t i e s c o n t i n u e d t o be h o u s e d i n Lectures the Tibbits. D e s p i t e the Republican reviewer's caution t h a t . baseball, cardplaying, dancing, e t c . may be v e r y w e l l 120Repub1ican, 1 2 A p r i l 1 8 9 2 . 1 2 1 C o u r i e r, 1 A p r i l 1 8 9 3 , p . 1 �8 i n t h e i r w a y, b u t n o t n e a r l y s o b e n e f i c i a l a s t h a t d o s o much t o t r a i n t h e i n t e l l e c t i n s t e a d o f t h e h a n d s and f e e t , " 1 2 2 t h e t o w n d i d n o t r e a l l y s u p p o r t a l e c t u r e course u n t i l 1 8 8 8 - 8 9 . P r e v i o u s l y , t h e r e h a d b e e n o n l y o n e or two l e c t u r e s p e r y e a r. I n 1886, M r. R . F. Tr e v e l l i c k , t h e Grand L e c t u r e r o f t h e N a t i o n a l A s s e m b l y o f K n i g h t s o f L a b o r , made a f a v o r a b l e i m p r e s s i o n w h e n h e s p o k e o n t h e p r o b l e m s o f the w o r k i n g man.123 The f o l l o w i n g y e a r R e v. G e o r g e C r a v e n s o f To l e d o s p o k e o n L o c a l O p t i o n v s . H i g h L i c e n s e " 1 2 4 w h i l e R e v. R o b e r t N o u r s e o f W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . g a v e a l e c t u r e e n t i t l e d "John a n d J o n a t h a n . " 1 2 5 The 1 8 8 8 l e c t u r e s e r i e s i n c l u d e d n o t o n l y l e c t u r e s but a l s o o n e o r two c o n c e r t s . T h e speakers i n c l u d e d J u s t i n M c C a r t h y, a l e a d e r i n t h e B r i t i s h H o u s e o f Commons;126 C . E . Bolton, who gave a s t e r e o p t i c a n l e c t u r e o n Russia and t h e Romanoffs";127 a n d R e v. R o b e r t M c I n t y r e who " c a r r i e s h i s audience a w a y w i t h h i m b y h i s e l o q u e n c e i n " T h e Man w i t h the M u s k e t , o r S o l d i e r i n g i n D i x i e . " 1 2 8 R e v . D r . W i l l i t s o f 122Republican, 2 8 S e p t . 1 8 8 8 . 123Republican, 4 May 1 8 8 6 . 124 C o u r i e r, 1 7 D e c . 1 8 8 7 , p . 1 . 1 2 5 C o u r i e r, 2 5 F e b . 1 8 8 8 , p . 1 . 126Republican, 2 1 S e p t . 1 8 8 8 . 1 2 7 C o u r i e r, 2 2 D e c . 1 8 8 8 , p . 1 . 128 Republican, 2 1 D e c . , 1 8 8 8 . �85 Philadelphia gave a lecture e n t i t l e d "Sunshine."129 Kennan s p o k e o n "Camp L i f e George i n E a s t e r n S i b e r i a , " 1 3 0 a n d R e v. Hourse r e t u r n e d t o impersonate D r . J e k y l and M r. Hyde.131 In 1889, t h e l e c t u r e course provided ments f o r 1 2 i O e a c h . 1 3 2 T h e Dr. A . A . W i l l i t s , speakers, John DeWitt M i l l e r, Russell H. Conwell, Bob Burdette land Powers discoursed on a v a r i e t y o f subjects r a n g i n g from Love a n d M a r r i a g e t o p r i s o n l i f e t o "Acres o f Diamonds." Washington G a r d n e r p r e s e n t e d h i s l e c t u r e , " T h e S t r u g g l e f o r Chattanooga" u n d e r t h e auspices o f Butterworth Post G.A.R.133 The R e d p a t h L e c t u r e B u r e a u s e t u p t h e 1 8 9 0 - 9 1 Y. M . C . A . lecture course.134 Leland Powers, who had the y e a r formed " R e p r e s e n t a t i o n s f r o m D i c k e n s , " r e t u r n e d t o sonations from David Garrick.135 do n o t t h i n k line The R e p u b l i c a n w r o t e " W e t h a t Mr. Powers has h i s equal on t h e stage i n his o f work" t h e n the reviewer suggested t h a t t h e l o c a l people would l i k e t o see Mr. Powers perform i n a p l a y. 1 3 6 129Courier, 2 3 M a r. 1 8 8 9 , p . 1. 130Courier, 3 0 M a r. 1 8 8 9 , p . 1. 131Republican, 21 S e p t . 1888. 132Republican, 8 Oct. 1889. 133Republican, 5 Mar. 1890. 134,Republican, 1 2 S e p t . 1 8 9 0 . 1 3 5 C o u r i e r, 2 0 D e c . 1 8 9 0 , p . 136;Republican, 1 6 J a n . 1 8 9 1 . 1. Other �8 tures t h a t season i n c l u d e d a discourse b y D r. James H e d l e y on t h e " S u n n y S i d e o f L i f e " ; 1 3 7 D a n i e l D a u g h e r t y, t h e " s i l v e r tongued o r a t o r " s p e a k i n g o n " O r a t o r s a n d O r a t o r y " ; 138 a n d R e v. F a t h e r C o o n e y d e s c r i b i n g h i s w a r e x p e r i e n c e s . 1 3 9 D u r i n g t h e summer b e f o r e t h e 1 8 9 1 - 9 2 s e a s o n , t h e Republican r e v i e w e r complained t h a t p r e v i o u s courses a l l h a d a s o r t o f "sameness." H e suggested t h a t "something o f t h e s c i e n t i f i c o r d e r should be interspersed t h a t i n s t r u c t i o n a s w e l l a s amusement."14o The r e s u l t o f quest was a n " i l l u s t r a t e d s c i e n t i f i c l e c t u r e " b y B. D e m o t t e e n t i t l e d , " O l d O c e a n , O u r S l a v e a n d M a s t e r . 1 4 1 " The R e d p a t h a n d S l a y t o n L e c t u r e B u r e a u , i n b e h a l f o f t h e Y. M . C . A . , a l s o e n g a g e d H o n . G e o r g e R . W e n d l i n g whose " S a u l o f Ta r s u s " " h e l d t h e a u d i e n c e a l m o s t s p e l l b o u n d f o r a n h o u r a n d a half."142 R e v. T h o m a s D i x o n , J r . s p o k e o n " B a c k b o n e , " 1 4 3 w h i l e N y e a n d B u r b a n k , K i n g s o f P a t h o s a n d Humor d e l i g h t e d a SRO a u d i e n c e w i t h t h e i r i m p e r s o n a t i o n s . 1 4 4 1 3 7 C o u r i e r, 1 8 O c t . 1 8 9 0 , p . 1 . 1 3 8 0 0 u r i e r, 1 4 F e b . 1 8 9 1 , p . 1 . 139Republican, 3 1 M a r. 1 8 9 1 . 140Re p u b l i c a n , 3 1 J u l y 1 8 9 1 . 141 C o u r i e r, 5 M a r. , 1892, p . 1 . 1 4 2 C o u r i e r, 21 N o v . 1 8 9 1 , p . 8 . 143 C o u r i e r, 5 Dec. 1891, p . 8 . 14 C o u r i e r , 16 J a n . 1 8 9 2 , p . 8 . The m o s t p o p u l a r �87 l e c t u r e r o f t h e s e a s o n was R o b e r t G . I n g e r s o l l who came u n d e r the a u s p i c e s o f t h e Bon Ami C l u b . 1 4 5 A special t r a i n from Hillsdale brought the people o f that town to hear his less o r a t o r y and b r i l l i a n t word-painting" a s he spoke o n "Abraham L i n c o l n . " 1 4 6 The f i n a l l e c t u r e course during the featured a r e t u r n performance b y Russell H. Conwell, t h i s t i m e speaking o n " T h e S i l v e r Crown o r Born a K i n g . " 1 4 7 Theatre patrons a l s o had an opportunity t o " Tr a v e l i n E q u a t o r i a l Africa" w i t h Paul B. DuChailler,148 go "Around t h e World i n a Man-o-War" w i t h R o b e r t s H a r p e r, 1 4 9 a n d "Up t h e R h i n e a n d o v e r the A l p s w i t h a Knapsack" w i t h Henry C . D a n e . 1 5 0 A t the c l o s e o f t h i s s e a s o n , t h e Y. M . C . A . i n d i c a t e d t h a t t h e y n o longer could a f f o r d t o support a l e c t u r e series.151 T h e l o c a l peoples' demand f o r t h e b e s t speakers and l o w p r i c e s made i t i m p o s s i b l e f o r t h e Y . M . C . A . t o r e a l i z e a n y p r o f i t . Minstrels T h e A l G. Fields Minstrels returned t o Coldwater on t h r e e o c c a s i o n s . T h e Courier explained the companies' 1 4 5 C o u r i e r, 2 7 F e b . 1 8 9 2 , p . 8. 1 4 6 C o u r i e r, 2 7 F e b . 1 8 9 2 , p . 8. 1 4 7 C o u r i e r, 1 7 D e c . 1 8 9 2 , p . 1. 1 4 8 C o u r i e r, 1 7 D e c . 1 8 9 2 , p . 1. 1 4 9 C o u r i e r, 2 8 J a n . 1 8 9 3 , p . 1. 1 5 0 C o u r i e r, 1 1 M a r . 1 8 9 3 , p . 1. 1 5 1 C o u r i e r, 2 S e p t . 1 8 9 3 , p . 4. �p o p u l a r i t y. i t . . . M i n s t r e l s y has followed a beaten path f o r a number o f years, and, w h i l s t i t i s the most popular o f a l l A m e r i c a n amusements, t h e p e o p l e demand some c h a n g e s . G. F i e l d a n d C o m p a n i e s ' m i n s t r e l s the p o p u l a r c h o r d . . . . instead of . . half A l seem t o have s t r u c k circle and elevation, i n t r o d u c i n g t h e bones and tambourine men t h e F i e l d ' s m i n s t r e l s begin t h e i r entertainment w i t h a m i l i t a r y pageant. • • • ,,152 The F i e l d s h o w a l s o i n c l u d e d B i k e a c t s , j u g g l i n g a n d s p l i t t i n g " humor. B a r l o w B r o t h e r s S p e c t a c u l a r M i n s t r e l s were t h e o n l y o t h e r o r g a n i z a t i o n t o a p p e a r more t h a n once during the Henning years. O n t h e i r second appearance i n 1892 t h e C o u r i e r w r o t e t h a t t h e y " . the s p e c i a l t i e s . . f a i r show, o f A r c h i e Royer, t h e h i g h k i c k e r, a n d F e r r y, the f r o g man, b e i n g t h e f e a t u r e s . A s i d e formance c a l l s gave a from these f o r no special mention."153 Eight o t h e r m i n s t r e l companies appeared on b i t s s t a g e between 1885 and 1894. N o t a b l e among t h e s e were McNish, Ramza a n d A r n o ' s R e f i n e d M i n s t r e l s w h i c h "baseball statue clog,"154 and Gorton's Minstrels tured club-swinging and cornet playing. ence f o r t h e Gortons was s m a l l i n April 152Courier, 2 4 A u g . 1 8 8 9 , p . 153Courier, 5 M a r. 1 8 9 2 , p . 8. 8. 154Courier, 1 3 O c t . 1 8 8 8 , p . 155 Courier, 21 A p r i l 1894, p . 1. 8. 155 When t h e o f 1894, �MM. 89 l i c a n concluded t h a t " t h e s m a l l attendance demonstrates t h a t t h e p o p u l a r i t y o f m i n s t r e l shows i s o n t h e w a n e . " 1 5 6 The T i b b i t s a l s o h o u s e d t w o f e m a l e ances d u r i n g t h e H e n n i n g y e a r s . M a u d e R e v i l l e ' s B r i t i s h Blondes, who a p p e a r e d i n 1 8 8 6 , e x c i t e d l i t t l e comment. I n 1889, D u n c a n C l a r k ' s L a d y M i n s t r e l s a n d New A r a b i a n N i g h t s shocked t h e C o l d w a t e r c i t i z e n s w h o p r i o r t o t h i s d e m o n s t r a t e d an u n u s u a l l y l i b e r a l o u t l o o k . T h e R e p u b l i c a n r e p o r t e d t h a t ". . . Seated upon t h e s t a g e were e i g h t dressed. . . females, s c a n t i l y T h e r e was n o t h i n g , s a v e perhaps a h i g h l a n d f l i n g , t h a t m e r i t e d a n y commendation. T h e s i n g i n g the m a r c h i n g b y t h e a m a z o n s h o r r i b l y e x e c u t e d , a ter than a f l o c k o f sheep. . . . I t i s hoped t h i s be s p a r e d t h e i n f l i c t i o n o f a n o t h e r l i k e Courier r e v i e w e r l a b e l e d t h e e n t e r t a i n m e n t " t h e v i l e s t show t h a t e v e r appeared i n C o l d w a t e r. " H e c o n t i n u e d t h a t t h e r e was n o t o n e p e r s o n i n t h e c o m p a n y who c o u l d a c t , s i n g , d a n c e , o r p l a y a n i n s t r u m e n t . C a l l i n g t h e women " c o a r s e b r a z e n t h i n g s , " h e concluded t h a t t h e whole c h a r a c t e r o f t h e show was " b a d , d e c i d e d l y b a d . " 1 5 8 Va r i e t y and Va u d e v i l l e V a r i e t y and i56_e R publican, 2 0 A p r i l 1894. 157Repub1ican, 1 5 N o v. 1 8 8 9 . 1 5 8 C o r i e r , 1 6 N o v. 1 8 8 9 , p . 1 . �90 ments s t i l l d i d n o t a t t r a c t a l a r g e a u d i e n c e i n C o l d w a t e r . Six companies a p p e a r e d o v e r t h e n i n e y e a r p e r i o d a n d none o f them e x c i t e d much p r e s s c o m m e n t . T h e I d a S i d d o n s B u r l e s q u e and S p e c i a l t y C o m p a n y ' s s h o w w h i c h a p p e a r e d a t t h e T i b b i t s in 1886 consisted mostly o f spectacle and g i r l s . T h e s p e c i a l f e a t u r e s w e r e a d r i l l b y e i g h t l a d y drum m a j o r s , t i c dance, a n d " D a r l i n e , t h e N a i a d Queen."159 The b e r g F a m i l y Museum Company f e a t u r e d m u s i c a l n o v e l t i e s , b e l l ringing, character sketches, i l l u s i o n s , cornet solos t a t i o n s o f S p a n i s h b u g l e c a l l s a n d m i l i t a r y commands b y t h e parrot "Pedro."160 Miscellaneous T h e dance f l o o r was u t i l i z e d through 1 8 9 2 . A dance was h e l d i n 1885161 a n d a n o t h e r dance and a g r a n d m a s q u e r a d e i n 1 8 8 6 . 162 I n 1 8 8 8 a n o r c h e s t r a was imported f r o m Kalamazoo f o r a L e a p Ye a r B a l l w h i c h fectly carried out, from the very fine orchestra to q u i s i t e b a l l programs, a n d genelemen's boutonniers ordered from D e t r o i t . " 1 6 3 I n 1892 a n o t h e r Leap Ye a r B a l l was housed in t h e Ti b b i t s . 1 6 4 159 E2221211a2a, 5 F e b . 1 8 8 6 . 1 6 0 C o u r i e r, 3 S e p t . 1 8 8 7 , p . 1 . 16 162 Republican, 11 Aug. 1 8 8 5 . Republican, 5 J a n . 1 8 8 6 ; a n d 2 6 June 1 8 8 6 . 16 3 C o u r i e r, 4 F e b . 1 8 8 8 , p . 5 . 164 - - C o u r i e r, 2 0 F e b . 1 8 9 2 , p . 8 . , �91 The O p e r a H o u s e c o n t i n u e d t o s e r v e f o r important p o l i t i c a l meetings. I n a l l t h e more 1885, Governor Alger and one R o b e r t F r a z e r " d i s c u s s e d t h e p o l i t i c a l q u e s t i o n s o f t h e d a y. " T h e Courier reported t h a t F r a z e r "poured hot shot into t h e Democratic ranks."165 In October o f 1888 flow crowd gathered t o h e a r Miss Anna E . Dickenson the R e p u b l i c a n c a u s e . T h i s m e e t i n g a l s o f e a t u r e d ing o f t h e Republican Glee Club and a solo b y a Miss Bertha Lincoln.166 That same y e a r , M r s . A d e l l H a z l e t t a l s o d i s c u s s e d "politics from a Republican stand point" and gave "one o f the most l o g i c a l , c o n c l u s i v e a n d a t t h e same t i m e humorous s p e e c h e s of the campaign."167 a speech.168 On O c t o b e r 2 8 , 1 8 9 0 G o v e r n o r L u c e g a v e The f o l l o w i n g d a y , t w o o r a t o r s e x p l a i n e d t h e McKinley B i l l . 1 6 9 I n 1 8 9 2 t h e Opera House was t h e s i t e o f a Republican r a l l y which featured s i x bands, f i r e w o r k s , a n d Courier wrote t h a t i t was t o t h e speakers' c r e d i t t h a t t h e house w a s p a c k e d a s c l o s e l y a t t h e c l o s e o f t h e m e e t i n g a s a t i t s commencement.170 1 6 5 C o u r i e r, 2 3 O c t . 1 8 8 5 , p . 5. 166Courier, 6 O c t . 1 8 8 8 , p . 1 . 1 6 7 C o u r i e r, 3 N o v. 1 8 8 8 , p . 1 . 168Republican, 2 4 O c t . 1 8 9 0 . 169 R e p u b l i c a n , 2 4 O c t . 1 8 9 0 . 1 7 0 C o u r i e r, 5 N o v. 1 8 9 2 , p. 8. �92 Wrestling gained i n popularity with a t l e a s t nine matches h e l d d u r i n g t h e H e n n i n g y e a r s . T h e Tibbits also featured a c t s b y P r o f . Casey and h i s "wonderful dogs,"171 Prof. Crocker's horses,172 and Prof. B r i s t o l ' s "educated horses and mules."173 I n 1 8 9 3 , t h e Maccabees h e l d a b e n e f i t performance w h i c h i n c l u d e d a midway on t h e Opera House stage a n d camel r i d e s ! 1 7 4 Two a r t e x h i b i t s w e r e h o u s e d i n t h e T i b b i t s d u r i n g the H e n n i n g y e a r s . T h e first, f o r the benefit featured a c t u a l photographs o f war scenes.175 o f In 1889 an a r t exhibit included paintings by Brisco i n an exposition e n t i t l e d "The B a t t l e o f G e t t y s b u r g . " 1 7 6 was a n a n n u a l e v e n t . The h i g h s c h o o l commencement T h e Opera House was a l s o t h e s i t e reunion and centennial exercises.177 of In 1886, t h e sociation and S a n i t a r y Conventions were h e l d a t t h e T i b b i t s . 1 7 8 I n A p r i l o f 1 8 9 0 a t w o - d a y r e c e p t i o n was h e l d f o r Bishop F o l e y, 171 172 17 174 175 Republican, 2 5 Aug. 1885. Republican, 8 Jan. 1886. Republican, 1 0 June 1890. Courier, 2 3 Dec. 1 8 9 3 , p . Republican, 2 6 Mar. 1886. 1 7 6 C o u r i e r, 2 7 A p r i l 1 8 8 9 , p . 177 178 1. 8. Republican, 1 2 Aug. 1887; and Courier, 4 May 1889, p . Courier, 2 9 May 1886; a n d Republican, 1 6 J u l y 1886. 1. �9 a guest o f t h e l o c a l Catholic church.179 Some u n u s u a l e n t e r t a i n m e n t s i n c l u d e d a m a r i o n e t t e 180 show b y t h e W i l b u r a n d R o s e E n t e r t a i n m e n t reading b y Miss Lena Loeb " t h e e l e c t r i c g i r l , " 1 8 1 a n d a benefit performance t o h e l p a stranded t u m b l e r s e c u r e h i s f a r e t o New Yo r k C i t y . 182 Amateur P r o d u c t i o n s Amateur p r o d u c t i o n s a t t h e O p e r a House r e f l e c t e d current t r e n d s i n t h e professional performances. T h e r e was an i n c r e a s e i n l e g i t i m a t e d r a m a - - p a r t i c u l a r l y o p e r a s a n d operettas. I n 1885 l o c a l t a l e n t produced t h e o p e r e t t a Golden H a i r a n d t h e T h r e e B e a r s f o r a r e a c h i l d r e n . 183 T h e f o l l o w i n g s e a s o n home t a l e n t p r o d u c e d t h e B o h e m i a n G i r l and Among t h e B r e a k e r s . 1 8 4 According t o t h e R e p u b l i c a n r e v i e w e r t h e Bohemian G i r l was " w e l l p a t r o n i z e d a n d versal satisfaction."185 There was n o f u r t h e r m e n t i o n o f Among t h e B r e a k e r s . 179Republican, 2 5 A p r i l 1 8 9 0 . 180 C o u r i e r, 2 4 D e c . 1 8 9 2 , p . 8 . 181Republican, 1 8 A p r i l 1 8 9 0 . 182Repub1ican, 3 0 J u l y 1 8 8 6 . 183Republican, 1 7 N o v. 1 8 8 5 . 184 Republican, 8 June 1886; a n d C o u r i e r, 1 6 O c t . 1 8 8 6 . 185Republican, 1 8 June 1 8 8 6 . �9 I n 1887 t h e amateurs produced E . H . R u s s e l l ' s The Union S p y o r t h e B a t t l e o f S h i l o h . T h e R e p u b l i c a n n o t e d t h a t "the p i e c e was b r o u g h t o u t i n f i n e s h a p e " many o f t h e p e r f o r m e r s h a d n e v e r b e e n o n s t a g e b e f o r e . 1 8 6 Later t h a t season, l o c a l t a l e n t presented H.M.S. Pinafore.187 Like o t h e r amateur performances t h i s was w e l l a t t e n d e d . I n fact, t h e Courier noted t h a t every seat i n the parquet and parquet c i r c l e w a s t a k e n t h e same d a y t h a t t h e b o x o f f i c e was o p e n e d . 1 8 8 I n March o f 1 8 8 8 a n o p e r e t t a e n t i t l e d The N a i a d Queen was t h e s u c c e s s o f t h e s e a s o n . T h e o p e r e t t a u t i l i z e d o v e r 200 c h i l d r e n a n d a n u m b e r o f l o c a l a d u l t s i n a " w o n d e r o u s p a g e a n t . " T h e R e p u b l i c a n r e v i e w e r was e n t h u s i a s t i c ; " a l l amateur p r o d u c t i o n s p a l e b e f o r e t h e s p l e n d o r s o f t h i s f a i r y pageant," h e exclaimed. I n t h e c l o s i n g scene "The e n t i r e capacious s t a g e o f t h e O p e r a House i s t r a n s f o r m e d i n t o a g l i t t e r i n g g r o t t o , which f o r elaborateness and splendor has never had a c o u n t e r p a r t h e r e . " " T w o hundred o r more s p r i t e s , f a i r i e s , nymphs, n a i a d s , d r y a d s , a n d o t h e r i m m o r t a l s , " t h e c r i t i c r e p o r t e d , " a r e assembled i n a v a s t a m p h i t h e a t r e a t t h e r e a r o f t h e s t a g e ; i n f r o n t gorgeous t r o p i c a l p l a n t s a r e s e e n , on t o p o f w h i c h b e a u t i f u l nymphs o r n a i a d s a r e s t a n d i n g 186Republican, 1 1 F e b . 1 8 8 7 . 187Republican, 2 2 A p r i l 1 8 8 7 . 1 8 8 C o u r i e r, 3 0 A p r i l 1 8 8 7 , p . 1 . �9 clining. . . ."189 I n 1 8 9 0 a p e r f o r m a n c e o f The P o a c h e r ' s Doom was mounted f o r t h e b e n e f i t press described i t o f the Coldwater City as "an excellent performance" i n which "the c h a r a c t e r s were sustained i n a manner t h a t would have done c r e d i t to professionals."190 Later t h a t year amateurs performed i n a p r o d u c t i o n o f Davy Crockett which f e a t u r e d a natural waterfall, r e a l i s t i c snow storm, b a t t l e w i t h wolves and " t h e q u i c k e s t m a r r i a g e o n r e c o r d . " 1 9 1 Amateurs f r o m H i l l s d a l e j o u r n e y e d t o C o l d w a t e r i n 1891 t o present Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience.192 I n January o f 1893 t h e Ladies A u x i l i a r y o f t h e Y. M . C . A . s p o n s o r e d the o p e r e t t a The F l o w e r Queen.193 Dress Rehearsal A formed i n June o f 1894, u n d e r t h e a u s p i c e s o f t h e S t . Marks Church A i d S o c i e t y. 1 9 4 particular . . . l i g h t f u l l y sung. T h i s operetta "was a success i n every n i c e l y staged, b e a u t i f u l l y . . Amateur m u s i c a l e n t e r t a i n m e n t s , however, w e r e n o t 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 Republican, 3 A p r i l 1888. C o u r i e r, 2 9 Mar. 1 8 9 0 , p . Courier, 1 8 Oct. 1890, 1. P. Republican, 21 May 1891. Courier, 2 8 Jan. 1893, p . C o u r i e r, 5 May 1894, p . Courier, 9 June 1 8 9 4 , p . 1. 8. 1. �96 as p r e v a l e n t d u r i n g t h e H e n n i n g y e a r s a s d u r i n g T i b b i t s ' management. T h e N o s s F a m i l y p r e s e n t e d t h e i r i n s t r u m e n t a l a n d vocal entertainment i n 1888 and again i n 1889. tainment was judged " n o t u p t o t h e h i g h e s t s t y l e o f t h e Classical" but "entertaining.„196 Other l o c a l sented v o c a l c o n c e r t s and t h e Coldwater Amateur M i n s t r e l s and F i t z p a t r i c k a n d J o s l y n ' s M i n s t r e l s p e r f o r m e d s e v e r a l times t o a seemingly s k e p t i c a l audience. T h e Courier noted i n 1 8 8 7 t h a t " t h o s e who w e n t e x p e c t i n g t o s e e a t e r r i b l e bad e n t e r t a i n m e n t w e r e d i s a p p o i n t e d . . . ,"197and i n 1891, the same p a p e r n o t e d t h a t "some o f t h e j o k e s w e r e o r i g i n a l " i n t h e F i t z p a t r i c k a n d J o s l y n M i n s t r e l Show. 198 Many l o c a l o r g a n i z a t i o n s m o u n t e d e n t e r t a i n m e n t s t o r a i s e m o n e y. T h e L a d i e s A u x i l i a r y o f t h e Y. M . C . A . p r e s e n t e d "An E v e n i n g o f D i c k e n s " w h i c h w a s j u d g e d " a g r e a t t i s t i c a l l y as w e l l as f i n a n c i a l l y. " 1 9 9 Marks d i d t a b l e a u x f r o m Ben H u r 200 w h i l e The L a d i e s o f S t . t h e Maccabees s t a g e d an e n t e r t a i n m e n t i n 1 8 9 4 w h i c h i n c l u d e d B u f f a l o B i l l a n d h i s cowboys, a n d a n a t t a c k o n a s t a g e c o a c h . 2 0 1 196 197 19 199 200 201 Republican, 1 0 May 1889. Courier, 1 J a n . 1 8 8 7 , p . Courier, 3 1 O c t . 1 8 9 1 , 5. P• 8 . Courier, 1 1 F e b . 1 8 8 8 , p . 5. C o u r i e r, 8 N o v. 1 8 9 0 , P . 1. Courier, 6 J a n . 1 8 9 4 , p . 1. �9 Synopsis During the f i r s t n i n e years o f the T i b b i t s h a d a number o f managers y e t t h e programming changed v e r y exercise l i t t l e . l i t t l e E v i d e n t l y the i n d i v i d u a l managers c o u l d control over either the quality or type o f production because t h e y were f o r c e d t o engage companies e n route between D e t r o i t and Chicago. T h u s , t h e managers o f big c i t y theatres determined the types o f l e g i t i m a t e drama available. S i n c e most companies a v a i l a b l e were composed largely of r e l a t i v e l y unknown i n d i v i d u a l s world, t h e quality i n the the theatrical o f a production could not be determined i n advance. O f t e n companies were engaged on t h e b a s i s one o r t w o f a v o r a b l e p r e s s r e v i e w s i n other cities. o f A l s o , many c o m p a n i e s b r o k e t h e i r c o n t r a c t s f r e e l y w h e n t u n i t y o f a n engagement i n a larger c i t y appeared. Some c h a n g e s i n t h e d r a m a t i c t a s t e s of the public are e v i d e n t d u r i n g t h e Henning years. M i n s t r e l shows l o s t p o p u l a r i t y while v a r i e t y and vaudeville gained tance, a l t h o u g h cepted u n t i l i n Coldwater, v a u d e v i l l e was n o t t h e J a c k s o n management. Y e t , i n the early 90's the c o m p l e x i o n o f comedy had a l t e r e d t o s u c h a n e x t e n t t h a t many c o m e d i e s w e r e l i t t l e m o r e t h a n v a r i e t y e n t e r t a i n m e n t s . The t h e a t r e r e m a i n e d i n a p r e c a r i o u s t i o n throughout most o f Henning's t e n u r e . A g a i n , however, the m u l t i p l i c i t y o f function o f the Ti b b i t s saved �9 i n g H e n n i n g ' s management t h e t h e a t r e c o n t i n u e d t o h o u s e a l l the e v e n t s d e s c r i b e d i n C h a p t e r I I . manager b r o u g h t i n I n a d d i t i o n , t h e German a r t exhibits, conventions, a marionette show a n d e v e n a c i r c u s s i d e s h o w . T h e p r o p o s e d c o n v e r s i o n of t h e Opera House f o r i n d u s t r i a l uses i n 1889 meant t h e loss o f the town's major public h a l l , c u l t u r a l c e n t e r, a n d sports a r e n a . A l t h o u g h Henning faced f i n a n c i a l in the 9 0 ' s , he held on to the Tibbits r a t h e r than see i t lost t o Coldwater. T h u s , Henning's determination k e p t t h e Opera House i n o p e r a t i o n a n d p a v e d t h e w a y f o r t h e J a c k s o n management w h i c h f o r t h e f i r s t at a p r o f i t . t i m e succeeded �Chapter I V JOHN T . J A C K S O N Y E A R S , J U L Y 1 8 9 4 - 1 9 0 4 T h e a t r e a n d management John J a c k s o n t o o k o v e r t h e management o f in the spring ning. I n the Tibbits o f 1894, soon a f t e r his marriage t o a n i n t e r v i e w, Josephine Henning Beyer, ning's younger daughter, described h e r b r o t h e r - i n agement o f t h e Opera House a s " s u p e r b . " " U n d e r the superb management o f J o h n T . J a c k s o n , " s h e s a i d , " C o l d w a t e r r e c e i v e d the j o y o f witnessing the v e r y best o f dramas, operas, bands and o r c h e s t r a s , a n d v a r i o u s o t h e r amusements i n theatre."1 Jackson managed t h e t h e a t r e for the next ten years. T h e n f o r a t h e n modern his father-in-law on July 14, 1904, ning transferred the theatre t o h i s daughter Huldah,2 and Jackson and she were a c t i v e l y engaged i n i t s management u n t i l 1920 when t h e t h e a t r e was s o l d t o Dennis Va n e s . 3 account, however w i l l T h i s o n l y f o l l o w t h e J a c k s o n management Josephine H e n n i n g B e y e r, " F o r m e r Owner R e c a l l s Some Fond M e m o r i e s . . . N e v e r M i s s e d a P l a y When B u s i n e s s i n I t s P r i m e . " C o l d w a t e r D a i l y R e p o r t e r, 1 4 N o v. 1 9 5 9 , p . 1 . 2Coldwater R e g i s t e r o f Deeds. 1 "Coldwater R e g i s t e r o f Deeds. 9 �"""11111 100 through 1904 when Henning s o l d t h e T i b b i t s . Jackson was t h e Tibbits. B o t h f i r s t " t h e a t r i c a l man" t o Bart Ti b b i t s and Henning had dabbled a t r e a s a n a d j u n c t t o o t h e r careers b u t Jackson was t h e first t o devote h i m s e l f completely t o t h e Opera knowledge o f the administrative aspects o f theatre he gained while p r e v i o u s l y managing a number o f road companies gave h i m the b u s i n e s s acumen t o make a f i n a n c i a l s u c c e s s o f town t h e a t r e a t a t i m e when many o t h e r Opera Houses, f e e l i n g the i n c r e a s i n g p r e s s u r e o f t h e T h e a t r i c a l S y n d i c a t e , w e r e closing their doors. In 1895, t h e Republican r e p o r t e d t h a t Jackson was going t o New Yo r k t o b o o k " a c l a s s o f attractions ther season which he promises w i l l be second t o none o t h e r seen i n a n y o n e - n i g h t - s t a n d t h e a t r e i n sonal acquaintance and experience i n ent o r stationary the state, the business f o r the l a s t twelve years w i l l enable h i m t o d o . " 4 doubtless Appreciating the power and scope o f the T h e a t r i c a l S y n d i c a t e , h e made e v e r y a t t e m p t t o dicate shows and d u r i n g the 1896-97 season the T i b b i t s booked several Frohman productions which stopped o f f w h i l e e n r o u t e from t h e Empire T h e a t r e i n Detroit t o Chicago theatres. B y 4The C o l d w a t e r R e p u b l i c a n , 1 4 M a y 1 8 9 5 . Throughout t h e r e s t o f t h i s c h a p t e r, a l l references t o t h i s newspaper w i l l be shortened lican. footnote �101 the f a l l o f 1897, however, t h e Syndicate stopped b o o k i n g a t the T i b b i t s , a p p a r e n t l y c o n c l u d i n g t i n t t h i s one-night-stand was n o t p r o f i t a b l e , a l t h o u g h a s l a t e a s 1 9 0 0 O t i s Syndicate a c t o r, stopped o f f at the Tibbits. House c o u l d n o t command t h e t y p e W h i l e t h e Opera o f audiences t o become a Syndicate House, b y "guaranteeing performances,"5 Jackson evidently persuaded the T h e a t r i c a l Syndicate o c c a s i o n a l l y t o book a p r o d u c t i o n . T h e m a j o r i t y o f shows a f t e r 1897 came t o the T i b b i t s f r o m t h e D e t r o i t Lyceum T h e a t r e , a n o n - S y n d i c a t e house. Jackson made a number o f changes w h i c h s t r e a m l i n e d the management o f t h e Opera House. I n 1894 t h e ported t h a t he invented a t i c k e t r a c k which would show a t glance t h e r o w, s e c t i o n and number o f e v e r y s e a t a i n quet, dress c i r c l e and p r i v a t e boxes. P r e v i o u s l y the p u b l i c was a c c u s t o m e d t o bundles o f tickets " t h e tedious handling over and over o f to find larged the box o ff i c e 7 a n d , t h e right In 1898 t o increase the comfort p u b l i c , e l e c t r i c f a n s were a l s o added i n t h e same y e a r. 8 5Republican, 1 7 Jan. 1896. 6The C o u r i e r - - C o l d w a t e r , M i c h i g a n , 3 0 J u n e 1 8 9 4 , p . Throughout t h e r e s t o f t h i s c h a p t e r, a l l f o o t n o t e references t o t h i s newspaper w i l l be shortened t o C o u r i e r. 7The C o u r i e r a n d R e p u b l i c a n , 8 A p r i l 1 8 9 8 , p . 1. Throughout t h e r e s t o f t h i s c h a p t e r, a l l f o o t n o t e r e f e r e n c e s t o t h i s newspaper w i l l b e s h o r t e n e d t o C&R. 8C&R, 2 6 A u g . 1 8 9 8 , p . 5. 1. �102 By 1 8 9 7 - 9 8 , J a c k s o n r e m o v e d t h e o l d g r o o v e s u p o n w h i c h the s c e n e r y r a n . T h e were moved b a c k s i x making t w e l v e f e e t girders which o r i g i n a l l y supported them feet on either side o f o f the stage thus additional wing space. T h e Weekly C o u r i e r r e p o r t e d t h a t t h e s e changes w e r e made t o "make t h e stage s u f f i c i e n t l y commodious t o accommodate a n y ery t h a t may be c a r r i e d b y t r a v e l i n g companies."9 e l e c t r i c c u r r e n t was r a i s e d f r o m 56 t o 11 0 v o l t s . In 1904, s h o r t l y atre f i r e a t 1900, 10 the i n Chicago, The C o u r i e r and Republican campaigned t o "correct the der after the I n f a u l t y construction o f the Opera House" i t more safe i n case o f fire. O n January 4 proposed t h a t t h e t h e a t r e management s h o u l d ( 1 ) t a k e t h e a n g l e out o f t h e s t a i r s l e a d i n g t o t h e b a l c o n y, ( 2 ) e n l a r g e t h e vestibule and allow floor, ( 3 ) for additional exits from the lower eliminate the row o f chairs by the and ( 4 ) e l i m i n a t e t h e f r o n t s t o r m d o o r s t h a t b l o c k e d s p e e d y e x i t . 11 F o u r days l a t e r , Mayor Campbell closed t h e Opera House u n t i l J a c k s o n c o u l d o b t a i n a w r i t t e n 9The W e e k l y C o u r i e r - - C o l d w a t e r , 1 3 J u n e 1 8 9 6 , p . Throughout t h e r e s t o f t h i s c h a p t e r, a l l f o o t n o t e references t o t h i s newspaper w i l l be shortened t o Weekly Courier. 10C&A, 9 M a r . 1 9 0 0 , p . 1. t i c & P, 4 Jan. 1904, p . 1. 5. �103 safety from the board o f o n l y made a l l building inspectors.12 Jackson not t h e changes proposed b y the press b u t tion he obtained a s t e e l f i r e curtain tuted a s p r i n k l e r system i n the f l i e s for the stage a n d backstage. February 17 t h e press reported t h a t "manager Jackson had placed a pair o f ingeniously constructed swinging doors i n the new e x i t s at been p l a c e d i n that f i f t y t h e Opera House. . the new hallways." f i r s t House, J a c k s o n f o u n d E l e c t r i c l i g h t s have article also indicated t i m e since the opening of i t necessary to raise the admission t h e more p o p u l a r shows. M a n y companies were n o t willing to stop- o ff the manager s e t prices. T h e . n e w seats had been added i n t h e For t h e price f o r . A s at the Tibbits f o r o n l y one n i g h t u n l e s s t i c k e t r a t e s 25O t o 50O h i g h e r t h a n e a r l y as 1894, t h e press began to complain about the h i g h p r i c e s a t the Tibbits.15 T h e Courier and Republican claimed t h a t Jackson had complete c o n t r o l of ticket prices the O p e r a House and c o n s i s t e n t l y c h a r g e d more f o r than nearby towns d i d . 1 6 replied that In answer t o 2. C&R, 1 8 J a n . 1 9 0 4 , p . 2. 14C&R, 1 7 F e b . 1 9 0 4 , p . 3. 1 C o u r i e r, 1 0 N o v. 1 8 9 4 , p . 1 . 16CAR, 2 A p r i l 1901, p . 1. at attractions this charge, Jackson f i r s t - c l a s s companies stipulated the 12C&R, 8 J a n . 1 9 0 4 , p . 13 c i t y �10 admission i n their contracts.17 agents r e f u s e d h i s demands f o r He i n d i c a t e d t h a t m a n y a lower price scale on tickets and o f f e r e d t o c a n c e l t h e i r c o n t r a c t s i f he could not meet their terms.18 By 1 9 0 0 T h e C o u r i e r a n d R e p u b l i c a n f u r t h e r e d tack on Jackson by not carrying Ti b b i t s ads o r providing pre-show p u b l i c i t y and r e v i e w s . F o r t u n a t e l y , t h e Reporter, a comparatively new p a p e r, c o n t i n u e d t o c o v e r t h e Opera House. A year l a t e r, The Courier and Republican's attacks son h a d become a l m o s t a v e n d e t t a , w i t h t h e p a p e r p u b l i s h i n g a r t i c l e s w i t h lead sentences such as "Manager Jackson v i e i n g with the bank clock tricks . . . i n misleading the public" and "At Manager Jackson s t i l l his old t r y i n g to hoodwink According t o The Courier and Republican, lished "misleading articles concerning attractions." per continued t h a t " . . . s o f r e q u e n t l y had Mr. ceived t h e p u b l i c t h a t t h e people do n o t l a r g e l y attend when a company does happen t o b e counts i n a l l right."20 Contemporary t h e R e p o r t e r i n d i c a t e d t h a t m o s t shows were e n j o y i n g good a t t e n d a n c e i n 17 the early 1900's. C&R, 2 4 D e c . 1 8 9 7 , p . 1. 18The C o l d w a t e r R e p o r t e r , 4 F e b . 1 9 0 3 , p . 3. Throughout t h e r e s t o f t h i s c h a p t e r, a l l erences t o t h i s newspaper w i l l be 3h0rtened t o R e p o r t e r. 19C&R, 2 9 M a r . 1 9 0 1 , p . 1 ; a n d 20C&R, 2 9 M a r . 1 9 0 1 , p . 1. ' A p r i l 1901, P. 1. �105 By 1 9 0 2 t h e a t t a c k s b e c a m e m o r e v i c i o u s . A February 7 t h a r t i c l e somehow came t o t h e f a n t a s t i c c o n c l u s i o n t h a t was J a c k s o n ' s f a u l t that i t a B a t t l e Creek t h e a t r i c a l manager utilized false advertising.21 On F e b r u a r y 4 , T h e C o u r i e r and R e p u b l i c a n c h i d e d t h e R e p o r t e r f o r d e f e n d i n g J a c k s o n a n d suggested t h a t " o n e would h a r d l y expect t h a t gan w o u l d s e l l i t s influence i n a rich support o f such cause."22 The C o u r i e r a n d R e p u b l i c a n d i d h a v e t o a d m i t g r u d g i n g l y that "Mr. Jackson i s tractions . . . giving Coldwater a better class than ever before. . . ."23 H o w e v e r, ticle on October 30, 1900 indicates t h a t the basis dramatic c r i t i c i s m had changed. T h e revelation i n local reviewer wrote about "a t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f f a r c e comedy" i n "Hoyt h a p p i l y conceived t h e i d e a f o r which of sketching a plot, a mere framework embracing t h e cream o f v a u d e v i l l e a n d b u r l e s q u e a r t i s t s , and presenting them i n f i r s t class educated t h e p u b l i c and e l e v a t e d t h e s t a n d a r d o f so i t a t present occupies a high place • • • • n24 I n i n the public mind 1904 t h e Reporter wrote: " P e o p l e go t o theatre t o be entertained. Gloomy plays, except 21C&R, 22 23 7 Feb. 1902, p. 5. C&R, 4 Feb. 1902, p. 1. C&R, 31 24C&R, f a r c e comedy Jan. 1902, p. 5. 30 O c t . 1900, p. 1. i n the �10 stances, a r e n o t f a v o r a b l y received. A u d i e n c e s , e s p e c i a l l y women a u d i e n c e s , l i k e t o have t h e i r feelings wrought upon t o a c e r t a i n extent; t h e y even enjoy an opportunity t o shed a few t e a r s . B u t they also l i k e t o have the tears followed by l a u g h t e r, t h e y want t h e s u n t o come o u t between t h e c l o u d s . " 2 5 Thus, t h e R e p u b l i c a n ' s r e v i e w e r, who w r o t e t h e t o r i a l o n " q u a l i t y drama" f o l l o w i n g t h e T i b b i t s ' i n a u g u r a l performance i n 1885 may have r e f e r r e d t o many o f I 9 0 0 ' s "good c l a s s o f attractions" as " f l u f f " a n d Legitimate drama L e g i t i m a t e drama f o l l o w e d t h e c o u r s e mapped o u t mer y e a r s . M e l o d r a m a s , p a s t o r a l p l a y s , f a r c e a n d sations continued t o dominate. C h a r l e s Hoyt and Clyde F i t c h were t h e m o s t p o p u l a r p l a y w r i g h t s . T h e press vendetta against Jackson and t h e C o u r i e r and R e p u b l i c a n ' s subsequent r e f u s a l p r i n t m o s t t h e a t r e s t o r i e s make i t period. T h e d i ff i c u l t to t o R e p o r t e r r a n a d s i n d i c a t i n g names a n d d a t e s o f shows, h o w e v e r , t h e a t r i c a l r e v i e w i n g was u n e v e n . reviews began "People s a y . . . " so i t O f t e n the c a n be assumed t h a t the r e v i e w e r d i d n ' t e v e n a t t e n d t h e p r o d u c t i o n . H o w e v e r , t h e Reporter d i d c o v e r t h e shows t h e y considered noteworthy so this discussion w i l l u t i l i z e those reviews. 25Reporter, 3 1 O c t . 1 9 0 4 , p . 2. �107 Combination Plays F r o m Fall o f 1894 through t h e 1895-96 season a number o f Frohman shows a p p e a r e d a t t h e T i b b i t s . The C h a r i t y B a l l a p p e a r e d i n N o v e m b e r o f 1 8 9 4 . Clay Clement s t a r r e d one."26 I n J a n u a r y, i n The New Dominion and " d i s a p p o i n t e d no Later t h a t season l o c a l theatre-goers saw mans' C h a r l e y ' s A u n t a n d T h e G i r l I L e f t Behind Me. lowing season, Gustave Frohman's Sowing t h e Wind was " f i n e l y put o n t h e stage b y and t h o s e f i n e a l l the accessories attention to details Frohman's a t t r a c t i o n s . " 2 7 o f the manager's a r t that Later t h a t y e a r Daniel Frohman brought Our F l a t s and Gustave returned w i t h DeMille co's The Wife. A c c o r d i n g attended and a " p l a y t o t h e C o u r i e r, The Wife was w e l l of merit."28 Farce a n d s c e n i c a t t r a c t i o n s c o n t i n u e d t o ences i n the 1894-95 and 1895-96 seasons. tured a locomotive and t r a i n passed o v e r t h e s t a g e " a t S i o f cars 150 feet long which l i g h t e n i n g speed."29 utilized twenty-eight sets The F a s t M a i l o f calcium light cylinders i n the Niagara F a l l s scene.30 The f a r c e p r o d u c t i o n s u s e d a v e r y l o o s e l y c o n s t r u c t e d 26Republican, 11 J a n . 1895. 27Weekly C o u r i e r , 5 Oct. 1895, p . S. 28Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 F e b . 1 8 9 6 , p . 5. 29Republican, 2 Oct. 1894. 30Week1y C o u r i e r , 4 A p r i l 1 8 9 6 , p . 1 �108 plot as an excuse t o introduce comic s p e c i a l t i e s . T h e Crook f e a t u r e d s p e c i a l t i e s and l i v i n g p i c t u r e s . 3 1 Black Edgwood Folks included a " b u t t e r f l y dance" b y Annie The Garrick Burlesque Companies' a d a p t a t i o n o f DuMaurier's T r i l b y was i n t e r e s t i n g s c e n i c a l l y " b u t a s t h e l a s t s c e n e s e e m e d t o be e n t i r e l y c u t , w e c a n n o t s a y w h a t a t t r a c t i o n s t h e N e w Y o r k Club house m i g h t have p r e s e n t e d . " 3 3 A number o f o t h e r scenic sensation-farces such as The Dazzler, The H u s t l e r, and Miss H a r u m S c a r -urn r e c e i v e d n o m e n t i o n i n t h e p r e s s . I t ' s clear, h o w e v e r, t h a t J a c k s o n was w i l l i n g to go t o great lengths t o accommodate t h e s c e n i c p l a y s . 1896, he erected an e n t i r e I n second s t o r y t e n f e e t a b o v e t h e s t a g e t o accommodate t h e hotel scene i n A Bunch o f Keys.34 I r i s h d r a m a s c o n t i n u e d t o command a u d i e n c e s . T i m . the T i n k e r w i t h John E. Brennan, O ' H o o l i g a n ' s Masquerade, a n d K i l l a r n y and t h e Rhine played between 1894 and 96. T h e town guaranteed a performance o f The Merchant o f Venice b y f o r d S p e n c e r O ' B r i e n C o m p a n y. T h e C o m p a n y w a s b i l l e d a s " t h e o r i g i n a l s u p p o r t i n g company o f Edwin B o o t h and ret."35 T h e Republican wrote t h a t "Mind, heart and eyes are 31Re_pub1ican, 1 5 F e b . 1 8 9 5 . 32Republican, 2 5 Jan. 1695. 3 3Weekly C o u r i e r, 2 3 N o v. 1 8 9 5 , p . 1 0 . 34 W e e k l y C o u r i e r , 1 5 F e b . 1 8 9 6 , p . 1. 35We‘,k1y C o u r i e r , 1 4 M a r . 1 8 9 6 , p . 1. �109 claimed b y t h e s t a g e p r o d u c t i o n o f The Merchant o f The W e e k l y C o u r i e r w r o t e t h a t Venice."36 a capacity audience viewed r i c h and b e a u t i f u l costumes and a w e l l -staged piece.37 There were f e w changes i n the 1896-99 seasons. T h e Limited M a i l was f o l l o w e d a month l a t e r b y The F a s t M a i l w i t h the r e v i e w e r remarking t h a t i f the " M a i l had tracked, o r met w i t h a head end o r r e a r end c o l l i s i o n before i t reached Coldwater, a Coldwater audience would have been spared two h o u r s o f d r e a r y d r i b b l e . . . ."38 Other dramas i n c l u d e d I n O l d K e n t u c k y, E d i t h a ' s B u r g l a r , H o w H o p p e r Was S i d e T r a c k e d a n d O n t h e W a b a s h . I n a r e v i e w o f On t h e Wa b a s h t h e C o u r i e r a n d R e p u b l i c a n c r i t i c i z e d matic a c t i n g s t y l e . " S i n c e r i t y E a r l y h a s t h e common f a u l t t h a t seems t o o v e r t a k e s o many who a p p e a r b e f o r e lights, and that i s o f t a l k i n g unnaturally, s t a g y and f a s t , so s h e c o u l d n o t b e u n d e r s t o o d . W h e n s u c h p l a y e r s l e a r n t o 'hold the m i r r o r up t o nature' and appear natural w i l l be f a r more acceptable t o . . they t h e i r audience."39 The r e v i e w o f A t t h e F r e n c h B a l l s u m m a r i z e d peal o f t h e huge number o f farces t h a t appeared on t h e stage in 1896-99. . . . The play i s one o f those k i n d 36Republican, 2 0 Mar. 1896. 37Weekly C o u r i e r , 2 8 M a r. 1 8 9 6 , p . 38Weekly C o u r i e r , 5 F e b . 1 8 9 7 , p . 3 9 CAR, 2 8 O c t . 1 8 9 8 , p . 5. J. 1. of creations �11 0 that one enjoys when he has had a good dinner and has n o t h i n g else t o do b u t sible."4o t o gaze and laugh, and f e e l as Frenchy Most o f t h e comedies came f r o m t h e Lyceum T h e a t r e i n D e t r o i t and f e a t u r e d "unknown" a c t o r s . T h e men f e a t u r e d P a u l C a z e n e u v e , a y o u n g r o m a n t i c a c t o r , w h i l e The N a n c y H a n k s f e a t u r e d o n e M a r i e J a n s e n . A n Enemy t o t h e King s t a r r e d John G r i f f i t h w h o was supposedly a E. H . S o t h e r n . 4 1 Prices were l o w f o r most o f ances s o t h e y d r e w good a u d i e n c e s . I n 1897 t h e chants sponsored A Sure T h i n g and gave f r e e tickets f o r the entertainment. S t e r e o p t i c a n slides advertising the l o c a l stores entertained the audience during act breaks.42 The m o r e r e a l i s t i c p l a y s b y H e r n e , G i l l e t t e dou w e r e a l s o w e l l a t t e n d e d . G i l l e t t e ' s H e l d b y t h e Enemy gave " m e a s u r a b l e s a t i s f a c t i o n " a l t h o u g h t h e w a i t s b e t w e e n acts were "tedious."43 T h e cast o f S a r d o u ' s Madame S a n s G e n e was s t r o n g w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n o f o n e a c t o r a n d " t h e c o s t u m e s were m a g n i f i c e n t a n d t r u e t o t h e p e r i o d o f t h e t i m e s , staging was p e r f e c t i n a l l i t s accessories."44 Manager son a l s o b r o u g h t H e r n e s ' S h o r e A c r e s t o t h e T i b b i t s . 4oC&R, 7 J a n . 1 8 9 8 , p . 41C&R, 2 0 J a n . 1 8 9 9 , p . 42UR, 1 4 May 1897, p . 43C&R, 2 6 A u g . 1 8 9 8 , p . 8. 1. 8. 5. 44C&R, 1 0 D e c . 1 8 9 7 , p . 1 2 . T h e �111 press wrote t h a t t h e p l a y of farm l i f e ". . . deals with the surroundings a n d t h e home u p o n t h e f a r m , a n d p o r t r a y s t h e scenes s o v i v i d l y a n d n a t u r a l l y t h a t e v e r y b o y whose l i f e f i r s t commenced o n t h e f a r m w i l l remember." describing the scenes as " r e a l i s t i c acting as " t r u e was t e r m e d a to l i f e "political i n and place."45 the extreme" and the H o y t ' s A Te x a s S t e e r satire."46 In 1897, Walker Whitesides appeared as Hamlet. T h e Courier and Republican suggested t h a t Whitesides would be a more a c c e p t a b l e H a m l e t the p l a y e r s . " W h i l e i f he would f o l l o w h i s own advice t o he gave a splendid r e n d i t i o n 'suiting the action to the word,' his Hamlet i s s t i l l i t of his lines, must be confessed effeminate, and though polished and rounded lacked depth and breadth, and i s wanting i n that idealization that makes Hamlet, H a m l e t . " 4 7 The 1 8 9 9 - 1 9 0 0 s e a s o n a n d t h e 1 9 0 1 - 1 9 0 2 s e a s o n s w e r e outstanding m a i n l y because o f ferings. S i x and 1 9 0 2 . t h e number o f Charles o f Hoyt's musical farces played between 1899 O t h e r farce and vaudeville combinations during this p e r i o d included The F i n i s h India; The Span o f o f Mr. Fresh; My F r i e n d f r o m L i f e , advertised as a gymnastic p l a y and 45C&R, 1 8 F e b . 1 8 9 8 , p . 1 2 . 46CkR, 8 D e c . 1 8 9 9 , p . 8. 47c&R, 1 O c t . 1 8 9 7 , p . 1 . �11 2 f e a t u r i n g t h e Donazattas;48 K i n g Dado; B r o w n ' s i n To w n ; a n d The R o y a l B o x w h i c h w a s a n o t h e r " s e n s a t i o n a l c o m e d y o f n o special merit.°49 While r e a l i s m was t h e t r e n d plays w r i t t e n around the t u r n Coldwater. T h e i n most o f the b e t t e r o f t h e c e n t u r y , f e w made i t to press reception o f those which did appear i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e s m a l l t o w n was e a g e r t o a c c e p t t h e new trend. However, plays a t t h e y evidently could not book the newer t h e Opera House a s l o n g as t h e companies were i n demand a t larger theatres. I n 1900 A Poor R e l a t i o n impressed the l o c a l paper because o f its lack sensation. T h e o f dependence o n s c e n i c Courier and Republican wrote "The scenes were quiet, easy, n a t u r a l and n e a r l y h a l f the time there was n o t a word spoken. I t was t h e unspoken words t h a t were suggested to t h e a u d i e n c e b y t h e s i t u a t i o n t h a t made t h e tive. it I t was so t r u e forgets that acting."50 i t i s t o nature t h a t one who i s o n l y a play. T h a t I n 1 9 0 3 M a r y Shaw a p p e a r e d i n the r e v i e w e r i n d i c a t e d a s t r o n g i n t e r e s t play" t h e house was n o t l a r g e . T h e i s the essence o f Ibsen's Ghosts. i n 49C&R, 2 6 M a r . 1 9 0 1 , p . 50C&R, 7 D e c . 1 9 0 0 , p . 1. 1. W h i l e this "remarkable Reporter wrote t h a t the play was " r e m a r k a b l e i n gloomy theme, u n u s u a l i n 48Reporter, 2 6 O c t . 1 9 0 1 , p . looking at 5. the small �11 3 number i n t h e c a s t a n d o u t o f t h e o r d i n a r y i n t h e s k i l l acting required and the presentation." H e of continued t h a t "there were b u t f i v e c h a r a c t e r s i n the p l a y and not change o f c o s t u m e o r s c e n e r y . S u c c e s s d e p e n d s a l o n e u p o n clever and capable a c t i n g and t h e s t r o n g i n t e r e s t aroused i n the t h e m e . " 5 1 In 1904 Charles Hanford and Marie Dorfnak appeared i n Ta m i n g o f t h e S h r e w . T h e Reporter labeled Miss Dorfnak " a fine Katherine" and s a i d t h a t " t h i s i s t h e shrew peare d r e w. " 5 2 Later that year Harrison J . Wolfe appeared i n Hamlet. C a l l i n g Wolfe's Hamlet " s u r p r i s i n g l y good" viewer continued t h a t he was a " g r a c e f u l " a c t o r strated "mental and a t h l e t i c vigor."53 The n u m b e r o f c o m e d i e s w h i c h i n c l u d e d creased. I n fact, i t was growing d i f f i c u l t t o between p u r e comedy and v a r i e t y e n t e r t a i n m e n t s . M a n y of the shows i n t r o d u c e d v a u d e v i l l e a c t s b e t w e e n s c e n e s a n d b e f o r e and a f t e r t h e s h o w . T h e Liberty Pelles featured "the Pink Pajama G i r l " w h i l e J u s t S t r u c k To w n a d v e r t i s e d a s i d e s h o w . 5 5 Tw e n t y - f i v e s i n g i n g and d a n c i n g g i r l s w e r e i n c l u d e d 5 1 R e p o r t e r, 3 D e c . 1 9 0 3 , p . 2. 5 2 R e p o r t e r, 2 4 May 1 9 0 4 , p . 5 3 R e p o r t e r, 2 5 N o v. 1 9 0 4 , p . 2. 5 4 R e p o r t e r, 2 9 J a n . 1 9 0 3 , p . 3. 5 5 R e p o r t e r, 6 M a r. 1 9 0 1 , p . 3. �11 Head W a i t e r s C o m p a n y. 5 6 The T i b b i t s a l s o c o n t i n u e d t o f e a t u r e m e l o d r a m a s a n d pastoral plays. N o t a b l e among these was The t e r which was " A b e a u t i f u l s t o r y of the present i n g L o v e , P a t h o s , H a t e a n d P a s s i o n , " 5 7 a n d Was S h e t o B l a m e with "a laugh a n d a t e a r blending i n sweet melody forming a radium o f that i s a l l sublime."58 Of t h e 3 7 6 p l a y s p r e s e n t e d i n the decade 1904, m e l o d r a m a s , p a s t o r a l p l a y s , f a r c e a n d s c e n i c s e n s a t i o n s continued t o draw the greatest audiences. Newspaper reviews r e v e a l e d some a p p r e c i a t i o n f o r the new r e a l i s t i c drama, b u t few r e a l i s t i c p l a y s appeared o n t h e T i b b i t s v i l l e and farce had grown so s i m i l a r t h a t one could o f t e n not d i s t i n g u i s h between t h e two. Repertory Companies T h i r t y - o n e repertory peared a t t h e T i b b i t s between 1894 a n d 1904. M o s t stayed f o r a week and p l a y e d a combination o f f a r c e comedies and old-time favorites. Some also played the I r i s h mas w h i c h a l w a y s d r e w l a r g e a u d i e n c e s i n C o l d w a t e r . M a n y repertory companies began t o acts o r as p a r t o f o f f e r vaudeville e i t h e r between the entertainment. I n 1898 t h e s t o c k company w h i c h o c c u p i e d t h e Opera 56Reporter, 2 3 S e p t . 1 9 0 4 , p . 3. 57Reporter, 2 8 O c t . 1 9 0 4 , p . 3. 58Reporter, 2 8 O c t . 1 9 0 4 , p . 3. �11 5 House d u r i n g t h e l o c a l m e r c h a n t s ' S t r e e t F a i r w a s b i l l e d a s "capable o f g i v i n g h i g h c l a s s comedy o r drama, o r continuous v a u d e v i l l e , a s t h e o c c a s i o n may demand." T h e company a l s o gave o p e n a i r c o n c e r t s f r o m t h e t h e a t r e b a l c o n y . 5 9 d e r s o n T h e a t r e C o m p a n y, w h i c h a p p e a r e d a y e a r l a t e r , featured seven s c e n i c p l a y s w i t h v a u d e v i l l e between a c t s . v i l l e s e g m e n t s i n c l u d e d a c t s b y To t Yo u n g , t h e ters, Mac B r a d l e y and Ed Anderson. T h e y shadowgraph p e r f o r m a n c e s . 6 0 Protean A r t i s t also advertised The K e n n e d y P l a y e r s f e a t u r e d N e l l i e K e n n e d y. 6 1 The W i l b u r O p e r a C o m p a n y, G l a s g o w S t o c k C o m p a n y, H u n t s ' I m p e r i a l S t o c k C o m p a n y, a n d t h e Rodney S t o c k Company w e r e a l l after the turn of organizations which appeared t h e century and included vaudeville as p a r t of t h e i r entertainment.62 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Companies panies v i s i t i n g -the c i t y T h e number o f Uncle declined. S t e t s o n ' s Double Monster Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Company made t h r e e s t o p s a t t h e O p e r a House between 1 8 9 6 a n d 1 9 0 3 w h i l e t h e A l W. M a r t i n Company a p p e a r e d twice. T w o o t h e r companies made s i n g l e visits. The C o u r i e r a n d R e p u b l i c a n d e s c r i b e d t h e c h a n g e s w h i c h 59C&R, 1 2 A u g . 1 8 9 8 , p . 6 C&R, 1 3 O c t . 1 8 9 9 , p . 1. 1. 61Reporter, 2 3 Feb. 1 9 0 3 , 6 p• 3 . Reporter, 1 8 O c t . 1 9 0 2 , p . 5 ; 2 2 May 1903, p . 20 A u g . 1 9 0 3 , p . 3 ; and 1 9 N o v . 1 9 0 3 , p . 2 . 3; �11 had a l t e r e d t h e p l a y o v e r t h e y e a r s : is scarcely followed and a l m o s t a c o m e d y. T h e i t i s " T h e story r e a l sentiments o f Mrs. Howe's immortal a g obscured and l o s t by the t r i c k s right's i c J a r t audience l a u g h . I t i s now more l i k e By t h e t u r n had e v i d e n t l y become s o much l i k e ences i t i t o f t r y i n g t o produce something t o make t h e than a n y t h i n g e l s e . " 6 3 sensations t h a t the book s o changed as t o make t h e p l a y work i s i n in a minstrel performance of the century the play other farces and scenic n o l o n g e r c o u l d command t h e enjoyed through the 1880's. Opera a n d O p e r e t t a T h e peared t o f o c u s most o f operas which appeared i n the their attention on spectacle e d y. T h e r e w e r e e i g h t p r o d u c t i o n s o f F a u s t b e t w e e n 1 8 9 5 a n d 1904. I n time, scenery and e l e c t r i c a l e ff e c t s appeared t o become m o r e i m p o r t a n t t h a n t h e m u s i c . Courier wrote "The e l e c t r i c a l able."64 I n 1895 t h e Weekly effects are I n 1896 t h e same p a p e r l a b e l e d a p r o d u c t i o n o f Faust " t h e most f i n i s h e d p r o d u c t i o n e v e r seen i n The r e v i e w e r w a s e s p e c i a l l y i m p r e s s e d w i t h t h e f o u r t h a c t , "where M e p h i s t o p h e l e s s t a n d s u p o n t h e summit o f showing F a u s t t h e r e v e l s around t h e base o f o f the Brocken, t h e demons o n Wa l p u r g i s n i g h t the mountain, w i t h flames the g r o u n d t o envelope them and showers o f 63 " C & P, 1 8 D e c . 1 9 0 0 , p . fire 3. Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 5 N o v. 1 8 9 5 , 1.) 1 • �11 7 them f r o m a b o v e . " 6 5 I n 1898 t h e C o u r i e r and marked t h a t some who h a d seen t h e p r o d u c t i o n o n c i t y s t a g e s which u t i l i z e d c o m p l i c a t e d machinery and p o w e r f u l dynamos might have f e l t disappointment. ever, t h a t m o s t o f such f i n e e ff e c t s T h e reviewer t h e Coldwater audience was s u r p r i s e d t h a t could be produced w i t h "the ances a t h a n d . " 6 6 By 1 9 0 1 t h e o p e r a h a d become a ing spectacular pantomime."67 T h e Weekly Courier wrote character i n o f a t h e 1895 p r o d u c t i o n o f Robin Hood, is incongruous f o r so excellent an actor to represent the times o f Robin Hood, p a y i n g a t t e n t i o n t o e v e r y d e t a i l costume a p p r o p r i a t e t o some c h e a p j o k e s o f t h a t period and then mix i n his o f lines t h e present d a y. " 6 8 The O p e r a H o u s e o f f e r e d S o u s a ' s E l C a p i t a n est guarantee ever" i n 1898 b u t t h e audience was d i s a p p o i n t e d with the performance. T h e Courier and Republican wrote t h a t "William C. M a n d e v i l l e descended t o v e r y cheap foonery i n h i s c h a r a c t e r o f E l Capitan a t t h e Opera House when h e s a w t h e a u d i e n c e d i d n o t s h o w a n y g r e a t e n t h u s i a s m over h i s indifferent a c t i n g and singing. weighed h i m a s a n i n f e r i o r artist i n . . 5. 1. 6 7 R e p o r t P r, 1 5 N o v. 1 9 0 1 , p . T h e audience a very few minutes a f t e r 65 Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 5 F e b . 1 8 9 6 , p . 66C&R, 1 1 F e b . 1 8 9 8 , p . . 3. 68Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 6 F e b . 1 8 9 5 , p . 1 0 . �11 8 he a p p e a r e d , a n d h e w a s r e c e i v e d a c c o r d i n g l y . have b e e n h i s s e d . . . ."69 H e ought to The p r e - s h o w p u b l i c i t y for the comic o p e r a Wang d e m o n s t r a t e s t h e c o u r s e b e i n g t a k e n b y m o s t l i g h t opera companies. T h e y featured "a banjo chorus rendered by t e n o f t h e c l e v e r e s t and p r e t t i e s t a chorus o f g i r l s i n t h e company; n u r s e r y rhymes g i v e n by s e v e r a l charming t o t s , n o n e o f whom i s over seven years o l d ; l i t t l e a Siamese wedding ceremony r e p r o d u c e d a c c u r a t e l y i n e v e r y d e t a i l , a r e a l steam launch and a r o y a l barge f l o a t i n g among French men-ofanchor i n t h e h a r b o r o f Bangkok; a n d a r e a l l y phant, e i g h t f e e t h i g h , whose method o f four gallon glass o f beer i s getting r i d of a a mystery to the audience."70 Visiting stars The T i b b i t s failed t o a t t r a c t many s t a r s d u r i n g t h e ten y e a r s o f J a c k s o n ' s management. T h e majority of formers were under c o n t r a c t t o t h e T h e a t r i c a l Syndicate and played o n l y i n Syndicate houses. In 1900 O t i s Skinner, a Syndicate a c t o r, t r a v e l e d from the Empire T h e a t r e , bits. T h e stop o f f i n D e t r o i t t o present The L i a r s at p r e s s , n e v e r e x p l a i n i n g how he was persuaded t o a t Coldwater, d i d note t h a t he"gave a v e r y f i n e entertainment a t t h e Opera House l a s t n i g h t to 6 9 C &R, 2 D e c . 1 8 9 8 , p . 1 0 . 70Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 5 J a n . 1 8 9 7 , p . 1 0 . a �11 9 ence.n71 Thomas K e e n e r e t u r n e d t o p l a y J u l i u s C a e s a r w i t h "All the o r i g i n a l B o o t h - B a r r e t t s c e n e r y, p r o p e r t i e s a n d a r m o r. " 7 2 The W e e k l y C o u r i e r w r o t e o f K e e n e " . efforts i n J u l i u s Caesar, i t . . a f t e r witnessing his must be said, though i n ness a n d w i t h a f e e l i n g a k i n t o pity, t h a t age has withered the l a u r e l s h e g a t h e r e d t w e n t y years a g o . K e e n e t o w e r s l i k e a volcano whose s e e t h i n g f i r e s h a v e burned i t s the n o b l e f o r m s t i l l present, but the f i r e , heart t h e glow warmth a r e f o r e v e r e x t i n g u i s h e d . " 7 3 Joseph J e f f e r s o n ' s s o n , Thomas, appeared i n 1901 a n d a g a i n i n 1902 a s R i p Va n W i n k l e , t h e mous. T h e role his father R e p o r t e r w r o t e t h a t "Thomas J e f f e r s o n . splendid success and won the h e a r t s by h i s f i n e i m p e r s o n a t i o n o f vagabond."74 o f . . was a his audience immediately t h i s renowned, good Robert M a n t e l l r e t u r n e d f o u r times t o act i n Monbars, S e c r e t Wa r r a n t , a n d The Dagger and t h e C r o s s . view o f sesses a this romantic actor in the l a t t e r said f i n e physique and h i s stage presence i s He p i c t u r e d t h e e m o t i o n s o f love, passion, and revenge i n 71C&R, 2 3 M a r . 1 9 0 0 , p . 1. 72Week1y C o u r i e r , 2 8 N o v . 1 8 9 6 , p . 5. 73Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 2 D e c . 1 8 9 6 , p . 1 0 . 74Reporter, 7 O c t . 1 9 0 1 , p . 2. a �120 m a s t e r l y m a n n e r. . . ."75 Concerts The b i g g e s t m u s i c a l a t t r a c t i o n d u r i n g t h e years o f J a c k s o n ' s management was t h e Sousa Band. T h e band appeared i n 1897 and a g a i n i n 1900 when t h e y f e a t u r e d t h e i r new m a r c h " H a n d s A c r o s s t h e S e a . " 7 6 also made t w o appearances. Methot, a 1895 t h e y brought Miss Minnie l y r i c soprano.77 Remenyi, the turned i n 1896. audience. S i n c e appear i n I n The C h i c a g o M a r i n e B a n d O n v i o l i n t h i s occasion he antagonized the T i b b i t s h i s baggage was missent and he was f o r c e d t o h i s t r a v e l i n g dress he held up the performance u n t i l 9:00 p.m. T h e n he f u r t h e r vented h i s s o u r d i s p o s i t i o n o n the a u d i e n c e w h e n a c h i l d made a playing. " H e s l i g h t noise w h i l e he was deliberately put his left the stage l i k e fiddle under his a c r u s t y o l d curmudgeon."78 The M a r i e D e c c a C o m p a n y a l s o d i d n o t f i n d the l o c a l a u d i e n c e . T h e Weekly Courier wrote t h a t "The s t y l e o f music s u n g and p l a y e d was s u c h as c o u l d be o n l y understood or interpreted by musicians." H e continued that ment means m u c h , a n d a d a p t a t i o n t o c i r c u m s t a n c e s i s 75GUR, 2 9 S e p t . 1 8 9 9 , p . 76 C&R, 2 0 F e b . 1 9 0 0 , p . 5. 1. 77Weekly C o u r i e r , 2 6 O c t . 1 8 9 5 , p . 1 7 8 y 2 . 2 k 1 : 2 1 C o u r i e r, 2 5 J a n . 1 8 9 5 , p . 1. the �121 harmony and m e l o d y o f e v e r y d a y l i f e . " 7 9 T h e Boston Ladies Symphony O r c h e s t r a a n d F a d e t t e L a d i e s O r c h e s t r a , b o t h p a r t o f t h e Y. M . C . A . c o u r s e , w e r e m o r e p o p u l a r . I n 1900 t h e Innes Concert Band pleased t h e T i b b i t s audience w i t h s e l e c t i o n s f r o m Faust, T r o v a t o r e , A i d a , a n d Carmen.80 P r i o r t o 1 8 9 6 t h e l o c a l p r e s s seemed p l e a s e d w i t h t h e vocal music a t t r a c t i o n s which played a t the Ti b b i t s . I n 1894 t h e W e e k l y C o u r i e r w r o t e " T h e M a y L e g g e t t pany was m e r i t o r i o u s bers, i n i t s I t joyable. 8 1 . the freshness and variety of s i m p l i c i t y and a c t i o n and t h e ingenuousness o f i t s members. . i n was so u n c l a s s i c a l as t o be A y e a r l a t e r t h e same p a p e r i n f e r r e d f r o m t h e c r o w d a t t e n d i n g t h e Te m p l e Q u a r t e t t e c o n c e r t water c i t i z e n s preferred a musical program t o a l i t e r a r y lecture.82 Beginning i n 1896 reviews o f vocal entertainments were negative. M a n y concerts were n o t even reviewed. T h e Alice Raym C o n c e r t C o m p a n y w a s j u d g e d " f a r b e l o w t h e s t a n d a r d u s u a l l y engaged f o r t h e S t a r E y. m . c . A 3 C o u r s e . " 8 3 T h e White-Morgan 79Week1y C o u r i e r , 1 0 N o v. 1 8 9 4 , p . 80C&R, 4 S e p t . 1 9 0 0 , p . 8. 3. 81Weekly C o u r i e r , 2 2 N o v. 1 8 9 4 , p . 8. 82Weekly C o u r i e r , 2 3 M a r. 1 8 9 5 , p . 1 0 . 83 Weekly c o u r i e r , 2 3 N o v . 1 3 9 5 , p . 1 0 . �122 Concert Company was " u n s a t i s f a c t o r y t o u s e n o h a r s h e r t e r m . " 8 4 I n 1898 t h e D a v i s C o n c e r t Company " d i d n o t p o s s e s s t h e m e r i t of local talent."85 one v i t a l T h e A r i e l Q u a r t e t Company " . . . lacked quality 'of a musical organization--not one o f the members w a s a v o c a l i s t . " 8 6 Related t h e a t r i c a l activity The T i b b i t s c o n t i n u e d t o h o u s e a w i d e v a r i e t y of entertainments and l o c a l functions not related t o legitimate theatre. son a l l T h e took Y. M . C . A . , S t . A g a t h a ' s G u i l d a n d t h e i r turns a t sponsoring lecture series. few m i n s t r e l companies c o n t i n u e d t o s t o p o f f and the number of v a r i e t y and v a u d e v i l l e shows increased. also served as the political Lectures site A T h e Opera House f o r such dissimilar a c t i v i t i e s as r a l l i e s , dance concerts and a funeral. T h e Y. M . C . A . c o n t i n u e d t o s p o n s o r a l e c t u r e c o u r s e in the 1894-95 and 1895-96 seasons. M o s t o f ments w e r e b o o k e d t h r o u g h t h e M e t r o p o l i t a n M u s i c a l tainment Bureau.87 The 1 8 9 4 - 9 5 s e a s o n i n c l u d e d s i x l e c t u r e s on t o p i c s r a n g i n g f r o m " T h e M a n o f G a l i l e e " t o " A m e r i c a n Nuts; Cracked and Uncracked." M r s . French-Sheldon, t h e "White 8 Weekly C o u r i e r , 11 J a n . 1 8 9 6 , p . 1 0 . 85C&R, 1 5 J u l y 1 8 9 8 , p . 1 86C&R, 3 A p r i l 1900, p . 1 87 Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 1 J a n . 1 8 9 6 , p . 1 0 . �Elk 123 Queen," l e c t u r e r , i n t r e p i d explorer, p h i l a n t h r o p i s t , author, publisher, s c u l p t o r, " t a l k e d about h e r explorations 8 r i c a 8 w h i l e Wallace Bruce, t h e U.S. Counsel t o Edinburgh 1889-93, s p o k e o n t h e " P h i l o s o p h y o f W i t a n d Humor."89 John B . D e M o t t e g a v e a l e c t u r e o f character building.90 A Judge Ya p l e began t h e 1895-96 season w i t h a l e c t u r e on " P e r s o n a l i t y . " as " a f l o w i n g into prisms o f T h e crystal Weekly Courier described h i s l e c t u r e o f words, here and there c o l o r, t h r o u g h which one caught glimpses o f crimson sunsets, t h e majesty o f the mountains, t h e waving flowers l e y, t h e o f t h e m e a d u w, t h e s w e e t n e s s o f the l i l i e s o f s t i l l n e s s and solemnity o f t h e l e a f y woods, t h e songs of birds, the c e l e s t i a l harmony o f the s t a r r y heavens and t h e roar and thunder o f a thousand Niagaras."91 B r o o k s and Macy presented " a n evening o f p o e t r y, pathos and humor and gave splendid satisfaction."92 tale o f Judge S i d n e y Thomas g a v e " a d r e a r y pessimistic platitudes" which didn't strike ence w i t h m u c h f o r c e s i n c e " h e c o u l d n o t r e a d h i s m a n u s c r i p t . " 9 3 George W i l l a r d g a v e a n i l l u s t r a t e d l e c t u r e o n t h e P a s s i o n 88Weekly C o u r i e r , 6 O c t . 1 8 9 4 , p . 1. 89 W e e k l y C o u r i e r , 1. 9 Feb. 1895, p . 90Repub1ican, 1 3 Mar. 1895. 91Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 4 S e p t . 1 8 9 5 , p . 1 0 . 92Week1y C o u r i e r , 1 6 N o v . 1 8 9 5 , p . 93Weekly C o u r i e r , 8 F e b . 1 8 9 6 , r . 1. 5. �12 P l a y, 9 4 w h i l e J o h n R . C l a r k e p r e s e n t e d a t r a v e l o g u e don.95 Robert G. I n g e r s o l l r e t u r n e d t o speak on " L i b e r t y Man, Woman a n d C h i l d . " W h i l e of disagreeing with Ingersoll's agnosticism, t h e p r e s s concluded t h a t when he spoke o f home, wife, love and children " i t l i f t s the heart and soul to a contemplation o f scenes s c a r c e l y less a t t r a c t i v e t h a n heaven i t s e l f . ,,96 The Y. M . C . A . a b a n d o n e d i t s lecture series after the 1895-96 s e a s o n s o Manager J a c k s o n e s t a b l i s h e d t h e P e o p l e ' s P o p u l a r Lyceum C o u r s e . T h e course included s i x lectures which e v i d e n t l y w e r e n ' t w e l l r e c e i v e d . T i m o t h y E. Ta r s n e y " d i d as w e l l a s a n y g l i b - t o n g u e d o r a t o r c o u l d h a v e d o n e , w h o h a d no b e t t e r a r g u m e n t t h a n h e h a d . " 9 7 H a r r y Martell's "South Before t h e War" was r a t e d "above t h e u s u a l m e r i t o f panies o n t h e r o a d " b u t t h e r e v i e w e r suggested t h a t inate " a few broad suggestions" from the speech.98 f i r s t p a r t Jahu D e w i t t M i l l e r , H o y t L . C o n a r y, son a n d J u d g e A l b i o n W. To u r g e e r e c e i v e d n o r e v i e w a t a l l . The f o l l o w i n g s e a s o n J a c k s o n a b a n d o n e d t h e l e c t u r e course a s a n u n p r o f i t a b l e u n d e r t a k i n g . T h e 94Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 8 A p r i l 1 8 9 6 , P . 95Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 4 M a r. 1 8 9 6 , p . 1. 1. 96Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 1 A p r i l 1 8 9 6 , p . 1 0 . 97Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 9 S e p t . 1 8 9 6 , p . 98Weekly C o u r i e r , 2 8 N o v. 1 8 9 6 , p . 8. 1. �125 Republican explained the problem "Do n o t t h e people w a t e r demand t h e v e r y b e s t t a l e n t o f the platform f o r the minimum p r i c e p a i d t o a m a t e u r s a n d p e o p l e o f m e d i o c r i t y ? Then when s u c h p e o p l e a p p e a r b e f o r e o u r c u l t u r e d a u d i e n c e s they f a i l t o please and the audience i s resolves not t o encourage others."99 that the indifference local clubs sorbed i n The p a p e r c o n t i n u e d t o l e c t u r e s was l a r g e l y due t o numerous i n Coldwater which tended t o "absorb tion o f most o f The r e v i e w e r disappointed and t h e women a t l e a s t i n literary effort." f i n a l l y accused individuals with being t h e i r own a f f a i r s o f t h e c o m m u n i t y. spring o f 1896 t o 100 the t o attend to the public wants In any event, t h e r e was no course f r o m f a l l o f 1900. In 1900, S t . Agatha's Guild sponsored a course which included Fred Emerson Brooks, Hon. J . W r i g h t Giddings, R e v. Thomas D i x o n , C h a r l e s H . F r a s e r , a n d D e w i t t M i l l e r . was n o p r e s s c o v e r a g e o f this course. A year later, T h e r e t h e Y. M . C . A . again sponsored the series and brought i n A. L . Colton f o r an i l l u s t r a t e d l e c t u r e o n " T h e Moon i n F a c t a n d Fancy"101 a n d Spillman Riggs who gave a humorous l e c t u r e . 1 0 2 was a l s o l i s t e d as a lecturer. T h e 99C&R, 1 8 N o v . 1 8 9 8 , p . 1 0 . 18 N o v . 1 8 9 8 , p . 1 0 . 101C4R, 2 0 S e p t . 1 9 0 1 , p . 5. 102C&R, 2 0 S e p t . 1 9 0 1 , p . 3. Ralph P a r l e t t f o l l o w i n g y e a r t h e Y. M . C . A . �12 sponsored Congressman Charles B . L a n d i s , o f Indiana; Durno the M y s t e r i o u s ; M e l v i n Robinson, i m p e r s o n a t o r ; J . D. Dolliver of Iowa; James Gale I n g l i s ; a n d C o l . H . W. J . Ham, a humorous lecturer.103 T h e 1 9 0 3 - 0 4 Y. M . C . A . l e c t u r e c o u r s e a d v e r t i s e d only t h r e e speakers; R u s s e l l H. Conwell, R e v. E . M. L a y c o c k and D r . Thomas E . G r e e n . T h e r e was n o l e c t u r e s e r i e s d u r i n g the 1904-05 season. Minstrels T h e number o f m i n s t r e l shows d e c l i n e d d u r i n g t h e years o f J a c k s o n ' s management. H i H e n r y ' s company appeared i n 1894 and again i n 1900. T h e show continued t o f e a t u r e jokes, pantomime, c l u b swinging and stereoptican views.104 The C l e v e l a n d M i n s t r e l s w h o a l s o a p p e a r e d i n 1 8 9 4 f e a t u r e d "a m i l e o f world's f a i r panaramic v i e w s . 0 0 5 that the Cleveland "rendition to t h a t o f T h e press note i s thought t o be i n t e r i o r G i g H i H e n r y. " 1 0 6 The E d F . D a v i s Mammoth M i n s t r e l s a d v e r t i s e d s o l i d a t e d show f e a t u r i n g one h u n d r e d men, women a n d c h i l d r e n . The C o u r i e r a n d R e p u b l i c a n w r o t e t h a t t h e s h o w w a s tion upon good nature, a t r a v e s t y upon music and a burlesque upon c h a r a c t e r s k e t c h i n g . as d e f i c i e n t i n . . . T h e actors c o l l c c t i v e l y were musical a b i l i t y as the 103C&R, 1 7 J u n e 1 9 0 2 , p . 1. 1o4Weekly C o u r i e r , 2 7 O c t . 1 8 9 4 , p . S . 1 0 5 R e p u b 11 c a n , 4 D e c . 1 8 9 4 . 106Republican, 11 Dec. 1894. �127 who s a i d i f he owned a hand organ t h a t was s e t t o Hundred he c o u l d n o t g e t more t h a n s e v e n t y - f i v e Most o f t h e shows a p p e a r e d t o play Old o u t o f r e l y upon scenic sensations such as V o g e l ' s B i g M i n s t r e l ' s " E l e c t r i c V e l o u r P a l a c e " a n d u p o n old jokes. 108 Va r i e t y and Va u d e v i l l e steady increase i n V a r i e t y and vaudeville enjoyed a p o p u l a r i t y d u r i n g Jackson's management. The H u m p t y D u m p t y c o m p a n i e s r e t u r n e d t o t h e T i b b i t s five times between 1900 and 1904. T h e pantomimic extravaganza appeared t o b e more p o p u l a r t h a n i n t h e m i d -1880's when p r e v i o u s l y p l a y e d i n Coldwater. i t T h e company which appeared i n 1904 f e a t u r e d George H. Adams, " E n g l a n d ' s famous pantomime clown."109 The L i l y 1894, f e a t u r e d C l a y G a i e t y C o m p a n y, w h i c h s t o p p e d o f f in l i v i n g p i c t u r e s which were represented b y "beautious, l i v i n g a r t i s t s ' models from the famous s t u d i o s o f Rome, F l o r e n c e , P a r i s , B e r l i n , L o n d o n . . • pany a l s o f e a t u r e d Marvelous M e l v i l l e , " t h e flying the h i g h double s w i n g i n g h o r i z o n t a l s . " 11 0 A • " year later Richie Foy b r o u g h t h i s P l a y s a n d P l a y e r s Company t o t h e T i b b i t s . This was a t a k e - o f f o n t h e p a s s i n g show and f e a t u r e d 107C&R, 3 S e p t . 1 8 9 7 , p . 5. 1 0 8 R e p o r t e r, 2 9 A p r i l 1 9 0 4 , p . 3. 1 0 9 R e k 9 r t e r, 1 3 S e p t . 1 9 0 4 , p . 3. noWeekly Courier, 2 8 J u l y 1894, p . 1. �128 some v a r i e t y w i t h o u t b e i n g o f f e n s i v e . • • • 111 The 1 8 9 6 - 9 7 season opened i n m i d -August w i t h t h e M e x i c a n f e r i n g music and specialties.112 Magic w a s a p o p u l a r f e a t u r e i n many o f t h e v a r i e t y entertainments. Hermann the Great brought h i s show t o town i n 1 8 9 9 , 11 3 and i n 1 9 0 2 , T h e W o r l d ' s Monarchs o f M a g i c f e a t u r e d L e R o y, T a l m a a n d B o s c o a n d t h e B u s c h - D e v e r e C o m p a n y. number o f received 11 4 A o t h e r companies a d v e r t i s i n g " p o l i t e v a u d e v i l l e " l i t t l e p r e s s comment. M o s t o f these lected t h e i r acts from Pastor's, Keith's, stein's and Koster and B i a l ' s theatres Miscellaneous P o l i t i c a l orators o f continued t o speak a t the Ti b b i t s . "huge a u d i e n c e " State and National stature G o v e r n o r Rich spoke t o i n 1894 w h i l e campaigning f o r 1896, W i l l i a m A l d e n S m i t h , H o n . J . C. B u r r o w s i n New Yo r t c . 11 5 office. J . Desmond a n d S e n a t o r J . a l l spoke i n October. S e n a t o r Burrows panied b y Seth L . M i l l i k e n president o f o f Maine a n d J . W. B r i g h a m , t h e the N a t i o n a l Grange. T h e Giant 111 R e p u b l i c a n , 1 5 O c t . 1 8 9 5 . 11 2 W e e k l y C o u r i e r , 2 8 J u l y 1 8 9 4 , p . 1 11 3 C & R , 1 7 N o v . 1 8 9 9 , p . 5. 11 R e p o r t e r , 9 O c t . 1 9 0 2 , p . 3 . 11 11 6 G&R, 5 J a n . 1 9 0 0 , p . a 1. Weekly C o u r i e r , 3 N o v. 1 8 9 4 , p . 8. �129 1 tet provided vocal music.17 R e v. F. M. Aunks, rows, a n d G o v e r n o r Shaw o f I o w a a l l spoke a t lies i n October o f 1900. A d e l i nominee, spoke o n O c t o b e r 2 4 . "He i s not a b r i l l i a n t Stevenson, a Vice Presidential T h e Courier and Republican wrote o r a t o r n o r one t o c r e a t e enthusiasm for h i s audience b u t no one doubted h i s s i n c e r i t y. " 11 8 A number o f companies b o a s t i n g "moving vices" appeared during Jackson's tenure, although the Edison Magniscope n e v e r made i t t u n . 1 1 t o Coldwater since 9 .• H o w e v e r , ld xp so te a i n i t "was addition to the stereoptican which had been popular f o r a number o f years, two c o m p a n i e s u t i l i z e d a c i n e m a t o s c o p e o r graph t o p i c t u r e m i l i t a r y scenes. Lumiere Cinematograph s t a t e d t h a t A n advertisement f o r Kleine's l o c a l families would be able t o s e e t h e i r sons who were f i g h t i n g Wa r m a r c h t o w a r d t h e c a m e r a . 1 2 0 T h e i n the Courier and Republican's review noted t h a t w h i l e "There were a few moving p i c t u r e s that were good, one especially so, t h e landing o f the marines at Guantanamo, b u t most o f them were q u i t e i n d i f f e r e n t company t h a t made s u c h p r e t e n s i o n s . " 1 2 1 In 1898 a n 7'Weekly C o u r i e r , 2 4 O c t . 1 8 9 6 , p . 11 8 C & R , 2 6 O c t . 1 9 0 0 , p . 8. 11 9 W e e k l y C o u r i e r , 2 1 N o v . 1 8 9 6 , p . 120C&R, 1 3 J a n . 1 8 9 9 , P . 17; G&R, 2 7 J a n . 1 8 9 9 , 1. 8. P. 5 . 1. f o r a �130 ment f e a t u r e d E d i s o n ' s A n i m o t o s c o p e w h i c h made v i e w s f r o m photographs.122 Finally promised " t h e r e a l thing i n 1899 t h e T i b b i t s audience was i n moving pictures."123 This graph Graphophone f e a t u r e d scenes s u c h a s a r i d e o n t h e f r o n t of an engine through the Rocky Mountain's Frazer yon.124 In 1896 a Miss Hext appeared i n "readings and posings" which f e a t u r e d t h e D e l s a r t i a n method. B i l l e d as "a rare and elegant entertainment" t h e reviewer found "one distinguishing feature--length." H e continued t h a t " t h e r e was a r e l i e f from any merit approaching mediocracy during terminable three hours.”125 Dancers s t o p p e d o f f The R o y a l V i c t o r i a T r o u p e o f at the Tibbits English g i r l s featured an electric i n 1901. T h i s troupe o f b a l l e t and a revolving windmill.126 There was a w r e s t l i n g match i n 1894 and H i g h School Commencements c o n t i n u e d t o b e a n a n n u a l e v e n t . A t once, Manager Jackson c r e a t e d a n e l a b o r a t e s e t t i n g exercises u t i l i z i n g least for the the occasion t o introduce t h e new scenery 122C&R, 3 J u n e 1 8 9 8 , p . 123C&B, 2 4 N o v . 1 8 9 9 , p . 1. 1. 124Reporter, 1 6 May 1 9 0 4 , p . 3. 125Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 4 N o v. 1 8 9 6 , 126Reporter, 1 1 O c t . 1 9 0 1 , p . 3. P. 8. �131 to be used d u r i n g t h e coming season.127 A n n a Eva terious Oneida, K i l l e r , t h e m a g i c i a n and Hermann t h e G r e a t a l l presented shows d e a l i n g w i t h s p i r i t u a l i s m and t h e o c c u l t , while Professor Norris returned with his trained dogs. Ti b b i t s Opera House was a l s o t h e s i t e T h e f o r memorial services f o r President McKinley and the B a r t S. T i b b i t s f u n e r a l . Amateur productions During Jackson's f i r s t t e n years o f teur productions were about e q u a l l y divided between dramatic and m u s i c a l e n t e r t a i n m e n t s . I n 1896 t h e C o u r i e r I d l e r , umnist who e d i t o r i a l i z e d on a f f a i r s o f i t upon himself to improve the q u a l i t y i n Coldwater. H i s local interest, took o f amateur productions suggestions included speaking d i s t i n c t l y and e n u n c i a t i n g , a v o i d i n g l a t e e n t r a n c e s a n d e a r l y e x i t s , playing to the front avoiding stiffness o f the stage, and behaving n a t u r a l l y and o r staginess. merge t h e m s e l v e s w i t h H e t h e i r characters and forget themselves. He c o n t i n u e d b y u r g i n g l o c a l t a l e n t dress stage. I n to learn conclusion he advised, you a r e t o a p p e a r i n feet o r urged the amateurs t o " . . their . lines and forget that p u b l i c and f o r g e t you have hands and t h a t anyone i s absorbingly watching to see breathe o r w i n k , a n d y o u w i l l a c q u i t y o u r s e l f much 127Re_publican, 4 J u n e 1 8 9 5 . i f you �132 f a c t o r i l y than you can imagine."128 When t h e L a d i e s ' M u s i c a l a n d D r a m a t i c C l u b p r o d u c e d A New Ye a r ' s R e c e p t i o n one p a p e r n o t e d "home t a l e n t a g a i n . " 1 2 9 A subsequent r e v i e w, however, l a b e l e d t h e e n t e r t a i n m e n t "bright, sparkling and musical."130 In 1897 and a g a i n 1898, t h e F o r t n i g h t l y C l u b s t a g e d M r . B o b . L a t e r season Lodge 3 1 , I . O . O . F. p r e s e n t e d U n c l e J o s h , and a g a i n i n S e p t e m b e r. A i n i n the 1898 f i r s t year later the sisterhood of Presbyterian Church mounted t h e comic opera Ermine. the S t . A g a t h a ' s G u i l d p r e s e n t e d R i p Va n W i n k l e i n May o f 1 9 0 0 a n d returned l a t e r The R i v a l s . I n that year with a production o f Sheridan's 1902 t h e y produced The Snowball. n i g h t l y Club returned i n 1901 t o act i n The Prince o f Egypt and a g a i n i n 1 9 0 4 t o r e c r e a t e t h e M i s t l e t o e B o u g h w h i c h was one o f C o l d w a t e r ' s f i r s t amateur Nevada, or The L o s t M i n e , E s m e r a l d a , T h e K e r m i s , Home L i g h t s , a n d The Va g p b o n d Q u e e n w e r e a l l staged by local lodges i n a period from 1901 t h r o u g h 1904. The m o s t i m p o r t a n t a m a t e u r v o c a l g r o u p d u r i n g t h e Jackson management w a s t h e Andrews C h o r a l U n i o n . group organized i n T h i s the mil-1890's and attempted t o 128Weekly C o u r i e r , 2 May 1896, p . 129Weekly C o u r i e r , 23 M a y 1 8 9 6 , p . 1 0 . 130Week1y C o u r i e r , 30 M a y 1 8 9 6 , p . 1 3 1 R e p o r t e r, 3 0 N o v . 1 9 0 4 , p . 3. 8. 5. �133 fessional." T h e Weekly Courier wrote " I n the r e n d i t i o n o f the program t h e U n i o n was most p l e a s i n g i n i t s b l e n d i n g o f voices, and brought o u t w i t h grand e f f e c t the orchestration of the d i f f i c u l t s e l e c t i o n s . I t s w o r k showed a and d e p t h o f s t u d y a n d a p r o f i c i e n c y i n the art tions t h a t might w e l l be accorded t o organizations i n grand opera."132 A l o c a l chorus also performed j a h C h o r u s a n d Wa g n e r ' s Ta n n h a u s e r. 1 3 3 The C o l d w a t e r F o r t n i g h t l y C l u b p r e s e n t e d a n u m b e r o f musical shows i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e i r dramatic e n t e r t a i n m e n t s . In 1900 they presented an entertainment e n t i t l e d "Evening a t t h e Opera House" w h i c h i n c l u d e d pantomime, r e c i t a t i o n and music. 134 T h e y also presented a patriotic entertainment and an e v e n i n g o f c o n t i n u o u s v a u d e v i l l e . 1 3 5 L o c a l t a l e n t a s s e m b l e d two l a d y m i n s t r e l s h o w s a n d a m a l e m i n s t r e l g r o u p c a l l i n g themselves C o l d w a t e r ' s T h i r t y Sable Sons o f Ham.136 Synopsis The J a c k s o n management w a s n o t a b l e i n t h a t b i t s Opera House was e n j o y i n g p r o s p e r i t y a t a t i m e when t h e 132Weekly C o u r i e r , 9 N o v. 1 8 9 5 , p . 1 0 . 133Weekly C o u r i e r , 1 3 A p r i l 1 8 9 5 , p . 134 G&R, 9 F e b . 1 9 0 0 , p . 1. 5. 135Weekly C o u r i e r , 2 1 D e c . 1 8 9 5 , p . 7 ; a n d C&R, 1 2 April 1901, p . 5 . 136Reppb1ican, 1 9 M a r. 1 8 9 5 ; We e k l y C o u r i e r, 1 6 M a r. 1895, p . 1 ; a n d Ceal, 2 5 D e c . 1 9 0 0 , p . 1 . �134 fortunes o f most s m a l l - t o w n Opera Houses were o n t h e wane. It's c l e a r t h a t John T. J a c k s o n ' s t h e a t r i c a l knowledge a n d astute business sense contributed g r e a t l y to the t h e a t r e ' s success. J a c k s o n ' s removal o f t h e s c e n e r y grooves ment o f t h e b a c k s t a g e a r e a made t h e T i b b i t s a atre, as did the increase i n electrical voltage. the b e s t companies a v a i l a b l e t o effort H e booked a s m a l l t o w n a n d made e v e r y t o woo t h e T h e a t r i c a l Syndicate and even though t h e Syndicate s t o p p e d b o o k i n g shows a t t h e T i b b i t s daybook i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e i n 1897 t h e t o t a l number o f shows a t b i t s a c t u a l l y i n c r e a s e d a t a t i m e when many Opera Houses f o u n d i t d i f f i c u l t t o book any talent companies who p l a y e d off at the Tibbits i n f o r Detroit at f o r a l l . I n order a week o r more t o stop o n l y one performance he o f t e n p r i c e d t i c k e t s 2 5 0 t o 50.0 h i g h e r t h a n t h e c i t y though t h i s enraged t h e p r e s s , t h e l o c a l people apparently were w i l l i n g t o pay f o r the convenience o f seeing tainments i n t h e i r own town. A l s o , to make t h e f a c i l i t y available to Manager Jackson continued the public f o r a ety o f entertainments o t h e r than l e g i t i m a t e drama. W h e n t h e cinematoscope a n d o t h e r moving p i c t u r e d e v i c e s became p o p u l a r, Jackson made e v e r y e f f o r t to facilitate the production of these e n t e r t a i n m e n t s a t t h e Opera House. T h e utilized the later f a c i l i t y for the funeral local people o f Bart S. Ti b b i t s and f o r memcrial s e r v i c e s f o r P r e s i d e n t M c K i n l e y. �135 Comedy a s i t continued t o merge i n t o manded e n t h u s i a s t i c a u d i e n c e s . T h e new r e a l i s t i c p l a y s a l s o appealed t o t h e p u b l i c , a l t h o u g h Jackson c o u l d n o t secure many of these productions. L o c a l clubs competed w i t h one a n o t h e r in the production o f amateur t h e a t r i c a l , musical, ville entertainments. larity I n s h o r t , t h e a t r e was e n j o y i n g i n Coldwater t h a t even a press vendetta and a subsequent news " b l a c k o u t " c o u l d n o t d i s c r e d i t J a c k s o n ' s m a n a g e m e n t o f -the Opera House. A s the record in f a c t shows, vided Coldwater with the best t h e a t r i c a l fare of the T i b b i t s Opera House. i n the history �Chapter V SUMMARY A N D C O N C L U S I O N S Summary Because o f i t s unique location, Coldwater served as a n a t u r a l w a y - s t a t i o n between Chicago, To l e d o a n d D e t r o i t . On t h e m a i n l i n e w a y, t h e o f the Lakeshore and Michigan c i t y served as the central market f o r for a large territory. T h e farmer's products town's easy a c c e s s i b i l i t y and t h e s u r r o u n d i n g l a k e s a n d f o r e s t e d p a r k s made C o l d w a t e r a p o p u l a r resort f o r c i t y people. B y the turn of the century water area boasted f o u r major railroads and led the State the b r e e d i n g o f i n f i n e horses and the manufacture Coldwater's citizens were always unique i n terest i n a r t and literature. Shakespeare c l u b , b r a r y. T h e a famous a r t steady influx the c i t i z e n s a d v i s e d o f develop a t a s t e L o c a l f o r o f residents enjoyed a g a l l e r y and a free people i n t o the the latest a r t i s t i c trends and helped the best cultural entertainments. T h e t h r i v i n g commerce a l s o c r e a t e d a number o f w e a l t h y c i t i z e n s who w e r e w i l l i n g t o support the community's ours. There was l i t t l e theatrical activity i n Coldwater prior to 1879, b u t d u r i n g the p e r i o d between 1879 and 1881 -1 �137 over 30 l e g i t i m a t e dramas and numerous m i n s t r e l and m u s i c a l entertainments were performed a t Armory H a l l and i n church p a r l o r s . W h e n Armory H a l l burned i n 1881 t h e t o w n was l e f t with a developing taste them. B a r t Tibbits, theatricals but no place t o house t h e mayor o f the town and a gar manufacturer, b u i l t a cost f o r t h e 1000 s e a t T i b b i t s Opera House a t o f $25,000. R a t e d "second t o none" b y the l o c a l press, the Opera House was e l e g a n t i n decoration and extremely w e l l equipped w i t h a s t o c k o f scenery s a i d t o be " t h e l a r g e s t and finest i n Michigan. . . . " Completed i n 1882, boasted b o t h e l e c t r i c i t y and gas f i x t u r e s . utilized f o r most stage i l l u m i n a t i o n , A l t h o u g h e l e c t r i c i t y was u t i l i z e d from t h e b e g i n n i n g f o r s p e c i a l e f f e c t s and e x t e r i o r l i g h t i n g . B. S . T i b b i t s did not stop at simply building to-date theatre with elegant appointments, he also shrewdly provided f o r survival o f be p u t the multiplicity o f function necessary f o r the a s m a l l town Opera House. i n and removed a t removable. R e a l i z i n g w i l l . A l l o f A dancing the opera chairs were t h a t t h e t h e a t r e would house musical entertainments as w e l l as l i g i t i m a t e theatricals, Ti b b i t s provided s p e c i a l warmup rooms f o r musicians and m i n s t r e l s . He e n c o u r a g e d p u b l i c u s e o f t h e O p e r a H o u s e b y m a k i n g i t available t o private groups a t reasonable rates. At v a r i o u s t i m e s t h e Opera House housed l e g i t i m a t e drama, m i n s t r e l s , v a r i e t y shows, c o n c e r t s , d a n c e s , w r e s t l i n g matches, p o l i t i c a l rallies, lectures, funerals, conventions, �—.mow 13 receptions and even camel rides! B e c a u s e o f s i g h t , n o s t r u c t u r a l changes h a d t o b e made t o accommodate any o f t h e s e a c t i v i t i e s . made i n I n fact, the years reviewed i n t h e o n l y s t r u c t u r a l changes t h i s s t u d y were f o r Although t h e Opera House experienced f i n a n c i a l in 1885 and again because i t i n 1889, i t continued to function mainly housed such a v a r i e t y of functions i t h a d become virtually irreplaceable. Between 1882 a n d 1 9 0 5 , t w o owners a n d a number o f managers e x e r c i s e d c o n t r o l o v e r t h e T i b b i t s . owned t h e t h e a t r e difficulties, Joseph Henning i n from 1882-1885. E x p e r i e n c i n g sold i t f o r half i t s financial original price 1885. H e n n i n g r e t a i n e d c o n t r o l House u n t i l 1 9 0 4 w h e n h e s i g n e d Henning Jackson. A c c o r d i n g A f t e r i t the Opera o v e r t o h i s daughter, Huldah the theatre during the years Henning assumed o w n e r s h i p , C . L . Hunter, who h a d a d v i s e d T i b b i t s , became H e n n i n g ' s m a n a g e r. W h e n H u n t e r l e f t Klock, t h e of to to the press, Tibbits exercised c o n t r o l o v e r t h e management o f of his ownership. T i b b i t s f o r California f i r s t i n 1 8 8 7 G e o r g e W. l o c a l b a n d l e a d e r , assumed t h e management o f theatre. E v i d e n t l y the h i s management w a s n ' t v e r y s u c c e s s f u l because, b e s e i g e d w i t h f i n a n c i a l d i f f i c u l t i e s p e r s o n a l l y t o o k o v e r t h e management. I n the i n f a l l o f 1891, Henning's d a u g h t e r, H u l d a h , h a d t a k e n o v e r t h e management A . the Opera House. S h e continued i n this capacity until her �IMM6 139 marriage t o J o h n T. Jackson i n 1894, when Jackson assumed management o f agement, t h e the theatre. D u r i n g the ten years o f Ti b b i t s attained a sound f i n a n c i a l at t h e t i m e when most s m a l l t o w n Opera Houses were f a i l i n g financially. The n u m b e r o f l e g i t i m a t e dramas produced i n the Opera House i n c r e a s e d o v e r t h e y e a r s w i t h 376, more t h a n h a l f the t o t a l plays, b e i n g produced during the t e n years o f of the Jackson management. T h e movement i n comedy was t o w a r d s f a r c e and e v e n t u a l l y v a u d e v i l l e . T h e plots o f the tainments became s e c o n d a r y t o t h e s p e c i a l t i e s o f formers. W h i l e melodramas and p a s t o r a l p l a y s drew audiences during t h e p e r i o d under s u r v e i l l a n c e , t h e t r e n d was towards scenic sensations and o p e r e t t a s , w h i c h evolved i n t o l i t t l e more t h a n c o m e d i e s w i t h m u s i c . U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n , lar with the press, declined after the turn est i n o f i n t h e c e n t u r y. popularity with the public B y 1895, t h e r e was t h e more r e a l i s t i c p l a y s b y G i l l e t t e , Herne, Mackaye and S a r d o u , a l t h o u g h J a c k s o n a p p a r e n t l y h a d ing these p l a y s . R e p e r t o r y companies v i s i t e d t h e T i b b i t s a rate o f about three p e r year. I n at the 1896-97 son e n t e r e d n e g o t i a t i o n s w i t h t h e T h e a t r i c a l S y n d i c a t e t o present t h e i r plays. H o w e v e r, a f t e r one season, cate a p p a r e n t l y found t h e one- n i g h t -stands ceased t o play at the Tibbits regularly despite son's f u t u r e efforts. O t i s a l l Skinner's performance on the Opera �14 House s t a g e i n 1 9 0 0 , h o w e v e r , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e T h e a t r i c a l S y n d i c a t e w o u l d o c c a s i o n a l l y make i t s a c t o r s a v a i l a b l e t o Jackson when h e w o u l d f i n a n c i a l l y g u a r a n t e e t h e The T i b b i t s w a s v i s i t e d b y a n u m b e r o f p l a y e r s n o w l i s t e d i n The D i c t i o n a r y o f American Biography o r i n t h e Annals o f t h e New Yo r k Stage. H o w e v e r such a c t o r s a s J e s s i e Bonstelle, E v a l y n F o s t e r, C h a r l e s Gardner, E z r a Kendal a n d Roselle Knott were s o f a r past t h e i r prime b y the time t h e y arrived i n Coldwater that the local press refused l e d g e t h e m a s s t a r s . M a g g i e M i t c h e l l , a n d Thomas cause o f t h e i r national s t a t u r e , were accorded s t a r b i l l i n g , but l o c a l r e v i e w s commented o n t h e advanced a g e o f b o t h . S o l Smith R u s s e l l , R o l a n d R e e d a n d Denman Thompson r e c e i v e d s t a r b i l l i n g and always appeared t o please t h e i r audiences. V i o l a A l l e n was acknowledged a s a " p a i n s t a k i n g a r t i s t . " T h e local press a l s o w e n t i n t o e c s t a c i e s o v e r Rhea, a French a c t r e s s . Francesca Janauschek appeared i n 1888 and a g a i n i n 1890. W h i l e r e f e r r i n g t o h e r a s " m o t h e r l y, " t h e ledged t h a t h e r performance was t h e "dramatic e v e n t o f t h e season." R o b e r t M a n t e l l , who f o r m e r l y played w i t h Fanny Davenport, a n d John L . S u l l i v a n , t h e b o x e r, were mantic a c t o r s . O t i s Skinner appeared i n 1900. Most c o n c e r t s h e l d a t t h e T i b b i t s w e r e s p o n s o r e d b y the Y. M . C . A . o r l o c a l c h u r c h g r o u p s . A t various times the Opera House h o u s e d P e m e n y i , t h e v i o l i n i s t ; t h e J o h n P h i l l i p Sousa B a n d ; t h e C h i c a g o M a r i n e B a n d ; a n d t h e B o s t o n L a d i e s �14 Symphony O r c h e s t r a . F o r t h e most p a r t , however, c o n c e r t s consisted o f v o c a l entertainments o r chamber groups. The t h e a t r e a l s o p r o v i d e d s p a c e f o r l e c t u r e s . T h e Y. M . C . A . s p o n s o r e d a l e c t u r e c o u r s e m o s t y e a r s w h i c h i n c l u d e d both speakers and musical entertainments. W h e n interest i n l e c t u r e s began t o wane around 1897 b o t h Manager Jackson and St. Agatha's Guild sponsored a course. H o w e v e r, b y 1900 t h e press r e p o r t e d t h a t w h i l e C o l d w a t e r audiences demanded t h e best t a l e n t o f minimum p r i c e t h e p l a t f o r m t h e y were o n l y o f amateurs and people o f Minstrels were popular i n the willing to pay the mediocrity. c i t y until the turn of the c e n t u r y when t h e b e t t e r companies adopted a v a u d e v i l l e foremat and t h e l e s s e r companies t r i e d to keep a d r i f t with scenic sensations such as t h e p i n k v a l o u r palace one company advertised. B y 1900 t h e m i n s t r e l shows were f o r c e d t o t a k e second p l a c e t o t h e m o r e p o p u l a r v a r i e t y e n t e r t a i n m e n t s . During t h e heyday o f m i n s t r e l s y, however, t h e T i b b i t s housed such companies a s F r o h m a n ' s C a l l e n d e r M i n s t r e l s , H a v e r l y ' s Minstrels, H i Henry's Superb Operatic Minstrels, and A l G. Fields Minstrels. Va r i e t y and v a u d e v i l l e a c t s gained p o p u l a r i t y. Humpty Dumpty c o m p a n i e s f i r s t T h e came t o Coldwater i n aroused l i t t l e enthusiasm. W h e n t h e y r e t u r n e d d u r i n g J a c k s o n ' s management t h e y r e c e i v e d a much h e a r t i e r welcome. B y the end o f t h e century vaudeville was f i r m l y entrenched i n t h e e n t h u s i a s m s o f t h e p u b l i c . T h e O p e r a House �142 housed a c t s f r o m P a s t o r ' s , K e i t h ' s , P r o c t o r ' s , Hammerstein's, and K o s t e r a n d B i a l ' s t h e a t r e s i n New Yo r k . M a n y legitimate dramas f e a t u r e d v a u d e v i l l e d u r i n g a c t b r e a k s a n d b e f o r e a n d a f t e r t h e show. The O p e r a H o u s e a l s o s e r v e d a s a political orators, a ballroom, the site rallying place f o r f o r w r e s t l i n g matches, receptions, conventions, reunions and funerals. T w o h i b i t s were housed i n the Ti b b i t s and High ment w a s a n a n n u a l e v e n t . M a n y C o l d w a t e r p e o p l e c a u g h t their f i r s t glimpse and p a r t i c i p a t e d o f "Delsartian posings" a t i n t h e advancement f r o m s t e r e o p t i c a n t o t h e vivograph graphophone which heralded t h e advent o f tion pictures. Amateur t h e a t r i c a l s remained p o p u l a r t h r o u g h o u t t h e s t u d y, a v e r a g i n g a b o u t t w o p e r y e a r. M o s t o f the dramatic presentations by local talent featured large casts, music, and a g r e a t d e a l o f spectacle. I n addition, local talent also presented concerts, and v a r i e t y and ments. M o s t o f these shows were sponsored b y l o c a l c l u b s o r lodges. T h e Andrews Choral Union, organized d u r i n g Jackson's management, made a n a t t e m p t t o " g o p r o f e s s i o n a l . " Conclusions From 1 8 8 2 - 1 9 0 4 t h e T i b b i t s O p e r a H o u s e f u n c t i o n e d a s Coldwater's c u l t u r a l center. A n examination o f t u r a l p l a n shows t h a t w h i l e t h e T i b b i t s was a n e l e g a n t and �14 modern Opera House i t also had the b u i l t - i n house c o n c e r t s , r e c i t a l s , m i n s t r e l s , v a r i e t y tures, dances, wrestling, unions, conventions, a r t p o l i t i c a l rallies, e x h i b i t s , dance companies, marionette shows, a n i m a l a c t s a n d a w i d e v a r i e t y o f ment. In fact, n e a r l y 1/3 o f the a c t i v i t i e s housed i n the f a c i l i t y were n o t professional dramas. ( S e e Appendix I I , Ta b l e # 4 . ) T h e p r i v a t e l y owned i n s t i t u t i o n was c o n t i n u o u s l y adapted t o p u b l i c need. With the l i t e r a t u r e presently available t h e r e ' s no way t o d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r C o l d w a t e r a n d t h e T i b b i t s que o r not. I t ' s c l e a r , however, t h a t the town's geographical location hastened the construction o f the r a i l lines which brought a l m o s t e v e r y company t r a v e l i n g between D e t r o i t a n d Chicago i n t o t h e t o w n . P e r h a p s more i m p o r t a n t l y, C o l d w a t e r ' s crossroads l o c a t i o n meant a constant i n f l u x o f who l e n t a c o s m o p o l i t a n m i e n t o t h e c o m m u n i t y . T h e Tibbits Opera House w a s n e v e r t h r e a t e n e d b y t h e r e l i g i o u s c o n s e r v a t i s m which Marshall Cassady found i n his study of professional theatre i n Salem, Ohio. A l t h o u g h C o l d w a t e r was a w e a l t h y c o m m u n i t y, nessmen w e r e n o t willing t o i n v e s t l a r g e sums i n the theatre. Thus, t h e p a t r o n a g e o f B a r t S . T i b b i t s a n d Joseph not be minimized. U n t i l t h e J a c k s o n management, t h e t h e a t r e was u n a b l e t o f u n c t i o n w i t h o u t p a t r o n a g e . T h r o u g h b o t h d e s i r e to p r o v i d e a community c e n t e r and personal p r i d e i n �14 ship o f such an e d i f i c e , b o t h Tibbits and an e n t e r p r i s e w h i c h was n o t a c o m m e r c i a l s u c c e s s . Coldwater was dependent upon t h e managers o f Detroit and Chicago theatres the f o r most o f the p l a y s panies t h a t appeared a t t h e T i b b i t s . T h u s , the ence w a s u n a b l e t o v i e w a s m a n y r e a l i s t i c p l a y s a s t h e y m a y have l i k e d . H o w e v e r , b u s i n e s s m e n o f t e n g u a r a n t e e d p e r f o r m a n c e s so t h a t l o c a l p e o p l e m i g h t see t h e most p o p u l a r shows a n d a c t o r s , a n d , d u r i n g t h e J a c k s o n management, t h e C o l d w a t e r c i t i z e n s o f t e n p a i d more f o r living in their tickets than theatregoers D e t r o i t and Chicago so t h a t t h e y might have t h e convenience o f v i e w i n g good drama i n t h e i r own t o w n . F i n a l l y, t h e c i t i z e n s saw no l i m i t a t i o n s on the use of the theatre. T h i s helped t o s u s t a i n t h e Opera House d u r i n g a p e r i o d when t h e T h e a t r i c a l Syndicate and l o c a l a p a t h y were destroying most s m a l l town theatres. the T i b b i t s h a s f a l l e n I n into disuse during fact, the only time i t s t o r y was a p e r i o d d u r i n g t h e 1 9 4 0 ' s and 5 0 ' s when i t longer needed as a movie t h e a t r e . D u r i n g was no the 20's t i o n o f t h e b u i l d i n g became s p e c i a l i z e d a s a m o t i o n p i c t u r e theatre f o r the f i r s t time. W h e n the need f o r one a c t i v i t y n o l o n g e r e x i s t e d , t h e b u i l d i n g use. T o d a y , returned t o f e l l t h e T i b b i t s Opera House h a s been r e s t o r e d a n d i t s earlier multiplicity of fun-Aion. i n t h e 1 . s t t r i o d e c a d e s o f t h e 1 9 t h c e n t . u r y. integral payt o f t h c c o m m u n i t y. i t i s A s i t waF,.. again an �14. In f u r t h e r studies on small town theatres emphasis should be placed on a l l o f the a c t i v i t i e s housed w i t h i n the theatre and not j u s t professional theatrical American t h e a t r e h i s t o r y moves o u t necessary t o activity. o f New Yo r k C i t y A s i t becomes i d e n t i f y the small town's unique q u a l i t i e s . Since 1 9 t h c e n t u r y New Yo r k t h e a t r e s a n d m o s t atres specialize i n the production of live stage plays, there is a tendency t o measure s m a l l town 1 9 t h c e n t u r y t h e a t r e s against t h i s standard. town i t s u n i q u e p l a c e S u c h a practice denies the small i n American theatre h i s t o r y. Studies o n s m a l l t o w n Opera Houses w i l l invaluable t o o l f o r research into theatrical should a l s o p r o v i d e a n a d d i t i o n a l p o i n t of the century stars. A t circuits. T h e y o f view o n many t u r n present, o u r view o f them i s based almost e n t i r e l y o n New Yo r k t h e a t r i c a l The g r e a t e s t v a l u e provide an o f activities. this study is that lishes a view o f a 19th century small town theatre i n terms o f i t s own m e r i t r a t h e r t h a n a g a i n s t a New Yo r k C i t y m e a s u r i n g stick. I t has been demonstrated t h a t mary f u n c t i o n o f i n addition to providing a space f o r professional drama, the T i b b i t s Opera House a l s o s e r v e d a s a community c u l t u r a l center. T h e patronage o f two individuals and Coldwater's need f o r a c o m m u n i t y t h e a t r e s u s t a i n e d t h e s m a l l t o w n o p e r a house. �Guide t o t h e Appendices Appendix A i n c l u d e s , when a v a i l a b l e , t h e d a t e o f e a c h theatrical activity, the t i t l e o f e a c h e n t e r t a i n m e n t , t h e name o f t h e p l a y w r i g h t , t h e name o f t h e company a n d t h e names o f the l e a d i n g p e r f o r m e r s . S o m e t i m e s i n f o r m a t i o n i s i n c o m p l e t e , h o w e v e r, a l l a v a i l a b l e information w i l l be included t o show that t h e t h e a t r e was i n use. after a play's f i r s t T h e playwright F o r was only o r adapter as the i n s t a n c e , when The Counte o f Monte C r i s t o was p e r f o r m e d i n 1 9 0 4 , t h e Dumas, f i l s listed appearance a t the Tibbits Often t h e newspapers l i s t e d a t r a n s l a t o r playwright. i s listed. I n original playwright, Alexandre 1866, a play entitled was c r e d i t e d t o C h a r l e s A . F e c h t e r . P r o b a b l y t h e s e w e r e t h e same p l a y s a n d F e c h t e r w a s t h e t r a n s l a t o r . conjecture o n t h e w r i t e r ' s p a r t , however, appear i n the daybook exactly as l i s t e d S i n c e a l l t h i s must be playwrights w i l l i n the Coldwater papers. Appendix B p r o v i d e s t h r e e indexes t o t h e daybook. Ta b l e 1 a l p h a b e t i c a l l y l i s t s leading performers and the dares of t h e i r appearances a t t h e T i b b i t s f r o m 1882-1904. T a b l e lists the plays and the dates o f from 1882-194. Ta b l e 2 t h e i r production i n Coldwater 3 provides an alphabetical l i s t i n g of companie,3 a n d t h e d a t e s t h e y p e r f o r m e d a t t h e O p e r a H o u s e . chart d e t a i l i n g the incidence o f each type o f e n t e r t a n m e e t all° includd i n t h i s Appendix. 14 A ie �147 Appendix C i n c l u d e s a r c h i t e c t u r a l d a t a o n tion o f the Tibbits too extensive t o include i n the text. T h e f u l l Coldwater Republican account o f t h e new t h e a t r e cluded. Appendix D p r o v i d e s a n a c c o u n t o f t h e cation. I t a l s o i n c l u d e s o t h e r newspaper a r t i c l e s w h i c h were too l o n g t o i n c l u d e i n t h e body o f t h e s t u d y. A p p e n d i x tains a photograph o f t h e Ti b b i t s facade i n t h e 19th century and o t h e r s i g n i f i c a n t �AM! APPENDIX A T I B B I T S OPERA HOUSE DAYBOOK 1 8 8 2 - 1 9 0 4 �T i t l e o r Type of Program Date Playwright Company Leading Perform '382 Sep. 15 Local Ta l e n t Concert Sep. 21 Maid o f A r r a n Sep. 22 Muid o f A r r a n Sep. 2 7 - 9 Oct. I Cheek Oct. 2 Reception Oct. 9 Oct.. 10 Cwt. 17 Scrops Oct. 21 The D r u n k a r d ' s Daughter Oct. '2 ?A Opera House Orchestra Louis F. B a n n i s Maid o f A r r a n Combination Roland R Boston O p e r a t i c Minstrels Horton J and w i f e Jolly Pathfinders Josie Si J. N . Re Scott Marble Callenders New Colored M i n s t r e l s P o l i t i c a l Speech (D. F r o h manag.) Gen. Wm. son �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Program Playwright Company William G i l l e t t e Madison Square Thea. C o . Oct. 26 Esmeralda Oct. 30 "Illuminated bles i n F o r e i g n Lands" can N o v. 2 N o v. 3 P o l i t i c a l Speech N o v. 4 Black Crook N o v. 11 The W o r l d N o v. 16 A Messinger from Jarvis Section N o v. 20 Tw e n t y T h o u s a n d Pounds N o v. 24 Only a Farmer's Daughter N o v. 28 M'Liss o r, The Child o f the Sierras Leading Performe Viola All H a r t w i g -Seeman Combination Thatcher, rose & West Minstrels H. C . H o d Charles M. B a r r a s Maxwell Combination Joseph F Wheelock Agnes H e r n d o n Combination Andrew Wa l d r o n Joseph F Wheelock Herndon Jennie C C. W . C h �- T i t l e o r Type of Program Dat Playwright Company Opera House dancing p a r t y Ranch 1 0 Dec. 2 1 Opera House dancing p a r t y Dec. 2 3 Our M o t h e r A. 0 . M i l l e r Combination Dec. 2 5 The H i d d e n H a n d A. 0 . M i l l e r Combination 1883 Jan. 4 Opera House dancing p a r t y Jan. 9 Opera House dancing p a r t y Jan. 11 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n G e o r g e A i k e n Smith's Double U n c l e To m ' s Cabin Co. Jan. 1 Our I n f a n t Harrison Combination 5 Jan. 1 6 The S p a n i s h Students Leading Perform �Dute T i t l e o r Type of Program Playwright Company Leading Perform New O r l e a n s Minstrels Jan. 2 4 Feb. 1 Opera House dancing p a r t y Feb. 2 The G i r l Feb. 6 Rooms t o R e n t I Love E l l i o t t Wm. H . gerald, Rams d e n Barnes Ensign Comedy Co. Sadie Jo Feb. 1 3 The S w e d i s h L a d y Quartette Eda E l i e (Elocut Feb. 2 6 Baird's Minstrels M a r. 1 3 Fanchon M a r. 2 0 Mascotte M a r. 2 8 Masquerade Party M a r. 3 0 Apr. 1 Lecture " C r u e l t y to A n i m a l s " Maggie M Fay Te m p l e t o n Star Opera Co. Fay Te m Seth Cra Haverly's Minstrels Haverly $10,000 dogs Edwin Le (Lectur �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Program P l a y w r i g h t A p r. 3 Hazel K i r k Steele Mackaye A p r. 9 Richard William peare Thomas Keene Apr. 1 4 Fogg's F e r r y C. E . C a l a h a n Carrie S Apr. 2 3 La B e l l e R u s s e David Belasco Jeffreys J. Newto sold I I I a d i Company n g Perform Madison S q u a r e Theatre Co. Laura A l E. L . port, J r Helen P (Elocut Apr. 2 4 May 3 Humpty Dumpty May 7 To n y D e n i e r C o . Duprez d i c t --Famous gantic Minstrels May 2 5 May 3 1 June 2 Camilla (violin Photos Harrison Combination Callendars Minstrels �T i t l e o r Type of Program Date Playwright Company Leading Performe 41 June 8 Shiel Agar juiy 3 Local Ta l e n t Show Morris-Sullivan Combination Miss A l i c (vocalis July 4 July 13 State's Attorney John D i l l July 22 Lecture "The Origin o f the Aborigines o f North America" Allen Tib Esq. ( l e c Aug. 2 4 - 2 5 O n e o f the Finest Gus W i l l i Joseph Bradford Prof. Mo trained d Aug. 2 9 J. W. B u D a i s y Ram Sep. 1 1 A Diamond Mystery E l l i o t or, T h e G i r l I Love Sep. J - 4 Fun i n a D o . L i d i n g School John E . I n c e M u s i c a l Comedy Co. Messinger from Jarvis Section McAuley Combination Sep. 1 7 A Barnes John E . I Alice Ba �Date T i t l e o r Type of Program Playwright Company Leading Performe OP Sep. 2 6 Fogg's F e r r y Bella Moore Combination Bella Mo Sep. 2 7 Pygmallion & Galatea Bella Moore Combination Bella Mo Sep. 2 8 Nan t h e for-Nothind Bella Moore Combination Bella Mo Morrison & H a l l ' s Gigantic solidated strels Oct. 5 Oct. 1 3 The F r o l i c s of a Day Frank M a j i l t o n Combination Oct. 2 2 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Draper's Double Mammoth U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o . Oct. 2 3 "Grand C o n c e r t " Local Ta l e n t Oct. 2 7 .Scraps Rentfrow bination ( J o l l y Pathfinders) Oct. 3 0 A Bunch o f Keys or, T h e H o t e l N o v. 8 Concert C h a r l e s H. Hoyt & W i l l i e Edouin Thomas L i Julia Da L. C . H i g Flora Mo E. L . W a Remenyi ist) �T i t l e o r Type of Program Date Playwright Company H. A . Co. D'Arcy Leading Performe Bertha W N o v. 24 The H u n c h b a c k N o v. 29 The B a n k e r ' s Daughter Dec. 7 Concert Clara Lo logg ( c o Dec. 8 Humpty Dumpty Dec. 21 Pique J. R . Ad George A Jane Coo Dec. 28 Karl Jan. 1 Our Summer Boarders Jan. 10 Opera H o u s e dancing p a r t y Jan. 1 L i t t l e M u f f e Ts Jan. 19 Local Ta l e n t Bronson Howard Augustin Daly Union Square Th. C o . Jane Coombs Combination Charles A . G a r d n e r Cornbination Charles Gardner, To s a 1/3W E l l i o t t Barnes Madelon Andrew Wa l d r o n Jennie C St. C e c i l i a Musicale �T i t l e o r Type of Program Date Playwright Company Ellen Price Wood Charles Watkins F i f t h Avenue Combination Jan. 23 East Lynne Jan. 25 Masquerade Party Jan. 31 Olivette Wilbur Opera Co. Feb. 5 Musical novelty The O r i g i n a l Spanish Students Feb. 15 Local Ta l e n t Butterworth Post, G.A.R. Feb. 16 A Mountain Pink Feb. 22 Che Feb. 25 The M a r. 3 Interviews M a r. 12 Grand J u v i n i l e Musical Festival M a r. 18 My P a r t n e r Leading Performer Ada G r a y D. W . R o b J. J . Hay Laura D a i Frank Aih Edwyn B a r r o n Morgan B a t e s Roland Re Maggie M i f Milton No Milton Nobles McGibney Family Bartley Campbell Aldrich and Parsloe bination Louis A l d Charles T Parsloe �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Company Leading Performe ••• Edward H a r r i g a n M. W . H a n l e y C o . M a r. 2 5 McSorley's Inflation A p r. 5 Alvin Juslin A p r. 8 Edgewood F o l k s Apr. I 4 Nobody's C l a i m A p r. 2 4 iolanthe Wilbur Opera Co. Cora E . F May 2 7.20.8 A r t h u r Rehan Combination Augustin (directo May 5 Friend and Foe Alvin Joslin Comedy C o . Charles Sol S m i t Wm. J . Bartley Campbell May 10 S Baird's Minstrels May 1 3 Benefit formance Mendelssohn Quintette Club May 1 7 - 1 8 "The R e f o r m e d law" l e c t u r e and panarama Hildebrand's Illustrated Exposition May 3 0 The T h r e e W i d o w s A. O . M i l l e r Combination June 6 Fritz i n Ireland J . K . Emmett & Carleton J. K . Em �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment Data Playwright Company Leading Performe Hi H e n r y ' s Minstrels June 18 Aug. 24 "What S h a l l We D o To B e S a v e d ? " Lecture Sep. 1 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Sep. 3 Ranch 1 0 Harry Meredith Sid Smith Edwin A r n Sep. 12 The J e r s e y m a n B. M c A u l e y B. M c A u l e Sep. 15 The I r i s h Minstrel W. J . S c a Sep. 22 Yv o n n e Rhea Oct. 9 Political Meeting Senator C S. M . C u t Oct. 3 Wrinkles N o v. 10 Joshua comb N o v. 22 A Mountain Pink I d a H u t te Boston I d e a l Uncle To m ' s Cabin C o . Watson's Comedy Co. Denman Thompson Denman Thompson Laura E . �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date N o v. 2 6 Dt3C 2 Dec. 8 " P e c u l i a r People" Y. M . C . A . L e c t u r e Course L o c J a l Ta l e n t Musical Entertainment C o n c e r t C h L o a S i c Leading Performe Company h d t a g o Redpath Concert Co. n i B. G e s . E l l a l i o Mark a n (wh soloist) Y. M . C . A . Lecture Course Dec. 1 9 P o e t r y Reading Y. M . C . A . Dec. 2 2 H u m b u d J . W. R i l e y J. W. R i Roland R 1881 Jan. 8 K e r r y Gow F JH.n. 2 9 The C r i m e s o f London Feb. 1 3 P o e t - - Y. M . C . A . Lecture Course r e d Marsden J. S . Mu James W h Riley �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment Playwright Feb. 1 4 The G a l l e y S l a v e Bartley Campbell Company Leading Performe Marjorie Edward R Local Ta l e n t Feb. 1 9 - 2 1 A n d e r s o n v i l l e o r , the S c o u t ' s L a s t Shot Feb. 2 3 - 2 8 23rd-Shadows o f a Life 24th-Hazel K i r k 25th- R i p Va n Winkle 26th-Ingomar 27th-Confusion 28th-French Spy Waite's Union Square Comedy C o . J. W . C a James W a Cora N e i Joseph son Maria L o v e l l T. S . J a c k M a r. 1 "Spiritualism" Y. M . C . A . L e c t u r e Course Anna E v a J. C . He D. L . Hu M a r. 3 Lecture Y. M . C . A . L e c t u r e Course Stuart R M a r. 5 - 7 5th-Shadows o f a Life 6th-Iwromar 7th-Solon Shingle (matinee) 7th-Enoch Arden Waite's Union Square Comedy C o . �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment Date Playwright Company Leading Performe M a r. 9 Wrestling match J. H . M c L Andre C h r M a r. 10 Wrestling match J. H . M c L L. L . B u r M a r. 12 Romany R y e E. M . G o t t h o l d Co. C. H a n d y s J. A . Owe M a r. 16-17 16th-The O c t o r o o n 17th-My G e r a l d i n e Mortimer & Weaver S t a r Dramatic Co. Bessie Ta M a r. 28 & 3 0 Ilimpty Dumpty George H . Adams Co. A p r. 4 Kinks Stevens' O p e r a t i c Comedy C o . A p r. 6 Romeo a n d Juliet A p r. 13-14 The K i n d e r crarten A p r. 17-18 "The A r t i c " ture w i t h o p t i c a n Y. M . C . A . Lecture Course William S Evelyn F o . William Shakespeare Robt. G . M o r r i s A l W. F e l Ye a m a n - M a c y C o . L y d i a Ye a Stanley M Herbert W Leach �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date A p r. 2 0 - 2 5 W a i t e Company ' Leading P e r f o r m e r ( s Union Square Comedy C o . 20th-Carrotts 21st-Inshavogue 22nd- T h e Shadows of Life 23rd-Caste 2 4 t h - R i p Va n W i n k l e 25th-The French Spy Confusion A p r. 2 9 May 6 Rose E y t i F e l i c i a T May 8 - 9 h T May 1 5 e h Banker's Daughter e Chimes o f Normandy Macbeth W Local Ta l i l l May 1 8 - 2 3 a m Shakespeare Thomas K e Owen F a w c e t t Comedy C o . 1801- M a r r i e d 19th-Dodginc 20th-Kiss i n Dark 21st- M a r r i e d 22nd- K i s s i n Dark 23rd-Dodginc May 2 0 i Life the Life the R e u n i o n o f Loomis H a t t e r y �f T i t l e o r Ty p e Entertainment Date o May 2 5 F r i e n d May 2 7 - 2 8 G H June 2 6 J o s e p h July 6 i V and Foe e June 2 5 P l a y w r i g h t C o m p a n y W o r Leading P e r f o r m e r ( s . g i a J . Sca Minstrels g h School Commencement Henning purchases Opera House e s July 16 Wrestling Match Aug. 1 2 Opera House Dance P a r t y Aug. 2 9 Trained Dogs Sep. 3 Six Peas i n a Pod Sep. 1 8 Boxing Match c e l i u s Opera A l f r e d L . and C o n c e r t E d w a r d J. Company F r e d Roth John T y l e John R i g g Prof. Cas B l a n c h Em a Rentfrow's Combination Jack C o l l John Lawr �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date P l a y w r i g h t Company Sep. 21-26 21st- C o l l e e n Hawn D i o n D o u c i c a u l t 22nd- M o s e l l e 23rd-The Shadows of Life 2 4 t h - R i p Va n W i n k l e 2 6 t h - Te n N i g h t s i n a W i l l i a m W. Dar Room P r a t t matinee) The H i d d e n H a n d Waite Combination Sep. 28 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Maxwell's Combination Oct. 6 Nip and Tuck Bessie's Burglar H a r r y Webber Co. Oct. 9 Dolly's Luck Pauline Markham Co. Oct. 11 Martha Emma A b b o t t Grand O p e r a C o . 0,•t. 20 Mikado Oct. 24 N o v. N o v. 11 G i l b e r t & Sullivan Leading Performe H a r r y We Carrie W Thompson O p e r a Co. A. W . Collin Lester & Allen's Minstrels John L . S (prize fi Nobody's C h i l d Francis Labadies Combination A Wife's Honor Marston Co. Lawrence Lillian D �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date Company Leading P e r f o r m e r ( s N o v. 26 The L i t t l e N u g g e t s H o r a c e D u m a r s Sisson Combination Oscar Siss Josie Siss Dec. 1 The B o h e m i a n Burleigh Combination Dec. 4 The K i n d e r g a r t e n Dec. 8 Golden H a i r and the T h r e e Bears Dec. 12 Mugg's L a n d i n g Dec. 14-19 Local Ta l e n t Francis B Egbert Dramatic Co. 1 4 t h - Tw o O r p h a n s 15th-The B a n k e r ' s Daughter 16th- Q u e e n ' s E v i d e n c e 17th- R i s e n f r o m t h e Ashes 18th-Frow-Frow 19th- E a s t Ly a n e (matinee) Queen's Evidence 1886 Jan. 1 3 Si P e r k i n s , o r The E . A . L o c k e Girl I Left Behind Me Frank Jones Co. K a t e Glas �nnte T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Jan. i 4 Masquerade B a l l Jan. 1 9 Shane-na-Lawn Jan. ? ) Sully's Corner Grocery Jan. 2 6 A P a r l o r Match Jan. 2 8 - 3 0 Trained Horses Feb. 3 Skipped b y t h e Liplit o f t h e Moon a d i C o m p a n y n g P e r f o r m e r ( W. J . S c a Lester & Williams Co. Prof Cro Fowler & Warmington's C o . Vol). 1 6 Ida Siddons Burlesque & Specialty Co. Mir. 11 Humbug M a r. 1 7 Sj be ci a Wir. 2 2 - 2 3 A r t Show P h o t o ' s and P a i n t i n g s o f war-scenes M a r. 2 9 Malta R e v e l l e ' s Female M i n s t r e l s A p r. 8 Felix McKusick Roland Reed Co. Harry Co Ned W e s t R o l a n d Re Emily Kea Bartley Campbell Liza Web S o l Smit �Date A p r. 1 2 A p r. 2 8 May 3 o f T i t l e o r Ty p e L e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t R e a d i n g s Tr a g e d y T w o from Dans H L e c t u r e June 2 Mich. P r e s s Asso. M e e t i n g June 1 3 - 1 6 Bohemian G i r l June 2 4 High S c h o o l Commencement J u l y. 3 Opera House Dance P a r t y G o w a e o r d i n g Company P e r f o r m e r ( s o t r h R g Local Ta l e n t J. W. C a r n e r Combination 30th-My P a r t n e r 31st-Inshavogue lst-Widow Bedott 2nd- E n o c h A r d e n 3rd-Monte C r i s t o C h a r l e s 4 t h - R i p Va n W i n k l e A. Fechter C. l s Comedy & S p e c i a l t y Co. . Aug. ) 0 Sep. 4 e F. Tr e (Grand L e National Knights o �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Sep. 6 - 8 6th-Monte C r i s t o Sep. 9 - 1 0 Sanitary Convention a d i n g Company P e r f o r m e r ( s J. W. C a r n e r Combination Edwin Browne Dramatic Co. Sep. 1 3 Dion B o u c i c a u l t J. C . P o d g e t t C o . Sep. 1 8 The L o n g S t r i k e Sop. 2 0 - 2 5 2 0 t h - L o r l e y, o r the A r t i s t s ' D r e a m Waite Comedy C o . Oct. 1 Neck a n d N e c k E. T . Oct. 4 Lady o f Ly o n s Oct. 5 Patent R i g h t Oct. 7 - 9 Edward Lytton Adelaide M Amy G o r d o n C a s i n o Opera C o . Girofla 8th-Mikado 9th-Grand Duchess (matinee) Queen's Lace Handkerchief S i l v e r King C. Pod Stetson Co. 7th- Oct. 1 4 J . Wiggins C o . �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Oct. 2 1 Political Rally Oct. 2 2 Faust a n d Marguerite Oct. 2 8 Lynwood N o v. 1 Three B l a c k Cloaks Leading Performe Company G o v. A l g e Robert F Lewis M o r r i s o n A l s b e r g - M o r r i son Shakesperian Co. Maud G r a Thompson 's Opera C o . N o v. 4 - 6 Hoop o f G o l d C o . N o v. 1 6 The S t r e e t s o f New Y o r k Gaspard Maeder N o v. 1 9 The W h i t e S l a v e Bartley Campbell N o v. 2 4 Ranch Te n Dec. 1 Conrad Dick Gorman Comedy C o l Dec. 8 Jack Cade Collier's Lights Edmund O'London Co. Dec. I ) Fast Lynne Dec. 2 0 George face Cold Fire Dep D i c k Gorm C Ada G r a y Duprez a n d Benedict Minstrels �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date L e P l a y w r i g h t a d i Company P e n r f Dec. 2 5 L o c a l Ta l e n t Coldwater teur Minstrels Dec. 2 8 I Comedians Harrigan's ists Dec. 2 9 - 3 0 r i s h A l v i n g o r m e r ( Charles L Joslin 1887 Jan. 3 O n Jan. 4 l y a Farmer's Daughter Marion Ab Phenix Jan. 1 4 W. J . Jan. 1 8 Local Ta l e n t Coldwater teur Minstrels Jan. 1 9 U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n Abbey's Uncle To m C o m b i n a t i o n Feb. 4 Out o f B o n d a g e Donavin's Musical Comedy C o . S a Feb. 1 0 - 1 2 T h e Feb. 2 6 l C i o Union Spy Sca H y e r s Sis m Lucas Wallace K Local Ta l e n t Bartley Campbell J o h n L. B �T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date a d i n g C o m p a n y P e r f o r m e r ( s Al G. F i e l d & Co. United Operatic Minstrels M a r. 1 1 M a r, 1 4 - 1 9 T a v e r n i e r matic Co. 14th-Queena 15th- H a z e l K i r k e 16th-The P r i v a t e Secretary 17th-The M i g h t y Do Liar itith-CLAre, and the Folge M a s t e r 19th-Oneena ( m a t i n e e ) The D a n i t e s J o a q u i n Miller The D e v i l ' s tion e r, t h e Go ]den B r a n c h Mai. 2 3 A p r. 8 F l Apr. 1 5 U n c l e Ap.u. 2 9 H . M . S . May 9 - 1 0 o r To m ' s C a b i n L e c t u r e Pinafore e D n r a G i l b e r t and Sullivan c p e L e Bindley Combination r o c ' s Uncle To m ' s C a b i n C o . a l Ta l e n t George S . �Date o f T i t l e o r Ty p e L e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t May 1 6 June 8 H L i t l e June 3 1 H Aug. 1 3 L i t t l e Aug. 1 7 H Aug. 2 2 - 2 7 i t i a d i n g C o m p a n y P e r f o r m e r ( s i Henry's Minstrels Nuggets g h School Commencement Nugget S i s s o n s & Cawthorne C o . g h School Reunion E d w a r d Souther's Co. Sep. 5 - 7 M u s i c a l novelty L o v e n b e r g Family Museum C o . Sep. 1 9 - 2 0 Boston Comic Opera C o . Sep. Oct. 1 Dainty-Bennett Comedy C o . 26th-Divorce lst-Fanchon (;WFri7e) A Mountain Pink �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment Date Playwright Company Leading Performer Aiden Ben Monte C r i s t o Oct. 7 Oct. 14-15 Bijou Opera Co. Oct. 24-29 Rentfrow's J o l l y Pathfinders 24th-Scraps Local Ta l e n t N o v. 3-5 The U n i o n S p y N o v. 9 Keep i t N o v. 1 N o v. 24-25 Virginius James S h e r i d a n Knowles N o v. 30 L i t t l e Tycoon Willard Spencer Dec. 5 Hans, t h e German D e t e c t i v e Bad B o y Frank Davidson Dec. 10 Dec. 16 Marked f o r Dec. 17 "Local Option vs. High License" R e v. G e o r vens ( l e c Dec. 20 Lone, o r the A r t i s t ' s Dream Maggie M i Dark George H o e y Pauline M Edmund C o The Te m p l e Theatre Co. Hardy & Yo u n g ' s Bad B o y C o . Life Sid C. Fra �Date o T i t l e o r Type Entertainment f L e P l a y w r i g h t a d i n g Company P e r f o r m e r ( 1888 Jan. 4 Rice & Shepard Minstrels Jan. 1 6 B e w i t c h e d Sol Smith Jun. 2 7 My A u n t B r i d g e t Jan. 3 0 Samil o f Posen Feb. 1 Leap Ye a r B a l l G e o r g e Monroe John R i c e Feb. 2 - 4 Boston Comic Opera C o . 2nd- T h e M a s c o t 1rd-Olivette 4th-Mikado Feb. 7 9 Feb. 1 3 T'eb. 1 5 C o n c e r t U n " c A l e The NOSS To m ' s C a b i n n Evening o f Dickens" T r i x i e E S t L . e o D. t s c S t a i r o n ' s Uncle To m ' s C a b i n C o . a T r l i Ta l e n t x i e Comedy Co. J e s E d w i n s i e Ha Bo �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Feb. 1 7 Meg M e r i l l e s reb. 2 9 A Cold Day or,, the L a p l a n d e r s M a r. I M a r. 6 M a n d o l i n " J o h n Janausc J o s e p h & guitar Royal Spanish Tr o u b a d o r s R A M a r. 2 8 - 3 1 T h e R e v l N a i a d Queen A p r. 1 6 - 2 1 Arthur & Jonathan" M a r. 7 Leading Perform C o m p a n y L o . Ro Nourse ( G. Field's Minstrels o y c a l a l Ta l e n t Court Comedy C o . J . W. C a 16th- U n c l e Reuben May 1 In t h e Swim May 2 - 3 T e m p l e Theatre Operatic Co. Higgins & Keane's Dramatic I d e a l s 2nd- B u r r O a k s 3rd- N i g h t Watch May 8 S h a w n Rhire May 1 9 S h a n e - n a - L a w n J. S . Mu W. J . S c �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment Date L e Playwright a P d i C r o mfp a noy e r June 1 5 - 1 6 " E n g a g e d b y W. S . Gilbert" Local Ta l e n t Sep. 1 9 Alba Heywood Concert Co. Oct. 4 Oct. 1 2 R e c i t a t i o n s and instrumental music P o l i t i c a l M i c h a e l N o v. 2 4 N o v. 2 8 3 g e lecture Strogoff r ( s Anna E . son ( l e c C h a r l e s F. To w l e A n d r e w s Co. Oct. 1 3 N o v. 5 n m McNish, Ramza & Arno's Minstrels P o l i t i c a l Lecture Adell Ha F a t h e r l a n d " D Charles Sidney R r . Jekyl and M r. H y d e " R e v. R o b (imperso M u r t h Ado About W i l l i a m No t h i n S h a k e s p e a r e Rhea Dec. 1 0 - 1 5 Florence Hamilton Tr o u p e 10th- O l i v e r Tw i s t 13th-My Husband 1 4 n -1- F u r n i s h e d R o o m s !lac. 1 9 The S h a m r o c k E d w i n Ha �Date T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Company Leading Performe 1889 Jan. 3 "Russia and t h e Romanoffs" Lecture optican Jan. 4 M r. C . E (lecture Rice & Shepard Minstrels Jan. 8 L i t t l e Nugget Jan. 3 1 Shamus O ' B r i e n Feb. 5 Musical tainment Feb. "The M a n w i t h the Musket, o r Soldiering i n Dixie" Feb. 2 0 A Possible Case M a r. 4 - 9 Sisson & Cawthorn L i t t l e Nugget Co. Charles Verner Harvard Quartette R e v. R o b McIntyre (lecture J. M. H i l l ' s Union Square Co. Ida Va n C o r t l a n d Co. The T a v e r n i e r s 4 t h - P y g m a l i o n 8e7 Galatea C a r r i e E elocutio �Drate T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Company Leading Performe 5th-J.L.S. 6 t h -Lynwood 7th-Queena 8th- F o r g e t - m e - n o t G e n e v i e v e Ward 9th-Fanchon ( m777=e) Arrah-na-pougue M a r. 1 4 Kippler's tunes M a r. 1 8 Musical tainment M a r. 1 9 Wrestling Match M a r. 2 1 Around t h e Wo r l d i n E i g h t y Days M a r. 2 2 The Ye o m a n o f the Guard M a r. 2 7 "Sunshine" R e v. D r . l i t s (lec A p r. 5 "Camp L i f e i n Eastern Siberia" George K (lecture Apr. 1 7 Monbars Robert M Gus W i l l i Gilbert livan Swedish N a t i o n a l Ladies Concert Co. Edmund T (elocuti James ing James P . Milton R Marie Ha Cecil Ru Nellie M Stetson Opera Co. �Dekte T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t A p r. 2 6 "Across t h e Atlantic" A p r. 3 0 Centennial Exercises Malr 3 Art E x h i b i t "The B a t t l e of Gettysburg" May 9 Concert Company Leading Performe John W. R (vocalis imperson Local Ta l e n t Aug. 2 4 Noss F a m Al. G . F i e l d ' s Minstrels Aug. 2 8 Old Homespun Sep. 6 She George O Edward B a r b o u r Set.). 1 1 - 1 2 Gilbert & Dickson Co. Andrews O p e r a C o . Ilth-Erminie 1201-Tne M a s c o t Sep. 1 4 Labadie-Rowell Co. Sep. 2 5 - 2 6 U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n Sop. 2 7 Myles A r o o n Oct. 9 Musical entertainment Draper's Uncle To m ' s C a b i n C o . W. J . S c McGibney F a m i l y �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Oct. 2 1 Fubio Romani Alden B e n e d i c t Co. Oct. 2 3 A Possible Case J. M . H i l l Union Square T h e a t r e C o . Oct. 2 5 "For B e t t e r o r Worse; o r L o v e , Courtship riage" Oct. 30-31 The D e v i l ' s M i n e N o v. 5 "In and out o f Andersonville, a chalk t a l k on Prison l i f e " N o v. 6 The F a k i r N o v. 1 2 Company Leading Performe Aiden Be Jahu D e W Miller (lecture Frank W. (lecture Duncan C l a r k ' s Lady M i n s t r e l s a n d New A r a b i a n N i g h t s N o v. 2 8 Trixie L. A . L a Mary Vo k Dec. 3 "On t h e W i n g , o r a Summers F l i g h t Over t h e S e a " D r. A . lits Dec. 1 2 I r o n Ring Ada G r a y �Date o f T i t l e o r Ty p e L e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Dec. 1 4 Concert Doe. 1 6 On t h e H u d s o n Dec. 1 7 B E m e r a d i n g C o m p a n y P e r f o r m e r ( s o n ' s Stars Boston Estelle a r l o w Dec. 2 3 - 2 8 Bros. Minstrels Holden Comedy C o . M a t e S t e Lewis A . 23rd-The Diamond Mystery 28th-A Noble Heroine Dec. 3 0 " R e p r e s e n t a t i o n s from D i c k e n s " Leland P 1890 Jan. 1 . & Hugh Joke John Tho jan. To u r i s t s i n a Pullman C a r Jan. 3 0 La B e l l e M a r i e Agnes H e Feb. 7 Lecture & humor Bob B u r d FPL), 1 4 "Acres o f D i a m o n d s " Russell (lecture M e s t a y e r - V a u g h n �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Feb. 1 5 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Rusco & S w i f t ' s Uncle To m ' s Cabin Co. Feb. 1 7 Concert Boston Symphony F e b . 214_ M a r. 1 Leading Perform Company Augusta Eunice Goodrich Comedy C o . 24th-Pearl o f Savoy 26th-Dad's Boy 1st- C i n d e r e l l a (matinee) 1st- I n n o c e n t S a l t M a r. 7 "The R o s e , S h a m r o c k and T h i s t l e " M a r. 11 "The S t r u g g l e for Chattanooga" John R . (lecture R e v. W a s Gardner M a r. 13 MzAcbeth M a r. 24-25 The P o a c h e r ' s Doom Local Ta l e n t Ktr. 26 Concert Higgins Co. Concert Max. J1 Falka Andrews Opera C o . Janausch Charles Henry H i H. C o r n e �Date A p r. 7 T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t a d i n g C o m p a n y P e r f o r m e r ( Little Lord Fauntleroy b A l e r t a A p r. 2 4 - 2 5 R e c e p t i o n Bishop F A p r. 2 8 - 2 9 Lena L o e M i n d reading A p r. May 1 Helen B l 30th-L'Article 47 1st- M o t h e r ' s L o v e May 7 U n c l e Biram May 2 0 Lights o ' London May 2 1 Wrestling match June 4 Vaudeville June 2 6 High School Commencement June 2 7 - 2 8 Trained h o r s e s and m u l e s Sep. 9 - 1 0 A Barrel of Money Sep. 2 3 Thistledown A. H . W o o d h u l l Whitney Family Shows Prof. B r E. D . S t a i r Comedy C o . Grace Em Jessie B �Date Oct. 7 - 8 T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment Playwright Company Concert & Act I I I F a u s t Goethe Abbie C a r r i n g t o n Grand O p e r a C o . Leading Performe Oct. 2 1 The W o r l d Awinst Her Frank Harvey Agnes W a l l a c e Vi l l a Co. Oct. 2 3 - 2 5 Davy C r o c k e t t Frank H i t c h c o c k Murdock Local Ta l e n t & Phil Phillips Co. Oct. 2 8 Political lecture G o v. L u c Oct. 2 9 Political lecture Hon. F r a Dean, H o W. T u r n e N o v. 7 "Sunny S i d e o f Life" D r. Jame (lecture N o v. 1 1 - 1 2 Ben H u r panarama & tableaux N o v. 2 5 Othello William Shakespeare N o v. 2 7 Tw o O r p h a n s Barber D•4e. 1 Dec. 9 Agnes W a Villa Local Ta l e n t Louis Ja Cleveland's Magnificent Minstrels Alvin Josiin Charles �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Dec. 9 Alvin Joslin Dec. 1 0 Vo c a l & instrumental music Ovide M u s i n Concert Co. Dec. 1 2 A Barrel of Money E. D . S t a i r Comedy C o . Company Leading Performe Charles Dec. 1 5 - 2 0 Holden Comedy C o . 15th-Queena 1 6 t h - Tw i x t L o v e and D u t y 17th- J i m , t h e , Penman 20th- L i t t l e Lord Fauntleroy 1891 Jan. 1 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Jan. 6 The D r o o m m a k e r of Carlsbad Jan. 8 Wrestling match „Ian. 9 L i t t l e Nuggets Sutton's Monster Double U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o . Isador Whitmark & Fred Hawkins James R e �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date Company Leading P e r f o r m e r ( Jan. 13 Tmpersonations & Vo c a l Music Leland Po & Wife Jai'. 1 Wanted, t h e Earth John D i l Jan. 1 Crisoa Louisa L Jan. ..b-28 Great M e t r o p o l i s Fob. 3 - 4 Feb. 6 Feb. 1 7 Feb. 1 8 Ma-.. 3 M a r. 1 2 17 A n d 3rd-The P r e t t y P. ) r s i a n 4th-T1ie M a s c o t t plus s i x " s k i r t dancers" L a d i e s quartette " O r a t o r s T h h e Fireman's Wa r d i p o A & Oratory" W r e s t l i n g C r e r i e w l - s T h Opera Co. o m a s Combination Hon. D a n Daughert (lecture 0 11 i e R e match t h e Old Minnie Se �Date o f M a r. 2 3 T i t l e o r Ty p e L e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t A Cold Day Apr. 6 Concert Arp. 8 "My W a r perience" May 2 1 P e a d i n g C o m p a n y P e r f o r m e r ( r k T h Local Ta l e n t e County Fair S o c i a l s Carlotta Father C (lecture C. B . J e f f e r s o n , K l a w, a n d E r l a n g e r Co. . 1 • • • • = • • • • = 0 M Sep. 1 5 n MacLennan's R o y a l Edinburgh Concert Co. P a t i e n c e Aug. 3 1 i Session A Oct. 1 - 4 . J . Sprague D . J . Sprague Co. Holden Comedy Co. 1st-Esmeralda 2nd- A M i d n i g h t C a l l 3rd-San Sanson 4th-Forget-me-not Oct. 5..10 R e n t f r o w ' s J o l l y G i p s y Wa Pathfinders C o l e m a n 5th-Fun by Express 10th-The F a s t M a i l Oct. 1 5 C i t y Directory D o n n e l y , R u s s e l l ' s Girard, & Russell Comedians �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date Playwright Company A Rocky Mountain Waif Leading Performe Oct. 21 Oct. 27 Oct. 30 Quartette N o v. 6 Evangeline N o v. 11 A Night at Circus N o v. 18 "Saul o f Ta r s u s " George ling (le N o v. 1 New Y o r k D a y by Day Lottie W N o v. 27-28 Dec. 10 Kit, the saw T r a v e l e r Henry Ch Dec. 11 "Backbone" Thomas D Jr. ( l e c Dec. 18 Ole O l s o n Little G Joslyn & F i t z patric Minstrels Local Ta l e n t Schuman L a d y Quartette Rice the Nellie M Baldwin Comedy Co. �Date Dec. 11 T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Playwright Company Myrtle Ferns Joseph C l i f t o n Eunice Goodrich Co. Leading Performe 1892 Jan. Eunice Goodrich Co. 1-2 1st- S i l v e r S p u r 2nd- H o o p o f G o l d Scott Marble Jan. 9 Wanted A H u s b a n d Jan. 12 The F a t M e n ' s Club Jan. 20 Concert McGibeny F a m i l y Jan. 25 Va u d e v i l l e Nye & B u r b a n k Kings o f Pathos & Humor Feb. 1,seb 10 Eunice Goodrich Co. J. C . Stewart B i l l Nye A. L . B u "Wellington & Napoleon" Charles The P r i v a t e Secretary H. R e e v e �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Data Feb. 11 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Feb. 20 "Abraham L i n c o l n " Feb. 23 Paul K a u v a r Feb. 26 Leap Ye a r B a l l Feb. 27 "The L i c e n s e Liquor Tr a ff i c and i t s dant E v i l s " Feb. 29 M a r. 7 Playwright Company Stetson's Uncle To m ' s C a b i n C o . Robert soll (le Steele Mackaye Eugene R o b i n s o n Co. A. B . L e (lecture Barlow Brothers Spectacular Minstrels Held b y t h e Enfal Leading Perform William Gillette B i l l y Ba James B a Charles Frohman Co. M a r. 15 "Old Ocean, O u r Slave & M a s t e r " plus stereoptican Juno B . (lecture M a r. 30 Uncle Hiram Aaron H. Troja Gr Apr. 7 Concert Redpath C o n c e r t Co. �Date T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Playwright Company Leading Perform Apr. 2 2 Recitations Vocal & instuumental music Mrs. F . thur tionist May 1 1 L i t t l e Nuga2I Herbert Barney Drucie G June 2 3 High School Commencement Sep. 2 6 Oct. 1 Rentfrow's Jolly Pathfinders Oct. 11 A Social Session Oct, 1 7 The W a i f s New Y o r k Oct. 2 4 A Model Husband N o v. 1 Political Rally N o v. 1 6 My P a r t n e r N o v. 1 8 A Night at the Doc. 1 4 o f Lizzie M Imogene John D i l l o n Co. John D i Nellie M C i r c u s "The S i l v e r Crown B o r n Sprague C o . a K i n g " or Russell well (le �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date Company Doc. 28 "Travels torial Africa" Dec. )0-31 Royal ettes Wilbur & Rose Entertainment Co. Jan. 3 Concert Fisk Jubilee Singers Jan. 5 Jun. 27 "Around t h e World i n o- W a r " a l s o stereoptican Feb. 2 Concert Michigan U. Glee a n d B a n j o Club Feb. 11 The F l o w e r Q u e e n Local Ta l e n t Feb. 1 Recitations Feb. 22 Leading Performe Paul Chailler (lecture 189) Dago C o . Concert Blanche Roberts (lecture Retta Ke (elocuti Lotus G l e e C l u b �T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date "Up t h e R h i n e and O v e r t h e A l p s with a knapsack" M a r. 2 2 M a r. 2 9 O p e r a and ballad music June 2 2 H Sep. 5 Sep. 2 0 a d i n g C o m p a n y P e r f o r m e r ( i A Whitney ridge Co. Whitney ridge g h School Commencement Cracker Jack F a u s t Sep. 2 7 - 2 9 Henry C. (lecture S G o Carol E z Gus W e i n e t t e h e John G r i v e n s cum's Comedy C o . Edwin A . 27th-A W e s t e r n King Oct. 3 The O l d sted Oct. 9 Wrestling Match Oct. 21 The P r e t t y Puritan Oct. 2 6 The P o l i c e P a t r o l Oct. 3 0 Dorothy Denman T The B o s t o n I d e a l s A n d r e w s Opera Co. �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date P l a y w r i g h t Leading Performe C o m p a n y N o v. 3 Tbe S u b s t i t u t e Pair o f Kids N o v. 9 She N o v. 1 5 The I r i s h Statesman Carroll N o v. 2 7 The W i c k l o w Postman Eugene O Dec. 2 2 The M a n f r o m Boston John L . Ezra K e n 189 Jan. 5 Jan. 1 2 C a m e l Rides & midway C o n c e r t Feb. 8 L Feb. 1 5 A T Model Husband h e Power o f the P r e s s Couthoui cert Co. John D i l l o n J o h n Dil �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date Mai'. 9 M a v o u r n e e n M a r. 1 6 R M a r. 2 8 M A p r. 4 A p r. 6 i h May 1 5 May 2 8 J a m , What a Night, G e o G J a n o e A U n c l e July 17 J Aug. 2 4 o h n e r i r F u r L To m ' s C a b i n s s g e m c L a v n s a n a e n T. Jackson Co. Ta l e n t ' U n c l e To m ' s Cabin Co. W r e s t l i n g Lily Clay Gaiety Co. Match J Far Harriet C h a r l e s Minstrels T. J a c k s o n assumes management V a u d e v i l l e y Ta l e n t l s t n U. Glee & B a n j o C l u b l c r o ' a o a h g n h o Chauncey cott e T J i o o b Hoey h o u s Pitou Co. A. Herne c D t l t Dress Rehearsal June 1 4 Aug. 3 M C o n c e r t June 8 g A Colleen C o n c e r t Apr. 1 7 u p Van W i n k l e (cuttings) y O A Leading P e r f o r m e r ( Company �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Enteltainment P l a y w r i g h t Date Aug. Sep. 27 1 Company Leading P e r f o r m e r ( A n g e l l ' s Comedy Co. 27th-Our S t r a t e g i s t s 1 0 U -1- U p s i d e D o w n l l s t - Te n N i g h t s i n a Bqrroom lst-Unelt4 Ruben Whittle (matinee) My A u n t A b b y Sep. 1 The E n d o f W' rid Sep. 20 Mascot, U p to Date Sep. 24-29 the G i l b e r t Comic Opera C o . Frank Tu c k e r Comedy C o . 24th-Brother A.LaJLLS t 13 o 1 e r 25th-Thc Outea:sts Oct. 5 S Oct. 1 5 : L e e Oct. 1 7 " Oct. 2 4 i T Pluil.k,1 rd L . M. Boyer tun; Julius C h e White Quc:en" H Mrs. Sheldon i Henry's Minstrels �Leading Perform Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Oct. 2 7 Lecture Washing Gardner N o v. 1 Political Lecture G o v. R i N o v. 2 S N o v. 5 T N o v. 6 i d h e e Company Tracked Dazzler Maria Decca Concert Co. C o n c e r t N o v. 1 5 Charity Ball N o v. ' 1 "The M a n o f Galilee" N o v. 2 8 The B u s t l e r Dec. 3 Peck's Dad Boy Frohman C o . George ling (le W . Rhea Boezman Dec. 5 Cleveland's Minstrels Dec. 1 2 Monbars Dec. 1 8 Concert Dec. 2 0 Spiritualist Robert May L e g g e t t Concert Co. A n n L a e l a Ha Ev �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date Company Leading Performe Clay Cle 27 Ohl W h a t a N i g h t Jan. 10 The N e w D o m i n i o n Frohman C o . Jan. 23 Concert Hillsdale College Glee C l u b Jun. 26 Trained Dogs Jan. 30 Edgwood F o l k s Down i n I n j i a n n y Feb. 8 "American N u t s ; Cracked cracked" Feb. 12 Robin Hood Feb. 15 "Philosophy o f Wit & Humor" Feb. 23 The B l a c k C r o o k M a r. 1 "Character Building" Dec. 1895 Prof. N o Alba Haywood C o . Annie D i Morgan W Barnabee & MacDonald Opera C o . Wallace (lecture Prof. De (lecture �Leading P e r f o r m e r ( Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Company Mac. 1 5 Charley's Aunt Frohman C o . M a r. 1 9 Concert Te m p l e Q u a r t e t t e M a r. 3 0 Finnigan's Ball Apr. 5 A B r e e z y Time Apr. 1 7 The G i r l I Behind Me Apr. 2 2 Concert Local Ta l e n t Apr. 2 3 HaLlelujah Chorus Local Ta l e n t Apr. 2 6 Lady M i n s t r e l s Local Ta l e n t May 1 1 The Tw o J o h n s May- 2 7 June 1 2 7 t h - To m S a w y e r June 2 4 Pianist June 2 7 High School Commencement G e o r g e Murray & Fanny Co Emarick Miss We Frohman C o . Left J. S . C r o s s y Silene J J. C . ( F Stewart, Phillips P r o f . Wm Sherwood �Date Aug. 2 0 T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t B a r l a d i Company o w n g P e r f o r m e r ( Brothers Minstrels Earl Burgess English Stock Co. Sep. 2 - 7 Marie K i J. Knox G 2nd- A N o b l e S i s t e r Sep. 9 "Personality" Sep. 2 3 - 2 8 V i n c J e n t u - S d t r g e e t e o r Frohman C o . P Ya Co. 23rd- F a t h e r and Son 24th-The Census Ta k e r 25th-Our Boys 26th-Inshavogue 27th-True a s S t e e l 28th-The Wicklow Wedding I Oct. 1 Sowing t h e W i n d Oct. 5 Si P e r k i n s Oct. 1 7 Plays and P l a y e r s (vaudeville) Richie F Oct. 2 4 My W i f e ' s F r i e n d William C S y d n e y Grundy e r c y Sh Mita May �Date T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Oct. 2 9 Concert N o v. 6 Concert N o v. 1 3 Chicago M a r i n e Band Andrews C h r o a l Union ( l o c a l talent) R e a d i n g s and Recitations N o v. 1 5 F a u s t N o v. 2 0 T h r i l b y N o v. 2 1 C o n c e r t Leading Performe Company P l a y w r i g h t B r o r B J o G k e r i i & Macy k o p r l s o s a A o h Co. c c Minnie M F r e d Eme s Callahan k Co. Burlesque e Raym C o n c e r t Co. N o v. 2 2 K i l l a r n e y and the R h i n e N o v. 2 5 O u c a s t s o f a Great C i t y — Dec. 5 m i s s J. E . To F r o Hartun Scarum Dec. 1 4 S e a n c e Dec. 1 8 L e c t u r e h m a A n Co. m D y a n i e l A Edith Ha Lee Frank Do Mysterio W i l l i a m �Date Dec. 2 4 o f T i t l e o r Ty p e L e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t a d i n g C o m p a n y P e r f o r m e r ( O ' H o o l i g a n ' s Masquerade Local Ta l e n t Patriotic Entertainment Dec. 3 1 18°6 Jan. 3 C o n c e r t Michigan U. Glee, B a n j o & Mandolin Club Jan. 8 C o n c e r t White & Morgan Concert Co. Jan. 1 0 Jan. 2 1 Jan. 3 0 Feb. 6 Feb. 1 1 Fob. 1 8 O u r Flats V i o l i n T h e Emily Bancker F r o h m a n Co. Concert Wife Remenyi David Belasco Frohman C o . L e c t u r e F a u s t A Bunch o f Keys H e l e n St Ann H u t c Sidney Th Morrison Co. �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment Feb. 2 6 Tim, t h e T i n k e r Company P l a y w r i g h t J o h n Leading P e r f o r m e r ( E. Brennan Sackett P o r t e r Co. M a r. 2 . . 7 2nd- M a n a n d M a s t e r M a r. 9 U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n M a r. 1 0 L e c t u r e M a r. 1 8 V a u d e v i l l e M a r. 2 3 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr. 2 0 T T h " T A Aug. 1 7 - 1 8 h e t J H e Merchant o f Venice S h a k e t o s o n ' s Uncle To m ' s C a b i n C o . o w o h r W i l l i a m e s p e a r H e t a O h n ' f B n R. C ' s Hibernica Band & O r c h e s t r a o r d r i e n Spencer Co. N o r a O'B Fast Mail " L i b e r t y o f Man, Woman a n d C h i l d " May 2 7 Sep. 1 6 h S e R Passion Play" New Ye a r ' s Reception C o n c e r t L e c t u r e e o e T b x i e l o G L M o s c i a c m o o t i r l a r g (Lec e W (lecture) Ta l e n t n Troubadours t h y E Ta r s n e y �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Date Sep. 2 1 - 2 6 Company Leading Performe Jessie Mae H a l l Co. Jessie Ma Hall 21st-The P r i n c e s s in Patches Oct. 8 Si P l u n k a r d Frank E . Rose L e l a Oct. 1 3 Political Lecture William A Smith Oct. 1 4 Concert Oct. 2 1 Political Lecture Hon. J . J Desmond Oct. 2 7 Lecture Albion W Oct. 3 0 Political Lecture Senator J Burrows N o v. b N o v. 9 r e v. 1 4 N o v. 2 6 I n Heberlein Grand Concert Co. Old Kentucky R e c i t a t i o n s A Mixx H e x Straight T12 South B e f o r e t h e Wa r Henderson's Comedians Henry M a r t e l l �T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment Data Playwright Dec. 4 Julius Caesar Dec. 29 Band C o n c e r t Jan. 20 L'212 Feb. 2 The L i m i t e d M a i l Feb. 5 Trial by Jury Editha's Burglar Augustus Thomas Lincoln J. C a r t e r Company William Shakespeare Leading Performe Thomas W Charles ford Local Ta l e n t 1897 Albert Hart Feb. 12 Fast M a i l Mat. 15 Stereoptican Lecture "Hard Times, T h e i r Cause a n d C u r e " M a r. 18 Concert Sousa B a n d Apr. 1 Concert New Y o r k Male Q u i n t e t t e Apr. 3 Eight Bells John B y r n e Tr o u p e Charles H �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t A p r. 3 Eight B e l l s a P e d i Company r f o r n m g e John B y r n e Tr o u p e Lemaire's Cinematoscope A p r. 1 2 - 1 4 12th- m i l i t a r y scenes 13th-U.S. l i f e 14th- f i r e ments i n action May 17-19 Ly c e u m ment C o . 17th- A S u r e Thin.0 M a y 27 A New Ye a r ' s ception Re- June 25 High School Commencement July 7 M r. B o b Aug. 10 Ed. F . D a v i s ' Mammoth M i n s t r e l s Seo. 2-3 Columbian Comedy Co. 2nd- T h e S l a v e s o f Mon.fa 3rd-The Vo l u n t e e r L o c a l Ta l e n t Local Ta l e n t r ( s �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date Sep. P l a y w r i g h t 20-25 Company Leading Performe Columbian Comedy Co. W. J . K n o Jennie P 20th-The B l a c k F l a g Sep. 29 Humtet W i l l i a m Shakespeare Oct. 22 The T h r e e Guardsmen Oct. 25 In A t l a n t i c N o v. 3 Bells N o v. 15 N o v. 20 Larrigan's Ball N o v. 27 Concert Dec. 7 Madame S a n s G e n e S a r d o u Dec. 21 The I s l e o f Champagne Walker Whiteside Paul Caze City F r a n k M. W i l l s o f Shandon John Ginners Clifton & Hurlbut 's Consolidated Minstrels Bosie Ste Frank Bud Chicago M a r i n e Band Kathryn K Gustave F �Date o T i t l e o r Ty p e L e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t f a d i n g Company P e r f o r m e r ( s )898, Jan. 5 A t Jan. 1 3 I n Jan. 2 1 T h Jan. 2 8 Feb. 7 Feb. 1 1 A F a T the French Ball F a n Feb. 2 7 M a r. 4 y Ric Gay Paris e Last Stroke Trip to the C i t y u h s e t G r Nancy Hanks i f F r a n k hill, f i Ta n n e Jr. t h M a Feb. 2 1 Feb. 2 2 n r i e Jan Field's Minstrels M r . Bob L A Capital Joke S h o r e G r i m e s ' Door Acres J Cellar o a m e c s a l Ta l e n t A. Herne James B . M a c k i e J a m e s B. M �Date o M a r. 8 T f h T i t l e o r Type Entertainment e L e P l a y w r i g h t a d i n g C o m p a n y P e r f o r m e r ( s Lincoln J. C a r t e r ' s Mammoth Scenic P r o d u c t i o n s To r n a d o M a r. 15 The H e a r t h s t o n e M a r. 22 A B r e e z y Time M a r. 28 Other People's M o n e y, Apr. 18 Apr. 21 James A . H e r n e Hoyt's Madison Square C o . Hennessy Leroyle Other People's Money Hoyt's Madison Square C o . Hennessy Leroyle U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n Stetson's Double Monster Uncle To m ' s C a b i n C o . Apr. 2 5 - 3 0 Edward Owings To w n e To n y F a r r Bertha We J. Knox Gavin Co. (Columbian Comedy C o . ) 25th-Black F l a g May 1 6 - 2 1 Courtenay Morgan C o u r t e n a y 16th- F e l i c i a 2 0 t h - Te _ I j e a r t o f Cuba June 8 Scenes f r o m t h e war--animotoscope views �Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Company Local Ta l e n t June 9 Uncle Josh June 18 Joshua S i m p k i n s June 23 High School Commencement July 21 Concert Aug. 23 Held b y the Enemy Sep. 5-10 Stock company Sep. 2 Uncle J o s h Sep. 30 Si P l u n k a r d Oct. 7 How H o p p e r W a s Side Tr a c k e d Oct. 1 Concert Oct. 24 On t h e W a b a s h Oct. 31 Faust N o v. 3 Political Lecture Davis Concert Leading Performe Co. Local Ta l e n t Jule Walt Schumann G r a n d Concert Co. Abe E a r l y Esther Ea Porter J. White Co. J. C . Bur �Leading Performe Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Company N o v. 1 5 Casey's Wi f e Mike Murphy Co. N o v. 2 6 El Captain N o v. 2 7 Concert Dec. 2 9 S h a n t y To w n John P . S o u s a William C Mandevil Bendix Grand Concert C o . I 899, Jan. 4 finaidan's Dall jun. 9 Vo c a l C o n c e r t Jan. 1 4 Cinematograph Kline's Lumiere Cinematograph An E n e m y t o the K i n g E. H . S o t h e r n C o . J o h n I el) Fe.,. 9 Harold Ja Secret Warrant 1 h 7 2 E r R l o a n b g e e r & Klaw C o . r t Grif Ma �Date T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Feb. 2 5 The P r i n c e s s Madagascar M a r. 7 Side Tr a c k e d M a r. i 5 L e P l a y w r i g h t o f a d i Company n g P e r f o r m e r ( s Haverly's American/ European M i n s t r e l s Jule Walters 14'"2 Erlanger & Klaw Co. M a r. 2 5 The S l e e p i n g L C i t y Apr. 8 A B l a c k Mother o r, N a t Goodwin Turned U p American duction Co. Apr. 2 5 A Night Circus Rice & F l a h e r t y Co. May 3 Ermine May 1 0 The C a l l May i 6 Concer at the Local Ta l e n t o f Us May 2 2 - 2 7 Jean Maws Children's Concert Co. Bryan's Comedians 22nd- T r u e a s Steel 26th-A Hot Time in t h e Old To w n �Dote o f T i t l e o r Ty p e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t May 3 0 "Camp l i f e a m o n g the members o f Co. A " Aug. 2 5 A B r e e z y Time Aug. 2 7 funeral Sep. 4 - 9 Company Leading Performer Local Ta l e n t Bart T i b b Bryan's Comedians J. J . Owe Katharine vaudeville + 4th-The B l a c k ylag 8th-Michael Strogoff Sep. 2 0 Darkest Russia Sep. 2 5 The D a g g e r a n d the C r o s s Oct. 2 Faust Oct. 9 The F i n i s h o f M r. F r e s h + vaudeville Robert M a Porter J. White Co. Porter J. White �Data o Oct. 1 6 - 2 1 f T i t l e o r Ty p e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t v a u d e v i l l e + shadowgraph + 16th-The W o r l d 17th-The lers 18th-Mistic Mountain 19th-The Cannon Ball Express 20th-The L i t t l e Deceetive 21st-Miin Lieltning Oct. 1 0 Shannon o f tbe S i x t h N o v. 3 The S t o w a w a x N o v. 8 The T h r o e Mukateers N o v. 2 2 Hermolin t h e G r e a t + vaudeville N o v. 3 0 Vivograph Graphophone 14 Dec. 1 3 A Te x a s S t e e r Lecture Company Anderson T h e a t r e Company M a Leading Performe T o t c Yo u n g Brad Robert J . Donnelly John G r i f f i t h C h a r l e s Hoyt Frances C Kelley �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date Dec. 2 2 L e P l a y w r i g h t a d i Company n g P e r f o r m e r ( s Uncle S e t h Haskins The C o r s i c a n Brothers Dec. 2 8 Harrison Woolfe 1900 Jan. 4 B r o w n ' s i n To w n Jim. 10 vaudeville Jan. 22 Humpty Dumpty Feb. 1 Concert Boston Ladies phony O r c h e s t r a Feb. 2 A Day and A Night Hoyt P r o d u c t i o n s eb. 8 A Te m p e r a n c e To w n Hoyt P r o d u c t i o n s 13 "Evening a t t h e Opera H o u s e " pantomime & recitation Local Ta l e n t rob. McIntyre & Heath's Comedians Richards Canfield �Date o f T i t l e o r Type Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Du S a n c h e t Company Bijou Theatre Co. Leading Performe Walter P Smyth & Comedian Feb. 1 6 My F r i e n d f r o m India Feb. 2 2 Concert Sousa B a n d Feb. 2 8 Finnigan's 400 Murray & Mack Co. M a r. S A Lucrative M a r. 1 2 Exhibition sion P l a y & Pope Leo X I I I M a r. 1 4 Sapho, W. C l y d e F i t c h Frank La Alberta Mal'. 2 2 Tht! L i a r s Henry A r t h u r Jones Empire T h e a t r e Co. Otis Skin Mr:4r. 2 3 Lecture M a r. 2 7 - 2 8 A #tn M a r. 3 0 corwert A r. w. Hearts o f the Blue R i g z e 3 Liar Norton-Gibbs Co. Thomas M o f Mystery Apr. 1 9 May- h Harrison Ariel Quartet Co. Hal Reid Dorothy Hi H e n r y ' s strels R i _ p Va n W i a R l e Joseph S �Date May 7 - 1 2 T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t C l a Company r k Leading P e r f o r m e r ( & Wood Select Players 7th-The Gales o f Justice June 2 1 High School Commencement Aug. 2 2 Uncle J o s h Spruceby Aug. 2 8 The D a i r y F a r m Eleanor Merion Sep. 7 The C h r i s t i a n Hall Caine Sep. 1 2 A Stranger New Y o r k i n Sep. 1 7 - 2 2 L J a m e s Co. i e b l e H. Wallack r & Co. L i o n e l Ad Julia St Hoyt Productions Standard Stock Co. 18th- A N o b l e Hero 19th- A f t e r Tw e n t y Ye a r s Sep. 2 7 A Trip to Chinatown Oct. 6 Political Lecture Hoyt P r o d u c t i o n s H a r r y G i Mable Mo R e v. F . M �Leading Performer( Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Oct. 6 Political Lecture Oct. 1 6 Under t h e Dome Oct. 1 6 Political Lecture Oct. 1 9 A Brass Monkey Oct. 2 4 Political Lecture Adlai Stev Oct. 2 9 Republican R a l l y A. T . B l u s Senator Bu Oct. 3 1 A R u n o n t h e B a n k W a r d & Vo k e s E. D . N o v. 1 0 Faust Porter J. White Co. N o v. 1 5 Midnight i n Chinatown + vaudeville N o v. 2 3 Mrs. B . nessy (wash l a d y ) N o v. 2 6 The R i v a l s N o v. 2 8 The G i r l f r o m Calcutta N o v. 2 9 La To s c a Company W. C . W a r n G o v. S h a w Hoyt P r o d u c t i o n s Mazie Tr u m S t a i r Co. Porter J. To n n y S u l l i v a n William Sheridan L o c a l Ta l e n t Theo B r o m l a y C o . Fanny D a v e �Leading Performer( Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Dec. 4 A Poor Relation Frank Keen Maud A b b o t Dec. Lecture J. W r i g h t dings Dec. 1 1 Solections from Faust, Tr o v a t o r e , Aida, Carmen Dec. 1 5 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Dec. .27 M Liis t r e 1. S h o w What H a p p e n e d t o Jones Concert Jan. Concert Jan. 1 9 Finnigftr's Bali. • 22 Alvin J o s l i n Company Innes Concert Coldwater's Thirty Sable Sons o f H a m Local Ta l e Broadhurst Oxford M u s i c a l Club Wrightson Warner Murray & Mack's Comedians �‘1111.11111•11 Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Jan. 2 6 Concert Fadette Ladies Orchestra Feb. 5 Next D o o r The R o y e r B r o t h e r s Feb. 8 Nevada, o r Lost Mine Feb. 1 1 A Day and a Night Hoyt P r o d u c t i o n s Feb. 1 5 Humpty Dumpty Dickson & Mustard Co. Feb. 2 0 quo V a d i s E. J . C a r p e n t e r Productions M a r. 8 Concert Parker Concert Co. M a r. 2 6 Concert Ottumwa Q u a r t e t t e Apr. 4 Royal Box George S . C o l l i n e Co. Apr. 1 8 Va u d e v i l l e Local Ta l e n t Apr. 2 6 Keller, t h e magician Apr. 2 9 Chimes mandy june 21 High School Commencement the Company Local Ta l e n t Leading Performer �Date T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Company Leading Performe Sep. 1 7 McKinley Memorial Services Sep. 2 3 Humbug Sep. 3 0 For L o v e ' s Sake Marie Me Mable S t r Oct. 5 Rip Va n W i n k l e Thomas J e Oct. 1 0 Uncle To m ' s C a b i n A l W. M a r t i n C o . Oct. 1 6 The E v i l E I 1 7 7 1 7 Te T i l l e V i c t o r i a Troupe of Royal Dancers Oct. 2 4 Si Plunkard Oct. 2 6 Concert Oct. 2 9 T h e , Sp.An o f Oct. 3 1 Fluiiip t y D u m p t x Cornell Twentieth Century Humpty Dumpty Co. Eddie McD N o v. 7 Pump t y D u i p Cornell Twentieth Century Humpty Dumpty Co. Eddie McD Concert Excelsior tainers Fred Marsden Lenora Ja (violinis Life The D o n a �Leading Performe Date T i t l e o r Ty p e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t N o v. 1 4 Uncle Hez N o v. 1 8 The G i r l i n the B a r r a c k s N o v. 2 1 Faust N o v. 2 5 Lecture N o v. 2 6 Esmeralda Dec. 2 East Lynne Inez Form J. F . C r o d Dan S h e r m Dec. 5 O l Dec. 1 1 C o n c e r t P r i n c e Dec. 2 3 u o Frank Ada R . A . Caskie Co. Lewis M o r r i s o n C o . John B . D Local Ta l e n t Dan Tu c k e r Dec. 1 8 - 1 9 Q Company C h i o f Egypt Va d i s W c L h a o i g c t a n o l e Glee Club Ta l e n t y & Knowles Co. )!/02 Jan. 4 . King Dodo Jan. 1 5 "The M o o n i n Fact a n d Fancy" Castle Square Opera C o . ( l e c t u r e A. L . C o r ) �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date Playwright Company Leading Performer( Jan. 16 The L i t t l e Jan. 21 The K i n g o f Opium R i n g Jan. 22 Concert Hahn P a r k e L a d i e s Quintette Jan. 28 Richard Carvel Andrew Robson Co. Jan. 30 Concert Elvie Burnett Concert Co. Feb. 3 When W e W e r e Tw e n t y One Morris & H a l l Co. Feb. 17 Ostler Joe Feb. 18 Lecture Spillman R M a r. 13 Lecture Ralph P a r M a r. 1 Sporting Life Apr. 1 Wa i f s o f New Yo r k Apr. 18 Si P e r k i n s A p r . 28 May 3 Va g r a n t s the Schrode Brothers Katie Emm Marks B r o t h e r s No. 1 C o . To m M a r k s �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date May 1 1 Te n N i g h t s B a r Room i n May 1 9 The P o w e v B e h i n d tLe T h i . o n e May 2 7 The June 1 1 - 0 S h a 11 t h - T h o Tw o K i d s 12th- T h e I r i s h Fiero 11111 - 1 w o L i t t l e Rogues 14th- A l l 1.:al: P l a y w r i g h t Company a Snowball Leading P e r f o r m e r ( A. M . P a l m e r C o . V e r n a s Mar Katherine L o c n a n l o Ta l e n t n Comedy Co. • • • • • • • • • • • • June 1 9 H Aug. 1 3 Aug. 1 8 - 2 3 t A g h School Commencemont Royal R Slave B o 18th-Madam S a t a n 19th-The T r o u b l e 6f Mr. Tremble 20th-His F i r s t Love 2 1 s t - n y Uncle F r o m 22nd- W o l v e s o f N e w Yo r k e y n n a e t l t Co. Theatre Co. W i l l i a m M Maude L e o n �• Date o T i t l e o r Ty p e L e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t f a d i C o m p a n y n g P e r f o r m e r ( s 23rd-A Q u i l t y Mother Aug. 2 8 Sep. 3 S T i w Plunkurd o J M a r r i e d Men S Sep. 1 5 - 1 7 T h e Globe Tr o t t e r Sep. 2 2 h Kermis Sep. 2 5 T L o v e r ' s Sep. 2 9 Oct. 4 Oct. 8 e Lane L W o m . s i p T h e World's Monarchs o f Magic. Oct. 1 7 T h e Power Behind the T h r o n e Oct. 2 3 - 2 5 B c o m i c opera and vaudeville u a r i l g h t Hu Talent t r o m Comedy . Va n W i n k l e T c W S . Simp Clyde Fitch k e r C o 29th-My O r i e n t a l Friend Oct. 1 3 C . Lew . L o u i s DeLange A R . s h c h o - D m e v e a r e s Je Co. Katherine W i l b u r Opera Co. �Date o Oct. 3 0 f O l N o v. 7 T h e Prisoner Zenaa n g P e r f o r m e r ( Julius Cahn Co. of Thomas B Alexande L o e t g r e N o v. 1 0 G y p s y N o v. 2 2 W a a d i C o m p a n y d Jed ProuIx vaudeville David Harrum N o v. 3 N o v. 6 T i t l e o r Ty p e L e Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t y C. B . L a Jack Willis G Down E a s t N o v. 2 5 The C o u n t y F a i r N e i l Bur N o v. 2 7 American Gentleman George H DPf.7. 2 Next D o o r & vaudeville George ville P c . FC)NV G i n A n d o a 10 Der:. 2 5 1903 A Standrd Article William A. Brady Alma S t i �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date Kidnapped i n New Y o r k Jan. 3 JAI'. 2 9 Feb. 3 T T h h Feb. 1 6 e B E v i l Eye. e Liberty Belles A H a r r F o x y gniller s r o b s e F r a n k o o n t B. Smith R J r m y Leading P e r f o r m e r ( C o m p a n y a r The D a g g e r a n d the C r o s s Feb. 7 Feb. 1 2 P l a y w r i g h t e n h g G ' tric s Bal Hennesy Co. e p y r t B Harris Co. R i c h a r d G F l o r o d o r a Feb. 2 3 - 2 8 Kennedy P l a y e r s N e l l i e K 23rd-Cheek M a r. 6 The S p a n o f Life M a r. 1 0 J u s t S t r u c k To w n and s i d e s h o w M a r. 1 6 U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n Mal:. ) 1 Sporting Life Apr. 6 Devil's Auction T S C t h h e a t s r e o l n ' s Uncle To m ' s C a b i n C o . e s H. Yale Co. Dona �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Date Apr. 1 3 O c c u l t Leading Performer Company P l a y w r i g h t Hermann t Great phenomena J o h n W. V o g e l ' s Big Minstrels May 1 6 May 2 5 - 1 0 G l a 25th-A Man o f Mystery 26th-Knobs nessee 27th-A House o f To o M u c h Trouble 28th-Georgia Ross 29th-Tracy t h e Bandit 30th-The Yo u n g Wife + vaudeville Aug. 1 9 A s g o w Stock Co. Royal Slave Aug. 2 4 - 2 9 Hunt's Imperial Stock Co. K a t e 24th-A L i t t l e Sinner Sep. U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n A l W. M a r t i n ' s Uncle To m ' s C a b i n Fitz �Date T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Sep. 7 Si P l u n k a r d rep. 11 The I r i s h Pawnbrokers Sep. 1 5 - 1 6 C a u g h t Webb i n P l a y w r i g h t Leading P e r f o r m e r ( s Company J. C . L e w M c M C a a z b i e & Tru e the Carner Stock Co. SoP. 2 8 oct. 3 J . M. Car 28th- F o r Love and H o n o r 29th-Cast A d r i f t 3 u t h - R i p Va n Winkle 1st- T h e Hondman 2nd- A Romance o f the S o u t h 3 r d - C o 11 e e n Hawn Oct. 6 Oct. O f t t h e B r i tire ti. M i i g h t An T u d i a n a R o m a n c e O c t . lf-.1 Sager Drama Co. Monarch M i n s t r e l s Mason's C o r n e r F, J i k s Oct. 2 9 George K l Alma H e a r P r i n c e s s Chic B i l l y Cla QuincySawyer Co. Kirk LaShelle Opera C o . V e r a Mich �Leading P e r f o r m e r ( Date T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment N o v. 4 A Montana Outlaw Warner & Aotman C o . W. A l l e n N o v. 1 0 The S e r e n a d e The B o s t o n i a n s N o v. 1 6 When K n i g h t h o o d was i n F l o w e r J u l i a Marlow Co. R o s e l l e Rodney S t o c k C o . M i s s P l a y w r i g h t N o v. 2 3 - 2 8 Company G e r t r u d e K Va n e 23rd- A tuckian 24th- I n Convict Stripes 25th-Colorado 26th- F o r P o s i t i o n and H o n o r 27th-Ohio K i d s 28th-A Path o f Veng:er_nce + vaudeville Dec. 2 Ghosts Dec. 3 Miss Bob White Dec. 9 The G i r l a n d the J u d g e Dec. 1 1 The C o n v i c t ' s Daughter Henrik Ibsen Mary Shaw Willard Spencer's Comedy O p e r a C o . M a r y Hou Eleanor M �Leading Performe Dktte T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment 7wc. 1 8 As Y o u L i k e Dec. 2 4 J o h n i Ly C o n i e s Ma LI h i r i g H o m e Whitney Opera Co. Jan. 1 The M i d n i g h t press Zeb & Z a r r o w C o . Jan. 9 We A r e K i n d plus s t e r e o p t i c a n Jan. 1 9 The J o h n s t o w n Ilood Jan. ').? Lecture Dr. Thom Green Jan. 2 4 Lecture E. M . L a Jan. 2 8 The P p m p k i n flosker Feb. 2 Down a n d U p i t P l a y w r i g h t Company William Shakespeare E r n e s t Shipman Co. Camilla Blanche 1904 Ft.b. 4 T h e Night Before Christmas Walker W Lawrence Russell Heckman B r o s . C o . �Date T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Feb. 5 Concert Katharine way C o n c e r t C o . Feb. 1 7 H o i t y - To i t y Weber & F i e l d ' s Music H a l l Co. Fob. 1 9 The G r e a t W h i t e Diamond Walter Fessler Co. Feb. 2 5 vaudeville Sam T . J a c k ' s Burlesque Co. M a r. 1 0 The H e a d Waiters Joe K e l l M a r. 1 1 Lecture Russell Conwell M a r. 1 2 Te n N i g h t s Bar Room i n a M a r. 2 1 - 2 6 L e P l a y w r i g h t a d i Company n g P e r f o r m e r ( Ogden's Co. Myrkle-Hardner Stock Co. 21st- L i t t l e 17:17Z7a 22nd- T h e S i l v e r Dagffr 21ird-A Q u a k e r Wedding 24-th-The S l e e p i n g City Mabel H a �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Data P l a y w r i g h t Company Leading P e r f o r m e r ( 25th-Angel o f the 26th-Secret patch + vaudeville M a r. 29 An A r i s t o c r a t i c Tram) Kilroy & Britton Co. Apr. 4 Tw o M e r r y T r a m p s Wo o d a n d W a r d C o . Apr. 7 A Run on t h e Bank Apr. 11 A Country Kid Whittaker & Hicks Co. Apr. i 4 The F i g h t i u g Parson Wilber H Apr. 2 6 Chinese Honeymoon John E . H Edmund L a Apr. 2 9 L e g a l l y Dead The S h a n n o n F a m i l y May 5 Vogel's B i g Minstrels M.-ty 1 9 moving p i c t u r e s May 2 3 Ta m i n g o f t h e Shrew Ly m a n H . H o w e C o . William Shakespeare Charles H Marie Do �bats May 30..:31 T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t 1 0 t h -Camille Leading P e r f o r m e r ( Company Alexandre Dumas, Fils C o r a Pard's N;y:.stery o r t h e llta Crai June 6 - 11 June 2 0 - 1 5 H e n d 6th-W4;m,IT1 A r a i n s t r 7 t h - A Maz3 Jery 8th- L o t i n New Yo r k 4111-A h o t i b i n e e o f the S o u t h ( - ) c h - P. J e k y l a n d M r. H y d e 11 t h - T h e Yo u n g e r Droheus M a y n 20th-The phans 21st-Aduift i n Vo r k 2nd- E a s t L y n n e 2 j i r d - Tw o sc-)ols M e t 2 ! I t h - C a o i t I if. 2 5 t h - 1 Y: e . C o u n t r y Girl (matinee) e r a s r d o ' n Stock Co. s American Dramatic Co. Va n �Ditte T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t 25th-(cont.) The Lankashire Lass Aug. 1 A Royal Stave Aug. 3 Missouri Aug. 1 7 - 2 2 F r e a d i n g C o m p a n y P e r f o r m e r ( Gordon & B e n n e t t Co. d e r i c k H. Wilson Co. 17th- i n vice kind 18th- T h e C o u n t e o f A l e x a n d e r Monte C r i s t o D u m a s , F i l s 19th-A T r u e B o r n American 20th-The Church Across t h e 14:1 21st-Robert Emmett 22nd- B e y o n d t h e Atlantic (matinee) Shadows o f G r e a t e r New Yo r k Aug. 2 5 The M o o n s h i n e r ' s Daughter M a & n n , BUhler Co. E u n i c e M �Leading Perform Date T i t l e o r Type or Entertainment Auld-. 2 9 A D e v i l ' s Lane Sep. ) Te n Sep. 9 The H o l y C i t y Sep. 1 7 Humptv Dumpty Sep. 2 2 Undef Southern Sep. 2 ; A C h i c a g o Tralq2 + vaudevitle Oct. 6 Faust Oct. 1 0 Ti ; o P r i n c e s s C h i c Kirke La Julian E oct. Rudolph a n d Adolph, Emily C Oct. '. Yo u n g e r B r o t h e r s Alvin W Percy H N o v. 2 Was S h e t o B l a m e N o v. y - I 2 N i t ' Room Company P l a y w r i g h t Elmore S Mit H e l l La.wmaiut C o . in a Gordon & B e n n e t t R a y m o n d Co. Lottie B l a i r Parker Edward D Porter J. White Co. J o Juno B a r r e t t C o . h n A. Himmelein's Imperial Stock Co. Porter J Olga Ve r �T i t l e o r Type of Entertainment Dnte P l a y w r i g h t Company Leading Perform 7th-The dise 8 t h - To B e B u r l e d Alive 9th-ltuanoake 10th-East Ly n n e llth-The Kintl o f the D e s e r t 12th-The D a r k S i d e of a Great City N o v. 1 Wa y D o w n E a s t Joseph R . G r i s m e r Co. N o v. 21 Home L i g h t s Local Ta l e n t N o v. 24 Hamlet Harriso Wolfe, Tr u e N o v. 29 Cousin Kate Roselle Dec. 1 David Harum Julius Cahn Co. D e c . 5 Misteltoe Bough Local Ta l e n t The Va g a b o n d Q u e e n Local Ta l e n t Dec. 6 Dee. ; I 8 The H e s t N e w E n g l a n d Land S t o r y E v e r W r i t t e n �Date Dec. 8 T i t l e o r Ty p e L e of Entertainment P l a y w r i g h t Q u i n c y a d i n g Company P e r f o r m e r ( Adams S a w y e r Doc. 1 2 A r i z o n a A Dec. 1 6 W h e n the Bell To l l s Dec. 2 0 H o o l i g a n ' s , Tr o u b l e s Dec. 2 6 T h e l m a Dec. 2 9 W e d d e d Wife u g u s t u s Thomas Va l e & M a u r C o . T y l e r Amusement Co. Claire Pa but No M a u r i c e Fielding S e l m a Her �APPENDIX B I N D E X T O T H E D AY B O O K A �24 Ta b l e # 1 : I n d e x t o the performers Marion Abbott--Jan. 3 , 1887 Maud A b b o t t - - D e c . 4 , 1 9 0 0 Frank Adams- - N o v. 1 4 , 1 9 0 1 George Adams- - D e c . 8 , 1 8 8 3 J. R . Adams- - D e c . 8 , 1883 L i o n e l Adams- - S e p . 7 , 1 9 0 0 Frank Aiken--Feb. 1 6 , 1884 Laura A l b e r t a - - A p r. 3 , 1883 Louis A l d r i c h --Mar. 1 8 , 1884 Thomas B . A l e x a n d e r - - N o v . 6 , 1 9 0 2 Viola A l l e n --Oct. 26, 1882 William C. Andrews--Oct. 24, 1895 Edwin A r n o t t - - S e p . 3 , 1 8 8 4 Mrs. F . C . A r t h u r - - A p r. 2 2 , 1892 F. M . A u n k s - - O c t . 6 , 1 9 0 0 Edwin J . A u s t i n - - J u l y 6 , 1 8 8 5 Alice Baldwin--Sep. 3 & 4, 1883 B i l l y Barlow--Feb. 29, 1892 James B a r l o w - - F e b . 2 9 , 1 8 9 2 Alden Benedict- - O c t . 7 , 1887; O c t . 2 1 , 1889 Francis Bishop--Dec. 12, 1885 A. T . B l u s - - O c t . 2 9 , 1 9 0 0 Helen B l y t h e - - A p r . 3 0 -May 1 , 1 8 9 0 C. E . B o l t o n - - J u n e 3 , 1 8 8 9 George W. B o n i f a c e - - N o v. 1 6 , 1 8 8 6 Marjorie Bonner--Feb. 14, 1885 Jessie Bonstelle--Feb. 1 5 , 1883; Sep. 23, 1890 Blanche Boone- - D e c . 2 4 , 1903 Mary B o u t o n - - D e c . 3 , 1 9 0 3 Mac B r a d l e y - O c t . 1 6 - 2 1 , 1 8 9 9 Prof. B r i s t c n - J u n e 27-28, 1890 Fred Emerson Brooks- - N o v. 1 3 , 1895 Edwin Lee B r. : w n - - A p r. 1 , 1 8 8 3 Wallace B r u c e - - F e b . 1 5 , 1 8 9 5 Frank Budd- - N o v. 2 0 , 1897 A. L . B u r b a n k - - J a n . 2 5 , 1 8 9 2 Bob B u r d e t t e - - F e b . 7 , 1 8 9 0 Neil Burgess- - N o v. 2 5 , 1902 John B u r l e i g h - F e b . 2 6 , 1 8 8 7 Julius C. Burrows- O c t . 1 5 , 1894; O c t . 3 0 , 1896; N o v. 1898; O c t . 2 9 , 1 9 0 0 J . W. B u r t o n - - S e p . 1 1 , 1 8 8 3 L. L . B u r t o n - - M a r. 1 0 , 1885 Jennie C a l e e - - Yo . Jennie C a l i f --Jan. M a e Va n e C a l v e r t Carlotta- M a r. : 3 , 28, 1882 1 7 , 1884 N o v. 23-28. 1892 1 9 3 3, �242 J. M . Carrier--Sep. 2 8 -Oct. 3 , 1903 J. W. C a r n e r - - F e b . 2 3 - 2 9 , 1 8 8 5 ; A p r . 1 6 - 2 1 , 1 8 8 8 Charles H. Caton--Feb. 3 , 1892 Herbert Cawthorn--May 11 , 1892 Paul Cazeneuve--Oct. 2 2 , 1 8 9 7 Ella M. Chamberlain--Dec. 8 , 1884 Henry Chanfrau--Dec. 1 0 , 1891 C. W . C h a r l e s - - N o v . 2 8 , 1 8 8 2 John R . C l a r k - - M a r. 7 , 1 8 9 0 ; M a r. 1 0 , 1 8 9 6 W. A l l e n C l a r k e - N o v . 4 , 1 9 0 3 Estelle Clayton--Dec. 16, 1899 Clay Clement--Jan. 1 0 , 1895 Fanny Cohen- M a r . 3 0 , 1 8 9 5 Coleman & Hayden- - O c t . 5 - 1 0 , 1 8 9 1 Edmund C o l l i e r - - D e c . 8 , 1 8 8 6 ; N o v . 2 4 - 2 5 , 1 8 8 7 Jack C o l l i n s --Sep. 2 1 , 1886 A. L . C o l t o n - - J a n . 1 5 , 1 9 0 2 Harry Constantine--Feb. 16, 1886 H. C o n u l i u s - - M a r . 2 8 , 1 8 9 0 Russell H. Conwell--Feb. 14, 1890; Dec. 14, 1892; Mar. 10, 1904 Jane Coombs- D e c . 2 1 , 1 8 8 3 Father Cooney- A p r . 8 , 1891 Seth Crane- - M a r. 2 0 , 1881 R e v. G e o r g e C r a v e n s - - D e c . 1 7 , 1 8 8 7 William Crawftrd-Dec. 18, 1895 Andre C r i s t o n - - M a r. 9 , 1 8 8 5 F. F . C r o s b y , J r . - - D e c . 2 , 1 9 0 1 Emily C u r t i s - O c t . 1 8 , 1904 Laura D a i n t y --Feb. 1 6 , 1884; N o v. 2 2 , 1884 Henry C . D n e - M a r . 2 2 , 1 8 9 2 Hon. D a n i e l D a u g h e r t y - F e b . 1 7 , 1 8 9 1 E. L . D a v e n p o r t . J r . - - A p r . 3 , 1 8 8 3 Fanny D a v e n p o r t - N o v . 2 9 , 1 9 0 0 H. R e e v e s D a v i e s - F e b . 1 0 , 1 8 9 2 Charles L . D a v i s - - A p r. 5 , 1884; Dec. 29-30, 1886; Dec. 9 , 1890 Julia Davis- O c t . 23, 1883 Hon. F r a n k A . D e a n - - O c t . 2 9 , 1 8 9 0 Edward D e l a n e y - S e p . 2 7 , 1 9 0 4 Juno B . D c - m o t i e - - M a r. 1 5 , 1 8 9 2 John B . D e M o t t e - M a r . 1 3 , 1 8 9 5 ; N o v. 2 5 , 1901 Alice Deprey-Jiiiy 4, 1883 J. J . Desmond- O c t . 2 1 , 1 8 9 6 Anna E . D i c k i n s o n - - O c t . 4 , 1 8 8 8 John D i l l o n - J u l y 1 3 , 1 8 8 3 ; J a n . 1 4 , 1 8 9 1 ; O c t . 2 4 , 1 8 9 2 ; Ye t ) . ? t i . 1 8 W - , Annie D i l l y - J a n . o , 1 8 9 D Thomas D i x o n , 1 1 , 1891 FraWt: D o a n ; i - r ) c c . 7 , , 1 8 9 3 T h e D o n a i a t t a - - 0 c t . 2 9 , 1 90 I ; n a r . 6 , 1 9 0 3 Marie Denirm-ik--Wty 2 3 , 1 9 0 4 �243 Paul B. D u C h a i l l e r - - D e c . 2 8 , 1892 L i l l i a n D u n s t o n - - N o v. 1 1 , 1 8 8 5 Abe E a r l y - - O c t . 2 4 , 1 8 9 8 Esther Early- O c t . 24, 1898 J u l i a n Edwards- - O c t . 1 0 , 1904 Eda E l i e l - - F e b . 1 3 , 1 8 8 3 Sidney R. E l l i s - - N o v. 2 4 , 1888 Elmore S i s t e r s - - A u g . 2 9 , 1 9 0 4 B l a n c h Emmet- - A u g . 2 9 , 1 9 0 4 Grace Emmett- - S e p . 9 - 1 0 , 1 8 9 0 J. K . Emmett- J u n e 6 , 1884 Katie Emmett- - A p r. 1 , 1902 Rose E y t i n g e - A p r . 2 9 , 1 8 8 5 Carol Ezier--Sep. 5 , 1893 To n y F a r r e l l - - M a r . 2 8 , 1 8 9 4 ; M a r . 1 5 , 1 8 9 8 Anna E v a F a y - - M a r . 1 , 1 8 8 5 ; D e c . 2 0 , 1 8 9 4 Al. W. F e l s o n - A p r . 4 , 1885 Cora E . F e r r i s - - A p r . 2 4 , 1 8 8 4 Perkins D. F i s h e r --Mar. 2 3 , 1891 Kate F i t z g i b b o n - - A u g . 2 4 - 2 9 , 1 9 0 3 Wm. H . F i t z g e r a l d - - F e b . 2 , 1 8 8 3 James P . F l e m i n g - M a r . 2 1 , 1 8 8 9 Bishop F o l e y - A p r . 2 4 - 2 5 , 1890 Inez Forman- D e c . 2 , 1901 Evelyn Foster- A p r . 6 , 1885 Richie Foy--Oct. 17, 1895 Sid C. France--Dec. 1 6 , 1887 Gustave F r a n k e l - - D e c . 7 , 1 8 9 7 Mrs. F r e n c h -Sheldon- - O c t . 1 7 , 1894 Alberta G a l l a t i n --Mar. 1 4 , 1900 Charles A . Gardner--Dec. 2 8 , 1883; N o v. 5 , 1888 Washington G a r d n e r - - M a r. 1 1 , 1 8 9 0 ; O c t . 2 7 , 1 8 9 4 J. Knox Gavin--Sep. 2 - 7 , 1895; Sep. 2 0 - 2 5 , 1897 J. W r i g h t G i d d i n g s - D e c . 6 , 1 9 0 0 Raymund G i l b e r t - - S e p . 9 , 1 9 0 4 Harry G i l f o i l - S e p . 27, 1900 Barnie Gilmore- J a n . 3 , 1903 Drucie Gilmore - M a y 11 , 1892 Kate G l a s s f o r d - - D e c . 1 4 - 1 9 , 1 8 8 5 Richar0 Golden--Feb. 1 2 , 1903 D i c k Gorman- D e c . 1 , 1 8 8 6 J. Newton G o t t s o i d - A p r. 2 3 , 1383 John B . Gough- N o y . 2 6 , 1 8 3 4 Maud G r a n c e r - O c t . 2 8 , 1 8 8 6 W i l l i s Granger- N o v. 10, 1902 Ada G r a y - - J a n . 2 3 , 1 8 8 4 ; D e c . 1 3 , 1 8 8 5 ; D e c . 1 2 , 1 8 8 9 Thomas E . G r e e n - J a n . 2 2 , 1 9 0 4 John 5 r L f f i t h - S e p . 2 0 , 1 8 9 3 ; J a n . �24 Troja Griswold--Mar. 3 0 , 1892 Carrie E. Hale--Feb. 5 , 1889 Harriet Hale--Mar. 2 8 , 1894 E d i t h H a l l - - N o v. 2 5 , 1895 Jessie Mae H a l l - - S e p . 2 1 - 2 6 , 1 8 9 6 Charles Hampton--Mar. 1 5 , 1897 C. H a n d y s i d e - - M a r . 1 2 , 1 8 8 5 Charles B. Hanford--Dec. 4 , 1896; May 23, 1904 Edwin H a n f o r d - - F e b . 1 5 , 1888; D e c . 1 9 , 1 8 8 8 Lela Harlow--Dec. 1 8 , 1894 Roberts Harper--Jan. 2 7 , 1893 George H a t h a w a y - - N o v. 2 7 , 1 9 0 2 J. J . Hayes- - F e b . 5 , 1 8 8 4 Marie Haynes--Mar. 2 1 , 1889 Mabel H a z e l t o n - - F e b . 2 5 , 1 9 0 4 A d e l l H a z l e t t - - N o v. 5 , 1888 Alma H e a r n - - O c t . 6 , 1 9 0 3 Dr. James H e d l e y - - N o v. 7 , 1 8 9 0 John E . H e n s h a w - - A p r. 2 6 , 1 9 0 4 Percy Herbert- - O c t . 2 5 , 1904 Selam Herman- - D e c . 2 9 , 1 9 0 4 Hermann t h e G r e a t - - A p r . 1 3 , 1 9 0 3 Agnes H e r n d o n - - N o v. 2 4 , 1 8 8 2 ; J a n . 3 0 , 1 8 9 0 Miss H e x t - - N o v. 9 , 1 8 9 6 George S . H i c k e y - - M a y 9 - 1 0 , 1 8 8 7 Wilbur Higby--Apr. 1 4 , 1904 Charles Higgins--Mar. 2 8 , 1890 L. C . H i g g i n s - - O c t . 2 3 , 1 8 8 3 Blanche Howard- - J a n . 5 , 1893 Wright Huntington--Sep. 15-17, 1902 Ann H u t c h i n s o n - - J a n . 3 0 , 1 8 9 6 Ida Hutten--Aug. 2 4 , 1884 John E . I n c e - - S e p . 3 - 4 , 1 8 8 3 Robert G. I n g e r s o l l --Feb. 2 0 , 1892; A p r . 9 , 1896 Lenora Jackson- - O c t . 2 6 , 1901 Louis James- - N o v. 2 5 , 1890 Janauschek--Feb. 1 7 , 1888; Mar. 1 3 , 1890 Marie Jansen--Feb. 11 , 1898 Harold Jarvis--Jan. 9 , 1899 Thomas J e f f e r s o n - - O c t . 5 , 1 9 0 1 ; O c t . 8 . , 1 9 0 2 C a r r o l l Johnson- - N o v. 1 5 , 1893 Sadie Johnson- - F e b . 6 , 1 8 8 3 Silene Johnson--Apr. 1 7 , 1895 Emily Kean- - M a r. 1 1 , 1886 Frank Keenan--Dec. 4 , 1900 T h o m a s K e e n e - A p r . 9 , 1 8 8 3 ; M a y 1 5 , 1 8 8 5 ; D o c . 14 1 8 9 6 Francis Clement K e l l e y --Dec. 1 8 , 1899 �245 Clara Louise Kellogg--Dec. 7 , 1883 D a n i e l A . K e l l y - - N o v. 2 5 , 1 8 9 5 Joe K e l l y - - M a r. 1 0 , 1 9 0 4 Retta Kempton-Feb. 1 7 , 1893 Ezra K e n d a l l - - N o v. 3 , 1893 George K e n n a n - A p r . 5 , 1 8 8 9 N e l l i e Kennedy--Feb. 23-28, 1903 Alberta Kern--Apr. 7 , 1890 Kathryn Kidder--Dec. 7 , 1897 Wallace K i n g - - F e b . 4 , 1 8 8 7 Marie K i n z i e --Sep. 2 - 7 , 1895 George K l i m t - - O c t . 6 , 1 9 0 3 Roselle K n o t t - - N o v. 1 6 , 1903; N o v. 2 9 , 1904 L. A . L a B o r g e - - N o v. 2 8 , 1 8 8 9 Frank Lander--Mar. 1 4 , 1900 C. B . L a n d i s - - N o v . 7 , 1 9 0 2 Edmund L a w r e n c e - A p r . 2 6 , 1 9 0 4 John Lawrence- - S e p . 1 8 , 1 8 8 5 E. M . L a y c o c k - - J a n . 2 4 , 1 9 0 4 Kirke L a S h e l l e - O c t . 10, 1904 H e r b e r t Wood L e a c h - - A p r . 1 7 - 1 8 , 1 8 8 5 Amy L e e - D e c . 5 , 1 8 9 5 Edwin A . L e e - - S e p . 2 7 - 2 9 , 1 8 9 3 Rose L e l a n d - - O c t . 8 , 1 8 9 6 A. B . L e o n a r d - - F e b . 2 7 , 1 8 9 2 Hennessy L e r o y l e - - M a r. 2 8 , 1 8 9 8 ; A p r . 1 8 , 1 8 9 8 Lcuisa L e t t a - - J a n . 1 6 , 1891 Dorothy Lewis- A p r . 3 , 1900 J. C . L e w i s - S e n . 7 , 1903 Jeffreys Lewis--Apr. 23, 1883 Louise L l e w e l l y n - O c t . 7 , 1898 Maude L e o n e - - A u g . 1 8 - 2 3 , 1 9 0 2 J. C . Lewes- A u g . 2 8 , 1902 Thomas L i s b o u r n e - O c t . 1 3 , 1 8 8 3 L i t t l e G o l d i e - O c t . 2 1 , 1891 Charles A . Loder--Apr. 4 , 1894 Lena L o e b - - A p r . 2 8 - 2 9 , 1 8 9 0 Sam L u c a s - - F e b . 4 , 1 8 8 7 Lewis A . Mabb--Dec. 2 3 - 2 8 , 1 8 8 9 B. M c A u l e y - S e p . 1 2 , 1 8 8 4 McCabe a n d M a c k - S e p . 1 1 , 1 9 0 3 Thomas M c C l a r y - M a r . 2 3 . 1 9 0 0 A. W . F . M c C o l l i n - - O c t . 2 0 , 1 8 8 5 Eddie McDonalu--Oct. 3 1 , 1 9 0 1 ; N o v. 7 , 1901 John J . M c G i n n u s - - N c v. 3 , 1 8 9 7 N e l l i e M c : H e n r y - N o v. i i , 1 8 9 1 ; N o v. 1 8 , i 8 9 2 R e v. P r . b e r t M c . f . n t y f e - F e b . 1 9 , 1 8 8 9 W i l l i a m Mack- A u g . 1 8 - 2 3 , 1902 J4mes B . M a c k i e - M a r . 4 , 1 8 9 8 �246 J. H . McLaughlin--Mar. 1 0 , 1884 Frank E. McNish--Oct. 8 , 1896 Stanley Macy- - A p r. 1 3 - 1 4 , 1885 W i l l i a m C. M a n d e v i l l e - - N o v. 2 6 , 1899 Robert M a n t e l l - - A p r. 1 7 , 1889; Dec. 1 2 , 1894; Feb. 2 , 1899; Sep. 2 5 , 1 8 9 9 ; F e b . 7 , 1 9 0 3 Ve r n a M a r i e - - M a y 3 , 1 9 0 2 Paulene Markham- - N o v. 1 9 , 1887 To m M a r k s - - A p r . 2 8 - M a y 3 , 1 9 0 2 N e l l i e Marr--Mar. 2 1 , 1889 Edward R . M a r s d e n - - F e b . 1 4 , 1 8 8 5 Lawrence M a r s t o n - - N o v. 1 1 , 1 8 8 5 Jean Mawson--May 1 0 , 1 8 9 9 Mita Maynard- - O c t . 1 , 1895 George D . M e l v i l l e - - D e c . 2 , 1 9 0 2 M i l l i e Method--Oct. 2 9 , 1895 M a r i e M e t h u a - - S e p . 3 0 , 190.1 Vera M i c h e l e n a - - O c t . 2 9 , 1 9 0 3 Jahu D e W i t t M i l l e r - - O c t . 2 5 , 1 8 8 9 George C . M i l n - - A p r . 1 2 , 1 8 8 6 Maggie M i t c h e l l - - M a r. 1 3 , 1 8 8 3 ; F e b . 2 5 , 1 8 8 4 ; D e c . 2 0 , 1 8 3 9 Whitney Mockridge--Mar. 2 9 , 1893 Mable Montgomery- - S e p . 2 7 , 1 9 0 0 Eleanor Montell--Dec. 9 , 1903 Adelaide Moore--Oct. 4 , 1886 Bella Moore--Sep. 2 6 - 2 8 , 1883 Flora Moore- - O c t . 3 0 , 1883 Courtenay Morgan--May 16-21, 1898 Lizzie Mulvey--Oct. 17, 1892 Eunice Murdock--Aug. 1 , 1904 J. S . Murphy- J a n . 8 , 1885; May 8, 1888 Murray & Mack--Mar. 3 0 , 1898 Mysterious Oneida--Dec. 14, 1895 Cora N e i l s o n - - F e b . 2 3 - 2 9 , 1 8 8 5 Milton Nobles--Mar. 3 , 1884 Casey N o r r i s - - A u g . 2 9 , 1 8 8 5 ; J a n . 2 6 , 1 8 9 5 R e v. R o b e r t N o u r s e - - M a r . 6 , 1 8 8 8 ; N o v . 2 8 , 1 8 3 8 B i l l Nye- - J a n . 2 5 , 1892 George O b e r - - A u g . 2 8 , 1 8 8 9 Barney O ' B r a d y - M a y 11 , 1892 Nora O ' B r i e n - - M a r. 2 3 , 1 8 9 6 Augusta O h e s t l a m - F e b . 1 7 , 1890 Chauncey O l c o t t - M a r . 9 , 1 8 9 4 Eugene O ' R o u r k e - N o v . 2 7 , 1 8 9 3 J. J . Owen--Sep. 4 - 9 , 1 8 9 9 J. A . O w e n s - - M a r . 1 2 , 1 8 8 5 Claire Paige-DEc. 2 6 , 1904 Ralph F a r i e t t - M a r . 1 3 , 1 9 0 2 �247 Charles T. P a r s l o e - - M a r. 1 8 , 1884 Walter Perkins- F e b . 1 6 , 1900 Edmund T . P h e l a n - - M a r . 1 8 , 1 8 8 9 Quinn P h i l l i p s - - M a y 11 , 1 8 9 5 Jennie P l a t t --Sep. 2 0 - 2 5 , 1897 J. C . Podgett--Sep. 1 8 , 1886 Helen P o t t e r - - A p r. 2 4 , 1883 Leland Powers- D e c . 3 0 , 1889; J a n . 1 3 , 1891 Daisy Ramsden--Feb. 2 , 1883; S e p . 11 , 1883 J o h n W. R a n s o m e - - A p r . 2 6 , 1 8 8 9 0 11 i e R e d p a t h - - F e b . 1 8 , 1 8 9 1 Roland Reed- - O c t . 1 , 1 8 8 2 ; F e b . 2 2 , 1 8 8 4 ; D e c . 2 2 , 1 8 8 4 ; M a r. 1 1 , 1 8 8 6 James R e i l l y - - J a n . 6 , 1 8 9 1 R e m e n y i - - N o v. 8 , 1 8 8 3 ; J a n . 2 1 , 1 8 9 6 J. N . R e n t f r o w - O c t . 1 7 , 1882 Camilla Reynolds--Dec. 18, 1903 Rhea- S e p . 2 2 , 1 8 2 4 ; D e c . 3 , 1 8 8 8 Richards & C a n f i e l d - F e b . John R i g g s - J u l y 1 6 , 1 3 8 3 Spillman Riggs--Feb. 1 8 , 1902 J. W. R i l e y --Dec. 1 9 , 1884 James W h i t c o m b R i l e y - - F e b . 1 3 , 1 8 8 5 D. W . R o b e r t s o n - - F e b . 5 , 1 8 8 4 M i l t o n Roblee--Mar. 2 1 , 1889 Stuart Rogers- M a r . 3 , 1885 Fred R o t h s t e i n - J u l y 6 , 1885 Cecil Ruse- M a r . 2 1 , 1889 Sol S m i t h R u s s 3 11 - - A p r. 8 , 1 8 8 4 ; A p r . 8 , 1 8 8 6 ; J a n . 1 6 , 1 8 8 8 William J. Scanlan--May 3, 1884; Sep. 1 5 , 1884; May 25, 1885; Jan. 1 9 , 1 8 8 6 ; J a n . 1 4 , 1 8 8 7 ; M a y 1 9 , 1 8 8 8 ; S e p . 2 7 , 1889 Alfred L. Schwartz- J u l y 6, 1885 Minnie Seward- M a r . 1 7 , 1891 Percy Sharpe- O c t . 1 , 1895 G o v. S h a w - O c t . 1 6 , 1 9 0 0 Mary Shaw- - D e c . 2 , 1 9 0 3 Dan S h e r m a n - D e c . 5 , 1 9 0 1 William H. Sherwood- M a y 27-June 1 , 1895 S. S . S i m p s o n . - S e p . 3 , 1 9 0 2 J o s e Sisson- O c t . 1 7 , 1382; N o v. 2 6 , 1885 Oscar S i s s o n - - N o v. 2 6 , 1 8 8 5 Otis Sklur.er--M7. 22, 1900 F r a n k W. S m i t h - N o v . 5 , 1 8 8 9 Sid Smith- S e p , 3 , 1884 William Alden S,:nith-Oct. 13, 1,S6 Albert J . Sprague- A a r . 1 6 , 1394 Joseph S p r a z u - - M a y 4 , 1 9 0 0 William S t a f f o r d - A p T. 6 , 1885 �248 Katharine Standish--Sep. 4 - 9 , 1899 Bosie Stevens- - N o v. 2 0 , 1 8 9 7 Mate S t e v e n s - - D e c . 2 3 - 2 8 , 1 8 8 9 Adlai Stevenson--Oct. 2 4 , 2900 J. C . ( F a t t y ) Stewart--Apr. 2 6 , 1895 Helen Stickland--Jan. 3 0 , 1895 Alma S t i r l i n g - - D e c . 2 5 , 1 9 0 2 Mable S t r i c k l a n d - - S e p . 3 0 , 1 9 0 1 Carrie Stuart--Apr. 1 4 , 1883 Julia Stuart--Sep. 7 , 1900 John L . S u l l i v a n - - O c t . 2 4 , 1 8 8 5 ; D e c . 2 2 , 1 8 9 3 Ti m o t h y E . Ta r s n e y - - S e p . 1 6 , 1 8 9 6 Bessie Ta y l o r - M a r . 1 6 - 1 7 , 1885 F a y Te m p l e t o n - M a r . 2 0 , 1 8 8 3 S i d n e y Thomas- F e b . 6 , 1 8 9 6 Denman T h o m p s o n - N o v . 1 0 , 1 8 8 4 ; O c t . 3 , 1 8 9 3 John T h o m p s o n - J a n . 1 , 1 8 9 0 J. E . To o l e - - N o v. 2 2 , 1 8 9 5 P a t t i To s a - D e c . 2 8 , 1883 A l b i o n W. T o - a r g e e - O c t . 2 7 , 1 8 9 6 R. F . T r e v a l l i c k - M a y 3 , 1 8 8 6 Augusta True- N o v . 2 4 , 1904 Mazie Tr u m b u l l - O c t . 1 9 , 1 9 0 0 ; S e p . 1 1 , 1 9 0 3 Hon. J e r o m e W. T u r n e r - O c t . 2 9 , 1 8 9 0 John T y l e r - J u l y 1 6 , 1 8 8 5 Camilla lirso-May 25, 1883 Cora Va n Ta s s e l l - - M a y 3 0 - 3 1 , 1 9 0 4 Olga Verne- - 0 c . 6 , 1 9 0 4 Charles E r i n Verner- J a n . 3 1 , 1889 Agnes W a l l a c e V i l l a - O c t . 2 1 , 1 8 9 0 Mary Vo k e ! ; - - N o v. 2 8 , 1 8 8 9 James W a i t - - F e b . 2 3 - 2 9 , 1 8 8 5 Jule Walters- O c t . 7 , 1898 E. L . W a l t o n - - O c t . 3 0 , 1 8 8 3 G i p s y Ward- O c t . 5 - 1 0 , 1 8 9 1 W. C . W a r n e r - O c t . 6 , 1 9 0 0 Wrightson Warner--Jan. 1 4 , 1901 Imogene W a s h t u r n e - O c t . 1 7 , 1 3 9 2 C a r r i e Webber- O c t . 6 , 1 8 8 5 H a r r y Webber--,71ct. 6 , 3 8 5 L i z a Weber- M a r . 2 9 . 1 8 8 6 Gus W e i n b u r g - S e p . 5 . 1 8 9 3 Bertha Welby--Mar. 1 5 , 1 8 9 8 George R . l e n d l i n g - N o v . 1 8 , 1 8 9 1 ; N o v. 2 1 , 1 9 9 4 Ned W e n t - - F = . b . 1 6 , 1 8 8 6 J o s e p h F . S h e l o . : - . . k - - N o v. 2 4 , 1 8 8 2 P o r t e r J . Wri-Lte--Oct. 2 , ; 8 9 9 ; N o v. 1 0 , 1 9 0 0 : 0,;;_. 6 , 190'4 �249 Walker W h i t e s i d e s - - S e p . 2 9 , 1 8 9 7 ; J a n . 9 Bertha W i l b y - - N o v. 2 4 , 1 8 8 3 George W i l l a r d - - A p r . 2 0 , 1 8 9 6 Katherine W i l l a r d --May 19, 1902 Gus W i l l i a m s - - A u g . 2 4 - 2 5 , 1 8 8 3 ; M a r . 1 4 , L o t t i e W i l l i a m s - - N o v. 1 9 , 1891 R e v. A . A . W i l l i t t s - - M a r . 2 7 , 1 8 8 9 ; D e c . Harrison J . W o l f e - - N o v. 2 4 , 1 9 0 4 Morgan Wood- - F e b . 8 , 1 8 9 5 Aaron H . Woodhull - - M a r. 3 0 , 1 8 9 2 Harrison J . Woolfe--Jan. 4 , 1900; Mar. 8 Alvin Wyckoff- - O c t . 2 6 , 1904 Judge Y a p l e - - S e p . 9 , 1 8 9 5 Lydia Ye a m a n - - A p r. 1 3 - 1 4 , 1 8 8 5 To t Yo u n g - - O c t . 1 6 - 2 1 , 1 8 9 9 Gertrude Zimmer- - N o v. 1 0 , 1 9 0 3 Madelon Z o l o - - J a n . 1 , 1 8 8 4 , 1904 1889 3 , 1889 , 1900 �250 Ta b l e # 2 ; Adrif After All a Alvin I n d e x to the Plays t i n New Yo r k - - J u n e 2 1 , 1 9 0 4 Tw e n t y Ye a r s - - S e p . 1 9 , 1 9 0 0 Mistake- J u n e 14, 1902 Joslin--Apr. 1 , 1884; Dec. 29-30, 1886; Dec. 9 , 1890; Jan. 2 2 , 1901 American G e n t h m a n - N o v. 2 7 , 1902 An A r i s t o c r a t i c T r a m p - M a r . 2 9 , 1 9 0 4 An Enemy t o t h e K i n g - - J a n . 2 7 , 1 8 9 9 An I n d i a n a Romance- - O c t . 1 3 , 1 9 0 3 Andersonville-Feh. 19-21, 1885 Angel o f t h e A l l e y --Mar. 2 5 , 1904 Arizona--Dec. 1 2 , 1904 Around t h e W s r l d i n E i g h t y Days- - M a r. 2 1 , 1 8 8 9 Arrah-na-pougue-Mar. 9 , 1889 As Y o u L i k e I t - - D e c . 1 8 , 1 9 0 3 At t h e French B a l l - - J a n . 5 , 1898 Bad B o y - - D e c . 1 0 , 1 8 8 7 The B a n k e r ' s D a u g h t e r - N o v . 2 9 , 1 8 8 3 ; M a y 6 , 1 8 8 5 ; D e c . 1 5 , 1885 A B a r r e l o f Money--Sep. 9 - 1 0 , 1 8 9 0 ; D e c . 1 2 , 1 8 9 0 B e l l s o f S h a n d o n - N o v. 3 , 1 8 9 7 Ben H u r - - N o v . 1 1 - 1 2 , 1 8 9 0 Bessie's Burglar- O c t . 6 , 1885 The B e s t N e w E n g l a n d L a n d S t o r y E v e r W r i t t e n - D e c . 8 , 1 9 0 4 Bewitched- J a n . 1 6 , 1888 Beyond t h e A t l a n t i c - A u g . 2 2 , 1 9 0 4 Black C r o o k - - o v. 4 , 1882; Feb. 2 3 . 1895 The B l a c k Y l a g . - - S e p . 2 0 , 1 8 9 7 ; A p r . 2 5 , 1 8 9 8 ; S e p . 4 , 1 8 9 9 A Black Mother- A p r . 8 , 1899 The E o h e m i a n - I d e c . 1 , 1 8 8 5 Bohemian G i r l - - J u n e 1 5 - 1 6 , 1 8 8 6 The B o n d m a n - O c t . 1 , 1 9 0 3 A Brass 7Aenkey-0ct. 19. 1900 A B r e e z y Time- A p r . 5 , 1 8 9 5 ; M a r. 2 2 , 1 8 9 8 ; A u g . 2 5 , 1 8 9 9 The B r o m m a k e r o f C a r l s b a d - - J a n . 6 , 1 8 9 1 Brother Agains 3.roth-,,r--Sep. 2 4 , 1894 Brown's i n To r : - - J a n . 4 , 1900 A Bunch o f Keys- O c t . 3 0 , 1883; Feb. 1 8 , 1096 Burr Oaks--May 2 , 1 3 2 8 The C a l l O f U s - M a y 1 0 , 1 8 9 9 Camille- M a y 3 0 . 1 9 0 4 ; J u n e 2!J, 1 9 0 4 Cannen B a i l E x p r e s s - - O c t . 1 9 , i 8 9 9 X - T Z I T I e l J o k e - F e b . ;,'; 1 8 9 8 . Carrots- A p r . 2.J, 1395 Casey's N i f e - N ' o v. 1 5 , 189 El77 A d r i f t - S e u . 2 9 , 1903 �251 Caste- - A p r . 2 3 , 1 8 8 5 Caught i n t h e Webb- S e p . 1 5 - 1 6 , 1 9 0 3 The C e n s u s T a k e r - - S e p . 2 4 , 1 8 9 5 Chain L i g h t n i n g - - O c t . 2 1 , 1 8 9 9 Cheek- - O c t . 1 , 1 8 8 2 ; F e b . 2 2 , 1 8 8 4 ; F e b . 2 3 , 1 9 0 3 C h a r i t y B a l l - - N o v. 1 5 , 1 8 9 4 Charley's Aunt- - M a r. 1 5 , 1895 A C h i c a g o Tramp- - S e p . 2 7 , 1 9 0 4 The C h r i s t i a n - - S e p . 7 , 1 9 0 0 The C h i m e s o f N o r m a n d y - - M a y 8 - 9 , 1 8 8 5 ; A p r . 2 9 , 1 9 0 1 Chinese Honeymoon- - A p r . 2 6 , 1 9 0 4 Chip 0 ' t h e O l d B l o c k - - M a r. 1 2 , 1891 The C h u r c h A c r o s s t h e Wa y - - A u g . 2 0 , 1 9 0 4 C i n d e r e l l a - - M a r. 1 , 1890 C i t y D i r e c t o r y - - O c t . 1 5 , 1891 Cleo- - F e b . 2 6 , 1 8 8 7 C l a i r e a n d t h e F o r g e M a s t e r - - M a r. 1 8 , 1 8 8 7 A C o l d Day--Feb. 2 9 , 1888; M a r. 2 3 , 1891 Colleen Bawn--Sep. 2 1 , 1885; O c t . 3 , 1903 Colorado- - N o v. 2 5 , 1 9 0 3 Confusion- F e b . 2 7 , 1885; A p r. 2 5 , 1885 Conrad- - D e c . 1 , 1 8 8 6 The C o n v i c t ' s D a u g h t e r - - D e c . 1 1 , 1 9 0 3 The C o u n t e o f M o n t e C r i s t o - - A u g . 1 8 , 1 9 0 4 The C o u n t r y G i r l - - J u n e 2 5 , 1 9 0 4 A Country K i d - A p r . 11 , 1904 The C o u n t y F a i r - A u g . 3 1 , 1 8 9 1 ; N o v . 2 5 , 1 9 0 2 Cousin K a t e - - N o v. 2 9 , 1904 A Cracker Jack--Sep. 5 , 1892 The C r i m e s o f L o n d o n - J a n . 2 9 , 1 8 8 5 C r i s p a - J a n . 1 6 , 1891 Dad's B o y --Feb. 2 5 , 1990 The D a g g e r a n d t h e C r o s s - S e p . 2 5 , 1 8 9 9 ; F e b . 7 , 1 9 0 3 The D a i r y F a r m - - A u g . 2 8 , 1 9 0 0 The D a n i t e s - - M a r . 1 9 , 1 8 8 7 The D a r k S i d e o f a G r e a t C i t y - N o v . 1 2 , 1 9 0 4 Darkest Russia--Sep. 2 0 , 1899 David H a r r u m - N o v. 3 , 1 9 0 2 ; D e c . 1 , 1904 Davy C r o c k e t t - - O c t . 2 3 - 2 5 , 1 8 9 0 A Day and a N i g h t --Feb. 2 , 1900; Feb. 11 , 1901 The D a z z l e r - - N o v . 5 , 1 8 9 4 The D e v i l ' s A u c t i o n - M a r . 2 3 , 1 8 8 7 ; A p r . 6 , 1 9 0 3 A D e v i l ' s Lane- A u g . 2 9 , 1904 The D e v i l ' s M i n e - - O c t . 3 0 - 3 1 , 1 8 8 9 A Diamond M y s t e r y - - S e p . 1 1 , 1 8 8 3 ; D e c . 2 3 , 1 8 8 9 Divorce- S e p . 2 6 , 1887 Dodging- M a y 1 9 & 2 3 , 1 8 8 5 D o l l y ' L u c k - O c t . 9 , 1883 p o r o t h r - O c t . 30, 1893 Down a n d U p - F e b . 2 , 1 9 0 4 �252 Dr. J e k y l a n d M r. Hyde- - J u n e 1 0 , 1904 A Dress Rehearsal--June 8, 1894 The D r u n k a r d ' s D a u g h t e r - - O c t . 2 1 , 1 8 8 2 East Lynne- - J a n . 2 3 , 1884; Dec. 1 9 , 1885; Dec. 1 3 , 1886; Dec. 2 , 1 9 0 1 ; J u n e 2 2 , 1 9 0 4 ; N o v. 1 0 , 1 9 0 4 Edgewood F o l k s - - A p r . 8 , 1 8 8 4 ; J a n . 3 0 , 1 8 9 5 Editha's Burglar- F e b . 5 , 1897 Eight B e l l s --Apr. 3 , 1897 El Oapitan-Nov. 26, 1898 The E n d o f t h e W o r l d - S e p . 1 4 , 1 8 9 4 Enock A r d e n - - M a r. 7 , 1 8 8 5 ; S e p . 2 , 1 8 8 6 Erminie--Sep. 11 , 1889; May 3, 1899 Esmeralda--Oct. 2 6 , 1882; O c t . 1 , 1891; N o v. 2 6 , 1901 Evangeline- - N o v. 6 , 1891 The E v i l E y e - - O c t . 1 6 , 1 9 0 1 ; J a n . 2 9 , 1 9 0 3 Fabio Romani- - O c t . 2 1 , 1889 The F a k i r - - N o v . 6 , 1 8 8 9 Falka--Mar. 3 1 , 1 8 9 0 Fanchon-Mar. 1 3 , 1883; O c t . 1 , 1887; M a r. 9 , 1889 The F a s t M a i l - - O c t . 1 0 , 1 8 9 1 ; A p r . 8 , 1 8 9 6 ; F e b . 1 2 , 1 8 9 7 The F a t M e n ' s C l u b - - J a n . 1 2 , 1 8 9 2 Father and Son--Sep. 2 3 , 1895 Fatherland- - N o v. 2 4 , 1 8 8 8 Faust--Sep. 2 0 , 1 8 9 3 ; N o v. 1 5 , 1895; F e b . 11 , 1896; F e b . 7 , 1898; O c t . 3 1 , 1 8 9 8 ; O c t . 2 , 1 8 9 9 ; N o v . 1 0 , 1 9 0 0 ; N o v. 2 1 , 1 9 0 1 ; O c t . 6 , 1 9 0 4 Faust and M a r g u e r i t e - O c t . 2 2 , 1886 Felicia--Apr. 29, 1885; May 16, 1898 F e l i x McKu3ick--Apr. 8 , 1886 The F i g h t i n g P a r s o n - - A p r . i 4 , 1 9 0 4 The F i n i s h o f M r . F r e s h - - O c t . 9 , 1 8 9 9 Finnigan's B a l l --Mar. 3 0 , 1895; J a n . 4 1 8 9 9 ; J a n . 1 9 , 1901 Finnigan's 400--Feb. 28, 1900 The F i r e m a n ' s W a r J - F e b . 1 8 , 1 8 9 1 Florodora--Feb. 16, 1903 T h e F l o w e r Q u , ? e n - - F, t h . 1 1 , 1 8 9 3 Fogg's F e r r y - - p r . 1 4 , 1833; Sep. 2 6 , 1883 For Love anci H o n i - r - S e p . 2 8 , 1 9 0 3 For Love's Sake- S e p . 7 0 , 1901 For P o s i t i . m F i J n o r - - N o v . 2 6 , 1905 Forget-me-not--'!iar. 1 5 8 9 ; O c t . 4 , 1891 1472- F e b . 9 M r . 15, 1899 Grancipa-Cec. 1 0 , 1902 Foxy Q u i l l - r - - F e b . 1 2 , 1 9 0 3 The F r e n c h S p y - - F e b . 2 8 , 1 8 8 3 ; A p r . 2 3 , 1 8 8 5 F r i e n d a n d ..Fe- - M a y 3 , 1 5 8 h ; M3y 2 5 . 1 6 8 3 Fritz i n Ireind--June 6, !884 TE4277Frolit:: a Uuv--ect. 13, 1883 Prow-Fre74,--.Dec. 1 5 , 1 8 5 �253 Fun b y E x p r e s s - - O c t . 5 , 1 8 9 1 Fun i n a B o a r d i n g S c h o o l - - S e p . 3 - 4 , 1 8 8 3 F u r n i s h e d Rooms- D e c . 1 4 , 1 8 8 8 The G a l e s o f J u s t i c e - - M a y 7 , 1 9 0 0 Georgia Rose--May 28, 1903 Ghosts- - D e c . 2 , 1 9 0 3 The G i r l a n d t h e J u d g e - - D e c . 9 , 1 9 0 3 The G i r l f r o m C a l c u t t a - - N o v . 2 8 , 1 9 0 0 The G i r l I L e f t B e h i n d Me- - A p r . 1 7 , 1 8 9 5 The G i r l I L o v e - - F e b . 2 , 1 3 8 3 The G i r l i n t h e B a r r a c k s - - N o v . 1 8 , 1 9 0 1 Girofle-Girofla--Oct. The G l o b e T r o t t e r - - S e p . 1 5 - 1 7 , 1 9 0 2 Golden H a i r and t h e Three Bears- - D e c . 8 , 1 8 8 5 Grand Duchess- - O c t . 9 , 1 8 8 6 Great M e t r o p o l i s - - J a n . 26-28, 1891 The G r e a t W h i t e D i a m o n d - - F e b . 1 9 , 1 9 0 4 Grimes' C e l l a r Door--Mar. 4 , 1898 A G u i l t y Mother--Aug. 23, 1902 Gypsy J a c k - - N o v. 1 0 , 1 9 0 2 Hamlet- S e p . 2 9 , 1 8 9 7 ; N o v. 2 4 , 1904 Hans, t h e German D e t e c t i v e - - D e c . 5 , 1 8 8 7 Hazel K i r k - A p r . 3 , 1883; Feb. 2 4 , 1885; M a r. 1 5 , 1887 The H e a d W a i t e r s - - M a r . 1 0 , 1 9 0 4 The H e a r t o f C u b a - M a y 2 0 , 1 8 9 8 H e a r t s o f t h e -Siete R i d g e - - A p r . 3 , 1 9 0 0 The H e a r t h s t o n e s - M a r . 1 5 , 1 8 9 8 Held b y t h e Enemv-Mar. 7 , 1892; A u g . 2 3 , 1898 Hermann t h e G r e a t - - N o v . 2 2 , 1 8 9 9 Hooligan's qroubles-Dec. 20, 1904 A H o u s e o f To o M u c h T r o u b l e - - M a y 2 7 , 1 9 0 3 The H i d d e n H a n d - - D e c . 2 5 , 1 8 8 2 ; S e p . 2 6 , 1 8 8 5 His F i r s t Love - A u g . 2 0 , 1 9 0 2 HMS P i n a f o r e - A p r . 2 9 , 1 3 8 7 H o i t y - To i t y - F e b . 1 7 , 1904 The H o l y C i t v - - S e p . 9 , 1 9 0 4 Home L i g h t s - N o v . 2 1 , 1 9 0 4 Hoop o f G o l d - - J a n . 2 , 1 8 9 2 A H o t T i m e I n t h e O l d To w n - M a y 2 6 , 1 8 9 9 How H o p p e r W a s S i 1 c T r a c k e d - - O c t . 7 , 1 8 9 8 A H u g h Joke--j,..:tn. I , 1 8 9 0 H u m b u g - - D e- c . 2 2 , 1 8 8 4 ; M a r . 1 7 , 1 8 8 6 ; S e p . 2 3 , : 9 0 : H u m p t y - D u m p t v - Y a y 3 , 1 8 8 3 ; D e c . 8 , 1 8 8 3 ; M a r . ::28 & 3 0 , 1 8 8 5 ; Jan. 2 2 , 1 9 0 0 ; F e b . 1 5 , 1 9 0 1 ; O c t . 3 1 A N o v, 7 , 1 9 0 1 ; Sep. 1 7 1 1 9 0 4 The H i l n c h b a c i ‘ - . . . i o v. 2 4 , 1 8 8 3 The H u s t l e r - - N o , r . 2 3 , 1 8 9 4 In A t l a n t i c Citi.--Oct. 25, 1897 �254 I n C o n v i c t S t r i p e s - - N o v. 2 4 , 1903 I n Gay P a r i s - - J a n . 1 3 , 1898 In t h e Service o f Mankind--Aug. 1 7 , 1904 In t h e Swim--May 1 , 1888 I n O l d K e n t u c k y - - N o v. 6 , 1 8 9 6 Ingomar--Feb. 2 6 , 1885; May 5, 1885 Innocent S a l t --Mar. 1 , 1890 Inshavogue--Apr. 2 1 , 1 8 8 5 ; A u g . 3 1 , 1 8 8 6 ; S e p . 2 6 , 1 8 9 5 Interviews--Mar. 3 , 1884 Iolanthe--Apr. 2 4 , 1884 The I s l e o f Champagne- - D e c . 2 1 , 1 8 9 7 The I r i s h H e r o - J u n e 1 2 , 1 9 0 2 The I r i s h M i n s t r e l - - S e p . 1 5 , 1 8 8 4 The I r i s h P a w n b r o k e r s - - S e p . 1 1 , 1 9 0 3 The I r i s h S t a t e s m a n - - N o v. 1 5 , 1 8 9 3 Iron Ring--Dec. 12, 1889 Jack Cade- - D e c . 8 , 1 8 8 6 Jane- - M a y 1 5 , 1 8 9 4 The J e r s e y m a n - - S e p . 1 2 , 1 8 8 4 Jim, t h e Penman- - D e c . 1 7 , 1 8 9 0 J.L.S.--Mar. 5 , 1889 The J o h n s t o w n F l o o d - - J a n . 1 9 , 1 9 0 4 Joshua S i m p k i n s - - J u n e 1 8 , 1 8 9 8 Joshua W h i t o m b - - N o v. 1 0 , 1 8 8 4 Julius Caesar--Dec. 4 , 1896 J u s t S t r u c k To w n - - M a r . 1 0 , 1 9 0 3 Karl--Dec. 28, 1883 Keep i t D a r k - - N o v . 9 , 1 8 8 7 The K e r m i s - - S e p . 2 2 , 1 9 0 2 Kerry Gow--Jan. 8 , 1885 Kidnapped i n New Yo r k - - J a n . 3 , 1 9 0 3 K i l l a r n e y and t h e Rhine- - N o v. 2 2 , 1895 The K i n d e r g a r t e n - - A p r . 1 3 - 1 4 , 1 8 8 5 ; D e c . 4 , 1 8 8 5 King Dado--Jan. 4 , 1902 The K i n g o f t h e D e s e r t - N o v . 1 1 , 1 9 0 4 The K i n g o f t h e O p i u m R i n g - - J a n . 2 1 , 1 9 0 2 Kinks- - A p r. 4 , 1885 I T T F f e r ' s Fortunes--Mar. 1 4 , 1889 Kiss i n the Dark--May 20 & 22, 1885 K i t , t h e Arkansaw Traveler--Dec. 1 0 , 1891 16713bs O l T e n n e s s e e - - M a y 2 6 , 1 9 0 3 La B e l l e M a r i e - - J a n . 3 0 , 1 8 9 0 La B e l l e R u s s e - - A p r . 2 3 , 1 8 8 3 Lady o f L y o n s - - O c t . 4 , 1 8 8 6 the Lankashire Lass--June 25, 1904 L a r r i g a n ' s B a l l - - N o v. 2 0 , 1897 r i r t i c i e 4 7 - - A p r. 3 0 , 1890 The L a s t StreAce--Jan. 2 1 , 1 8 9 8 �255 La T o s c a - - N o v . 2 9 , 1 9 0 0 L e g a l l y Dead- - A p r . 2 9 , 1 9 0 4 The L i a r s - - M a r . 2 2 , 1 9 0 0 The L i b e r t y B e l i e s - - F e b . 3 , 1 9 0 3 Lights O'London--May 20, 1890 The L i m i t e d M a i l - - F e b . 2 , 1 8 9 7 L i t t l e Alabama- M a r . 2 1 , 1904 The L i t t l e D e t e c t i v e - - O c t . 2 0 , 1 8 9 9 L i t t l e Lord Fauntleroy--Apr. 7 , 1890; Dec. 20, 1890 L i t t l e Muffets--Jan. 7 , 1884 L i t t l e N u g g e t t s - - N o v. 2 6 , 1 8 8 5 ; J u n e 8 , 1 8 8 7 ; A u g . 1 3 , 1 8 8 7 ; Jan. 8 , 1 8 8 9 ; J a n . 9 , 1 8 9 1 ; May 11 , 1892 L i t t l e P a r d ' s M y s t e r y o f t h e B l a c k C r a i g --May 31, 1904 A L i t t l e Sinner--Aug. 24, 1903 L i t t l e Tycoon- - N o v. 3 0 , 1887 The L i t t l e V a g r a n t s - - J a n . 1 6 , 1 9 0 2 The L o n g S t r i k e - - S e p . 1 8 , 1 8 8 6 Lorley--Sep. 20, 1886; Dec. 20, 1887 Lost i n New Yo r k - J u n e 8 , 1 9 0 4 The L o s t P a r a d i s e - - N o v . 7 , 1 9 0 4 Lover's Lane--Sep. 25, 1902 A:Lucrative L i a r - M a r. 8 , 1900 Lynwood- - O c t . 2 8 , 1 8 8 6 ; M a r . 6 , 1 8 8 9 Macbeth--May 1 5 , 1 8 8 5 ; M a r. 1 3 , 1 8 9 0 McSorley's I n f l a t i o n - - M a r. Madame S a n s G e n e - D e c . 7 , 1 8 9 7 Madame S a t a n - - A u g . 1 8 , 1 9 0 2 Maid o f A r i a n - - S e p . 2 1 - 2 2 , 1 8 8 2 Man a n d M a s t e r - - M a r . 2 , 1 8 9 6 The M a n f r o m B o s t o n - - D e c . 2 2 , 1 8 9 3 A Man o f Mystery - M a r . 2 7 - 2 8 , 1900; May 25, 1903; J u n e 7 , 1904 Marked. f.31. T , i f e - - D e c . 1 6 , 1 8 3 7 Married Lifo--Tjay 18, 1885 Tig7M--0ct. 13, 1885 FETE;Tt--Mar. 2 0 , 1 8 8 3 ; F e b . 2 , 1 8 8 8 ; S e p . 1 2 , 1 8 8 9 ; F e b . 4 , 189 Mascott, Up t o Date--Sep. 20, 1894 Tison s Corner G i a c e r y - O c t . 2 1 , 1903 Mavolyrneen--ar. 9 , - 7 g 9 4 Meg M e r l f T c s - - i ' L b . 1 7 , 1 8 8 8 T h e M e r c h a n t o f Ve n i . c e m - M a r. 2 3 , 1 8 9 6 A Mes.singer-7-177i-77777-; S e c t i o n - - N o v. 1 6 , 1 8 8 2 ; S e p . 1 7 , 1 8 8 3 Michael S t r o i To f f - - c t . 1 2 , 1888; Sep. 8 , 1899 A Midnight C a l l - - O c t . 2 , 1S91 The M i d n i g h t E x 1 e - - J a n . 1 , 1 9 0 4 Midnight i n C h A t w n - - N o v . 15, 1900 The M i g h t y D n f l a r - M a r . M i k a l o - O c t . 2 0 . 1 8 8 3 ; 0..2t. 8 , 1 8 8 6 ; F e b . 1 8 8 3 ' Mive pot, W a i t e - - D c c . 1 , 1 9 0 3 �256 Miss Harum Scarum--Dec. 5 , 1895 Missouri--Aug. 5 , 1904 Misteltoe Bough--Dec. 5 , 1904 Mistic Mountain--Oct. 18, 1899 M ' L i s s - - N o v. 2 8 , 1 8 8 2 A Model Husband- - O c t . 2 4 , 1892; F e b . 8 , 1894 Monbars-Apr. 1 7 , 1889; Dec. 1 2 , 1894 A Montana O u t l a w - - N o v. 4 , 1 9 0 3 Monte C r i s t o - - S e p . 3 , 1 8 8 6 ; O c t . 7 , 1 8 8 7 The M o o n s h i n e r ' s D a u g h t e r - - A u g . 2 5 , 1 9 0 4 Moselle- S e p . 2 2 , 1885 Mother's Love- M a y 1, 1890 A Mountain P i n k --Feb. 1 6 , 1884; N o v. 2 2 , 1884; O c t . 1 , 1887 Mr. B o b - J u l y 7 , 1 8 9 7 ; F e b . 2 2 , 1 8 9 8 Mrs. B . O ' S h a u g h n e s s y - - N o v. 2 3 , 1 9 0 0 Much A d o A b o u t N o t h i n g . - - D e c . 3 , 1 8 8 8 Mugg's L a n d i n g --Dec. 1 2 , 1883 My A u n t A b b e y - - S e p . 1 , 1 8 9 4 My A u n t B r i d g e t - - J a n . 2 7 , 1 8 8 8 My C o l l e e n - M a r . 2 8 , 1 8 9 4 MY F r i e n d f r o m I n d i a - - F e b . 1 6 , 1 9 0 0 ; A u g . 2 1 , 1 9 0 2 My H u s b a n d - D e c . 1 3 , 1 8 8 8 My O r i e n t a l F r i e n d - - S e p . 2 9 , 1 9 0 2 My P a r t n e r - M a r . 1 8 , 1 8 8 4 ; A u g . 3 0 , 1 3 8 6 ; N o v . 1 6 , 1 8 9 2 My W i f e ' s F r i e n d s - O c t . 2 4 , 1 8 9 5 M y r l e s Arofyn--.1iep. 2 7 , 1 8 8 9 Myrtle Ferns- D e c . 3 1 , 1891 The N a i a d Q u e e n - N a r . 2 8 - 3 1 , 1 8 8 8 Nan t h e G o o d - f o r - a o t n i n g - S e p . 2 8 , 1 8 8 3 The N a n c y H a n k - F e b . i l , 1 8 9 8 Neck a n d N e c k - O c t . 1 , 1 8 8 6 Nevada- - F e b . 8 , 1 9 0 1 The N e w D o m i n i o n - - J a n . 1 0 , 1 8 9 5 A New Ye a r ' s R e c e p t i o u - M a y 27, 1896; May 27, 1897 New Y o r k D a y b y D a y - - N o v . 1 9 , 1 8 9 1 Next Door- - F e b . 5 , 1901; Dec. 2 , 1902 A N i g h t a t t h e C i r c u s - - N o v. 1 1 , 1 8 9 1 ; N o v. 1 8 , 1 8 9 2 ; A p r . 25, 1 8 9 9 A Night Before Chris.tmas-Feb. 4 , 1904 Nigh* h a t c h - M a y 3 , 1e38 N i p and T u c k - - O c t . 6 , 1 8 8 5 A Noble Herione--Dec. 28, 1889 A Noble S i s t e r --Sep. 2 , 1895 Nobody's C h i l d - - N o v. 2 , ; 8 8 5 Nobody's Claim - - A p r. 1 4 , 1884 M i : s o u . r , r a 8 e - D e c . 24. 1895 Oh, W b a t a N i c l i t - - , 1 . p r . I t , 1 8 9 4 ; D e c . 2 7 , 1 8 9 4 1q0) Oid Dan 1 u c k t : ! r - - D 8 . 5 , It/02 �257 Old Homespun- - O c t . 3 , 1 8 9 3 Old J e d P r o u t y - - O c t . 3 0 , 1 9 0 2 Ole O l s o n - - D e c . 1 8 , 1 8 9 1 Oliver Twist--Dec. 1 0 , 1888 Olivette--Jan. 31, 1884; Feb. 3 , 1888 On t h e B r i d g e a t M i d n i g h t - - O c t . 6 , 1 9 0 3 On t h e H u d s o n - - D e c . 1 6 , 1 8 8 9 On t h e W a b a s h - - O c t . 2 4 , 1 8 9 8 One o f t h e F i n e s t - - A u g . 2 4 - 2 5 , 1 8 8 3 Only a F a r m e r ' s D a u g h t e r - - N o v. 2 4 , 1 8 8 2 ; J a n . 3 , 1 8 8 7 Ostler Joe--Feb. 1 7 , 1902 O t h e l l o - - N o v. 2 5 , 1 8 9 0 Other P e o p l e ' s Money--Nar. 2 8 , 1 8 9 8 ; A p r . 1 8 , 1 8 9 8 Our B o y s - - S e p . 2 5 , 1 8 9 5 Our F l a t s - - J a n . 1 0 , 1 8 9 6 Our I n f a n t - - J a n . 1 5 , 1 8 8 3 Our M o t h e r - - D e c . 2 3 , 1 8 8 2 Our S t r a t e g i s t s - - A u g . 2 7 , 1 8 9 4 Our Summer B o a r d e r s - - J a n . 1 , 1 8 8 4 Out o f B o n d a g e - - F e b . 4 , 1 8 8 7 The O u t c a s t s - - S e p . 2 5 , 1 8 9 4 Outcasts o f a G r e a t C i t y - - N o v. 2 5 , 1 8 9 5 A P a r l o r Match- J a n . 2 6 , 1886 Patent P i g h t - O c t . 5 , 1886 Patience--May 21, 1891 Paul K a u v a r - F e b . 2 3 , 1 8 9 2 The P e a r l o f S a v o y - - F e b . 2 5 , 1 8 8 4 ; F e b . 2 4 , 1 8 9 0 Peck's Bad Boy--Dec. 3 , 1894 Phenix- J a n . 4 , 1887 Photos- M a y 3 1 , 1 8 8 1 Pique- - D e c . 2 1 . 1 8 8 3 Plays and Players- O c t . 1 7 , 1895 The P o a c h e r ' s D o o m - - M a r . 2 4 - 2 5 , 1 8 9 0 The P o l i c e P a t l - o l - O e t . 2 6 , 1 8 9 3 A Poor Relation--Dec. 4 , 1900 A Possible Case--Feb. 2 0 , 1889; O c t . 2 3 , 1889 The P o w e r B e h i n d t h e T h r o n e - - M a y 1 9 , 1 9 0 2 ; O c t . 1 7 , 1 9 0 2 The P o w e r o f t h e P r e s s - - F e b . 1 5 , 1 8 9 4 The P r e t t y P e r i n - - F e b . 3 , 1 8 9 1 The P r e t t y P u r i t a n - - O c t . 2 1 1 8 9 3 Prince o f Egypt- D e c . 1 8 - 1 9 , 1901 Princess Chic- O c t . 2 9 , 1903; Oct. 10, 1904 The P r i n c e s s i n P a t c h e s - - S e p . 2 1 . 1 8 9 6 The P r i n c e s s o f M a d a g a s c a r - F e b . 2 5 , 1 8 9 9 The P r i s o n e r o f Z e n d a - N o v . 6 , 1 9 0 2 The P r i v a t e S e c r e t a r y - M a r . 1 6 , 1 8 8 7 ; F e b . 1 0 , 1 8 9 2 The P u m p k i n H u s k e r - - J a n . 2 8 , 1 9 0 4 Pygmallion and Galatea--Sep. 2 7 , 1833; Mar. 4 , 1889 A R t i a l , r . W edinAr-Mar.23, 1 9 0 4 �258 Queen's E v i d e n c e - D e c . 1 6 & 1 9 , 1 8 8 5 Queen's Lace H a n d k e r c h i e f - O c t . 9 , 1886 Q u e e n a - - M a r. 1 4 & 1 9 , 1 8 8 7 ; M a r . 7 , 1 8 8 9 ; D e c . 1 5 , 1 8 9 0 Quincy Adams S a w y e r - - D e c . 8 , 1 9 0 4 Quo V a d i s - - F e b . 2 0 , 1 9 0 1 ; D e c . 2 3 , 1 9 0 1 Ranch 1 0 - - S e p . 3 , 1 8 8 4 ; N o v . 2 4 , 1 8 8 6 Richard I I I - A p r . 9 , 1883 Richard Carvel--Jan. 2 8 , 1902 R i p Va n W i n k l e - - F e b . 2 5 , 1 8 8 5 ; A p r . 2 4 , 1 8 8 5 ; S e p . 2 5 , 1 8 8 5 Sep. 4 , 1 8 8 6 ; M a r . 1 6 , 1 8 9 4 ; M a y 4 , 1 9 0 0 ; O c t . 5 , 1 9 0 1 ; Oct. 8 , 1902; Sep. 3 0 , 1903 Risen from t h e Ashes--Dec. 1 7 , 1885 The R i v a l s - - N o v . 2 6 , 1 9 0 0 R o a n o a k e - - N c v. 9 , 1 9 0 4 Robert Emmet- A u g . 2 1 , 1 9 0 4 Robin Hood- F e b . 1 2 , 1 8 9 5 A Rocky Mountain Waif--Oct. 2 1 , 1891 A Romance o f t h e S o u t h - O c t . 2 , 1 9 0 3 ; J u n e 9 , 1 9 0 4 Romany R y e - M a r . 1 2 , 1 8 8 5 Romeo a n d J u l i e t - - A p r . 6 , 1 8 8 5 Rooms t o R e n t - F e b . 6 , 1 8 8 3 Royal B o x - - A p r. 4 , 1901 A Royal Slave--Aug. 13, 1902; Aug. 19, 1903; Aug. 1 , 1904 Rudolph and A d o l p h - - O c t . 1 8 , 1904 A Run on t h e Bank- O c t . 3 1 , 1900; A p r. 7 , 1904 Sam'l o f Posen- - J a n . 3 0 , 1888 San S a n s o n - - O c t . 3 , 1 8 9 1 S a p h o - - M a r. 1 4 , 1 9 0 0 Scraps:- O c t . 1 7 , 1 8 8 2 ; O c t . 2 7 , 1 8 8 3 ; O c t . 2 4 , 1 8 8 7 Secret D i s p a t c h --Mar. 2 6 , 1904 Secret Warrant- F e b . 2 , 1899 The S e r e n a d e - N o v . 1 0 , 1 9 0 3 7.20.8- M a y 2, 1884 The S h a m T 8 c k - D e 8 . 1 9 , 1 8 8 8 Shamus O ' B r i e n - - J a n . 1 1 , 1 8 8 9 Shadows o f a L i f e - F e b . 2 3 , 1 8 8 5 ; M a r . 5 , 1 8 8 5 ; A p r . 2 2 , 1885; S e p . 2 3 , 1 8 8 5 Shadows o f G r e e t e r N e w Y o r k - A u g . 2 2 , 1 9 0 4 Shannon o f t h e S i x t h - O c t . 3 0 , 1 8 9 9 Shane-na-laun,Jah. 1 5 , 1886; May 19, 1883 Shanty 14,wn-fiec. Shawn R h : i r e - n a y 8 , 1 8 8 8 Shl...--Sep. 6 , ' , 8 8 9 ; N o v . 9 , 1 8 9 3 W I Te l A . g a r - J u n e 8 . 1 8 8 3 ..7hore A c r e s - F e b . 1 7 , 1 8 9 8 Si Perkins- - J a n . 1 j , 1886; 0 8 t . 5 , 1895; A p r. 1 8 , 1902: Si P l u n k a r d - O L t . 5 , 1 8 9 4 ; O c t . 8 , 1 8 9 6 ; S e p . 3 0 , 1 8 9 8 ; Oct. 2 4 , 1901; A u g . 2 8 , i 9 0 2 ; Sep. 7 , 1 0 - i Siberia--Mar. 1';, 1886 �259 Side Tr a c k e d - - N o v. 2 , 1 8 9 4 ; M a r . 7 , 1 8 9 9 The S i l v e r D a g g e r - - M a r . 2 2 , 1 9 0 4 Silver King--Oct. 1 4 , 1886 Silver Spur--Jan. 1 , 1892 Six Peas i n a Pod--Sep. 3 , 1885 Skipped b y t h e L i g h t o f t h e Moon- F e b . 3 , 1 8 8 6 The S l a v e s o f M o n e y - S e p . 2 , 1 8 9 7 The S l e e p i n g C i c y - - M a r . 2 5 , 1 8 9 9 ; M a r . 2 4 , 1 9 0 4 The S m u g g l e r s - - O c t . 1 7 , 1 8 9 9 The S n o w b a l l - - M a y 2 7 , 1 9 0 2 Social Session--Sep. 1 5 , 1891; Oct. 11 , 1892 Solon S h i n g l e - - M a y 7 , 1 8 8 5 South B e f o r e t h e W a r - - N o v. 2 6 , 1 8 9 6 Sowing t h e W i n d - - O c t . 1 , 1 8 9 5 The S p a n o f L i f e - - O c t . 2 9 , 1 9 0 1 ; M a r . 6 , 1 9 0 3 Sporting L i f e --Mar. 1 4 , 1902; M a r. 3 1 , 1903 A Standard A r t i c l e --Dec. 2 5 , 1902 State's Attorney--July 13, 1883 The S t o w a w a y - N o v . 1 , 1 8 9 9 A S t r a i g h t T i p - - N o v. 1 4 , 1 8 9 6 A S t r a n g e r i n New Yo r k - S e p . 1 2 , 1 9 0 0 The S t r e e t s o f N e w Y o r k - - N o v . 1 6 , 1 8 8 6 The S u b s t i t u t e P a i r o f K i d s - - N o v . 3 , 1 8 9 3 Sully's Corner Grocery--Jan. 23, 1886 A Sure Thing--May 17, 1897 The T a m i n g o f t h e S h r e w - - M a y 2 3 , 1 9 0 4 Te m p e r a n c e T o w n - F e b . 8 , 1 9 0 0 Te n N i g h t s i n a B a r Room- S e p . 2 6 , 1 8 8 5 ; A u g . 3 1 , 1 8 9 4 ; May 1 3 , 1 9 0 2 ; M a r . 1 2 , 1 9 0 4 ; S e p . 3 , 1 9 0 4 A Te x a s S t e e r - - D e c . 1 4 , 1 8 9 9 Thelma- - D e c . 2 6 , i 9 0 4 Thistledown--Sep. 2 3 , 1 8 9 0 The T h r e e G u a r d s m e n - O c t . 2 2 , 1 8 9 7 The T h r e e M u s k e t e e r s - - N o v . 8 , 1 8 9 9 The T h r e e W i d o w s - M a y 3 0 , 1 8 8 4 Three B l a c k Cloaks- N o v . 1 , 1 3 8 6 T h r i l b y - - N o v. 2 0 . 1 3 9 5 Tim t h e T i n k e r - - F e b . 2 6 , 1 8 9 6 To B e B u r i e d A l i v e - - N o v . 8 , 1 9 0 4 Tom S a w y e r - M a y 2 7 , 1 8 9 5 The To r n a d o - - M a r . 8 , 1 8 9 8 To u r i s t s i n a P u l l m a n C a r - J a n . 9 , 1 8 9 0 Tr a c y t h e B a n d i t - M a y 2 9 , 1 9 0 3 Trial by Jury--Feb. 5 , 1897 A Trip to Chinatewn-Sep. 27, 1900 A Tr i p to the C i t y - J a n . 2 8 , 1398 Tr i x i e - - F e b . 1 5 , i 8 8 8 ; N o v. 2 8 , 1 3 8 9 T h e T r o u b l e o f Mr. T r e m b l e - A u g . 1 9 , 1 9 0 2 Wue as Steel--Sep. 2 7 , 1895; May 22, 1899 A f r u e Born American--Aug. 1 9 , 1904 �260 A Tr u e K e n t u c k i a n - - N o v. 2 3 , 1903 Tw e n t y Thousand P o u n d s - - N o v. 2 0 , 1 8 8 2 Twixt Love and D u t y --Dec. 1 6 , 1890 Tw o D a n s - - A p r . 2 8 , 1 8 8 6 Tw o F o o l s M e t - - J u n e 2 3 , 1 9 0 4 The Tw o J o h n s - - M a y 1 1 , 1 8 9 5 The Tw o K i d s - - J u n e 1 1 , 1 9 0 2 Tw o L i t t l e R o g u e s - - J u n e 1 3 , 1 9 0 2 Tw o M a r r i e d M e n - - S e p . 3 , 1 9 0 2 Tw o M e r r y T r a m p s - - A p r . 4 , 1 9 0 4 Two O r p h a n s - - D e c . 1 4 , 1 8 8 5 ; N o v . 2 7 , 1890; J u n e 2 0 , 1 9 0 4 Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle H e z - - N o v. 1 4 , 1901 Hiram- M a y 7, 1890; Mar. 3 0 , 1892 Josh- J u n e 9, 1898; Sep. 26, 1898; Aug. 22, 1900 Reuben- - A p r. 1 6 , 1888; Sep. 1 , 1894 Seth Haskins--Dec. 22, 1899 To m ' s C a b i n - - J a n . 1 1 , 1 8 8 3 ; O c t . 2 2 , 1 8 8 3 ; S e p . 1 , 1 8 8 4 ; Sep. 2 8 , 1 8 8 5 ; J a n . 1 9 , 1 8 8 7 ; A p r . 1 5 , 1 8 8 7 ; F e b . 9 , 1888; S e p . 2 5 - 2 6 , 1 8 8 9 ; F e b . 1 5 , 1 8 9 0 ; J a n . 1 , 1 8 9 1 ; Feb. 1 1 , 1 8 9 2 ; J u n e 1 4 , 1 8 9 4 ; M a r . 9 , 1 8 9 6 ; A p r . 2 1 , 1898; D e c . 1 5 , 1 9 0 0 ; O c t . 1 0 , 1 9 0 1 ; M a r . 1 6 , 1 9 0 3 ; Sep. 2 , 1 9 0 3 Under Southern S k i e s --Sep. 2 2 , 1904 U n d e r t h e Dome- O c t . 1 6 , 1 9 0 0 The U n i o n S u v - F e b . 1 0 - 1 2 , 1 8 8 7 ; N o v . 3 - 5 , 1 8 8 7 Upside 1)ew-n--Au. 3 0 , 1894 The Va g a b o n d Q u e e n --!Dec. 6 , 1 9 0 4 V i r g i n i u s - v o v. 2'i-23, 1887 The V o l u n t e e r - S e p . 3 , 1 8 9 7 The W a i f s o f N e v f o r k - O c t . 1 7 , 1 8 9 2 ; A p r . 1 , 1 9 0 2 Wa n g - - J a n . 2 0 , 1 8 9 7 Wanted. a H u s b a n d - I a n . 9 , 1 8 9 2 Wanted, t h e E a r t h - J a n . 1 4 , 1 8 9 1 Was S h e t o B l a m e - N o v . 2 , 1 9 0 4 Wa y D o w n E a s t - N o v . 2 2 , 1 9 0 2 ; N o v . 1 6 , 1 9 0 4 We A r e K i n g - J a n . 9 , 1 9 0 4 Wedded b u t N o W i f - - D e c . 2 9 , 1 9 0 4 A We s t e r n Kirec,--Fen. 2 7 , 1 8 9 3 What H a p p e n e d to . ' e s - - J a n . 3 , 1 9 0 1 When J o h n n y iThmez,, ! a r c h i n i - - : h o m e - D e e . 2 4 , 1 9 0 3 When K n i g h t h o o d W i n F l o w e r - N o v . 1 6 , 1 1 ) 0 3 When t h e D e l i T o k 1 F - D e c . 1 6 , 1 9 0 4 When W e W e r e T w e n t y - O n e - F e b . 3 , 1 9 0 2 The W h i t e S l a v e - - N e - , - . 1 9 , 0.!8.6 The W i c k l o w P o s t m n - - : ; o - k , . 2 7 , 1 8 9 1 The W i c k l : r y W e d d i e - S e p . 2 8 , 1 8 9 5 Widow f i e d o t t The W i f e - J a n . Y , 1 8 9 6 �261 Woman A g a i n s t W o m a n - - J u n e 6 , 1 9 0 4 The W o r l d - - N o v . 1 1 , 1 8 8 2 ; O c t . 1 6 , 1 8 9 9 The W o r l d A g a i n s t H e r - - O c t . 2 1 , 1 8 9 0 The W o r l d ' s M o n a r c h s o f M a g i c - - O c t . 1 3 , 1 9 0 2 Wolves o f New Yo r k - - A u g . 2 2 , 1 9 0 2 Wrinkles- - O c t . 3 , 1884 The Ye o m a n o f t h e G u a r d - - M a r . 2 2 , 1 8 8 9 The Yo u n g W i f e - - M a y 3 0 , 1 9 0 3 Yo u n g e r B r o t h e r s - - O c t . 2 6 , 1 9 0 4 Yv o n n e - - S e p . 2 2 , 1 8 8 4 The Yo u n g e r B r o t h e r s - - J u n e 1 1 , 1 9 0 4 �262 Ta b l e # 3 ; I n d e x t o t h e companies A. M . P a l m e r C o . - - M a y 1 3 , 1 9 0 2 A. 0 . M i l l e r C o m b i n a t i o n - - D e c . 2 3 , 2 5 , 1 8 8 2 ; M a y 3 0 , 1 8 8 4 A b b e y ' s U n c l e To m C o m b i n a t i o n - - J a n . 1 9 , 1 8 8 7 Abbie C a r r i n g t o n Grand Opera Co.- - O c t . 7 - 8 , 1 8 9 0 Agnes H e r n d o n C o m b i n a t i o n - - N o v . 2 4 , 1 8 8 2 Agnes W a l l a c e V i l l a C o . - - O c t . 2 1 , 1 8 9 0 Aiden Benedict Co.- - O c t . 2 1 , 1 8 8 9 Akerstrom Comedy C o . - - S e p . 2 9 - O c t . 4 , 1 9 0 2 Al. G . F i e l d and Co. United Operatic Minstrels--Mar. 1 1 , 1887; M a r. 7 , 1 8 8 8 ; A u g . 2 4 , 1 8 8 9 ; F e b . 2 1 , 1 8 9 8 A l W. M a r t i n C o . - - O c t . 1 0 , 1 9 0 1 ; S e p . 2 , 1 9 0 3 A l b a Heywood C o n c e r t C o . - - S e p . 1 9 , 1 8 8 8 ; J a n . 3 0 , 1 8 9 5 Aldrich and Parsloe Combination--Mar. 1 8 , 1884 A l i c e Raym C o n c e r t C o . - - N o v. 2 1 , 1 8 9 5 Alsberg-Morrison Shakespearian Co.- - O c t . 2 2 , 1886 A l v i n J o s l i n Comedy C o . - - A p r . 5 , 1 8 8 5 American P r o d u c t i o n Co.- - A p r . 8 , 1 8 9 9 Amy G o r d o n C a s i n o O p e r a C o . - - O c t . 7 - 9 , 1 8 8 6 Anderson T h e a t r e C o . - - O c t . 1 6 - 2 1 , 1 8 9 9 Andrew R o b s o n C o . - - J a n . 2 8 , 1 9 0 2 Andrews C h o r a l U n i o n - - N o v. 6 , 1 8 9 5 Andrews' C o . - - O c t . 1 2 , 1 8 8 8 ; S e p . 1 1 - 1 2 , 1 8 8 9 ; M a r . 3 1 , 1 8 9 0 ; Feb. 3 - 4 , 1 8 9 1 ; O c t . 3 0 , 1 8 9 3 A n g e l l ' s Comedy C o . - - A u g . 2 7 - S e p . 1 , 1 8 9 4 Ariel Quartet Co.--Mar. 30, 1900 Ariel-Thomas Combination- F e b . 6 , 1891 Arthur Rehan Combination--May 1 0 , 1 8 8 4 Augustus P i t o u C o . - - M a r . 9 , 1 8 9 4 Baird's Minstrels--Feb. 26, 1883; May 10, 1884 Baldwin Comedy C o . - - N o v . 2 7 - 2 8 , 1 8 9 1 Barlow B r o t h e r s M i n s t r e l s - - D e c . 1 7 , 1 8 8 9 ; F e b . 2 9 , 1 8 9 2 ; Aug. 2 0 , 1 8 9 5 Barnabee a n d MacDonald Opera C o . - - F e b . 1 2 , 1 8 9 5 Bella Moore Combination--Sep. 2 6 - 2 8 , 1 8 8 3 Bendix Grand Concert Co.- - N o v. 2 7 , 1 8 9 8 Bennett Co.- - A u g . 1 1 , 1902 Bijou Opera Co.- - O c t . 1 4 - 1 5 , 1887; F e b . 1 6 , 1900 Boston Comic O p e r a C o . - - S e p . 1 9 - 2 0 , 1 8 8 7 ; F e b . 2 - 4 , 1 8 8 8 Boston I d e a l U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o . - - S e p . 1 , 1 8 8 4 The B o s t o n I d e a l s - O c t . 2 1 , 1 8 9 3 Boston L a d i e s Symphony O r c h e s t r a - - F e b . 1 , 1 9 0 0 Boston O p e r a t i c M i n s t r e l s - O c t . 9 , 1 8 8 2 Boston Symphnny--Feb. 1 7 , 1 8 9 0 The B o s t o n i a n s - N o v . 1 0 , 1 9 0 3 Brooks & M a c y - N a y . 1 3 , 1 8 9 5 The B r o t h e r s R o y e r - F e b . 5 , / 9 0 1 Bryan's Comedians- M a y 2 2 - 2 7 , 1 8 9 9 ; S e p . 4 - 9 , 1 8 9 9 �263 Burleigh Combination--Dec. 1 , 1885 Busch-Devere C o . - - O c t . 1 3 , 1 9 0 2 C. B . J e f f e r s o n , K l a w a n d E r l a n g e r C o . - - A u g . 3 1 , 1 8 9 1 Callenders New C o l o r e d M i n s t r e l s - - O c t . 2 8 , 1 8 8 2 ; J u n e 2 , 1 8 8 3 Carner Stock Co.- - S e p . 2 8 -Oct. 3 , 1903 Castle Square Opera Co.--Jan. 4 , 1902 Charles A . Gardner Combination--Dec. 2 8 , 1883 Charles Frohman Co.- - M a r. 7 , 1892; May 15, 1894; N o v. 1 5 , 1894; Jan. 1 0 , 1 8 9 5 ; M a r. 1 5 , 1895; A p r . 1 7 , 1 8 9 5 ; O c t . 1 , 1895; N o v . 2 5 , 1 8 9 5 ; J a n . 1 0 , 1 8 9 6 ; J a n . 3 0 , 1 8 9 6 ; N o v. 8 , 1 8 9 9 Charles H. Ya l e Co.- - A p r. 6 , 1903 Charles Wa t k i n s F i f t h Avenue Combination - - J a n . 2 3 , 1 8 8 4 Chicago Glee C l u b --Dec. 1 1 , 1901 Chicago Marine Band- - O c t . 2 9 , 1 8 9 5 ; N o v. 2 7 , 1897 Chicago Redpath Concert Co.- - D e c . 8 , 1884 Children's Concert Co.--May 16, 1899 C l a r k & Wood S e l e c t P l a y e r s - - M a y 7 - 1 2 , 1 9 0 0 Cleveland's Magnificent Minstrels--Dec. 1 , 1890; Dec. C l i f t o n & H u r l b u t ' s C o n s o l i d a t e d M i n s t r e l s - - N o v. 1 5 . 1 8 9 7 Coldwater Amateur Minstrels- D e c . 2 5 , 1886; Jan. 1 8 , 1887 C o l d w a t e r ' s T h i r t y S a b l e S o n s o f Ham- - D e c . 2 7 , 1 9 0 0 C o l l i e r ' s L i g h t s 0 ' London Co.--Dec. 8 , 1886 Columbian Comedy C o . - - S e p . 2 - 3 , 1 8 9 7 ; S e p . 2 0 - 2 5 , 1 8 9 7 ; Apr. 2 5 - 3 0 , 1 8 9 8 C o n n e l l T w e n t i e t h C e n t u r y Humpty Durnpty Co.- - O c t . 3 1 , 1 9 0 1 ; Nov. 7 , 1 9 0 1 The C o r s i c a n B r o t h e r s - - D e c . 2 8 , 1 8 9 9 Courtenay Morgan Co.--May 16-21, 1898 Couthoui Concert Co.- - J a n . 1 2 , 1894 E. D . S t a i r Comedy C o . - - S e p . 9,-10, 1 8 9 0 ; D e c . 1 2 , 1 8 9 0 ; Oct. 3 1 , 1900 E. H . S o t h e r n C o . - - J a n . 2 7 , 1 8 9 9 E. J . C a r p e n t e r P r o d u c t i o n s - - F e b . 2 0 , 1 9 0 1 E. M . G o t t h o l d C o . - - M a r . 1 2 , 1 8 8 5 E. T . S t e t s o n C o . - - O c t . 1 , 1 8 8 6 Earl Burgess E n g l i s h Stock Co.--Sep. 2 - 7 , 1895 Ed F . D a v i s ' M a m m o t h M i n s t r e l s - - A u g . 3 0 , 1 8 9 7 Edward S o u t h s r ' s C o . - A u g . 2 2 - 2 7 , 1 8 8 7 Edwin Browne D r a m a t t c C a . - - S e p . 1 3 , 1 8 8 6 Egbert Dramatic Co.--Dec. 14-19, 1885 Elvie Burnett Concert Co.--Jan. 30, 1902 Emerson's Bostorr S t a r s --Dec. 1 4 . 1889 Emma A b b o t t G r a n d O p e r a G o . - - O c t . 1 3 , 1 8 8 5 Empire T h e a t r e Co.- - M a r. 2 2 , 1900 Ensign Company C o . - - F e b . 6 , 1 8 8 3 E r l a n g e r & K l s w C a . - - r e b . 9 , 1 8 9 9 ; M a r . 1 5 , 18,19 E r n e s t Shivm..z..n C o . - - D e c 1 , 1 9 0 3 Eugene R o b i n t ' o n C o . - - F e b . 2 3 , 1 8 9 2 �264 Eunice G o o d r i c h Comedy Co.- - F e b . 2 4 - M a r. 1 , 1 8 9 0 ; D e c . 3 1 , 1891; J a n . 1 - 2 , 9 , 1 8 9 2 E x c e l s i o r E n t e r t a i n e r s - - N o v. 1 1 , 1901 Fadette Ladies Orchestra--Jan. 2 6 , 1901 Fay Te m p l e t o n S t a r O p e r a C o . - - M a r . 2 0 , 1 8 8 3 Field's Minstrels (see A l G. Field) Fisk Jubilee Singers--Jan. 3 , 1893 Florence B r i n d l e y Combination--Apr. 8 , 1887 Florence H a m i l t o n Troupe--Dec. 1 0 - 1 5 , 1888 Fowler & Warmington's Co.--Feb. 3 , 1886 Francis Labadies Combination- N o v. 2 , 1885 Frank Hennesy Co.- - F e b . 3 , 1903 Frank Jones Co.- - J a n . 1 3 , 1886 Frank M a j i l t o n Combination--Oct. 1 3 , 1883 Frank Tu c k e r Comedy Co.- - S e p . 2 4 - 2 9 , 1 8 9 4 Frederick H. W i l s o n Co.--Aug. 17-22, 1904 Frohman C o . - - ( s e e C h a r l e s Frohman C o . ) Garrick Burlesque Co.- - N o v. 2 0 , 1895 George H . Adams C o . - - M a r . 2 8 , 3 0 , 1 8 8 5 George S . C o l l i n e C o . - - A p r . 4 , 1 9 0 1 Georgia M i n s t r e l s --May 27-28, 1885 G i l b e r t Comic Opera Co.--Sep. 2 0 , 1894 Gilbert & Dickson Co.--Sep. 6 , 1889 Glasgow S t o c k Co.- - M a y 2 5 - 3 0 , 1 9 0 3 Gordon & B e n n e t t C o . - - A u g . 1 , 1 9 0 4 ; S e p . 9 , 1 9 0 4 Gorton's Minstrels--Apr. 17, 1894 G r i f f i t h & Co.--Feb. H. A . D ' A r c y C o . - - N o v . 2 4 , 1 8 8 3 Hahn P a r k e L a d i e s Q u i n t e t t e - J a n . 2 2 , 1 9 0 2 Hanford Spencer O ' B r i e n Co.--Mar. 2 3 , 1896 Hardy & Houng's Bad Boy Co.--Dec. 1 0 , 1887 H a r r i g a n ' ! To u r i s t s --Dec. 2 8 , 1886 Harrison Combination--Jan. 15, 1883; May 31, 1883 Harry Webber Co.- - O c t . 6 , 1 8 8 5 H a r t w i g -Seeman C o m b i n a t i o n - O c t . 3 0 , 1 8 8 2 Harvard Q u a r t e t t e - F e b . 5 , 1889 Haverly's M i n s t r e l s --Mar. 2 8 , 1883; Feb. 2 5 , 1899 Heberlein Grand Concert Co.- - O c t . 14, 1896 Heckman B r o t h e r s C o . - F e b . 2 , 1 9 0 4 Henderson's Comedians- N o v . 1 4 , 1896 Henderson S t o c k Co.- J u n e 6 - 11 , 1904 Hi H e n r y ' s M i n s t r e l s - J u n e 18, 1884; May 16, 1887; A p r . 1 9 , 1900 Higgins Concert Co.--Mar. 28, 1890; Oct. 24, 1894 Higgins & Keane's Dramatic Ideals- M a y 2-3, 1888 Hildebrand's I l l u s t r a t e d Exposition--May 17-18, 1884 H i l l s e a l e C o l l e g e G l e e C l u b - J a n . 2 3 , • 1895 Holden Comedy C o . - - D e c . 2 3 - 2 8 , 1 8 8 9 ; D e c . 17,-20, 1 8 9 0 ; O c t . i-4, 1891 �265 Hoop o f G o l d C o . - - N o v . 4 - 6 , 1 8 8 6 Howorth's Comedy a n d S p e c i a l t y C o . - - - A p r . 2 8 , 1 8 8 6 ; M a r . 1 8 , 1896 Hoyt's Madison Square Co.- - M a r. 2 8 , 1898; A p r. 1 8 , 1898 Hoyt P r o d u c t i o n s - - F e b . 2 , 1 9 0 0 ; F e b . 8 , 1 9 0 0 ; S e p . 1 2 , 1 9 0 0 ; Sep. 2 7 , 1 9 0 0 ; O c t . 1 9 , 1 9 0 0 ; F e b . 1 1 , 1 9 0 1 Hunt's I m p e r i a l Stock Co.--Aug. 2 4 - 2 9 , 1903 Ida Siddons Burlesque & S p e c i a l t y Co.- - F e b . 1 6 , 1 8 8 6 Ida Van C o r t l a n d C o . - - ( s e e The Ta v e r n i e r s ) Innes Concert Co.- - D e c . 1 1 , 1 9 0 0 J. C . P o d g e t t Co.- - S e p . 1 8 , 1 8 8 6 J. F . Crossen Co.- - M a y 6 , 1 8 8 5 J. M . H i l l ' s Union Square Co.- - F e b . 2 0 , 1 8 8 9 ; O c t . .23, 1 8 8 9 J. W. C a r n e r Combination--Aug. 3 0 -Sep. 4 , 1886; S e p . 6 - 5 , 1 8 8 6 James H . W a l l a c k C o . - - A u g . 2 8 , 1 9 0 0 James P . F l e m i n g C o . - - M a r . 2 1 , 1 8 8 9 Jane Coombs C o m b i n a t i o n - D e c . 2 1 , 1 8 8 3 Jessie Mae H a l l Co.- - S e p . 2 1 - 2 6 , 1 8 9 6 John A . H i m m e l e i n ' s I m p e r i a l S t o c k C o . - - N o v . 7 - 1 2 , 1 9 0 4 John B y r e T r o u p e - - A p r . 3 , 1 8 9 7 John D i l l o n C o . - - O c t . 2 4 , 1 8 9 2 John E . I n c e M u s i c a l Comedy C o . - - S e p . 3 - 4 , 1 8 8 3 John T . J a c k s o n C o . - - A p r . 4 , 1 8 9 4 John W. V o g e l ' s B i g M i n s t r e l s - - M a y 1 6 , 1 9 0 3 Jolly Pathfinders--Oct. 10, 1882; Oct. 27, 1883; Sep. Oct. 2 4 - 2 9 , 1 8 8 7 ; O c t . 3 - 1 0 , 1 8 9 1 ; Sep. 2 6 - O c t . 1 . 1 8 9 2 Joseph C a l l a h a n C o . - - N o v . 1 5 , 1 8 9 3 Joseph H a r r i s C o . - - F e b . 1 2 , 1 9 0 3 Joseph R . G r i s m e r C o . - - N o v. 1 6 , 1 9 0 4 Joslyn & F i t z p a t r i c k Minstrels- - O c t . 2 7 , 1891 Julia Marlow Co.- - N o v. 1 6 , 1903 Julius Cahn Co.- - N o v. 3 , 1902; Dec. 1 , 1904 Juno B a r r e t t C o . - - N o v . 2 , 1 9 0 4 K a t h a r i n e Ridgeway- C o n c e r t C o . - - F e b . 5 , 1 9 0 4 Kennedy P l a y e r s - - F e ' . 2 3 - 2 8 , 1 9 0 3 Kilroy & B r i t t o n --March 29, 1904 Kirk LaShelle Opera Co.- - O c t . 2 9 , 1903 Kline's Lumiere CLnematograph-Jan. 1 4 , 1899 Labadie-Roweli Co.- - S e p . 1 4 , 1899 Lemaire's Cinematoscope Co.- - A p r. 1 2 - 1 4 , 1897 Lester & A l i e n ' s Minstrels- O c t . 2 4 , 1885 L e s t e r & W i l l i a m s C o . - - J a n . 2 6 , 188(3 Lewis M o r r i s o n C o . - - N o v. 2 1 , 1 9 0 1 Liebler & Co.--Sep. 7 , 1900 Lily Clay Gaiety Cc.--Aug. 3 , 1894 L i n c o l n J . C r t r t e r ' z Mammoth S c e n i c P r o l u c t i o n s - M a r . 8 , 1 8 9 5 Lotus G l e e C l u b - F e b . 2 2 , 1 8 9 3 �266 L o v e n b e r g F a m i l y Museum C o . - - S e p . 5 - 7 , 1 8 8 7 Lyceum E n t e r t a i n m e n t C o . - - M a y 1 7 - 1 9 , 1 8 9 8 Lyman H . H o w e C o . - - M a y 1 9 , 1 9 0 4 M. W . H a n l e y C o . - - M a r . 2 5 , 1 8 8 4 McAuley Combination--Sep. 1 7 , 1883 McGibeny F a m i l y - - M a r. 1 2 , 1 8 8 4 ; O c t . 9 , 1 8 8 9 McIntyre & H e a t h ' s Comedians- - J a n . 1 0 , 1 9 0 0 MacLennan's R o y a l Edinburgh Concert Co.- - A p r . 6 , 1891 McNish, Ramza & A r n o ' s M i n s t r e l s - - O c t . 1 3 , 1888 Madison Square T h e a t r e Co.- - O c t . 2 6 , 1382; A p r. 3 , 1 8 3 3 Maid o f A r r a n Combination--Sep. 2 7 - 2 9 , 1 8 8 2 Mann, B u h l e r & C o . - - A u g . 2 5 , 1 9 0 4 Maria Decca Concert Co.- - N o v. 6 , 1894 Marks B r o t h e r s N o . 1 C o . - - A p r . 2 8 -May 3 , 1 9 0 2 Marston Co.- - N o v. 11 , 1885 Maud R e v e l l e ' s F e m a l e M i n s t r e l s - - M a r . 2 9 , 1 8 3 6 Maxwell Combination- - N o v. 11 , 1 8 8 2 ; S e p . 2 8 , 1 8 8 5 May L e g g e t t C o n c e r t C o . - - D e c . 1 8 , 1 8 9 4 Maynard's American Dramatic Co.--June 20-25, 1904 Mendelssohn Q u i n t e t t e C l u b --May 13, 1884 M e s t a y e r - Va u g h n C o . - - J a n . 9 , 1 8 9 0 Mexican Troubadours--Aug. 1 7 - 1 8 , 1896 Michigan U n i v e r s i t y Glee & Banjo Club--Feb. 2 , 1893; A p r. 6 , 1894; J a n . 3 , 1 8 9 6 Mike M u r p h y Co.- - N o v. 1 5 , 1 8 9 8 M i t H e l l Lowmann Co.- - S e p . 3 , 1 9 0 4 Monarch M i n s t r e l s - - O c t . 1 6 , 1 9 0 3 Morris & H a l l Co.- F e b . 3 , 1902 Morris-Sullivan Combination- J u n e 8 , 1883 Morrison Co.--Feb. 11 , 1896 Morrison & H a i l ' s Gigantic Consolidated Minstrels- O c t . 5 , 1883 Mortimer & Weaver S t a r Dramatic Co.- - M a r. 1 6 - 1 7 , 1 8 8 5 Murray & Mack Co.--Feb. 2 8 , 1900; J a n . 1 9 , 1901 Myrkle-Harder Stock Co.--Mar. 21-26, 1904 New O r l e a n s M i n s t r e 1 3 - - J a n . 2 4 , 1 8 8 3 New Y o r k M a l e Q u a r t e t t e - A p r . 1 , 1 8 9 7 Norton-Gibbs Co.--Mar. 1 2 , 1900 Nye & B u r b a n k ; K i n g s o f P a t h o s a n d H u m o r - J a n . 25, 1892 O g d e n ' s C o . - - M a r . 1 2 , 19C/4 T h e O r i g i n a l S p a n i s l r. _ S t u d e n t s - - ( s e e S p a n i s h S t u d e n t s ) Ovide M u s i n C o r n e r t C ' . - - D o c . 1 0 , 1 8 9 0 Ottumwa Q u a r t e t t e - M a r . 2 6 , 1 9 0 1 Owen F a w c e t t C o m e d y C o . - - M a y 1 8 - 2 3 , 1 8 8 5 Oxford Musical C l u b - J a n . 9 , 1901 Parker Concert Co.- - M r . 8 , 1901 Paulene Markham Co.--Uer,. 9 , 1 8 8 5 �267 Phil Phillips Co.--Oct. 23-25, 1890 Porter J . White Co.- - O c t . 3 1 , 1898; O c t . 2 , 1899; N o v. 1 0 1900; O c t . 6 , 1 9 0 4 Q u i n c y -Adams- S a w y e r C o . - - O c t . 2 1 , 1 9 0 3 R. A . C a s k i e C o . - - N o v . 1 8 , 1 9 0 1 Redpath Concert C o . - - A p r . 7 , 1 8 9 2 Rentfrow Combination- - ( s e e J o l l y Pathfinders) Rice & F l a h e r t y Co.- - A p r . 2 5 , 1 8 9 9 Rice & Shepard M i n s t r e l s - - J a n . 4 , 1888; J a n . 4 , 1 8 8 9 Rodney S t o c k C o . - - N o v . 2 3 - 2 8 , 1 9 0 3 Roland Reed C o . - - M a r . 1 1 , 1 8 8 6 Royal C o u r t Comedy C o . - - A p r . 1 6 - 2 1 , 1 8 8 8 Royal Spanish Troubadors--Mar. 1 , 1 8 8 8 Royal T h e a t r e Co.- - A u g . 1 8 - 2 3 , 1 9 0 2 Rusco & S w i f t ' s U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o . - - F e b . 1 5 , 1 8 9 0 R u s s e l l ' s Comedians- O c t . 1 5 , 1891 Sackett P o r t e r Co.- - M a r. 2 - 7 , 1896 Sager Drama C o . - - O c t . 1 3 , 1 9 0 3 Saint C e c i l i a Musicale--Jan. 1 9 , 1884 Sam T . J a c k ' s B u r l e s q u e C o . - - F e b . 2 5 , 1 9 0 4 Schrode B r o t h e r s - - J a n . 2 1 , 1 9 0 2 Schumann G r a n d C o n c e r t C o . - - O c t . 1 3 , 1 8 9 8 Schumann L a d y Q u a r t e t t e - O c t . 3 0 , 1 8 9 1 Shannon C o . - - J u n e 1 1 - 1 4 , 1 9 0 2 The S h a n n o n F a m i l y - - A p r . 2 9 , 1 9 0 4 Sisson Combination- - N o v. 2 6 , 1 8 8 5 Sissons & Cawthorne C o . - - A u g . 1 3 , 1 8 8 7 ; J a n . 8 , 1 8 8 9 S m i t h ' s D o u b l e U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o . - - J u n e 1 1 , 1 8 8 3 Sousa B a n d - - M a r . 1 8 , 1 8 9 7 ; F e b . 2 2 , 1 9 0 0 The S p a n i s h S t u d e n t s - - J a n . 1 6 , 1 8 8 3 ; F e b . 5 , 1 8 8 4 Sprague C o . - - O c t . 1 1 , 1 8 9 2 Standard S t o c k Co.- - S e p . 1 7 - 2 2 , 1 9 0 0 Stetson Opera Co.- - M a r. 2 2 , 1889 S t e t s o n ' s U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o . - - F e b . 9 , 1 8 8 8 ; F e b . 1 1 , 1 8 9 2 ; M a r. 9 , 1 8 9 6 ; A p r . 2 1 , 1 8 9 8 ; M a r . 1 6 , 1 9 0 3 Stevens O p e r a t i c Comedy C o . - - A p r . 4 , 1 8 8 5 Stevens a n d S l o c u m ' s Comedy C o . - - S e p . 2 7 - 2 9 , 1 8 9 3 S u t t o n ' s M o n s t e r D o u b l e U n c l e To m ' s C a b i n C o . - - J a n . 1 , 1 8 9 1 The S w e d i s h L a d y Q u a r t e t t e - F e b . 1 3 , 1 8 8 3 Swedish N a t i o n a l L a d i e s C o n c e r t C o . - - M a r . 1 8 , 1 8 8 9 The T a v e r n i e r s - - M a r . 1 4 - 1 9 , 1 8 8 7 ; M a r . 4 - 9 , 1 8 8 9 Te m p l e Q u a r t e t t e - M a r . 1 9 , 1 8 9 5 Te m p l e T h e a t r e O p e r a t i c C o . - - M a y 1 , 1 8 8 8 T h a t c h e r , P r i m . n . ) s e 3: W e s t M i n s t r e l s - N o v . 2 , 1 8 8 2 Theo B r o m l u y C o . - - N o v . 2 9 , 1 9 0 0 Thompson O p e r a C o . - - O c t . 2 0 . 1 8 8 5 ; N o v . 1 , 1 3 8 6 To n y D e n i e r C o . - M a y 3 , 1 8 8 3 �26 To n y S u l l i v a n C o . - - N o v . 2 3 , 1 9 0 0 T r i x i e Comedy C o . - - F e b . 1 5 , 1 8 8 8 T y l e r Amusement C o . - - D e c . 2 0 , 1 9 0 4 Union Square T h e a t r e Co.- - N o v. 2 9 , 1883 Va l e & M a u r C o . - - D e c . 1 6 , 1 9 0 4 Ve s c e l i u s Opera & C o n c e r t Co.- - J u l y 6 , 1 8 8 5 V i c t o r i a Troupe o f Royal Dancers- - O c t . 1 6 , 1901 Vi n c e n t - S t r e e t o r Co.--Sep. 2 3 - 2 8 , 1895 Vo g e l ' s B i g M i n s t r e l s --May 5 , 1904 W a i t e ' s U n i o n S q u a r e Comedy C o . - - F e b . 2 3 - 2 8 , 1 8 8 5 ; A p r . 2 0 - 2 5 , 1885; S e p . 2 1 - 2 6 , 1 8 8 5 ; S e p . 2 0 - 2 5 , 1 8 8 6 Walter F e s s l e r Co.- - F e b . 1 9 , 1904 Wa r n e r & A o t m a n C o . - - N o v . 4 , 1 9 0 3 Wa t s o n ' s Comedy Co.- - O c t . 3 , 1 8 8 4 We b e r & F i e l d ' s M u s i c H a l l C o . - - F e b . 1 7 , 1 9 0 4 White & Morgan Concert Co.- - J a n . 8 , 1896 W h i t n e y F a m i l y Shows- - J u n e 4 , 1 8 9 0 Whitney & Knowles Co.- - D e c . 2 3 , 1901 Whitney Mockridge Co.- - M a r. 2 9 , 1893 Whitney Opera Co.- - D e c . 2 4 , 1903 Whittaker & Hicks Co.- - A p r. 11 , 1904 Wiggins Co.- - O c t . 1 4 , 1886 W i l b u r & Rose E n t e r t a i n m e n t Co.- - D e c . 3 0 - 3 1 , 1892 Wilbur Opera Co.- - J a n . 3 1 , 1884; A p r . 2 4 , 1884; O c t . 2 3 - 2 5 , 1902 W i l l a r d S p e n c e r ' s Comedy Opera C o . - - D e c 3 , 1 9 0 3 Wood & W a r d C o . - - A p r . 4 , 1 9 0 4 Ye a m a n - M a c y C o . - - A p r . 1 3 - 1 4 , 1 8 8 5 Zeb & Z a r r o w C o . - - J a n . 1 , 1 9 0 4 �269 Ta b l e # 4 : I n c i d e n c e o f Entertainments B.S. Tibbits Ye a r s 1882-1885 Professional drama Lectures Minstrels Concerts Amateur entertainments Dances Variety o r vaudeville Political rallies Poetry reading Wrestling Receptions Animal a c t s Reunions High school commencement Magic Art exhibits Conventions Centennial exercises Marionettes Side show Cinematoscope Fumrals and memorial s e r v i c e s 111 Joseph J o h n T. Henning J a c k s o n Ye a r s Y e a r s o f 1885-1894 1 8 9 4 - 1 9 0 4 To t a l s T o t a l s 2 11 10 8 4 3 1 2 4 3 4 5 8 7 6 7 3 1 3 1 3 1 1 8 7 3 7 6 6 4 8 8 11 5 1 6 1 3 3 5 3 4 2 6 3 3 3 6 11 2 0 2 2 1 1 1 7 1 3 1 1 0 2 2 1 5 2 1 1 6 5 4 2 2 2 1 2 7 2 2 1 1 1 2 7 7 2 To t a l s 171 3 7 3 5 3 1 1 0 7 5 Professional, Drama Other A c t i v i t i e s 1,1 60 2 4 4 1 2 9 3 1 7 5 6 5 7 3 1 3 4 4 . 6 8 . 3 2 �APPENDIX C A F U L L D E S C R I P T I O N O F T I B B I T S OPERA HOUSE �271 A F U L L DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING Coldwater Republican, 19 Sept., 1882 For a l o n g t i m e a serious need has been f e l t i n o u r c i t y f o r a f i r s t - c l a s s p l a c e o f amusement. water i s t h e home o f s o many w e a l t h y c i t i z e n s , n o o n e h a s seemed t o p o s s e s s s u f f i c i e n t c o u r a g e t o e m b a r k i n an u n d e r t a k i n g u n t i l M r . B . S . T i b b i t s , w i t h h i s a c c u s t o m e d energy and "push" which has accomplished so much in o t h e r d i r e c t i o n s , t o o k t h e matter i n hand and p u t i n t o execution the hopes and wishes o f those who, a l t h o u g h acknowledging t h e need, d a r e d n o t v e n t u r e t o undertake s o g r e a t a i t y, a n d t h e r e s u l t i s a b e a u t i f u l b u i l d i n g , a n ornament t o our c i t y o f w h i c h we may j u s t l y be p r o u d , a n d a n h o n o r t o M r. Tibbits t h a t w i l l endure a f t e r the c u r t a i n has f a l l e n on the last a c t i n t h e drama o f h i s l i f e . The S i t e chosen i s t h e p r o p e r t y o n Hanchett S t . , o p p o s i t e t h e immense c i g a r f a c t o r y o f Mr. T i b b i t s , a n e x c e l l e n t s e l e c t i o n , b e i n g situated so near Chicago Street and e a e i l y accessible from three s i d e s o f t h e b u i l d i n g . W o r k was begun on t i o n March 2 3 ; d e d a c t i n g s e v e r a l weeks t i m e l o s t o n account o f bad w e a t h e r, i t w i l l be seen Mr. T i b b i t s has pushed t h e good w o r k r a p i d l y f o i w a r d . The B u i l d i n g i s 1 2 5 f e e t l o n g a n d 5 6 f e e t %-ide, t h e basement o f w h i c h i s b u i l t i n t h e m o s t s o l i d a n d s u b s t a n t i a l : h a r m e r. T h e w a l l under t h e s t a g e i s 11 f e e t , a n d t h a t u n d e r t h e a u d i t o r i u m and v e s t i b u l e 9 f e e t a n d (-; i n c h e s b e l o w t h e s t r e e e l e v e l , ' 2 . 6 inches t h i c k a ; t h e bese and 24 inches a t t h e t e p , w i t h inc course nnder t h e e n t j r e w e l l 16 inenee t h i c k and 3 f e e t wide, l a i d i n t h e c : f 7 N n e n t : a l l t h e s t o n e w a l l b e i n g 1.aid w i t h m o r t a r made o f e n e - h a l f w a t e r l i m e . T h e e i n c e l a r p e e e i . t i o n b e t v e e n t h e v e e t i e e A l e a e d eelditer-;_ere e n e p e t t e l c o l u m u e f e s t i n g u p o n t t c n e e - l e e s 3 f e e . _ C -iT'CO17.!F w i d e , f e e t 6 i n c h e s t h i e - a , e..7keesd w i t h i r o n c l a i m s ! ! , - l f l c h e ! : T h e p i e r A r e s t i t s t c i r i . t . . ? , t . 2 a n 1 0 �272 thick. T h e f l o o r o f the auditorium i s supported p i e r s o f t h e same s o l i d c h a r a c t e r. T h e s t a g e f l o o r i r o n columns s e t i n s o l i d stone p i e r s . T h e b r i c k mencing above t h e s t o n e f o u n d a t i o n a r e 1 6 i n c h e s t h i c k ; t h o s e s u p p o r t i n g t h e dome b e i n g 28 i n c h e s i n t h i c k n e s s . S p e c i a l attention has been paid t o t h e timbering o f the ing, r e n d e r i n g i t one o f the s a f e s t and most s t a b l e s t r u c t u r e s in Southern Michigan. The F r o n t E l e v a t i o n is i n t h e modern s t y l e o f architecture and i s surmounted b y a dome 21 f e e t a t t h e base a n d 2 4 f e e t h i g h c o v e r e d w i t h s l a t e with a f l a t s t a f f 20 f e e t long, mounted w i t h a The t o p o f t h e d o m e i s 7 6 f e e t f r o m t h e p a v e m e n t b e l o w . T h e facing i s o f pressed red brick with cut stone and black brick united i n excellent taste. T h e galvanized iron work o f the cornices, window frames and caps a r e o f new and s i g n s . A t t h e b a s e o f t h e dome i s a n e l e g a n t b r o n z e b u s t o f Shakespeare; a n d i m m e d i a t e l y underneath and i n a c i r c l e o v e r the window i n g o l d l e a f : " T i b b i t s Opera-house, 1 8 8 2 , " b e l o w and u n d e r t h e w i n d o w l e a d i n g f r o m t h e d r e s s c i r c l e i s vanized i r o n balcony 5 by 22 f e e t supported by i r o n brackets and f u r n i s h e d w i t h g l a s s g l o b e l a t e r n s . The I n t e r i o r is approached through above t h e s t r e e t l e v e of t h i s room open the smoking-room, a n d t h e the the grand entrance, about two f e e t l , 13 feet wide and 25 f e e t long. O u t box office, manager's two broad, easy stairways leading to Dress C i r c l e where t h e u t m o s t p a i n s h a v e been t a k e n t o r e n d e r went o f t h e s e a t s s o f i n e t h a t a n u n o b s t r u c t e d v i e w stage c a n be o b t a i n e d f r o m any seat i n i t , 5 0 t h a t no one need h e s i t a t e a b o u t t a k i n g a s e a t t h e r e . The A u d i t o r i u m is entered by spring doors covered with dark t e r r a - c o t t a �273 leather with gold trimmings, and i s 56x57 f e e t . T h e parquet and p a r q u e t c i r c l e a r e i n s h a p e o f a n a m p h i t h e a t e r , a n d t h e elevation between t h e t i e r s o f seats i s s u f f i c i e n t an e x c e l l e n t v i e w o f t h e s t a g e f r o m a n y p a r t o f t h e a u d i t o r i u m . The s p a c e o n e a c h s i d e o f t h e p r o s c e n i u m o p e n i n g i s o c c u p i e d with private boxes. T h e orchestra i s located i n f r o n t o f the s t a g e , a n d l o w e r e d below t h e p a r q u e t , s o t h a t cians w i l l n o t i n t e r f e r e w i t h t h e view o f the audience. T h e parquet and parquet c i r c l e , a n d t h e parquet and o r c h e s t r a are separated b y an ornamental r a i l i n g . The S t a g e i s 3 4 f e e t w i d e b y 5 3 f e e t l o n g , a n d i s '6-) f e e t f r o m f l o o r r i g g i n g - l o f t . T h e s c e n e r y a n d s e t p i e c e s a r e c o m p l e t e and beautiful, and consist o f the following pieces: 2 drop curtains 1grand border 1 g r a n d wood b o r d e r 1lambrequin 3 arch sky borders 3 p l a i n sky borders 3 drapery borders e chamber borders 3 foliage borders 3 rustic borders 1 r o c k y pass drop 1water horizon drop 1conservatory drop 1 palace backing drop 1 cut tropical drop 1water landscape drop 1 c u -c t r o p i c a l b a c k i n g d r o p 1 p a i r t_)rmen9r winzs p a i r torme:)tox cc,iumns 4 f a n c y chamher w i a z s 4 o a k chamber wings 4 p l a i n chamber wings 8 palace wings 8 wood wings 8 horizon wines 6 s t r e e t wings 4 6 4 1 k i t c h e n wings snow wings prison winre p a i r renter doer fancy chaNber f l a t s 1 p a i r o a k char:JJAvr f l a to 1 p a i r wood f l a t s 2 s e t doors, f a n c y chamber 2 s e t doors, o a k chamber 2 s e t d o o r s , p l a i n chamber 2 sec doors, kitchen 1 s e t window, f a n c y c h a m b e r 1 s e t window, o a k chamber 1 s e t window, p l a i n chamber 1 s e t window, k i t c h e n 1set fire place. 1set fire place, 1set fire place, 1set fire 1 b a y window, p l a i n c h a m b e r 1 log hut 1 p a n t z house 1b r i . c k house 1pla5ter c e t t a ? 8 rocks 1rustic bridge 1bank 3 logs 1garden set, 9 pieces 2 p a i r foreceounde 1s h i p scene, 1 9 pieces 1 set fountain 1throne piece 1 pair t h r o e 5ter5 2 p a i r bal1ustra6es 1gondola 1 r o w boeT �274 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 p a i r p l a i n chamber f l a t s p a i r palace f l a t s p a i r street f l a t s p a i r kitchen flats p a i r snow landscape f l a t s p a i r two door prison f l a t s p a i r plain prison wall flats p a i r cut wood f l a t s p a i r garden f l a t s p a i r landscape f l a t s p a i r village f l a t s set trees p a i r ashlars pair set waters stone walls barred prison doors 1boat truck 2 fences 24 g r a s s m a t s 2 stage carpets 1 f i r e 1mantel piece 1 p a i r andirons 1 set arbor 2 s e t stumps 1screen 1 fireplace 1 J u l i e t tomb piece 1 p a i r house s t e p s 1stage chandelier 1garden wall, w i t h gate On t h e s t a g e l e v e l a n d a t t h e r e a r i s a h a l l n i n e f e e t wide, o u t o f which opens a greenroom, s t a r and two i n g rooms, a n d a scene-room 21 f e e t h i g h . O n t h e second f l o o r are f o u r l a r g e d r e s s i n g rooms. B e l o w t h e stage i s a room f o r the o r c h e s t r a , a band-room and a l a r g e room f i t t e d u p accommodation o f m i n s t r e l s . A t t h e s i d e s o f t h e s t a g e a r e f l y galleries, and the rigging loft i s supplied and c o m p l i c a t e d m a c h i n e r y w i t h w h i c h t h e s c e n e r y i s s h i f t e d and h a n d l e d . T h e s t a g e i s f u l l y e q u i p p e d w i t h a p a i n t - b r i d s e e and m o v a b l e f r a m e , f i v e s e t s o f g r o o v e s , t r a p every modern convenience f o r producing a l l k i n d s o f s c e n i c effects. S p e a k i n g tubes and b e l l signals are located near the p r o m p t e r ' s s t a n d , and place t h e stage manager i n d i r e c t communication w i t h t h e box o f f i c e , o r c h e s t r a , a n d trap s h i f t e r s , above, below and a t e i t h e r side o f the stage. The g a s - t a b l e a n d e l e c t r i c l i g h t i n g a p p a r a t u s a r e a l s o p l a c e d h e r e , a n d s o a r r a n g e d t h a t o n e man c a n i n s t a n t l y c o n t r o l lights i n any part o f the house. Heating The b u i l d i n g i s w a r m e d b y l o w p r e s s u r e s t e u m h e a t , thus e n s u r i n g a m i l d , p l e a s a n t and equal temperature i n a l l parts o f the house. S a f e t y uas the f i r s t the v e r t i c a l b o i l e r p l a c e d a r t h e basement, i s s o c o n s t r u c t e d that t h e f i r e i s anteeel_y surrounded b y e a t e r, a n d only automatic i n i t s action, b u t can be so adjestad t h a t o n l y one p o u n d o f s t e a m c a n b e r a s e d d u r i n g - a p e r f o r m a n c e . E a c h room i s pravich,ei v i t a l a r a d i a t o r o r c o i l r i f e , p r o p e r l y bronzed and d e c o r a t e d . O v e r 6,000 f e e t O r more t h a n oue m i l e of pipe, has Lava used i n the building. �275 Lighting The g a s f i x t u r e s a r e v e r y n e a t i n d e s i g n in f i n i s h . T h e main chandelier, o r r e f l e c t o r, i s known a s t h e O p a l g l a s s r e f l e c t o r , w h i c h e x p e r i e n c e to b e s u p e r i o r t o a n y o t h e r now i n u s e , p r o d u c i n g a u n i f o r m and p e r f e c t l y d i s t r i b u t e d i l l u m i n a t i o n b e l o w , w h i l e t h e o p a l glass, b e i n g semi- t r a n s p a r e n t , throws a s o f t and subdued l i g h t o n t h e dome a n d c e i l i n g g i v i n g a v e r y p l e a s i n g e f f e c t . The v e s t i b u l e a n d p r o s c e n i u m c h a n d e l i e r s a n d t h e b r a c k e t s a r e of polished brass and f i t t e d w i t h etched globes o f design. T h e l i g h t s throughout t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g trolled from the stage, t h e main pipe being carried t o t h e gas t a b l e w h e r e i t b r a n c h e s o f f t o d i f f e r e n t p a r t s o f t h e house, a n d i s s o arranged t h a t t h e gas c a n be c u t o f f f r o m any p a r t o f t h e b u i l d i n g i n an i n s t a n t . T h e r e a r e i n a l l 306 lights distributed as follows: Auditorium 94, stage 174, dressingrooms 16, basement 12, o f f i c e , v e s t i b u l e 10, a l l b e i n g l i g h t e d b y means o f a n e l e c t r i c s p a r k f r o m t h e stage. Ventilation The a u d i t o r i u m a n d s t a g e a r e s u p p l i e d w i t h v e n t i l a t o r s , a n d i n t h e dome, a n d a l s o t h e r o o f o f are l a r g e v e n t i l a t o r s which c a r r y o f f a l l h o t a i r , which a r e c o n t r o l l e d from t h e stage. T h e stage i s s t r u c t e d w i t h p r o p e r d r a u g h t s t h a t a l l smoke a r i s i n the burning, o f polvder o r c o l o r e d f i r e s i s out t h r o u g h t h e v e n t i l a t o r i n t h e r o o f . hot a i r the stage, a l l o f g from Seatin The p a r q u e t a n d p a r q u e t c i r c l e a r e s e a t e d w i t h p a t e n t f o l d i n g c h a i r s , known as t h e grand opera c h a i r, tered i n d a r k c a r d i n a l plush. E a c h c h a i r contains i n t h e back t h e monogram, B . S . T. T h e d r e s s c i r c l e i s a l s o p r o v i d d w i t h f o l d i n g c h a i r s o f the l a t e s t p a t t e r n s , a l l b e i n g bro-vided with f o o t -rests, h a t and umbrella racks. T h e tains 1,000 chairs. Safety The 9'3f-Jilef, i s s i z e d 7 ) o t h f r o n t a n d b a c k w i t h a fire �276 proof preparation. T h e border lights are protected with wire screens and t h e t i p s o f the burners encased i n ters cement. A b o v e the f l y g a l l e r y i s a tank barrels o f water, w i t h s u f f i c i e n t hose attached t o part o f the s t a g e o r dressing rooms, a n d can be operated b y any o f t h e s t a g e hands. T h e e x i t s a r e numerous a n d b e i n g o n a l e v e l w i t h the s t r e e t t h e house can be emptied i n from two to t h r e e m i n u t e s . I n a l l t h e r e a r e seven e x i t s a s f o l l o w s : Large d o u b l e d o o r l e a d i n g f r o m v e s t i b u l e , w i t h l a r g e f o l d i n g doors o f t h e same s i z e o n each s i d e f o r m i n g an a l m o s t e n t i r e open f r o n t i f r e q u i r e d . L a r g e f o l d i n g d o o r s a l s o o p e n f r o m the p a r q u e t c i r c l e t o t h e a l l e y , a n d f r o m t h e s t a g e a r e t h r e e modes o f e x i t . T h e h o u s e i s a l s o c o n n e c t e d b y t e l e p h o n e w i t h the f i r e d e p a r t m e n t t h u s a f f o r d i n g ample s e c u r i t y patrons. The D e c o r a t i o n s a n d U p h o l s t e r i n g throughout t h e house are r i c h and harmonious i n c o l o r i n g and d e s i g n . T h e w a l l s a r e c o l o r e d i n cameo t i n t s r e l i e v e d w i t h dashes o f c o l o r i n c o n v e n t i o n a l f i g u r e s , a n d panels w h i c h produces a warm, s u n n y e f f e c t and g i v e s t h e auditorium a b r i g h t and a i r y appearance which i s ing. T h e a i s l e s and boxes are covered w i t h elegant body brussels carpet, t h e s t a i r s and lobby with heavy matting, while t h e green room, s t a r and o t h e r dressing rooms, a r e handsomely carpeted and f u r n i s h e d w i t h e v e r y convenience -which c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e c o m f o r t o f t h e p r o f e s s i o n . T h e stage i s f u r n i s h e d w i t h two c a r p e t s , one g r e e n and d i n a l , a n d a handsome s e t o f f u r n i t u r e i n b l a c k w a l n u t gilded, and black and gold upholstering. T h e boxes are draped w i t h c u r t a i n s o f cardinal. s i l k p l u s h , w i t h l i n i n g s o f o l d g o l d , a n d a r e t r i m m e d 1:]_th v e r y b r o a d a n t i q u e l a c e o f handsome p a t t e r n . T h e l a m b r e c n i n s a r e t r i m m e d w i t h gimps and r i c h s i l k f r i n g e a n d l o o p e d w i t h h e a v y c o r d s a n d t a s s e l s . The r a i l i n g s o f t h e pacquE'.t. d r e s s c i r c l e a n d b o x e s , holstered i n cardinal plush bordered with a pure ing'. T h e b o x f r o n t s a r e i n cameo t i n t s f i n i s h e d and g o l d i n t h e s t y l e o f t h e R e n a i s s a n c e , a n d o r n a m e n t e d with large beveled plate glass mirrors. T h e sides o f the a u d i t o r i u m a r e i n s o l i c o l o r dawn t o t h e b r i l l i a n t dad() j u s t above t h e wainsect!..ng. T h e f a c i n g o f Uie d r e s s c i r c l e i s i n cameo p i n k , w i t h c o n v e n t i o n a l f i g u r e s i n gold, and green and g o l d . in thE c,:,nter or t h e proscenium arch, i s a p of Shakespeare and e i t h e r a r e panels i n lava bordered w i t h hands s a : : d i n a l r e d . Abolsc t h e p o r t a g a i n s t a b a r u u n c i o f I i g1 s n i r m p ? r s k y , i f ; a g r o b p ortrait shads. r a i t and of chorbs �277 g r a c e f u l l y posed, r e p r e s e n t i n g music and t h e drama. T h e large cove surrounding the auditorium i s mented w i t h v a s e s o f f l o w e r s , b o u q u e t s a n d and f i g u r e s . T h e m o s t n o t i c e a b l e f e a t u r e o f decorations i s t h a t o f t h e dome, w h i c h i s a model o f b e a u t y and a r t i s t i c s k i l l . S u r r o u n d i n g t h e s u n l i g h t pended f r o m t h e c e n t e r a r e c u n n i n g l i t t l e c h e r u b s i n a c i r c l e bearing t r a i l i n g garlands o f flowers. T h e of the background brings out the figures i n strong one m a y a l m o s t i m a g i n e t h e m f l o a t i n g i n s p a c e a n d odor o f t h e i r f r a g r a n t burden. I t i s impossible t o g i v e a description o f the decorations which w i l l convey an adequate idea o f t h e i r b e a u t y. T h e y must be seen i n o r d e r t o preciated. The D r o p C u r t a i n represents a brown c u r t a i n having a reverse o f green thrown over a b a r extending across t h e t o p o f the proscenium arch. From t h i s b a r d e p e n d s a c u r t a i n o f p i n k u p o n w h i c h t h e shadows o f t h e b r o w n c u r t a i n a n d t a s s e l s a r e t h r o w n w i t h realistic e ff e c t ; a broad f l i g h t o f steps leads t o fenced b y a b a l u s t r a d e . I n t h e c e n t e r stands a g r a c e f u l page i n c o u r t d r e s s w i t h h i s e a r t o t h e c u r t a i n a s i f w a i t i n g f o r the s i g n a l t o p a r t i t on each side o f the wings. O n e gives an involuntary s t a r t o f surprise on entering a t t h e sight o f the l i f e - l i k e figure, a n d believes f o r that t h e p l a y has begun, and t h a t the "substance" n o t t h e "shadow" i s b e f o r e h i m . T h e d e s i g n i s o r i g i n a l w i t h M r. Chevelier and a t t r a c t s great admiration, both from the novelty of t h e d e v i c e and t h e admirable manner i n which t h e a r t i s t has e x e c u t e d h i s w o r k . The A c t D r o p At t h e ccmmencement o f t h e o v e r t u r e t h e d r o p c u r t a i n vanishes i n t o t h e f l i e s , a n d t h e a c t d r o p comes This w o r k i s c o n s i d e r e d b y Mr. C h e v e l i e r t h e b e s t e f f o r t o f his l i f e i n t h i s d i r e c t i o n , and i s a model o f scenic a r t . T h e d e s i g n shows a mammoth v i e w o f t h e g r a n d c a n a l o f Ve n i c e , handsomely framed and a r t i s t i c a l l y drepeu w j t h heavy e u r t a i n e of g o l d and brown damask, w i t h a reveres o f p i n k , a n d a b o r d e r of greea, g o l d and c a r d i n a l r e d . T h e easting o f drapery i s one o f t h e l l o s t i m p o r t a n t o f a n a r t i s t ' s e t u d i e s . T h e d a m a s k looped a r c u n d t h i s ViPW o f Ve n i c e , a n d c a r e l e s s l y t h r o w n o v e r the b a l u s t r a d e , ( w h i e h i s d u p l i c a t e d f r o m s h e d r o p ) i s h r o u p h t �278 out w i t h an a r t i s t i c s k i l l seldom seen i n a work o f t h i s k i n d . The f e a t u r e s o f t h i s p a r t i c u l a r v i e w a r e b r o u g h t o u t w i t h every a t t e n t i o n t o d e t a i l . T h e canal i n the ground i s crowded w i t h g r a c e f u l gondolas, marketmen's b a r g e s and f i s h i n g v e s s e l s . T h e p a i n t e d s a i l s o f t h e crews, c l a d i n t h e i r many- c o l o r e d garments, f u r n i s h b r i l l i a n t color e ff e c t s , which form a varied and pleasing spectacle. The m i d d l e f o r e g r o u n d s h o w s t h e s h o r e b o u n d a r y w i t h turesque p i l l a r s , arches, windows and t u r r e t s o f Venetian a r c h i t e c t u r e ; a glimpse o f t h e palace o f t h e Doge o f Ve n i c e , in which Ruskin says, " e v e r y source o f power and beauty are marvelously united, f o r m i n g a model o f p e r f e c t i o n " ; panile o f St. Mark's, t h e palace o f St. Mark's, w i t h the famed "Bridge o f Sighs" l e a d i n g t o t h e p r i s o n ; t h e shadowed course of cross-canals, a s t h e y pass beneath a g r a c e f u l l y arched bridge t o o t h e r p a r t s o f the l a b y r i n t h o f water ways. T h i s is a p a i n t i n g t h a t w i l l bear the severest c r i t i c i s m and closest inspection. A n ineffably delicate estimate tance i s employed and a c l o s e c a l c u l a t i o n o f r e s u l t volved. C o l d w a t e r i s t o be congratulated i n having secured so g o o d a w o r k o f a r t . M r . C h e v e l i e r h a s p a i n t e d m a n y o t h e r scenes f o r M r. T i b b i t s w h i c h a r e w o r t h y o f much a d m i r a t i o n . "Render Unto Caesar" First o f a l l our thanks are due t o Mr. T i b b i t s , through whose u n t i r i n g e f f o r t s t h e w o r k has b e e n accomplished, which g i v e s t o o u r c i t y t h i s b e a u t i f u l temple o f t h e muses; a b u i l d i n g s o l i d and s t r o n g where f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e water a p l a y can be p r o p e r l y placed upon the stage fortably enjoyed by the audience. I n his desire t o have everything i n keeping, Mr. Ti b b i t s equipped a band struments and uniforms, and furnished them w i t h a band room where f o r a number o f months t h e y have b e e n i n p r a c t i c e a n d t h e i r music receives g r e a t praise o f which i t i s ing. M r . Ti b b i t s has also organized an orchestra, ahich, under t h e generous l e a d e r s h i p o f P r o f . Geo. K l o c k , tained a marked degree o f p r o f i c i e n c y. The f o l l e w i n g g e n t l e m e n c h e e r f u l l y a s s i s t e d b i t s b y donatirq; : h e amount o p p o s i t e t h e i r names: A. B . D i c k e n s o n $ 2 Geo. S t a i r 1 0 D. C . P o w e r s 1 0 Merman & Chandler 1 Bali TIrnA, 1 0 A. C h a n d l e r 1 0 L. F . R(Jso 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1Co A d i �279 C. D . R a n d a l l 1 0 0 H. J . Wo o d w a r d 1 0 0 J. W. S h i v e l y 1 0 0 B r i s t o l & Burlingame 1 0 0 Coldwater Gas L i g h t Co. 1 0 0 D. B . D e n n i s 1 0 0 Blodgett & Son 1 0 0 Anthony Henning 1 0 0 A. B r u e h l 1 0 0 H. C . L e w i s 1 0 0 S. S . S a u n d e r s 1 0 0 A. A . D o r a n c e 7 0 L. M . W i n g 5 0 Geo. M a n s e l l 5 0 J. Anderson 5 0 Frank P r a t t 5 0 Fred K o h l 5 0 Henry Fenn 2 5 C. A . S p a u l d i n g 2 5 A. R . B r o w n 2 5 Milnes Bros. & Hilton 2 5 Al. Milnes 2 5 G. W . W a i t e 2 0 A. Va n d e r h o o f 2 0 Donation 2 5 L. D . H a l s t e a d 1 5 Jacob Shenneman 1 0 J. R . D i c k e y 1 0 Geo. G r e e n w o o d 6 . 2 5 Leo Gutman 5 H. F r i e d m a n 5 To t a l $ 2 , 4 4 1 . 2 5 M r. T i b b i t s w a s v e r y f o r t u n a t e i n securin,,5 v i c e s o f s o c o m p e t e n t a s u p e r i n t e n d e n t .as M r . S a x t o n , u n d e r whose s u p e r v i s i o n t h e e n t i r e b u i l d i n g h a s b e e n c o n s t r u c t e d . M r. S a x t o n i s a m a n o f l a r g e e x p e r i e n c e i n b u i l d i n g , a n d t h e public can r e s t assured t h a t the work accomplished under h i s charge h a s been w e l l and t h o r o u g h l y done. ' h i The a r c h i t e c t , M o r t i m e r L . S m i t h , o f D e t r o i t , i s s o w e l l known t h a t comment f r u m u s seems a l m o s t u n n - c e s s a r y. H i F large experisnce i n Europe a s 'well a s i n t h i s c o t I n t f y, h a s w e l l f i t : z e d 1 ; i m '.:or h i s p o s i t i o n , a n d p l a c e s h i m 4-r rank o f archice,:ts. T h e r e s u l t o f h i s l a b o r s , a s exemplfie.:1• in t h e b e a u t i f u l Opera-hnse now f i n i s h e d , speaks s p r a i s e t"n71 a n y words we c a n r m r l o y. or M r. L . B . C h e v e l i e r, t h e f r e s c o and socrj,c ;.1.:.Lit, we c a n n o t s ' i l e e k j a t o : 3 h i g h p r a i l l . D i r i r z i h e p a s t f e u l i .. -- �280 years h e h a s p a i n t e d a number o f c u r t a i n s which have won f o r him t h e r e c o g n i t i o n h e d e s e r v e s . I t i s u n d e r s t o o d t h a t h e w i l l soon p a i n t a new drop c u r t a i n f o r Whitney's Opera-house i n D e t r o i t . H a d we space we would d e s c r i b e s e v e r a l scenes which d e s e r v e a t t e n t i o n , b u t w h i l e o u r r e a d e r s a r e e n j o y i n g the r e s u l t o f h i s l a b o r t h e y w i l l h o l d t h e a r t i s t i n k i n d l y remembrance f o r h i s b e a u t i f u l w o r k . While a l l c r e d i t i s t o b e g i v e n t o t h e o t h e r people employed i n t h i s g r e a t w o r k , s p e c i a l m e n t i o n must b e made o f one o f t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t a s s i s t a n t s , M r . J . B . H a n n a , s t a g e machinist who h a s h a d f u l l c o n t r o l o f a l l work done b e h i n d the f o o t l i g h t s . M r . Hanna has proven h i m s e l f t o b e t h o r o u g h l y posted i n e v e r y d e t a i l o f s t a g e m a c h i n e r y, a n d t h e a p p a r e n t l y incomprehensible t a n g l e o f ropes, p u l l e y s , e t c . , a r e t o h i m an o p e n b o o k . The c o n t r a c t f o r h e a t i n g a n d g a s f i t t i n g w a s Mansell & Son o f Coldwater, who have performed t h e i r t a s k i n t h e i r u s u a l s a t i s f a c t o r y m a n n e r, a n d h a v e p r o v e n t h e m s e l v e s masters o f t h e i r business. The g a l v a n i z e d i r o n c o n t r a c t w a s l e t t o J . B . M o r t o n & C o . , o f To l e d o , whose w o r k f a r exceeded t h e e x p e c t a t i o n s of M r. T i b b i t s . T h e w o r k was done u n d e r t h e s u p e r v i s i o n o f Fred H o f e r , w h o made a h o s t o f f r i e n d s w h i l e i n t h e c i t y . I t i s s a i d t h a t " a prophet i s n o t without honor save in h i s own c o u n t r y " b u t much c r e d i t must b e g i v e n M r. L . J . Goodell f o r t h e t a s t e d i s p l a y e d i n t h e u p h o l s t e r i n g , i n t h e selection and make-up o f the m a t e r i a l used, and t h e ner i n which t h e work has been done. cago, a t The c h a i r s w e r e f u r n i s h e d b y A . H . A n d r e w s , a c o s t o f $3010. The h o u s e w i l l b e f o r m a l l y o p e n e d t o t h e p u b l i c Thursday e v e n i n g n e x t b y t h e " M a i d o f A r r a n " C o m b i n a t i o n . Coldwater R e p u b l i c a n , Tu e s d a y, September 1 9 , 1 8 8 2 �APPENDIX D T I B H I T S O P E R A H O U S E D E D I C AT I O N AND OTHER P R E S S A C C O U N T S O F S P E C I A L I N T E R E S T �282 Coldwater Republican, 22 Sept. 1882 Theatre Dedication At an e a r l y hour on Thursday evening a large crowd congregated on t h e s t r e e t i n t h e v i c i n i t y o f t h e O p e r a H o u s e t o w i t n e s s the a r r i v a l o f t h o s e who were t o a t t e n d t h e o p e n i n g performance. At e i g h t o ' c l o c k t h e house was w e l l f i l l e d w i t h audience e v e r assembled a t a n entertainment i n Coldwater. The l a d i e s w e r e i n f u l l d r e s s a n d t h e b r i l l i a n t h u e s o f t h e i r dresses, t h e g l i t t e r i n g l i g h t s , t h e handsome c u r t a i n a n d t h e elegant decorations o f the house produced a t o u t ensemble seldom s u r p a s s e d . T h e u s h e r s , c l a d i n t h e i r n e a t u n i f o r m s , performed t h e t a s k a l l o t t e d t o them so w e l l t h a t no c o n f u s i o n occurred and t h e seats were found and occupied remarkably well f o r a f i r s t n i g h t . A b o u t eight o'clock rose a n d d i s c l o s e d t h e c i t i z e n s committee s e a t e d o n t h e s t a g e . M r. H . C . L e w i s , C h a i r m a n o f t h e c o m m i t t e e a d d r e s s e d ence i n t h e f o l l o w i n g i n t r o d u c t o r y r e m a r k s : " L a d i e s a n d Gentlemen--We m e e t i n t h i s b e a u t i f u l O p e r a House t h i s e v e n i n g , greeted b y o u r noble and generous e x -Mayor T i b b i t s , f o r i t s dedication. I t seems eminently s i c f i t t i n g a n d we a s c i t i z e n s o f t h i s b e a u t i f u l c i t y ( w h c a r e t o e n j o y t h i s magnificent e d i f i c e erected to a r t ) should i n a express o u r a p p r e c i a t i o n o f t h i s b u i l d i n g and i t s b u i l d e r. With y o u r p e r m i s s i o n we w i l l l i s t e n t o t h e r e a d i n g o f some resolutions b y E. R. Root." M r. E . R . R o o t and G e n t l e m e n , auspicious and our p r e s e n t i n t then read the following resolution: " L a d i e s c i t i z e n s o f C o l d w a t e r --We m e e t t o n i g h t o n a n happy occasion, a n d one, moreover, t h a t c l a i m s e r e s t and o u r f u t u r e remembrance. E q u a l l y as i n d i v i d u a l s and as c i t i z e n s we have come, o n t h e opening n i g h t o f t h i s b e a u t i f u l temple o f the muses, f e s t o u r c o r d i a l f e e l i n g s t o w a r d s h i m whose provided i t f c r us, and t o secure o u r personal share o f the evening's pleasure. I t h a s seemed f i t t i n g t h a t some one s h o u l d s t e p t h i s t i a l e a n d v o i c e t h e common f e e l i n ; t h a t o n ful completion o f t h i s great work, which i s t o be, i n i t s e l f , an o r n a m e n t t o o u r c i t y , a n i n d e x o f t h e s u c c e s s p r i s e o f one o f e a r foremost husiness men, a n d a f a c t o r i n the p l e a s u r e , t h e e o c i a l a n d i n t e l l e c t u a l c u l t u r e o f t i r e c o m m u n i t y, eome o n e s h o u l d g i v e e x p r e e s i o n t o versal f e e l i n g o f o b l i g a t i o n t o t h e Hon. B . S . T i b b i t s . �IO 283 Permit me, t h e n , t o discharge t h e pleasant d u t y w i t h which I have b e e n e n t r u s t e d , a n d t o o f f e r t h e f o l l o w i n g preamble a n d resolutions: W h e r e a s t h e Hon. B . S . T i b b i t s , a t a v e r y l a r g e o u t l a y o f t i m e , e f f o r t a n d m o n e y, h a s f i n i s h e d a n d the p u b l i c t h i s p a l a t i a l Opera House, t h u s most g e n e r o u s l y, and a t g r e a t p e r s o n a l s a c r i f i c e , s u p p l y i n g a w a n t standing; a n d Whereas, The people a r e c h i e f l y any such e n t e r p r i s e , e s p e c i a l l y i n a c i t y o f p o p u l a t i o n and wealth o f Coldwater: a n d Whereas, F o r t h i s r e a s o n i t i s e m i n e n t l y proper t o make some r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e l i b e r a l i t y l i c s p i r i t o f t h e b u i l d e r o f a c o s t l y and elegant a u d i t o r i u m l i k e t h i s , t h e r e f o r e , Resolved, T h a t we t h e r e s i d e n t s water and v i c i n i t y, who are present on t h i s opening night o f Ti b b i t s ' Grand Opera House, d o hereby express o u r g r e a t pleasure in t h i s c o s t l y and substantial structure i n i t s magnificent appointionments, i n i t s perfect adaptation t o i t s purpose. Resolved t h a t wa c o n g r a t u l a t e t h e Hon. B . S . T i b b i t s o n t h e happy c u l m i n a t i o n o f h i s unwearied e f f o r t s i n b e h a l f selves, o u r f r i e n d s and the community a t l a r g e ; a n d t h a t we hereby extend him o u r sincere thanks f o r his p u b l i c s p i r i t , his unceasing labors, h i s good taste, h i s l a v i s h expenditure o f m o n e y, a n d h i s e x e c u t i v e a b i l i t y d i s p l a y e d i n t h e e a r l y a n d successful completion o f t h i s beautiful That we w i s h f o r him o n l y continued p r o s p e r i t y and many years o f happiness i n h i s e l e g a n t home, a n d t h e c o n t i n u e d esteem and g r a t i t u d e o f t h e p e o p l e whom h e h a s l a i d u n d e r s u c h g r e a t and l a s t i n g o b l i g a t i o n s . At t h e c l o s e o f t h e r e s o l u t i o n s Mr. R . G. Chandler arose from t h e a u d i e n c e a n d p r e s e n t e d t h e f o l l o w i n g amendment: " M r. C h a i r m a n - - T h e r e s o l u t i o n s j u s t r e a d m e e t m y dorsement, a s doubtless t h e y do e v e r y a u d i t c r i n ful temple, and as a special mark o f our appreciation o f the enterprise, eoura7e and push o f our schoolmate, associate and fellow c i t i z e n , B a r o n S. Ti b b i t s , who, t h i s n i g h t , dedicates to C e l d w a t e r t h i s b e a u t i f u l Opera House, t h u s a d d i n g a n o t h e r brill-Lant s t a r i n the already radiant constellation w a t e r ' s b e a u t y a n d a t t r a c t i o n s , I move y o u t h a t t h e v:Jte o n the a d o p t i o n o f t h e r e s o l u t i o n s b e t a k e n b y a r i s i n g v o t e . " M r. R . C . L o e r i d e - ; e made t h e a w i r e s s i n as f o l l o w s : behalf of thz citizens " L a d i e s a n d 1 7 ; e n t l e m e n - - Y o u h a d n o t e x p e c t e d Tr, h e n t h e c u r t i A l . n rose a momlnt agc, t h a t t h e " s t a r s " o f t h e e-ventrig w o u l d hut's!: upon yout , L T U " d e n l y , a n d I t h i n k y o u h a x e n o o u c a s i o n f o r a telescope t o discoveI what a b r i l l i a r t c o n s t e l l a t i o n you have before yoi:„ n o t t h a t 5 - - i r sl.:Csjt t O Y I L I ' t i s i n a g r a r A l a n d g1,:!ri7,u!-.. A r d resplendent with all the triumphs o f CaeaLrical kerfertion, and the beauties �284 o f modern a r t and a r c h i t e c t u r e . I take pleasure i n h e a r t i l y endorsing these resolutions, f o r i t h a s seemed t o u s e m i n e n t l y p r o p e r, a s M r. L e w i s h a s s t a t e d , t h a t some p u b l i c n o t i c e s h o u l d be t a k e n when a n e n t e r p r i s e o f this magnitude i s opened i n o u r midst, and i f I may f l a t t e r m y s e l f t h a t I s p e a k i n b e h a l f o f t h e y o u n g men o f o u r c i t y I would s a y f o r them, I would s a y i t a s I stand here i n t h e presence o f t h i s audience o f t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e p e o p l e o f o u r town, t h a t I am p r o u d o f t h i s n o b l e s t r u c t u r e , I am p r o u d e r y e t o f t h a t c i t i z e n whose l i b e r a l i t y , whose g e n e r o s i t y and whose s t i r r i n g e n t e r p r i s e h a s g i v e n i t t o a s - - B . S . T i b b i t s ; and I k n o w y o u w i l l g o s o f a r a s e v e n t o p a r d o n me i f I s h o u l d say i n t h e words o f A d m i r a l P o r t e r, ' t h a t d i s p i s e d r e l i c o f that s t i l l more d i s p i s e d Pinafore, t h a t i n the midst o f such surroundings my bosom s w e l l s w i t h p r i d e . ' I t i s n o t t h e man o f w e a l t h whose r i c h e s a r e l o c k e d u p i n h i s bonds, h i s mortgages, o r h i s s e c u r i t i e s ; i t i s n o t t h e man who o u n t s h i s g a i n s i n t h e s e c l u s i o n o f h i s o f f i c e counting house t h a t h e l p s o u r b e a u t i f u l c i t y most. I t i s the man who i s w i l l i n g t o l a u n c h h i s c a p i t a l i n t h e h a z a r d o u s building up o f manufactories and public enterprises, and i f our townsman has o u t s t r i p p e d t h e most o f Us i n t h e success of h i s business no one can l o o k upon his prosperity w i t h a jealous eye, f o r he has lavished i t w i t h a generous teous hand f o r t h e good o f t h e growth o f t h e c i t y . He h a s e s t a b l i s h e d a m a n u f a c t u r e h e r e t h a t s e n d s o u t chandise a s f a r w e s t a s t h e t e r r i t o r i e s and e a s t - - t o t h e New England s t a t e s , a n d t h e r e s o u r c e s f r o m these goods come b a c k and i s p a i d o u t b y t h e t h o u s a n d s t o o u r l a b o r i n g p e o p l e , a n d eventually goes i n t o t h e pockets o f o u r merehants and o u r business men, a n d now i n t h e f u l l f l u s h o f h i s success erected t h i s Opera House, a magnificent ornament t o and a s p l e n d i d monument t o h i s g e n e r o u s name. N o w h e r e i n i t s e r e c t i o n , f r o m i t s p i t t o i t s dome, h a s h i s hand been s t a y e d or h i s money s t i n t e d u n t i l t o n i g h t h e presents i t t o u s broad and s u b s t a n t i a l i n i t s b o i l d i n g , p e r f e c t i n i t s e q u i p m e n t , and a monument t h a t i s a n h o n o r t o h i s e n t e r p r i s e a n d h i s name." Dr. D . C . P o w e r, t h e n s t a t e d t h a t t h i s b e i n g h i s pearance o n a n y s t a g e " and making h i s debut s o l a t e i n l i f e , we c o u l d " s c a r e e x p e c t o n e o f h i s a g e " t o a c c o m p l i s h m u c h ; nevertheless h e appeared t o advantage i n f e l i c i t a t i n g Mr. Ti h b i t s and t h e audience o n t h e success o f t h e Opera Houee. M r. L o u i s Daum b e i n g r a i l e d u p o n c o m p l i m e n t e d M r . T i b b i t s h i g h l y on h i s k i n d l y ,;ar2 f o r t h e comforts o f t h e p r o f e s s i o n i n t h e Appointments o f the stage and deessing rooms. �285 M r. J . P . S h i p m a n c l o s e d t h e c o n g r a t u l a t o r y r e m a r k s i n a n e a t l i t t l e speech, i n which he referred t o the chairman o f the committee i n e u l o g i s t i c terms a s one who has done s o much f o r the i n s t r u c t i o n and e l e v a t i o n o f t h e community i n t i o n o f h i s magnificent A r t G a l l e r y. M r . Shipman s e l f a n a d m i r e r and s t u d e n t o f Shakespeare b y many tions from the "immortal bard." A t the close o f his remarks M r. T i b b i t s w a s l o u d l y c a l l e d f o r , a n d c o m i n g f o r w a r d a m i d tumultuous applause responded t o t h e good wishes o f h i s f r i e n d s i n the f o l l o w i n g words: "Ladies and Gentlemen- - I respond t o y o u r c a l l t h i s evening w i t h q u i t e a degree o f d e l i c a c y, a s i t i s v e r y embarrassing f o r me t o a d d r e s s a n a u d i e n c e composed o f m y p a r t i c u l a r f r i e n d s on a s u b j e c t t h a t i s s e e m i n g t o b e m y o w n b u s i n e s s . T h r o u g h two m o t i v e s I w a s s t i m u l a t e d t o make t h i s i n v e s t m e n t . T h e f i r s t w a s t o e r e c t a monument t o m y memory t h a t woman a n d c h i l d i n C o l d w a t e r w o u l d a p p r e c i a t e . S e c o n d , I would show t h e unhappy d i s s a t i s f i e d p o r t i o n o f i t y t h a t I was n o t s e l f i s h , b u t ready and w i l l i n g t o t h i n g i n my power t o b e a u t i f y and ornament o u r c i t y . T h e old time worn saying that Coldwater i s behind the times, and has n o r e s p e c t a b l e p l a c e o f amusement, t o n i g h t p a s s e s i n t o o b l i v i o n , a n d w i t h more p l e a s u r e t h a n I am a b l e t o e x p r e s s I present f o r your inspection t h i s evening a theatre unequaled i n a n y c i t y t h e s i z e o f Coldwater. T h e m a j o r i t y o f y o u have watched i t s c o n s t r u c t i o n w i t h as much z e a l as m y s e l f and w i l l b e a r me o u t i n t h e a s s e r t i o n t h a t i t i s b u i l t s a f e s t a n t i a l . T h e a r c h i t e c t s , M e s s r s M o r t i m e r L . S m i t h a n d W. E . Brown, t h e a r c h i t e c t a n d s u p e r i n t e n d e n t , M r . E . B . S a x t o n , the a r t i s t , M r. L . B . C h e v e l i e r, a n d t h e stage m a c h i n i s t , J . B. H a n n a h a v e e a c h p r o v e d t h e m s e l v e s g e n t l e m e n w o r t h y t h e i r respective t i t l e , a n d i n the presence of this audience I wish to p u b l i c l y t h a n k them f o r t h e a r t and s k i l l t h e y played, t o t h e g e n t l e m e n who have c o n t r i b u t e d t o w a r d s t h i s e n t e r p r i s e , t o y o u g e n t l e m e n who have s o k i n d l y i n t e r e s t e d yourselves o n my b e h a l f , a n d t o y o u f o r t h e complimentary benefit. I a l s o extend my thanks, a s s u r i n g you a t time t h a t I s h a l l make a n e a r n e s t e f f o r t t o p l a c e u p o n t h i s stage a c l a s s o f e n t e r t a i n m e n t s t h a t s h a l l be w o r t h y o f y o u r esteem a n d p a t r o n a g e . The o v e r t u r e b y t h e o r c h e s t r a w a s w e l l r e n d e r e d a n d t h e i r music t h r o u g h o u t t h e e v e n i n g was r e c e i v e d w i t h t h e u t m o s t appreciation and h e a r t y applause. T h e f i r s t a c t o f draggeel somewhat b u t i m p r o v e d m a t e r i a l l y a s t h e p l a y p r o g r e s s e d The s o n g a n d d a n c e m i g h t h a v e b e e n o m i t t e d w i t h a c i v a n t a g e . While M r. G a l l a g h e r i s e x c e l l e n t i n h i s l i n e , t h e a c t seems somewhat o u t o f p l a c e . M i s s H e l l o c k p o s s e e e e s a c l e a r , e w a e t v o i c e . H e r s o n g s a r e e x c e l l e n t l y r e n d e r e d enci r c e i v e d h e r t y encores. M r . Daum i s a l s o a f i n e s i n g e r ant' p e r f o r m e d �286 c r e d i t a b l y. M r . A i k e n and Miss Rogers have appeared i n t h i s c i t y before and a r e f a v o r i t e s h e r e . N e had hoped t o s e e them i n r o l e s m o r e f i t t i n g t o t h e i r t a l e n t s . has a f i n e v o i c e a n d r e n d e r e d h i s p a r t i n a n a t u r a l m a n n e r. M r . B a u m m a d e a h a p p y h i t w h e n h e c o n c e i v e d t h e p a r t of Mrs. H a r r i e t Holcomb, w h i c h p a r t was w e l l f i l l e d Gray who k e p t t h e a u d i e n c e i n g o o d h u m o r. T h e denouement i s altogether too tame ard should be r e - w r i t t e n . T h e tings are very f i n e throughout the piece, noticeably the r u i n s o f t h e c a s t l e o f A r r a n and t h e s h i p scene. T h e f l o r a l t r i b u t e s presented t o Mr. T i b b i t s and were v e r y b e a u t i f u l . M r . R y a n r e n d e r e d t h e p a r t o f Con O ' M a r a i n a q u i e t a n d e f f e c t i v e m a n n e r. The p l a y w i l l b e r e p e a t e d t h i s e v e n i n g w i t h p o p u l a r p r i c e s o f admission. Roland Reed i n Cheek w i l l b e t h e n e x t a t t r a c t i o n a t t h i s beautiful temple devoted to histrionic a r t . Coldwater Republican, 2 6 Sept. 1882 Coldwater has f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e a s u i t a b l e p l a c e the drama c a n b e p r o p e r l y and s a t i s f a c t o r i l y p r e s e n t e d . T h e edifice, b o t h i n and out, i s elegant and a l l the are such a s t o w a r r a n t t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n s o f t h e b e s t p l a y s b y the b e s t a r t i s t s . N o a c t o r w i l l h e s i t a t e t o a p p e a r b e f o r e the C o l d w a t e r p u b l i c because o f a l a c k o f stage e f f e c t o r because o f i m p r o p e r a c o u s t i c p r o p e r t i e s . T h e a u d i t o r i u m i s admirably a r r a n g e d a n d e v e r y a t t e m p t h a s been made t o make the b u i l d i n g c o m p l e t e . W e s..y t h a t t h e appointments a r e s u c h that f i r s t - c l a s s n i a y s can be p u t upon the boards c l a s s a c t o r s w i l l b e N i l l i n g t o assume t h e r o l e s . I t i s s o admirable i n a l l i t s arrangements t h a t seconA ana t h i r d r a t e companies w i l l b e o n l y t o o w i l l i n g t o a v a i l t h e m s e l v e s o f such a d v a n t a g e s . T h i s w i l l p u t u p o n t h e manager b i l i t y t h a t we t r u s t he may exercise w i t h good s i u d g y n t and t a c t . H e w i l l b e cajlc-:d upou t o a s s e r t h i s c o n t r o l a t t i m e when i t w i l l b e d i f f i c u l t t o d o s o . I f t h e p u b l i c ways b e a s s u r e d t h a t e v e r y t h i n g t h a t g o e s u p o n t h e s t a g c w i l l be t h e b e s t o f i t s c l a s s o r e v e n a c l o s e to, i t would g i v e a r e p u t a t i o n t o the house and i n s t i l l a public confidence t h a t cannot be e a s i l y shaken. opposite c o u r s e b e puaaued ( a n d we s h a l l hope i t m a y n o t ) t h e r e s u l t w i l l b.a d a m a g t o t h e m a n a e m , - - n i t e l d e r e l o n g d e s t r o y t h e h o p e s o f h s e .,*-(7 w i s h o n l y ' , J e l l o f t h e e n t e r p r i s e . Thobe w h o h a v e g i v e n t h e i r l i f e t o t h e d r a m a r e a l i z e t h a t t i e r i t i n t h e p r o f e s s o n i s o n l y a t t a i n e d b y t o n g and. c. �287 tinuous study and p r a c t i c e . S u c h playwriters a s Goethe and Lessing established schools o f a c t i n g and labored w i t h g r e a t assiduity to p e r f e c t actors i n pronunciation and a l l ternal desiderata necessary to a f i n e presence and ners upon t h e s t a g e . T h e b e s t actors o f our time c e e d i n g l y a m b i t i o u s . W h e n t h e y come b e f o r e t h e f o o t l i g h t s they are influenced w i t h a desire t o t r u l y merit and g o o d w i l l o f t h e i r a u d i t o r s . T h e y s t u d y t o p r e s e n t t h e characters t h e y represent i n such a l i g h t t h a t these s h a l l be recognized a s t r u t h f u l . T h o s e who a r e t r u l y d e v o t e d t o t h e h i s t r i o n i c a r t a i m through t h e i r speech, t h e i r manner and form t o d e p i c t i n r e a l l i f e t h e scenes a n d c h a r a c t e r s w h i c h the drama may p o r t r a y. W e c r e d i t t h e r e a l a c t o r w i t h t h i s studious d e s i r e t o be f a i t h f u l . W e r e t h i s always k e p t i n view i n a l l p l a y s , a n d were a l l plays arranged w i t h dious r e g a r d t o p r e s e n t l i f e i n i t s strongest aspects and not make t h e f o i b l e s and f o l l i e s o f l i f e t h e more a t t r a c t i v e , t h e r e c o u l d b e l i t t l e t o condemn o n t h e s t a g e . I n d e e d , a s i t i s w e b e l i e v e t h e r e i s much t o b e l e a r n e d a n d much good t o b e derived from a s k i l l f u l presentation o f a good drama. T h e pleasure d e r i v e d from hearing such actors a s F o r r e s t , Booth, McCullough, J e f f e r s o n , F l o r e n c e and Barney Wi l l i a m s and s u c h a c t r e s s e s a s C h a r l o t t e Cushman, C h a r l o t t e Thompson chek i s t r u l y d e l i g h t f u l a n d e l e v a t i n g t o b o t h m i n d a n d h e a r t , provided t h e h e a r e r on h i s p a r t gives t o mind and h e a r t t h e exercise which e v e r y good a c t o r would w i s h t o awaken. T o hear Forrest a s Macbeth o r Richlieu, cpoth as Hamlet o r R i c h a r d I I I , o r Cushman a s Queen C a t h e r i n e i s . i n d e e d , a r i c h l i t e r a r y repast t h a t one w i l l r e c a l l i n a f t e r years as an i n s p i r a t i o n . T o make t h e t h e a t e r p r o f i t a b l e t h e r e t h i s r e a l studi,..,us i n t e r e s t o n t h e p a r t o f t h e l i s t e n e r . T o o many g o f o r t h a m a r e s e n s u a l g r a t i f i c a t i o n w h i c h i t do s o , i s w h y p l a y a c t o r s h a v e b e e n f o r c e d t o g i v e u p t h e l e g i t i m a t e and h e a l t h f u l drama and p u t upon t h e s t a g e more attractions j L t h e eye o r the passions. I n s t e a d o f the strong and v i g o r o u s r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s o f c h a r a c t e r w h i c h B o o t h r e t t and others d e l i g h t t o present, we are t r e a t e d t o mere spectacular dramas l i k e B l a c k Crook i n which e v e r y attempt i s made t o p l e a s e t h e e y e a n d e x c i t e t h e b a s e r deed, t h i s c l a s s o f p l a y s h a s become a l t o g e t h e r t o o common. There a r e l i g h t c r s o c i e t y p l a y s which a r e n o t b a d b u t g o o d i s h . They a r e p u t f o r w a r d a s s t a g e d e s c r i p t i o n s o f p r e s e n t A m e r i c a n l i f e a n d a t t r a c t crowds a t D a l y ' s F i f t h Avenue T h e a t e r. B u t the l i f e p r e s e n t e d i s morbid, s i l l y , s e n t i m e n t a l , f r i v o l o u s and s o m e t i m 3 s m r e t r i c i o u s . T h e r e i s s u c h l i f e i n A m e r i c a but i t i s n o t h e a l t h f u l , i t i s i n s i p i d . I t aboands j e c t i v e s and sonietimes e x p l e t i v e s ; b u t does n o t awaken a healthful thought. raven good p l a y s and s k i l l f u l a c t o r s , however, t h e r e may even t h e n b e a f e i j u r e t o respond o n t h e p a r t o f t h e h e a r e r . �288 I t i s because hearers go j u s t t o laugh, o r j u s t t o please the sense, t h a t t h e drama o f t o d a y has a d e n c y. T o h e a r H a m l e t e n j o y a b l y r e q u i r e s t h a t t h e l i s t e n e r shall follow Booth c r i t i c a l l y through every point i n his delineation. T o hear him p r o f i t a b l y requires a study play and o f t h e t i m e i n which i t was w r i t t e n . S o t o o l i e u . L i k e w i s e s h o u l d we s t u d y t h e modern p l a y. N o t e how f a r i t corresponds t o a c t u a l l i f e . S t u d y not m e r e l y how t h e p l o t i s wrought o u t , o r what t h e denouement i s , b u t how f a i t h f u l t h e d e s c r i p t i o n i s , a n d t h e n b y means o f c o m p a r i s o n discern, i f possible, whether the kind o f l i f e depicted i s such a s makes t h e b e s t s o c i e t y and b u i l d s u p human l i f e . I f n o t , t h e t i m e w i l l come when a b e t t e r l i f e w i l l b e d e p i c t e d i n dramas t h a t a r e l o f t i e r i n t o n e a n d more e l e v a t i n g i n t h e i r t e n d e n c y. Goldwater Republican, 1 7 Oct. 1882 D a r l i n g L i t t l e B a b y --Who c a n h e l p l o v i n g t h e s w e e t l i t t l e creatures? N o w i f t h e r e i s one p l a c e more t h a n another where one f o r m s a n a t t a c h m e n t f o r t h e l i t t l e b u n d l e s o f s w e e t n e s s i t i s a n entertainment, when, dressed i n your best, seated by t h e s i d e o f y o u r l a d y , y o u a w a i t a n x i o u s l y f o r t h e c u r t a i n to r i s e . S o m e c e l e b r a t e d s t a r i s t o a p p e a r, o r y o u a r e t o l i s t e n t o t h e s o u l - i n s p i r i n g m u s i c o f some p r i m a d o n n a y o u have s o l o n g been a n x i o u s t o h e a r ; b u t j u s t b e f o r e t h e moment a r r i v e s a k i n d an i n d u l g e n t f a t h e r , w i t h one o f these l i t t l e b u n d l e s i n h i s arm7F,, a n d h i s w i f e b y h i s s i d e , e n t e r a n d s e a t themselves d i r e c t l y i n f r o n t o f you. A b o u t are consumed i n t a k i n g o f f t h e d e a r l i t t l e c r e a t u r e ' s c l o a k , cap, e c . , chuc-;:ing !lila u n d e r t h e c h i n , t a l k i n g baby t a l k , and t h e n looki!A,p; a r e u n d t o s e e i f t h c s e r t t h i r v i u i a i t y do n o t b y t h e i r a c t i o n s s e e m t o s a y . " L o o k a t t h b l e s s i n g . A i n ' t he nice?" T h y are s a t i s f i e d , f o / a l l eyes i n t h e i r d i : : . e c i o n ; h e s t o s e d u p o n c e o r t w i c e ; matruno gives him a cookie; a n d hy t n i s time t h e c u r t a i n boa been up about t w e n t y m i n u t e : b u t what c a r e y o u f o r the g r e s s i n g CE t h e :4,0.jc. h e c h i l d claimE, y o u r a t t e n t i o n ; s e e h o w c t n n i n i . - ; , h c 11:As c l i m t r e q u p o u . t i s f : : t h e r ' s s h o u l d e r and i s c r u m b l i n g t h e c o o k i e g o o d n a t u r e d i l y s i c o v e r y o u r l a d y ' s a e w s i l k d r e s s , Y o u p u t o u t y o u r g 1 eyed. h a n d t o s t a y the d e l ! g . h t f u l c r e a t u r e i n h i s i n n o c e n t amnsemont i t seizes i t . a n d f7:cm i t s l i . t t l e t h r o a t p e a l s f o r t h t h a t b a b y l a c g b e r w h i c h c o : e r y o n e i n t h e h o u s e i s moved b y . O f totAI:7e i t t a k e s p l a c e .tu!-t a s t h e l a d y s t a r i s worklaf7 up ing Of her a u j e n o - with the heart-Icnding s c e n c of her " 7 I v c n i l d d f , a l , d e a d . " b u t i t ' s n o 4S:3; U a b i ) b c a r c e l y t t i o v e , a o l d , i s :Ale a t t r a c t i o n , a l v i t h e s t a r f o i l s to p 1 e s t , . O f c o u r s e f,he wonder!: a t i t . . n • a p p l U s e a t t h e A i l �289 end o f t h e a c t , n o b o u q u e t s ; b u t n e v e r m i n d , s h e w i l l c o n q u e r next a c t . U p goes t h e c u r t a i n and so does t h e c h i l d ; h e has just learned t o walk, and the indulgent parents place him on h i s " t o o t i e s " i n t h e a i s l e , a n d u p and down he r u n s , p l a c i n g h i s p r e t t y l i t t l e h a n d s ( s o i l e d somewhat w i t h t h e c o o k i e ) o n t h i s one a n d t h a t , a n d o c c a s i o n a l l y stopping t o d r o o l down a b r e a d t h o r s o o f some o n e ' s b e s t d r e s s . O f c o u r s e c a s i o n a l l y f a l l s down and c r i e s a s i f h i s l i t t l e h e a r t would break, b u t papa runs and picks him up and the fond parents shake a b u n c h o f k e y s , t a l k t o h i m a n d h e i s s o o n round a g a i n . E v e r y one i s g l a d h e i s n o t h u r t . W h o c a r e s anything about t h e p l a y, n o t a soul i n the house. W h a t ' s t h e m a t t e r now, l o o k a t t h e d a r l i n g l i t t l e t h i n g a i n ' t h e c u n n i n g . He h a s c r a w l e d i n t o h i s m o t h e r ' s l a p a n d r e a c h i n g o v e r s n a t c h e d a t w e l v e d o l l a r plume o f f from t h e l a d y ' s h a t occupying t h e next s e a t . O f course h e r h a t i s o f f , t h e plume destroyed, h e r h a i r down, b u t what o f i t , i t s t h e b a b y and i t s s o cunning. But a t l a s t t h e s t a r becomes j e a l o u s a n d r e q u e s t s t h a t t h i s opposition be removed, s t a t i n g t o t h e manager t h a t h a v i n g been engaged a s t h e a t t r a c t i o n f o r t h e e v e n i n g , s h e d e s i r e s to f u l f i l l t h e c o n t r a c t , c o n s e q u e n t l y t h e w i t h h a t r e d i n h i s bosom t o w a r d t h e a c t r e s s , b u t bound b y h i s contract i s f o r c e d t o i n f o r m t h e parents, whose s o u l i s wrapped up i n t h e i r o f f s p r i n g , t h a t h e s h a l l b e o b l i g e d t o g i v e t h e m a l a t e r d a t e , a n d t h e t w o , u p o n whom t h e a t t e n t i o n o f t h e audience h a s b e e n c e n t e r e d , t a k e t h e i r d a r l i n g and make t h e i r exit followed b y the anxious gaze o f a l l , and not u n t i l t h e doors h a v e c l o s e d a f t e r t h e m i s t h e a r t i s t a b l e t o command t h e i r a t t e n t i o n s . C r u e l , c r u e l managers. MORAL— L e t t h o s e d e s i r i n g o p e n - d a t e s f o r c h i l d r e n i n a r m s address B . S . T i b b i t s and save b e i n g i n t e r f e r e d w i t h by s t a r s . �I APPENDIX E I LLUSTRATI A ��������BIBLIOGRAPHY Primary Sources Newspapers Branch County J o u r n a l . Coldwater Reporter. N o v. S e p t . The C o l d w a t e r R e p u b l i c a n . 11 , 1851- - N o v. 1 , 1 8 5 3 . 1 , 1901--Jan. 21, 1905. M a y 2, 1868--March 23, 1897. The C o l d w a t e r S e n t i n e l . A p r i l 1 5 , 1 8 4 1 - - M a y 2 6 , 1 8 5 4 a n d April 27, 18- - J a n . 1 , 1870. Coldwater Union Sentinel. A p r i l 22, 1864- - A p r i l 13, 1865. The C o u r i e r - - C o l d w a t e r , M i c h i g a n . N o v . 4 , 1 8 8 2 - - A u g u 5 t 1 3 , 1892 a n d A p r i l 3 0 , 1 9 0 6 - - J u n e 2 1 , 1 9 1 2 . The C o u r i e r a n d R e p u b l i c a n . M a r c h 2 6 , 1 8 9 7 - - A p r i l 2 7 , 1 9 0 6 . The N e w Y o r k D r a m a t i c M i r r o r . 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Union City, �1 Branch Moir, DcaU Utn,fl Twp, Libra/ 195 N Union City, ��UNION CITY • H I G H SCHOOL U N I O N CITY, M I C H I G A N 49094 1981-1982 �ON T H E WATERFRONT Like the never-ending ebb and Ho o f the tides, life during the 1981-82 school year consisted o f many transitions. Not long ago September arrived and we watched our carefree days o f summer drift out beyond our grasp. We begrudgingly returned to the classroom where we hoped an occasional wave o f spirit or friendship might lighten the educational rigors we must endure. As we entered into these uncharted waters, we began to identify with unfamiliar faces and reach out in hopes o f sharing the burden. Often the waters were rough because o f team defeat, budget problems, or personal tragedies. Even these churning currents were somehow softened by shared ambitions, hope, and working together. With final exams over and the slammed shut, another voyage aboard the "UCHS" comes to an end. Each o f us w i l l vanish into our own private world with only fleeting memories o f our long journey together. Just as seashells and sandcastles along the shore remind us o f days gone by, we, the yearbook staff, hope to preserve and remember the people, places, and events which endear us to Union City High School. While not every memory could be included, w e hope that you On the Waterfront -Ms. �TABLE OF CONTENTS Staff Section Fall Activities Winter Activities Spring Activities Student Section Group Section Senior Directory Ads Miscellaneous Index 4 1 3 45 59 100 126 132 14 144 �ALL HANDS ON DECK! lanerjr01110.111PePtar"rjragrArdreirdrOrIrir �UCHS STAFF DIRECTORY Rice, Kathy: P g 7, 4th nity Education Secretary. AcMoody, Ve r n : P g 1 0 , 3 r d y e a r, Health, Physical Education. General Business, Assistant Football Coach. Lambert, Claire: Pg 10, 2nd tle I V B Coordinator, sor, Media Specialist. Alwood, Jeanette: p g 11, 12th year, Cook Lepper, Shirley: P g 6, 8th perintenent's Secretary. Rinehart, John: P g 8, 4th year, Wood Shop, A s s ' t W r e s t l i n g Coach, J R Class Adv, Ass't Play Director. Amyx, Jon: P g 6, 7th year, Guidance Counselor, N a t i o n a l H o n o r Society Advisor. Lewis, John: Pg. 6, 3rd year, Payroll Accountant. Rupp, Harold: P g 11, 10th todian. MacDonald, Sandra: Pg 6, 14th year, High School Secretary. Rupp, Marjorie: P g 11 , 1 6 t h y e a r, Cook McGlashen, Patti: P g 10, 8 t h y e a r, Choir, Drama, College lish 10. Sisco, Jean: P g 9, 7th year, Reading, English 1 0 , S c i e n c e Fiction/Short Stories, Bible Literature. Mack, Bob: P g 11, 10th visor of Maintenance. Smith Nancy: Pg 8, 2nd year, A r t I & II, Advanced Art, School tor. Arey, Lucille: P g 8, 29th bra I, J R Advanced Math, SR Math, English 10. Barrett, Sally: P g 8, 2nd year, Home Economics, M S Art. Batterson, Steve: P g 11, 1 1 th year, Custodian. Biteman, Dan: P g 11, 5 t h pervisor of Buildings and Grounds. Clayton, John: P g 11, 21st det Band. Senior Band, P e p Band, Stage Band. M S Band. Dolson, Jeannie: P g 8 , 3 r d y e a r, Drafting, A r c h i t e c t u r a l D r a f t i n g , Beginning Woods, SR Class Advisor. Drake, Nancy: P g 7, 7th munity Education Director. Foster, Gary: P g 11, 11th todian. Gillette, Tom: Pg 8, 9th year, Biology, Elementary Phys Ed, Girls and Boys Basketball, Boys Track. Gordon, Diane: P g 10, 1st year, M a i l Clerk. Heisler, Vivian: P g 11 , 1 8 t h y e a r, Cook Hoenes, Dawn: Pg 6, 3rd ance Counselor leading Advisor. Kamps, Caroline: P g 1 0 , 1 s t y e a r. Media Center Clerk. Macomber, Elizabeth: Pg 6, 3rd year, Manager of Business and Finance. Mason, Linda: Pg 11, 7th ical Education. Matheson, Eliene: P g 11 , 7 t h y e a r, Cook Mathis, Dave: Pg. 9, 7th year, Gov't/ Soc P r o b , H u m a n B e h a v i o r, S t u Coun Adv, Soph Class Adv, Football Annoc Matson, Ruth: P g 11, 17th year, Hot Lunch Supervisor. Miller, Mervin: Pg 6, 4th pal. Notz, Helen: P g 7, 4 t h ment Coordinator, Cotor. Parkison, Dianne: P g 9, 10,6 year, US History, Human dent Council Advisor. Pound, Diane: Pg 9, 3rd year, Special Education Teacher. Raymond, Russell: Pg 9, 4th year, US History, World History, cation. Smith, Susie: Pg 9, 19th year, English 9, Science Fiction/Short Stories, Quiz Bowl Advisor. Tebbe, Bill: Pg 6, 13th tendent. Tinervia, Joe: P g 8, 1 0 t h year, Phys Science, C h e m i s t r y, P h y s i c s , J V Football Coach, J V Baseball Coach. Tundevold, Eric: Pg 8, 4th eral Math, Business Math, Geometry, Football Coach. Wasnich, Charlotte: Pg 11, 14th year, Typing, Accounting, Speech, General Business Weirich, Ken: P g 8, 21st culture, Future Farmers o f America. Wynn, Terry: Pg 9. 10th can Literature, English 1 0 , W o r l d History, Spanish, Frosh Class Adv. Zechariah, Gil: Pg 6, 10th letic Director, M S Health. �A D M I N I S T R AT I O N 1 Mervin M i l l e r J o n OFFICE PER ' a n u r a Shirley Lepper 6 E l i z a b e t h a r i a ( 1 , ( 1 1 1 CA I l l Macomber John Lewis Amvx k : �THE BOARD OF E D U C AT I O N "Strongly ted to strengthening our s c h o o l s , t h e board f a c e d t h e challenge ing a g o o d tional p r o g r a m while r e s o u r c e s continued to decline. Despite t h i s , t h e board w o r k e d ward a n u p d a t e d curriculum. T h e board a l s o rized t h e ment o f hensive p r o g r a m for student ability." -Bill oard Members: itanding 'ames Grohalski Treasurer hrta Cole Trustee eil Boynton I Trustee Fon Crawford Vice President ;eate iCen Strong 1 Trustee F e r M a cDon President ois Reece Secretary Ti 4E 041101Pd ons71.00.00.00,pAlpirowr4vAcrigipeiji "The C o m m u n i t y S c h o o l concept is a reflection community a n d t h e school. Under t h i s c o n c e p t , t h e school i s b u i l t a n d t h r i v e s through the tion o f community members. It exists n o t j u s t f o r t h e young, but as a center of the community for the use o f all. As a result o f the community school, education i s seen a s an ongoing process i n t h e lives o f all people as long as they may live." -Nancy f 41/ a Nancy D r a k e 1 Kathy Rice "The co-op and work experience programs signed to give a student the opportunity to acquire job experience and knowledge while they are still in school. Students on this program are released from school from 1-3 hours a day to work in a ness for which they receive school credit. Students -ammirammrn o n co-op have received vocational training related to their jobs. Many students remain on their jobs as full time employees after graduation." -Helen • //Pit. n , , i / •-2274CrXr.r �UCHS FACULTY: CHARTING ,Sally / J a r r e t t John Rinehart A en Weirich Nancy Smith Joe Tinervia J e a T E n n o r i i m c e Do son Gairtic Tunde‘-old �A C H A L L E N G I N G COURSE erry y n n S u s i e Smith Jean Sisen 9 �TEACHERS: E X T E N D I N G f Patti McGlashen Vern AcMoody Claire Lambert - SERVICES. 1 441.4140110,ArigirdikeetivAAPArtieWAffestelliiroprdsKertre, Ramps Harold Rupp Moo/ 1 1)1,11 1 . o n i o n I A GB F O , ft`r A �E D U C AT I O N A L HORIZONS Linda Mason Charlotte wasnicn I l k Dan Biteman eve * H e r e o n T h e high school cooks include: Eliene Matheson, Jeanette Alwood, Ruth Matson, Vivian Heisler, and Marjorie Rupp. �11,1 king a monkey out o f the competition? Enjoying the season's festivities �I "I don't know! I only work here!" R : t i "We could always make a pyramid and see i f they notice." "Go for it!" "That score can't be right!' r i n , r s ' l V T 7 1 2 . 1 1 1 0 "You re so twee able. ��VARSITY FOOTBALL 1981 Back Row- Homer Mandoka, Joe Freds, Ron Watson, Todd Haylett, Thom Grohalski, Gregg Albright, Rex York, Terry Alwood, Kevin Katz, A r t Merchant, Brian Vaccaro, Scott Morrill. Middle Row- Steve Keller, Ron O'Dell, Brian Barlow, Ron Olmsted, M i k e Neuman, Kevin Littlejohn, D a v i d Smith, Danny Smith, Ty l e r Smith, Warren Wasnich. Front Row- Coach AcMoody, Jim Swain, Brian Musselman, Scott Musselman, J e f f Crane, Bill Dolbee, Eric Counterman, J e f f Adams, Jon Kent, Coach Tundevold. Not Pictured- M a r t y Merchant, Bob Spierling, Randy Youngren. VA R S I T Y FOOTBALL LT UC VC UC (IC UC UC UC 11 2 20 26 8 34 1 1 1 29 Olivet Athens Springport Quincy Jonesville Reading Homer Concord Grass Lake 1 10 26 17 20 1 22 Record 6-3 Steve Keller trounces the opponent. �CHARGERS MAKE WAVES Brian Vaccaro (43) sails for those extra yards with the aid of Kevin Katz (73). Jr±ff Crane. 1471 and !Inn e r n "We w e r e competitive in '81 a n d w i t h a couple o f breaks, we could have been second i n t h e conference. This was a young team, hit hard b y i n j u r y a n d o t h e r circumstances t h a t c o s t several would-be starters to b e absent. Despite t h e odds, the team gether and won a couple of close ball games n e a r the end of the season. The team played i t s b e s t g a m e against t h e c o n f e r e n c e champions, Quincy, despite the f i n a l score. deserve b o t h c r e d i t a n d congratulations f o r t h e i r hard w o r k d u r i n g t h e i r winning season." -Coach Tundevold Recovering —Jim Swain (41) proposing a victory . �JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Back Jesse Engel M a t t Waite Brian Dolbee M a r k Sanders David Smith Blaine Reincke Fourth Brian McPhearson Dale Smitley Mike Counterman Ritch Adams Rick Rankin Third Ed Steinmann Jerry Kent Rob Letendre Doug Hoath M a x Lash Chris Maisner Second Michael Moss James Thurtle Scott Myers David Iles Tim Haylett Kevin Wert Front Coach Tin ervia Jessie Saylor Jim Watkins Bob Pearson Kurt Watson Ray Steinmann Not Bob Spierling J e f f Cuyler Mike Crampton Bryant Phillips Scott Inman Thad James Coach Tinervia seen charting the offensive course Celebrating a hard won victory 1 �11 4 J U N I O R VA R S I T Y FOOTBALL f Record 5-3 UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC 14 12 39 0 6 18 16 14 Olivet Athens Springport Quincy Jonesville Reading Homer Concord fi ?Pe 13 0 26 1 9 0 6 y %fk r i "The season o n t h e w h o l e w a s very successful. We started son b e a t i n g a v e r y tough O l i v e t team and then went to beat 8 Teams. The highlight o f the season w a s shutting out Homer. They came into the game undefeated in ence a n d h a d beaten both Quincy and Jonesville. Union C i t y lost t o both o f these teams earlier. W i t h this victory, w e proved w e could compete w i t h e v e r y t e a m i n t h e league." -Coach 1 �HOMECOMING 1981: S A I L I N G ON A C R E S T OF E N T H U S I A S M Sophomores floating Riding on a crest of enthusiasm, classes set sail to participate in Homecoming festivities. Sponsored by the Student Council, activities included ing, f l o a t construction, m o c k olympics, skits. Every class was a winner at one time other as they took part in Fifties Day, Hat & Shades Day, and Maroon & Gray Day. A major conquest was taken with the Junior float, while rame back strong with hall decorating and olympic victories. Concluding t h e battle, t h e j u n i o r class stormed into port with a treasure chest of tempting to build their coffers f o r future voyages, the seniors sold classmates into slavery, f u r t h e r heightening the week's fervor. Freshman pulling up the anchor. 1 9 �The Junior float theme: "The Little Train Mandy helps decorate the senior hall. Seniors used the theme o f "The Three Little Pigs." Lois & Lianne pass the "huck" in the straw race. Dawn crowns Queen Michelle. Brian (43) gains j-ardage aided by Marty. Nod\ �Senior slaves Rose Green, Eric Herman, Joel Follis, & Norman Smith. SPART 1 "Malice" & Chad al t h e helm Freshman float: "The Sword and . . . 0 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 I N I M M I N I Breakers thundering in. Swelling waves o f spirit rose as gers took the field on Friday signals were heard from the Spartan team as the m i g h t y t i d e o f Union C i t y rushed in. Caught in the undertow, t h e final flected t h e ebbing strength o f Union City would once more celebrate a tory at sea" C h a r g e r s 26, Springport 0. Brian M. sinks on a sweep play. �Art & Amy "pass the orange." THE 1981 H O M E C O M I N G COURT: Michelle Palmatier (Queen), J e f f Mack/Suzanne Mack. Tim Cross Sara Cole. M a r k Sanders, Mike Sanders, Dawn Sanders (1980 Queen), Thom Grohalski/Amy Olds. Phil Hart Mand.s Hubbard. Elisabeth Cole (charm bearer), M a t t h e w Watkins (crown bearer). �• SINKING THE BIRDIE The g o l f t e a m c r u i s e d through t h e ing f o u r w i n s o u t o f the nine conference meets and ended t h e y e a r w i t h a n overall record o f six a n d six. A t t h e B i g 8 M e e t , Union City captured fourth place. Phil H a r t sailed to fame by being one o f six people named t o t h e ence Team. H e also set a new school record of 36 for a 9 -hole course a t H o m e r on September 21. Phil was named m o s t V a l u a b l e Player o f t h e Y e a r a n d John B l u e w a s d u b b e d Most Improved. Jobe Blue, Moat Improved Phil Hart, Moat Valuable Player 2 �GOLF 1981 GOLF Coach- D a n H a r t UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC 166 195 168 17 173 205 178 180 174 184 179 191 Springport Bronson Quincy (W) Homer Concord Springport Jonesville Quincy Bronson Homer Concord Coldwater 198 204 168 186 159 184 179 155 204 185 171 171 (Low score wins.) :wq "- Conference Record 4 wins, 5 losses GOLF T E A M MEMBERS: • John Blue Jody Bunday Kelly Bunday Melinda H a r t Phil H a r t Eric Herman Brian Jenkins Ray Littlejohn Mike Sanders Norman Smith Tony Spoor Oft Alelinda takes a swing. �CASCADING DOWN T H E COURT VA R S I T Y GIRLS: Standing Melissa Bronson Deb Brubaker Lisa Crandall Kim Alford Jane Torres Sitting Barb Brubaker Norma Fox Lynda Hunt Julie Heator Kim Musselman Debbie Strong Julie Merchant Pam Frost Not Kristy Smith Julie Mentor: Conference and All-State Player. �GIRLS VA R S I T Y BASKETBALL CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC LTC CC CC CC CC UC CC CC CC 4 2 2 7 5 5 3 6 4 7 3 4 4 7 5 3 5 2 4 5 6 5 5 2 3 8 3 2 4 2 5 0 4 5 3 6 5 3 4 5 3 9 W h i t e Pigeon 4 6 Bronson 3 6 Athens 4 5 Colon 5 2 Athens 4 5 Quincy 3 0 Jonesville 3 7 Springport 3 0 Reading 3 0 Homer 6 0 Concord 6 3 Athens 5 3 Bronson . . 2 5 Springport 3 7 Quincy 5 5 Jonesville 3 8 Reading 3 1 Homer 5 1 Concord 4 6 Jonesville 3 5 Homer 5 7 'arming up for the big game "The g i r l s t e a m f i n i s h e d with a 12-9 record, 9-5 in the conference, good enough f o r the 3 r d place Homer and Quincy. The team provided many ments during the season with their fast break style of play. The eighth winning season in a row for the Chargers was deep with tradition. ers take pride in the fact that other teams are shooting for them, a n d r e l i s h lenge at every opportunity." -Coach Melissa possesses that Charger magic. �-44 11 P L U N G I N G FOR T H E P O I N T S - J R . VA R S I T Y GIRLS Sitting Lori Smitley Kelly Knapp Standing Kris Marcia Gilroy D a r Weber Kris Parkison Sloan Dibert Lori Littlejohn Coach O'Reilly Sitting Denise Beemer. Kneeling Jeanine Gilbert Shelly Alford fr Keep looking. Dar. there hag to he a 1".C. player somesvhery in there' �V A T C J.V. G I R L S BASKETBALL UC UC UC UC CC UC UC UC IC UC UC UC UC IC UC UC UC LI UC "The U n i o n C i t y J . V. B a s k e t b a l l team finished with a 1 3 - 6 cord and an 11 - 3 record in the B i g 8 Conference. The Chargers third p l a c e b e h i n d S p r i n g p o r t a n d Quincy. Tw o o f the three conference losses w e r e t o conference c h a m p Springport by 2 points each time. After a s h a k y s t a r t t h e girls stant improvement and won all of their last 1 2 games." -Coach 1 20 18 26 42 24 19 16 44 34 39 33 44 42 30 33 48 38 46 46 White Pigeon Quincy Athens Burr Oak Athens Springport Quincy Jonesville Reading Homer Concord Athens Bronson Springport Quincy Jonesville Reading Homer Concord 28 30 34 10 12 2 33 1 13 16 1 30 35 32 3 22 10 1 24 �1A TREASURE !CHEST OF VICTORY �N E T T I N G A V I C T O RY VA R S I T Y BASKETBALL: Standing Brian Musselman Gregg Albright Kevin K a t z Tim Cross Warren Wasnich Todd Haylett Jesse Engel* Sitting Roger Saylor Thom Grohalski Mike Green Jeff Adams Tyler Smith Brian Vaccaro *Manager Tim C. and Todd H. Pinch 'em Chargers! ler's shot W i n n i n g 4:rrn �VA R S I T Y BASKETBALL UC UC LT UC UC UC UC (IC LT UC IT UC UC UC UC UC UC LT UC LT 33 92 50 67 60 44 65 . 68 62 64 66 69 6 62 45 59 56 73 53 97 Bronson Bellevue Athens Springport Quincy Bellevue Jonesville Reading Homer Colon Concord Athens Quincy Springfield Jonesville Reading Homer Colo Concord Springport 83 70 52 54 70 47 70 46 7 76 96 63 78 64 54 58 63 70 105 60 District Tournament UC 62 Q u i n c y Defensive maneuvers Chargers anticipating the pass 7 "The v a r s i t y ished with a 7-14 10 in the league. I t was a steadily i m p r o v i n g t e a m that provided for the fans a fast, exciting brand ketball. T h e h i g h l i g h t o f the season w a s time victory o v e r val Athens, 69-63. The fine seniors missed b u t t h e r e t u r n i n g nucleus should provide the Charger f a n s w i t h m a n y exciting moments i n t h e games to come. Tyler Smith w a s named to the a l l -conference team while T h o m G r o h a l s k i gained honorable mention recognition. S m i t h w a s also t h e leagues l e a d i n g scorer a n d State special ors in a past tion by coaches writers." -Coach �J V BASKETBALL: T E A M MEMBERS: Standing Ron Olmsted Matt Waite Steve Green Rick Rankin Scott Inman David Smith Coach M i l l e r Kneeling Ritch Adams Mike Counterman Jerry Kent David Iles David Johnson Tim Haylett Tim goes for a steal. Coach M i l l e r gives some advice. Ron throws it in. �J U N I O R VA R S I T Y BASKETBALL UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC Ur (V Tim goes f o r it. l ) a e and Ron take a w a t e r break. 44 57 49 6 58 54 36 57 53 54 52 51 42 58 57 52 50 46 34 Bronson Bellevue Athens Springport Quincy Bellevue Jonesville Reading Homer Colon Concord Athens Quincy Springfield Jonesville Reading Homer Colon Concord 60 63 45 37 39 44 46 55 62 62 50 46 26 7 49 49 48 58 46 �VA R S I T Y VOLLEYBALL: D I V I N G FOR A SAVE BACK ROW: Coach Va l Rossman, Deb Spierling, Julie Merchant, Julie Heator,* Sloane Dibert,* Barbie Brubaker, Michelle Palma tier, Julie Davis. F R O N T ROW: Manager Shannon Harshberger, Kim Musselrnan, Jane Torres. Kristy Smith,* M a r y Alice Hunt, Lucia Diamond, Manager Shamayne Steinman. * All-Conference Team. 24/ Coach Va l Rossman instructs Julie Merchant on how to do an effective ster" block. 3 �R S I T / VOLLEY-BALL 2 20 1 5 V A , 12 quint." Springport Homer Concord Jonesville Athens Springport Quincy Reading Jonesville Homer Concord Reading Athena 15-2, 1 5 - 9 15-11, 13-15, 18-16 6-15, 12-15 13-15, 13-15 10-15, 15-2, 15-7 15-13, 4-15, 15-13 18-20, 3-15 12-15, 15-9, 3-15 15-2. 15-13 15-4, 15-8 0-15, 15-10, 9-15 8-15, 9-15 12-15, 9-15 4-15, 13-15 (11-"a !score ic �J.V. V O L L E Y B A L L WASHING AWAY T H E OPPOSITION �BACK ROW: Beth Arey, Angie Hunter, Jenny Kimbel, K r i s Martin, D a r Weber, Jeanine Gilbert, Coach Cindy Stemaly. F R O N T ROW: Manager Toni Watkins, L o r i Littlejohn, L o r i Smitley, Rosemary Johnson, Julie Albert, Annette Dunn, Tammy Thomet. J U N I O R VA R S I T Y VOLLEYBALL Quincy Springport Homer Concord Jonesville Athens Springport Reading Quincy Jonesville Homer Concord Reading Athens 12-15, 15-11, 15-6 15-7, 9-15, 1 5 - 2 15-12, 12-15, 15-7 15-9, 13-15, 5-15 15-4, 15-10 15-5, 15-13 15-5, 12-15, 14-16 15-11, 15-10 15-13, 15-10 15-17, 15-2, 15-2 13-15, 15-6, 15-4 7-15. 3-15 12-15, 15-13, 15-8 5-15, 15-13, 15-4 a r ( ' s score is first) �DROWNING T H E C O M P E T I T I O N VARSITY WRESTLERS: Back Coach Lesson Don Albert Ed Steinmann Scott M o r r i l l Randy Youngren Doug Booth Kevin Littlejohn Coach Rinehart Front Jon Kent Jeff Crane Eric Herman Juan Solorzano Bill Dolbee Mike Boyd Todd Hawver Bobby Pearson J.V. WRESTLERS: Back Ray Steinmann Tim Carpenter Kevin We r t Front Ray Littlejohn Brian Dolbee Tom Peters Jim Watkins AA. A i a Swabbing the dee Juan Solorzano sinks the opponent. 4 - �UNION CITY WRESTLING 1st in Pennfield 54 A t h e n s 18 1st in Charger Invitational Springport 1 UC 51 47 Comstock 19 Quincy 43 23 UC 2nd at Springfield Jonesville 6 UC 65 Constantine 25 UC 34 3rd in Union City Invitational 1 Homer UC 66 29 Bronson UC 39 19 Concord UC 48 23 Centreville LTC 45 4 White Pigeon UC 69 Springfield 15 47 1st in Big Eight Conference Meet UC 7 1 Bellevue 6 1st in Stockbridge Invitational 2nd in District Tournament (10 Reginal Qualifiers) 3rd in Regional Tournament (5 State Qualifiers) UC Pirating a victory for the Union City Chargers Coaches Mike Lesson John Rinehart ; That's no w a y to fight Reflecting on Ray t e i n m a r r a ow las o r t e pin. 4 �Regional Qualifiers: (Standing) Randy Youngren, rill, Kevin Littlejohn; (Kneeling) Jon Kent, Juan Solorzano. J e f f Crane, M i k e Boyd, Todd Hasvver. • (YIUilUAU5/ K / iiziuy Youngren, Don Albert, and Kevin Littlejohn. Don pulls up anchor and sets sail for a victory. r-onaering a victory "The w r e s t l i n g season w a s a fantastic experience. Everything came up roses, w e could do very little wrong. We feated in duals but I think the cess was the fact that w e had a fun y e a r besides. These young men gave it their all and when t h a t wasn't enough, t h e y gave more. -Coach 4. Todd comes up for air �I SNO- COMING 1982: CHARGER S P I R I T AFLOAT! The 1 9 8 2 Sno-Coming Entourage: B a c k R o w - S a r a Cole, B e r t Bennet, Sloane Dibert, Michelle Palma tier, M i k e Sanders, Missy Herman, M a n d y Hubbard. Front Row- Ti m Cross, Bryce Renner, Kevin K a t z (King), Ty l e r Smith. and Phil Hart. Send in the clowns A token o f affection Here's pie in your eye! To break out of the winter doldrums, UCHS celebrated its f i r s t " S N O - C O M I N G " t o c h e e r on teams. Activities included "Anything Goes" contests, floats, P i e -A-Teacher contest, s w e e t h e a r t beautiful v a r i e t y o f flowers sponsored b y leaders, a n d a cornbination Sno-Coming/Yearbook Dance. b a r n �Joe F. and Kris M. Great W W I Flying Ace strikes again.' SWEET H E A R T COUPLE Thom G. and Wendy H. Michelle P. and M i k e S. Lori S. and Brian V. Lynn W. and Josie T. Leslie B. and Jeff. S. Chad H. and Kathy N. Running aground cc ith M r. BilL What's up, Kris? 4 41Steady as she goes, Garfield! �r: COASTING WITH THE CHARGERS �UNION CITY Standing Coach K a t z Coach Gillette Pete Laurimore Rob L e t Kevin K a t z Mike White Scott M o r r i l l Ed Steinmann Steve Keller Kneeling Dan Inman Scott Fabiano Jim Swain J e f f Silva Te r r y Alwood Gordon Brown Alan Herman Scott Inman Sitting David Crandall Kevin We r t Paul Swartout Mike Green Kevin Littlejohn Chad Dunn Not Steve Foster J e f f Cuyler I I _39 -r41Q-4.7"1 • 414 6 D.1,1 etti " t r )I kV.;4041.1. S w a i n GUYS TRACK UC Athens 69 63 UC 7 Springport 57 UC 23 109 Quincy UC 52 Jonesville 76 UC 60 Reading 7 UC 77 Homer 55 60 UC 7 Concord Olivet Relays 9 t h Quincy Relays . 12th Mendon Relays 1 1 t h Conference Meet . 8th Regional Meet 1 2 t h �TRACK T E A M • GIRLS TRACK LC 48 A t h e n s 7 69 S p r i n g p o r t 5 36 Q u i n c y 8 36 J o n e s v i l l e 8 57 R e a d i n g 6 59 H o m e r 6 54 C o n c o r d 6 Homer Invitational 6 Olivet Relays 6 t Quin R e h i t q 9 t 16-lavq 5 t 31,ndon Co- E d Relays 2 n Regionals 9 t League M e e t 4 t Overall ( T i e ) 4 4 6 7 6 3 9 t h h h h d h h 6th Becky Stewart " Annette Dunn Kris P a r k Lisa Johnson Rhonda Seifke Jeanine Gilbert April Craydon Cheri Colvin Deb Spierling Debbie Strong Coach Rossman Kneeling Kristy Smith Missy Herman D a r Weber Christy Colvin Cherry Crawford Malinda B r a uker Lois Lucas Kelly Ty l e r Sitting Sue Spierling • Leslie Ta y l o r Lori Littlejohn Kim Musselman Marcia Gilroy Pam Colvin • Not Diane Bard M a r y Alice Hunt Katherine Rathburn Tammy Rathburn Lucia Diamond Sloan Dibert " Statistician • Manager �Z.. Steve K. and Rob L. Mike White sits on the job Easy sailing with Kris is This y e a r t h e g i r l s track team was able to break f o u r cords with the help o f Ta m m y R a t h b u r n (shot p u t linda Bra uker 12:10.7); a n d D e b Spierling 2:22.4 & 5:21.4). R u n n i n g f u l l speed ahead, Deb also competed i n t h e M i l e Relay a t t h e S t a t e Meet. Navigating with her at state ference Champs, Cheri Colvin, Missy Herman, and K r i s t y S m i t h . Overall, i t was son o f p e r s o n a l achievement provement. Stretching for every inch Anchors Aw a y with Leslie 4 �Setting Sail for the Sweep.' Passing the Cargo "The Chargers were a v e r y competitive dual meet team, led by Most Valuable Player Kevin K a t z in the shot put and discus. They finished 3-4 conference competition. K a t z placed 2nd in the discus at the regional meet and competed in the state meet held in Bangor. Alan Herman was awarded the Most Improved Award. Herman was second on the team behind Kevin Katz in points scored and placed 5th in the regional in the 3 3 0 low hurdles. Scott Fabian° was awarded the Hardest Worker Award. Fabiano ran on the freshman 4 4 0 and 880 relay teams and ran the open 8 8 0 run. The team has a fine nucleus o f which blended with experienced upperclassmen, should be a factor in the conference race in the years to come." -Coach Tom 4 �VA R S I T Y BASEBALL S TA N D I N G : Randy Youngren Homer Mandoka Kevin K a t z Ron Watson Todd Haylett Brian Vaccaro SITTING: J e f f Adams Thom Grohalski Tyler Smith Mike Sanders David Smith N O T PICTURED: Joe Freds Todd Moore VA R S I T Y BASEBALL UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC Ue UC UC UC UC UC UC UC (IC UC UC 1 1 1 5 0 3 2 5 1 5 2 7 8 2 5 1 1 1 0 1 3 7 3 7 8 1 1 0 0 1 6 3 Springport 0 Quincy 4 Bronson 0 Bronson 1 0 Jonesville 2 Reading 1 Colon 7 Homer 6 Jackson Co. Western 9 Coldwater 1 2 Concord 4 Athens 0 Athens 6 Springport 1 Quincy 2 Jonesville 6 Reading 1 Homer 0 H o m e r (Pre-Dist.) 2 Penn field 0 Concord 2 a �"The team h a d cellent season. W e l o s t our first game of son, b u t came back a n d won the rest. ers worked hard tice and showed a good attitude a b o u t t h e game." -Coach 11111• �p CAST A D R I F T ON STAGE The annual band sponsored talent show was a huge success this y e a r. A w i d e v a r i e t y o f acts were presented, such as, skits, vocals, dances and instrumentals. Senior funny-man, B r i a n B a r l o w served as M a s t e r o f Ceremonies f o r the slightly chaotic evening. Outstanding acts included a vocal solo by Billy Goodrich, a "unique" take- o f f on the punk-rock group t h e "Go-go's" b y Union City's own "To-go's", and the excellent sounds o f the 18 piece Stage Band. The event-filled night course, with the Senior Boy's chorus line, who had been expertly coached by Amy Olds. Bill Goodrich sings "Turn the Page". P U N K OUT- with Julie and Wendy, two "To-go's". Julie P. sends out h e r signals again. 4 i r, �B U R I E D TREASURE EMERGES AT U.C.H.S. Don't do it, Roger! Excuse me, M r. Littlejohn, but I think something's falling out! Who I S t h a t m a s k e d Punker? �p A N I G H T ON T H E TOWN Malinda a w a y. and B r i a n d a n c e A SAILOR'S DELIGHT The 1982 Junior-Senior Prom, "Sweet Dreams", was a smashing success. Dinner and dancing were held at the Coldwater Country Club. M u s i c a l entertainment w a s provided by the band "Champagne". After that, there was bowling a t Recreation Lanes. Night owls then w e n t to various breakfast parties u n t i l t h e w e e hours o f the morning. Although the evening was stormy, en't dampened, even when the lights went ily during dinner! �DRIFTING TO A N EASY BEAT 111 r The chaperones, having a w i l d time! The chaperones for the Prom were: Mr. and Mrs. hart, Mr. and Mrs. James Grohalski, Ms. Jeannie Dolson and Mr. Mike Yocum, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swain and Mr. and nis Smith. Cherry and Marty, �SWAYING TO T H E M U S I C The junior prom committee, who organized ing evening, was made up of: Julie Heator, Wendy Hoenes, Steve Foster, H o l l y P a r k s , Dan Funk, K i m Musselman, Kim Alford, B a r b Brubaker, Lisa Johnson, mond, M a r y Alice linda Bra uker, Donna Inman. Debbie S t r o n g , R h o n d a Seifke, P e t e Laurimore a n d Norma Rollins. Taking a break from the action. SWEET DREAMS �1 o �Reach for the sky. CAST A D R I F T AT UCHS %411* qe D 4 g t le 4 14 iftle -61 �FOREIGN EXCHANGE S T U D E N T A V I S I TO R F R O M A D I S TA N T SHORE I ; . f Gene. Barb. and Sue Tassie with Monehette ‘7s-' Monserrat Ledesma-"Monehette" Monchette & Mrs. Carpenter a t the voting booth. ' kindaddia € Sharon a n d Te d Merchant w i t h M o n - D o t t i e a n d N i c k P r i d d y w i t h C i n d y. chette. Doug, M a r t y. and Julie. Drew, Monchette, and Shannon. I I Our Filipino exchange student a r r i v e d in August boanga. Accustomed to a metropolitan population of 345,000, she bad to adjust to Union City life. Her stay began with the Merchant family and progressed to the Priddy and Tassie households. While her visit provided her with many memories, Monserrat definitely missed her home in the Philippines. Upon her return to the islands, Monserrat w i l l attend the University of the Philippines. "As I reflect upon year m a n y experiences a n d frustrations c o m e t o m i n d : Graduation w i t h mates-missing m y old; less formal classes, friendships with t e a c h e r s , c h o i c e o f classes, lunch i n school vs. uniforms, stress ics, strict social code; TPing, tobogganing, coming v s . f r i g i d w i n t e r , homework, giving talks, and homesickness." -Monchette �SENIORS M A K E THEIR LAST BIG SPLASH David Adolph Brian Barlow Donald Albert Annette Albright Melanie Bartlett D e b o r a h B r u b a k e r Lori Albright Teresa Bryant 61 Roberta Burrows L e s t e r Cole . : • = 1 . . . a 111 , �Sara Cole Patricia Combs Brian Cronk Timothy Cross fig/IV Lousann Cuyler Julie Davis Cathy D a y Lawrence Demarest U Pamela Dunithan Lori Ellington John Fairchild Joel Follis 6 �Officers of Senior class. F R O N T ROW: Kevin Katz, President; Treasurer. S TA N D I N G : Pam Frost, Vice-President; Gail Lucas, Secretary. Bottom's up, Kevin! Senior paper drive: A r t Merchant, M i k e Sanders, Brian Jenkins ti Phil Hart. The r e a l H o m e r N E R D S , K e v i n & Lynda. Bob Tisch addresses a panel of seniors from Government �I ROCKING W I T H T H E WAVES: SENIOR ROCK-A-THON We'll d r i n k to t h a t ! I'm only in this for the money. Mrs. Palma tier helps keep the spirit afloat cards with Don, Tammy, and Randy. • I'm determined t o s i t t h i s t h i n g out Are these two a couple o f sleeping beauties? �V" Norma Fox Joseph Freds Michael Hagaman S c o t t Hamp Darwin Herman E r i c Pamela Frost K a r l Garnsay I Martin H a r v e y R e b e k a h Hawkins Herman Q 6 4. �Bob H i l l M a r y Hubbard Clara H y d e r Karen Holden C h r i s t i n e Hoover Bryan Hughes D a n n y Inman Chad Hoppe Cheryl Hughes L y n d a Hunt Brian Jenkins R o g e r Johnson 67 �SENIOR T R I P Pam, Lori, Jennifer, Lynda, & Deb with a new "friend". "We departed Union ing a n evening thunderstorm, but spirits w e r e n ' t dampened. The bus ride was long and poor Kevin d i d n ' t g e t much sleep, (not any more than the rest o f us a n y w a y ) , b u t i t w a s w e l l worth it. T h e sun appeared as we stepped o f f the bus a t t h e 1982 World's F a i r in Knoxville, Tennessee. With " E n e r g y T u r n s t h e World" as the theme, it propriate that we had beautiful, sunny weather. For those who w e r e p a t i e n t enough t o wait in a f e w lines, i t was w e l l worth it. The American nese Pavilions were popular, as were t h e Sunsphere way. O f course, joyed the pool and playing hide and go seek w i t h ones at the motel." -Jeannie Dolson, One of Kevin's r a r e naps. 6 Lynda, Deb, Becky and Michelle make the "Great Escape" from school to the World's Fair. Who, me? �i CRUISING T H E WORLD'S FAIR M I M S 11111=1114 1 1 1 1 1 , , k ISIIISK M I N A I 4111Ma I 1 - 11 I f t I O E M ' SIMMS% M E W S S E E M The United States' Pavilion. Elm & Dick take a b r e a k from the festivities. �71 Kevin K a t z James Kidney Monserrat Ledesma Kevin Littlejohn Gail Lucas Jeffery Mack Suzanne M a c k Arthur Merchant Martin Merchant Terry Miller Toni Kim Knapp �Vicky Mosher Amy Olds Michelle Palmatier Not Pictured: Becky Cole Michael Green Rosemary Green Phillip H a r t Johanna Klobuchar Richard Madden Edward Marshall Gail Mongan Connie Parshall Tammy Rathburn B r y c e Renner �N AV I G AT I N G I N K N O X V I L L E An older house updated with modern solar conveniences. Say "cheese" Mr. �BACCALAUREATE 1982 "We're almost there!" Marshall Holden, Minister at Large, gives the address, "Whither Goest Thou". Rev. J e f f Botsford gives the benediction. The Scriptural reading Irma given by Rev. Trudy Brown, • �Connie Robbins Michael Sanders J e n n i f e r Schragg David Siler Jody Shiarla Kristy Smith 401111111 Norman Smith 7 Tyler Smith Steven Snyder L i s a Sowers �Robert Spencer Julie Weaver Debra Spierling D o n a l d Tr u a x K a y e Michael Williams Weirich David Wood Denise Van Wormer Russell West M i c h a e l White Lynn Worden R a n d a l Youngren 75 I �CLASS N I G H T ' Class President, Kevin Katz, gives the welcome to friends and parents. Cheers, amigo! Most L i k e l y t o Succeed", D e b Spierling, w i t h h e r escort, D a v e Adolph. "Prettiest Eyes" winner-Phil Hart. �A WAVE OF S E N I O R I T I S I Gail & Bert deliver the propheciex. �SETTING SAIL TOWARDS G R A D U AT I O N l o i l L W a i t i n g for the big moment CLASS OF 1982 CLASS M O T TO Follow Your Dream, take one step at a time and don't settle for less, just continue to climb. Follow Your Dream, i f _you stumble, don't stop and lose sight of your goal, press on to For only on top can w e see the whole view, can we see what we've done and what we can do, can we then have the vision to thing new. Press on and Follow Your Dream. CLASS SONG " O n l y the Strong Survive" 7 CLASS COLORS M a r o o n and Gray CLASS FLOWER Maroon Tipped White Carnation CLASS ADVISOR J e a n n i e Dolson • �• Debbie Spierling delivers the valedictory address. The linhitlitorr address orsis given by Pam Frost. The ilorwrahle James C. Kingsley 7 9 �P. ENTERING UNCHARTED WATERS "How l o n g w i l l this t a k e ? " �Arriving from Zamboagna City, Philippines, M r. and Mrs. E.C. Ledesma enjoy the graduation o f their chette. BEING YOUR OWN CAPTAIN al �J U N I O R S FLOAT TO T H E TOP J e f f Adams Gregg A Kim A f f o r d Te r r y A l w o o d Daniel Anthony Scott B a k e r Sandy B a r d John B l u e Mike Boyd Malinda Bra uker Louise B r i m m e r Melissa Bronson Leslie B r o w n e Barb B r u b a k e r Eric B r u b a k e r Jody Sunday The Captain and H e r Crew CLASS OFFICERS: Vice-President- M a r y A l i c e H u n t Secretary- L u c i a Diamond President- J u l i e Treasurer- B a r b B r u b a k e r 8 �M a r y Beth Clark Ron Clark Tony Cole Cheri Colvin Eric Counterman Lisa Crandall Tina Crandall Jeff Crane Sheryl Deeren Brian Dema rest Tim Densmore Cindy Diamond Lucia Diamond William Dolbee 0 Gregg, Re A a n d Warren cho wing in the galle,y. 8 �Laurie Finney Steve Foster Chris Frey Daniel Funk Bill Goodrich 4 f l i t - i \ Thom Grohalski : Jodj G r u n e r I • . i ... n,. . ell David Hackett Todd Haylett Julie Heator Wendy Hoenes Mike Hopkins e s A, ,,IP - -IF . • . , ..- . 4• i George Hudson Mary Alice Hunt Donna Inman Lisa Johnson Tina Johnson , 4 1 1 ) NW 11 Steve Keller Jon Kent Tionne Kline Pete Laurimore Christine Lepper I 8 , 2 I 11 L • , I e l ) �is WE GOT FIRST! (WE K N E W WE WOULD.) Michele McQueen Homer Mandoka Julie Merchant Tim M i l l e r Jeff Mohrhardt Wendy Morton Kim Musselman Mike Neuman Tammi Osborne Holly Parks Julie Parks Theresa Penrod Chuck Potts ?Nike Powell 8 �Norma Rollins Mike Rumsey Rick Russell Rhonda Seifke Danny Smith -.or . • • I 1 va•O Jeff Smurr Pam Sours Anthony Spoor Debbie Strong Jim Swain i t i e ' 1 -- _ , i t Barb Tenney Deeana Thomet Jane Torres Chris Tr u a x Brian Vaccaro I N 4 i i i i , Kris Van Wormer Warren Wasnich Ron Watson Joyce Weller John Williams At 0 - 4 \ III Rex Yo r k , m .. _ a E•— a _.,.-.2,!--- • .. 710,01., .P., r .."4"":"-"1, . • 4.• . JUNIORS TURED: Bruce Beemer Buck Cole Todd Hawver Doug Langdon Laura Lepper Lori Lewis Merle Smith , 1 4 a _ _ ��SOPHOMORES SAIL FORWARD CLASS OFFICERS: Secretary- Kelly Knapp Vice President- Missy Hernial] President- M a t t Waite Treasurer- A p r i l Craydon Debi Adolph Julie Albert Michelle Alford Julie A/wood Beth Are)' 11' Diane Bard Brenda Barney Larry Baylis Stacy Baylis Denise Beemer Lee Boshers Katrina Boston Traci Boyd Dianne Clark Jesse finds a quiet port in �Michael Crampton Donnie Crandall Sophomores take a break in the mess hall. • Cherry Crawford April Graydon Dan Cross Don Cross Sloan Dibert C Max Disbrow Brian Dolbee Tawny Dow Annette Dunn Jesse Engel tro 0 Pi * 111 woo Melanie Gautsche Sherry Gibson Eric Goheen James Hardin Jonathan H a w k i n g Tim H a v !ell Alan Herman Melissa Herman Elliott H i t t ard Doug l o a t h �ALMOST R E A D Y T O SAIL Alan Herman Cherry Crawford Mike Moss Katrina Boston Beth tac.v Baylis Shawn Holmgren Richard Homan Allison Hudson Gary Hughes Jim Hunt p i Angie Hunter Da 'id Iles Robert James Debbie Jeffries Mary Jenkins Rosemary Johnso Jennifer Kelly Knapp Max Lash Katie Lee Rob Letendre Ray Littlejohn Denise McQueen Kris Martin -Donna Marvin �Mark Mathis Anita Matson Beth M e a d Tom M i l l e r Eris M i l l e r Lori Mongan Todd Moore Scott M o r r i l l Michelle Morrison Michael Moss Scott Myers Kath Necket June!! Odgen Ron Olmsted George O'Neill Kris Parkison Bob Pearson Sheldon Phillips Han l ' u f p a f f �Jessie Saylor -Roger Saylor J e f f Silva David Smith J e f f Smith ., Kim Smith Mike Smith Dale Smitley Lori Smitley Juan Solorzano 1 1 4 . 4 p ell 0 111 1 .__ • I " i " . .. Leanne Spencer Becky Stewart Ace Streeter Leslie Ta y l o r Josanna Thomet k e ' lifaillit Tammy Thomet Cindy Thrasher James Thurtle Judy Thurtle Tammy Tu l e 1 N I . ,, r t \ r . € f i l l eill) , 't L 4 rriet Van Wormer Kim Van Wormer Jeff Wadsworth Matt Waite Kurt Watson eeks Kerni Whitlock . . • ' fao # 1 1 SOPHOMORES N O T P I C T I R E D : Jill .- - r ' . ii. \ f David Basset A d a m Pope Michelle Combs K e n Hounds Jeff Cuy-ler S h e r r y • Jim Honvoust J o h n Shiarla Thad James David tJ s n h o l i r 1 �Jamie and Brian scan future opportunitites. �FRESHMEN R E M A I N UNSINKABLE CLASS OFFICERS: Treasurer- Sherri H a r t y Secretary- Julie Dunn President- Susan Tassie Vice President- A m y Clark Ritch Adams Bobbi Alwood Jennifer Avery Brenda Badish Becky Briggs Todd Brookmyer Gordon Brown Kelly Bunday Debbie Bussler Tim Carpenter Dianna Carter Amy Clark Cindy Collins Christy Colvin Is U.C.H.S. Basketball that interesting? 94 �• Mike Connin Mike Counterman Martin Craig David Crandall Karen D a y Ted Densmore La wrena Diamond Chad Dunn Julie Dunn A s t e a d y tugboat charting t h e way . . . Connie Ellington David Elyea Scott Fabian° Brian Fairchild Joseph Fenton Samuel Fenton Paul Follis Roberta Foster Terri Garrison Freshmen 'Yksatine away with a victory! 9 �Jeanine Gilbert Marcia Gilroy Cindi Graham Steve Green Tina and Kelly deck the halls during Homecoming. Wendell Gruner Charlie Hammond Wade Harnish Melinda H a r t Sherri H a r t y Rhonda H a w v e r Tammy Herring Kristine Hurley Scott Inman Rod Johnson Eric Jones Patty Ramps Bob Kelley Jerry Kent Joel! Kline Teresa Lampman Tony Z. carves a name for himself. 9 �Arlana Boats along deep in thought. Jim Watkins Kevin Weaver D a r Weber Kevin Wert Billy White Carol White Chris Wilcox Debbi Williams Beverly Wilson Tony Zongker F R E S H M E N NOT PICTURED: Chris Guadagno Scott Honyoust Phil Mescar Jim Pope April Sexton Paul Swarteut Wichelle Wa tkins 9 �v �CADET BAND: Standing Teresa Lampman Darlene Weber Annette Dunn Mr. Clayton Third Matt Waite John Williams Martin Craig Brent Cuyler Karlene Parks Debbie Bussler Second Christine Colvin Sarah Hubbard Kris Bartush April Craydon Julie Dunn Susan Tassie Wendy Waters Richard Adams Doris Williams Missy Katz Marcia Gilroy Front Shawn Holmgren Sherri H a r t y Eric Jones Kerry Smith Lainie Clutter Joell Kline Jennifer Avery Chad Dunn Tammy Alsvood Saundra Timbs "El Canaan a n d 4 4 Accompanied by the senior hand, the younger cadet band gained experience by playing a t one football game and the t w o annual school concerts. T h e climax o f their Reason was playing in Sherwood's Memorial Day Parade. M A K I N G WAVES OF R H Y T H M �SENIOR BAND: Back Amy Olds Kevin Katz Annette Albright Tina Crandall J e f f Cuyler Third Laurie Finney Pete Laurimore George Hudson Jon Kent Tammy Thomet Leanne Spencer Chad Hoppe Russ West Cris Lepper Second Diane Bard Sloan Dibert Julie Albert Beth A r e y Lori Littlejohn Debbie SpierBing Jennifer Schragg Karen Holden Wendy Hoenes Front Missy Herman Rhonda Seifke Judy Thurtle Cheryl Hughes Allison Hudson Becky Hawkins Michelle Palmatier Not Tammy Tule Becky Stewart SAILING SOLO �D R I F T I N G TO A N EASY BEAT Back K a r l Garnsay Brian B a r l o w Julie H e a t o r Kris Prater Jane To r r e s M r. Clayton Third Lousann C u y l e r Julie P a r k s K e l l y Knapp Wendy M o r t o n Julie M e r c h a n t K r i s t y Smith M i k e White Thom G r o h o l s k i K i m Smith Second Sara Cole Shelly A l f o r d Holly Parks Dan F u n k Lori Albright Val R a t l i f f Mandy Hubbard Kim Knapp K r i s Parkis on Front Rosemary Johnson Angie H u n t e r Kim A l f o r d Debbie S t r o n g Connie Robbins Roger Johnson Beyond football h a l f -times & certs, the senior band captured a " I " at the District M a r c h i n g Festival. A t t h e District Concert Festival the group got an overall "II" rating in performance. Solo & petitions b r o u g h t h o m e s e v e n 1 s t p l a c e awards, while Julie Parks earned a 1st at the State Solo Festival. The musical troupe then went t o Nashville f o r the American Music Festival. Concluding the season, sored the annual talent show. �STAGE A N D PEP BANDS: A T I D A L WAVE OF TA L E N T STAGE B A N D MEMBERS: Standing Kristy Smith Mike White Kim Knapp Lori Albright Kelly Knapp Kris Parkison Kim Smith Mandy Hubbard Julie Merchant Kneeling Dan Funk Tina Johnson Julie Parks Holly Parks Thom Groholski Sitting Mr. Clayton Annette Albright Roger Johnson Lousann Cuyler Karen Holden • Pep band leads the basketball team on toward victory. 104 K a r e n Holden- Stage Band Pianist. Tom and Julie Holly, Dan. and Lori harmonire. PEP B A N D MEMBERS: Cheryl Hughes Pete Laurimore Lori Albright Dan Funk Holly Parks Kris Parkison Kim Knapp Lousann Cuyler Julie Parks Julie Merchant Angie Hunter Marcia Gilroy Kris Bartush Connie Robbins Rosemary Johnson Kim Alford Karlene Parks Kristy Smith Mike White Roger Johnson Brent Cuyler Julie Heator Brian Barlow Jane Torres Jeff Cuyler Karl Garnsay Annette Albright Tina Crandall Shelly Alford Beth A rey Mandy Hubbard �Drulp . SIGNALING A V I C TO RY .11ajorettes: We n d y Hoenes a n d A m y Olds Long time majorette and instructor, Tina Alford, tired this year. She tal in establishing the new and did an excellent job with jorettes, also. She was a great asset to the band and will be missed by all. n i g rorpfir "seek row- Missy Herman. Kim Smith, Miahaik Palma tier. Front row- Jennifer Scbragg and Sara Cole. �A T I D A L WAVE OF E N T H U S I A S M The 1 9 8 1 - 8 2 leading squad: (I. to r.) Val Ratliff, Kim Smith, Wendy Morton, Becky Stewart, Advisor D a w n Hoenes, Amy Olds, Wendy Hoenes, Missy Herman, a n d Chris Lepper. N o t pictured: Advisor Carol Adams. The Union C i t y leaders started out their son by attending a U.C.A. camp at Eastern M i c h i g a n U n i v e r s i t y, and, to their surprise and delight, came home with a trophy and the title of District Champs. This was the first time a Union had ever won such an honor. The girls then traveled to Miami University i n O x f o r d , O h i o , t o compete in the tion. T h e y returned home w i t h a blue "superior" ribbon and lots of great new ideas. Despite a l l t h e h a r d volved in being a top squad, they had a n e x c i t i n g a n d r e w a r d i n g year. Nice catch, Kim! At camp with "The Trophy". �1A R I S I N G T I D E OF S P I R I T AIOrr Floating along with that s p i r i t . The 1 9 8 1 - 8 2 J . V. Cheerleaders provided excellent crowd leadership this year. I t was rough going f o r them i n t h e cause a l l nine w e r e first- y e a r but, through their hard work and persistence, they became a At t h e i r summer camp, t h e y won several red and blue ribbons and a t the Coldwater Cheerleading Competition, t h e y came home with a v e r y respectable fifth The girls all had a great time cheering and a very enjoyable year. M E M , Debbie. Jennifer, and Sue in top form The Union City J.V. Cheerleaders: back row-Debbie Bussler, Lois Lucas, Susan Tassie. Middle row-Wendy Waters, S h e r r i H a r t y, J e n n i f e r Av e r y, A m y C l a r k . Front row- Tr a c i Boyd and Lianne Potts. �H E L P KEEP T H E J U N I O R CADETS - ront o w - h r i s Frey, Lori Mon gan, M a r y Beth Clark, Laura Lepper, Gregg Albright, Brian Vaccaro, Kris VanWormer. Second Row- Laurie Finney, Kim Musselman, Melissa Bronson, Lisa Crandall, Tina Crandall, Pam Sours, Louise Brimmer. Third Row- Julie Merchant, Theresa Penrod, Julie Heator, Lisa Johnson, Chris Lepper, Lucia Diamond, Malinda Bra uker, John Blue. Back Row- Todd Moore, Bruce Beemer, Todd Haylett, Jeff Adams, Homer Mandoka, Ron Watson. Not Pictured- Jody Bunday, John Williams, Julie Parks. Deeana 1111 T h o m e t , Warren Wasnich. r 0 11 o 0 A i Mr. Tu ndei (old keeps Malinda busy! 10 Correcting papers is one o f the most exciting parts o f being a car ' teacher, right, Jeff? *doing bulletin hoards *correcting papers *running errands *helping students *filing *organizing materials *making book lists *leading exercises in P.E. �I STAFF AFLOAT - S E N I O R CADETS I Gail, stapling up a storm! Brian shows his creative streak with some crafty cutting, as an art cadet. Senior Cadets Not Pictured: Lousann Cuyler Pam Frost Karl Garnsay Mike Green Lynda Hunt Ron O'Dell Connie Parshall Tammy Rathburn Jody Shiarla Randy Youngren ront row: Don Albert, Gail Mongan, Julie Da %t- T i m Cross, Chad Hoppe. Ed Marshall. Second row: Becky Hawkins, Kristy Smith. Pam Dunithan, Cheryl Hughes. Third row: Brian Jenkins. Lori Ellington, Mandy Hubbard, Ty l e r Smith, M a r t y Merchant, Rose Green. Fourth row: Julie • Jennifer Schragg, Lori Albright, Bert Burrows. Back row: Mike White. Scott Ramp. 10 �OFFICE AIDES: H E L P I N G TO M A I N TA I N A T I G H T S H I P. OFFICE AIDES- Leslie Browne, M a r y Alice Hunt, Karen Holden, and Michelle Palma tier. Karen sails along on her typing. Julie does typing for Mr. Miller. "Hello, Union City High School One of Michelle's duties 11 �STANDING: Dave Hackett Cheri Colvin Vicky Mosher Melanie Bartlett Denise Van Wormer Pete Laurimore SITTING: Mike Williams Tina Johnson Dave Bassett Sam Myers N O T PICTURED: Margaret Collins :a tA. - "The concept o f dia"involves a variety of educational m a t e r i a l s in different formats. To effectively r u n s u c h a center there i s a g r e a t demand for talented and dedicated m e d i a a i d e s . These students volved i n c i r c u l a t i n g books, d i s t r i b u t i n g A V equipment, a n d t h e maintenance ware. Aides ute REMC tory t h e collection, a n d help p r e p a r e purchase orders. W h i l e ties are painfully routine at times, t h e r e ways moments zied r u s h o r f r a n t i c laughter. T h i s y e a r ' s aides h a v e been mendous help to me and a benefit t o center I ' m very proud of each and every one of them." -Ms. �FLOATING O N A H A P P Y N O T E I UCHS CHOIR 1981-82 MEMBERS: Back M a r y Jenkins Dianne Clark Brenda Barney Tammy Rathburn Mrs. McGlashen Connie Ellington Denise Van Wormer Tawny Dow Katherine Rathburn Allison Hudson Front Laurie Finney Kim Moore Roberta Foster Rhonda H a wver Kerni Whitlock Beth M e a d Debi Adolph Chris Frey Not Donnadine Crandall "Our choir is more than just a singing group. It's our family. I t gives each student an opportunity to belong to a group with lots o f support and a chance f o r success. I t s an experience we can a l l be proud of." - Mrs. McGlashen - 11 �"I wish I were an Oscar M a y e r wiener " "That is what I ' d truly like to be Allison Hudson. accompanist. FLOODING US W I T H SONG SOPRA,Nrj, Debi Adolph Donnadine 1 randall Tawny Dow Connie Ellington Chris Frey Kim Moore Allison Hudson Beth Mead Katherine Rathhurn Denise Van Wormer ALTOS: Brenda Barney Dianne Clark Laurie Finney Roberta Foster Rhonda / l a w y e r Mary Jenkins Tammy Rathburn Kerni Whitlock �N AV I G AT I N G B Y T H E STARS' 15 I it I P 3 4 . S i t 4 f t l i a k w . t a g g e t l f r i t r. f i r im I Anchored in the spotlight, the faces o f these drama students reflect a diversity DRAMA 81-82 A stroke o f genius, Dianne? "Students in the drama classes this year prepared both Christmas plays and a mime performance. Many hours of practice went into t h e s e performances, w h i l e dents worked on the skills o f observation, concentration, dedication, and a peration." - Mrs. McGlashen 114 Allison Hudson I can't be on next �R Third Hour Drama: Diane Bard Melanie Bartlett Bert Burrows Dianne Clark Laurie Finney Melanie Gautsche Eric Goheen Phil H a r t Rick Homan Chad Hoppe Allison Hudson Gary Hughes Jon Kent Jennifer Kimbel Homer Mandoka Kris Martin Anita Matson Kris M i l l e r Sam Myers Tammy Rathburn Pam Reed Dale Smitley Josie Thomet Denise Van Wormer Joel Weeks Lynn Worden On the l i g h t side o f drama A Sixth Hour Drama: Gregg Albright Ron C l a r k Cherry Crawford Sheryl Deeren Joel Follis Jody Gruner Jon Hawkins Alan Herman Lynda Hunt Katie Lee Ray Littlejohn Gail Lucas M a r k Mathis Kathy Neckett Kris Parkison Sheldon Phillips Julie Weaver Russ West Kerni Whitlock Partaking at the pizza parlor Venturing through the wax museum A l l s - r f , r, m i r r o r o n I t i c v i a l ! �S T U D E N T COUNCIL Freshmen (Top Row): Jerry Kent Wendy Waters Rich Adams Katherine Rathburn* Sophomores (Fourth Row): Annette Dunn Lori Smitley Sloan Dibert Kim Smith Julie Albert Mr. Mathis (Co-Sponsor) Juniors (Third Row): Wendy Morton Rhonda Seifke Steve Foster Seniors (Second Row): Kaye Weirich Roger Johnson Brian Barlow Mrs. Parkison Sponsor) Mandy Hubbard* Officers Becky Hawkins (Treas.) Jennifer Schragg (Sec.) Sara Cole (V. Pres.) Kristy Smith (Pres.) • Not Pictured .. AT T H E H E L M W I T H S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Dedicated Steve Foster Alan "pops" in occassionally to help out with student council Former member Jcurth a n d v o l u n t e e r iPowell m a n t h e s h i p d u r i n g 11 AN Dan and Don lend a hand sion sales. "Union C i t y H i g h School h a s new direction thanks t o a m o r e active student council. This y e a r ' s P r e s i d e n t K r i s t y Smith l e d the council into m a n y new areas that have not tempted before. The result is that the council began to be noticed by the entire student body. The council organized H o m e - 1 V : coming activities and introduced al midwinter c a r n i v a l c a l l e d t h e Sno-Coming. Revenue cession stands a n d the chine w e n t t o w a r d blies and college scholarships four seniors. The y e a r ended with elections by all students in the school. Thist means t h a t f o r the first years the council will able to the students who elected them. Thanks t o Kristy - Smith. S a r a Cole, J e n n i f e r S c h r a g g . a n d Becky Hawkins, the 1982 student o ' council will go into history as one of the better ones. These students led the council admirably." -Dave �ei4iioex • BACK ROW: Sherry St. Andrew* Melanie Bartlett Ms. Lambert • J u l i e Davis Danny Funk Lisa Johnson Mike Moss Sam Myers Vicky Mosher FRONT ROW: Denise Van Wormer Julie Parks Tina VanWornier Holly Parks Wendy Hoenes Pete Laurimore t NOT PICTURED: Connie Ellington Yearbook Trainee M A I N TA I N I N G T H E SHIP'S LOG 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11111. 1 1 I 1 the beast corn A ' " O f course I can type a copy sheet with only one finger!" "Take one more picture and I'll rip your lips o f r " "What do I do now?" "Are we done yet. �F U T U R E FARMERS Kaye ge a silver award in the demonstration contest. RUR CRI PREVENT -AS Scott prepares his peppers for planting. Front Row- Warren Wasnich (Secretary), Kaye Weirich (Vice President). Tim Densmore (President), hardt (Treasurer), Connie Robbins (Reporter), Ken Weirich (Advisor). Second Row- Rex Yo r k (Historian). Steve Keller (2nd. V i c e President), Te d Densmore, C h r i s Guadagno, Wendell Gruner. H a r r i e t VanWormer. Chris Maisner. Third Row- Tim Miller, Brian Demarest, Dan Cross. Kelly Bunday. Kris a n Wormer. Mike Connin. Scott Morrill. Fourth Row- Phil Mescar, Bill Dolbee, Chuck Potts. Brian Dolbee. Doug Hoath. Not Pictured- Tony Spoor. Tawny Dow, Alan Hasty, Dale Smitley, Chris Frey. 11 �Connie Robbins captures a silver award in tion competition. • :ARM I " F u t u r e Farmers of America is a I g a n i z a t i o n o f students enrolled i n vocational agricultural classes. Through tion, FFA members learn new skills by taking a p a r t in meetings, contests, a n d crop stock growing projects. T h i s year's members worked w i t h corn t e s t plots, participated i n leadership and agricultural skills graded school flower beds, installed front of the school, and attended ings. Fund raising activities included cans, garden seed, rose bushes, and growing 20 acres o f corn. I n the late spring the members held the annual banquet to honor their parents and to recognize outstanding members ple o f the community who have helped out the chapter." -Mr. Dale, Eric, M r. Weirich, and Scott, hoeing around U.C.B.S. Tim earns a gold award in interviewing. �ANCHORED I N 71111tr., • Sarah Jo & Gracie M a y Hollowbone 1: r_ 1 • •• •••'.• 1. .010:1r-•: . t * 4,4 l i r a & Slim Blairhouse & Hortense Todd • ' The beautiful Bertha Blairhouse Inspirational Director CAST Homer Hollowbone R o g e r Johnson M a w Hollowbone J u l i e Davis Paw Hollowbone B r i a n Barlow Sarah Jo Hollowbone K r i s Parkison Gracie M a y Hollowbone L o u s a n n Cuyler Fannie Jane Hollowbone D a r Weber Pepper Hollowbone . D a n Funk Sis Hollowbone J o s a n n a Thomet Grandpappy Hank ley C h a d Hoppe Widow Blairhouse T a m m y Rathburn Bertha Blairhouse B e t h Mead Slim Blairhouse J o e l Fouls Melissa Dugan C h e r r y Crawford Hortense Todd S a r a Cole Isabel Todd J e n n i f e r Schragg IMP 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 k i l l i b b �. *ft • w, : g as Widow Blairhouse & Grandpappy Hankley Melissa Dugan & Homer Hollowbone DIRECTOR: Nancy Smith A S S I S TA N T DIRECTOR: Gail Mongan I SET DIRECTOR: John Rinehart PROPS & STAGE: Connie Ellington Marcia Gilroy MAKE-UP: Annette Dunn Connie Ellington Melanie Gautsche Pepper, M a w, & Sas Hollowbone Paw Hollowbone with Gloria =11 $116b. Assistant Director "makes-up" with Paw. -1-43 Isabel Todd, Fannie Jane, Widow Blairhouse, & Melissa �N AT I O N A L HONOR S O C I E T Y STEERING TOWARD EXCELLENCE S TA N D I N G : , Thom Grohalski Holly Parks Todd Haylett Wendy Morton Jennifer Schragg Mike White Rhonda Seifke Jon Amyx Pam Frost Norman Fox Dan Funk Michelle Palms tier Brian Barlow Stephanie Myers KNEELING: Wendy Hoenes Connie Parshall Connie Robbins Julie Davis Melanie Bartlett M a r y Alice Hunt Debbie Strong SITTING: Amy Olds* Becky Hawkins* Kevin K a t z * Sara Cole* Deb Spierling* N O T PICTURED: Kristy Smith* Kaye Weirich • SECOND Y E A R MEMBERS "1981-82 was a banner y e a r f o r the National Honor Society. cord twenty-one new members were inducted at the all-school ceremony. This brought the total membership to twenty-seven. T h e t r a d i t i o n a l candle lighting ceremony description o f t h e f o u r qualities. scholarship, leadership, service and character, which a junior or senior must possess to be inducted into the society. A reception was held in the media center following ny. "Activities for this year book fair in the fall and candy sale in t h e spring. Also undertaken b y the society was a new gram. Members helped men who were having trouble with classes b y tutoring them i n s m a l l groups. The year ended with nual NHS fieldtrip. The to Detroit for a day of learning and fun touring the Renaissance Center and Greenfield -Mr. : Sara helps Joel through some rough i r a t e * in Algebra. 1 k , �NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY o �Q U I Z BOWL S U R G I N G A H E A D TEAM "A" MEMBERS: Kristy Smith Roger Johnson Stephanie Myers, Captain Dan Smith Scott Hamp TEAM "B" MEMBERS: Ace Streeter Jeff Silva Thom Grohalski, Captain Rosemary Johnson George Hudson ALTERNATES: Mike Moss Kevin K a t z Mrs. Smith, Advisor The Q u i z B o w l teams from t h e B i g 8 conference c o m p e t e d in A t h e n s t h i s y e a r. Union City's team " A " won i t s but lost t h e i r second. Team " B " d e f e a t e d two teams ing to Jonesville, who placed second over all. Mrs. Parkison. Advisor 1 24 1 �i CO-OP & WORK E X P E R I E N C E aim. a i m " A.. - ... • - 'sr Dan Inman takes a break a t Jack's. Dave Wood acquires training at Griswold's. CO-OP/WORK E X P E R I E N C E S T U D E N T S A N D T H E I R EMPLOYERS Dave Adolph B o n a n z a Annette Albright B o n a n z a Scott B a k e r P i n e k n o l l Nursery Mike Boyd G r i s w o l d Machine & Tool Becky Cole Carriage Inn Joe Freds Max Freds Phil Hart Fiberlight Dar Herman B a s s e t t Creek Motors Robert H i l l P u t n a m Pattern & Machine Dan Inman J a c k ' s Grocery James Kidney H i l l Piston J e f f Mack W h i t l o c k s Art Merchant M e r c h a n t ' s Hardware Terry M i l l e r D a n ' s Automotive Brian Musselrnan B o n a n z a Tammy Rathburn U n i o n City Shopper Bryce Renner B o n a n z a Mike Sanders B o n a n z a David Slier B i l l Lan gwell Lisa Sowers B o n a n z a -Andy Weeks R e g i o n a l Medical Lab Kaye Weirich B o n a n z a Dave Wood G r i s w o l d Machine & Tool Lynn Worden B r o o k s i d e Body Shop Whitlock's Shoe Store provides J e f f with vital skills. S. On the job training at D a n ' . Automotive Art lends a hand at Merchant's. i n �p D AV E ADOLPH: Guys Basketball ball 9 ; Baseball 9 - 1 0 ; C o -Op 1 2 ; Cadet Teacher 11. ROBERTA B U R R O W S : puff 9-10,12; Cadet Teacher 11-12. DON A L B E R T: Football 9,11; Wrestling 10-12; Baseball 9; A l l School Play dia Aide 11. BECKY COLE: Powderpuff 9; C o -Op 12; Cadet Teacher 11. A N N E T T E A L B R I G H T: JR C l a s s S e c r e t a r y ; P o w d e r p u f f 9 - 1 0 ; Cheerleading 9-11; Sweetheart Couple 12; Vo-Ed 11-12; Co-Op 12; Cadet Teacher I I ; Pep Club 9-11; Senior Band 10-12; Cadet Band 9; Pep Band 11-12; Stage 12; DECA 11; DECA President 12. LESTER COLE- Vo-Ed 11; Co-Op 12. L O R I A L B R I G H T: P o w d e r p u f f 9,11-12; Cadet Teacher 11-12; Pep Club ior Band 10-12; Cadet Band 9; Pep Band 10-12; Stage Band 10-12; Student Council 9; Solo and Ensemble I I . SARA C O L E : "Linry"- Frosh Secretary; Powderpuff 9,11-12; Vo l l e y b a l l 9 ; F l a g Corp 9-12; School Play 9,12; or Society 11 - 1 2 ; Cadet Te a c h e r 10-12; Homecoming Court 12; Senior Band 10-12; Cadet Band 9; Pep Band 11; cil 9 - 1 2 (Vice President 11 - 1 2 surer 10). B R I A N BARLOW: Tr a c k 9 - 11 ; Football 9,12; Wrestling 9; A l l School Play Ed 11-12; National Honor Society ior Band 10-12; Cadet Band 9; Pep Band 11-12; C r o s s C o u n t r y 1 0 - 1 1 ; S t u d e n t Council 12. PAT R I C I A COMBS: "Patty"- Vo12 M E L A N I E B A R T L E T T: "Mel"- Yearbook 12; National Honor Society 12; Media Aide 12; Bible Club 10; Gifted and Talented 11. B R I A N CRONK: D E B B I E BRUBAKER: "Bru"ketball 9-12; Vo-Ed 11; Cadet Teacher 11. T I M CROSS: Powderpuff Coach I I ; Guys Basketball 9 - 1 2 ; F o o t b a l l 9 - 11 ; C a d e t Teacher 11-12; Sno-coming Court ture Farmers 10; 4 - H 10. V o - E d 11-12 LOUSANN CUTLER: p u f f 9 , 11 - 1 2 ; Vo l l e y b a l l M a n a g e r 9 : Cheerleading I I ; QUir Bowl 11: All School Play 12; Senior Band 9-12: Pep Band 9-12: Stage Band 9-12; Solo and 12; State Solo and Ensemble 10-11. �J U L I E D AV I S : "J.D."- Vo l l e y b a l l 9 - 1 2 ; Yearbook A i d e 1 2 ; Ye a r b o o k 1 2 ; A l l School P l a y 1 2 ; National Honor Society 12; Cadet Te a c h e r 12; B i b l e Club 9 - 1 0 ; Student Council 10-11. JOE FREDS: "Ham-Hocks"- Football 9-12, Baseball 9-12; Sweetheart Couple 12. C AT H Y D AY: Vo-Ed 11-12; Cadet Teacher PA M E L A F R O S T: " P a m " - S o p h C l a s s Treasurer; SR Class Vice derpuff 9 - 1 2 ; G i r l s B a s k e t b a l l 11 - 1 2 ; Track 9; National Honor Society 12; Cadet Teacher 11-12. L A R RY D E M A R E S T: Tr a c k 9-10; Vo-Ed 11-12. KARL G A R N S AY: Cadet Te a c h e r 11-12; Senior B a n d 10-12; Cadet B a n d 9 ; P e p Band 11-12. PA M D U N I T H A N : Powderpuff 9; Cadet Teacher 12; Media Aide 11; Pep Club 10. t L O R I E L L I N G TO N : "Duke"- Powderpuff 9-11; Cboir 10; Vo-Ed 11; Cadet Teacher 12 M I K E GREEN: "Moe"- Tr a c k 11-12; Guys Basketball 9,12; Football 9-11; Baseball 10; Vo-Ed 11. 4 ROSEMARY G R E E N : derpuff 12; Vo-Ed 11; Cadet 12 JOHN FA I R C H I L D : "Johnny Wrestling 9-10; Co-Op 12; Vo-Ed 12; Cadet Teacher 11,12. JOEL FOLLIS: "Fearless"- Football 9-11; Baseball 9-10,12; All School Play Ed 11-12. SCOTT HAMP: Baseball 9-10; Quit' Bowl 9-12; Cadet Teacher 11-12; Cross Count', 1 • NORMA 11 0 X: Perish C l a s s Tr e a s u r e r ; Bajok Class President; Powderpuff 9-12; Girls Basketball 9-12; Tr a c k 9; National Honor QnriPtv 12. 3 PHIL H A R T: Tr a c k 9-10,12; Football P. Golf 10-12; Vo-Ed 11-12; Co-Op ,oming Court 12. 1 �12 M A R T Y H A R V E Y: Vo - E d 11 - 1 2 ; C a d e t Band 9. B RYA N H U G H E S : - B u d - - 14rest1ing 10; Vo-Ed 11-12. BECKY H AW K I N S : M a t M a i d book 11 ; N a t i o n a l H o n o r Society 11 - 1 2 (President 12); Cadet Teacher ble Club 10-11; Spanish Club 9-11; Senior Band 10-12; Student Council 11-12 surer 12). CHERYL H U G H E S : C a d e t Te a c h e r 1 2 ; Senior Band 11-12; Cadet Band 9-10; Pep Band 12. DAR HERMAN: "Darvon"- Football 9-11; Wrestling 9-11; Vo-Ed 11; Co-Op 12. LY N D A H U N T: "Hutzy"12; Girls Basketball 10-12; Track 9; Cade: Teacher 11-12. E R I C HERMAN: "Hermie"- Golf tling 9-12; Vo-Ed 11-12; Future Farmers 9-10. CLARA H Y D E R : Yearbook 11 Vo - E d 12 Bible Club 10-11. BOB H I L L : Football 9-11; Baseball 9-10; Vo-Ed 11; Co-Op 12. D A N N Y I N M A N : "Dan"- Student Council 12; Guys Basketball 9-11; Cross Country 9-12; Choir 11; Co-Op 12. KAREN H O L D E N : Powderpuff 10,12; Flag Corp 10-12; Vo-Ed 12; Cadet Teacher 11-12; Senior B a n d 9-12; P e p B a n d 11 ; Stage Band 12. B R I A N JENKINS: "Jenko"- Track 9; Guys Basketball 9; Sweetheart Couple Ed 11; Cadet Teacher 12. CHAD HOPPE: All School Play heart Couple 11-12; Cadet Teacher 11-12; Senior Band 10-12; Cadet Band 9. ROGER JOHNSON: Tr a c k 9-10,12; Guys Basketball 9; Quiz Bowl 9-12; A l l School Play 9,12; Vo - E d 11 ; Cadet Te a c h e r 11. Senior Band 9-12; Pep Band 9-12; Stage Band 11-12; Gifted and Talented dent Council 9-12; M A N D Y HUBBARD: JR Class dent; Powderpuff 9-10; Tr a c k 9 ; Cadet Teacher 1 2 ; Homecoming C o u r t 11 - 1 2 ; Senior B a n d 10-12; Cadet B a n d 9 ; P e p Band 9-12; Stage Band 9-12. K E V I N K AT Z - " K a m a n " - F r o s h C l a s , President; S R Class puff Coach 10-12; Track 10-12; ketball 9-12; Football 9-12; Baseball 9-12. National H o n o r S o c i e t y 11 - 1 2 : C a d e t Teacher 11: Sno-coming King 12; Senior Band 10-12: Cadet Band 9. r 1 �" J I M K I D N E Y: "Selby"- Vo - E d 11; Co-Op 12 SUZANNE MACK: Powderpuff leyball 9 - 1 0 ; M a t M a i d 11 ; Vo - E d 1 2 ; Homecoming Court 12. TONI KIMBEL: Vo-Ed 11-12; Cadet Band 9 D I C K M A D D E N : V o - E d 11 - 1 2 ; C a d e t Teacher 11. •JOHANNA KLOBUCHAR: "Jo"- Vo-Ed 12. El) M A R S H A L L : Football 1 0 ; C h o i r 11 ; Cadet Teacher 11-12. K I M KNAPP: t'o-Ed 11-12: Senior 12: Pep Band 9-12; Stage Band 10-12. A R T M E R C H A N T: Track 9 - 1 0 , 1 2 ; G u y s B a s k e t b a l l 9 - 1 1 ; Football 9-12; Sweetheart Couple det Teacher 11. M O N S E R R AT L E D E S M A : Exchange Student f r o m t h e Philippines 12 M A R T Y M E R C H A N T: "Bear"12; F o o t b a l l 9 - 1 2 ; B a s e b a l l 9 ; C a d e t Teacher 11 - 1 2 ; F u t u r e F a r m e r s 9 - 1 0 ; Spanish Club 10-11. K E V I N LITTLEJOHN: "Piddle"- JR Class President; T r a c k 9 - 1 2 ; F o o t b a l l 9 - 1 2 wrestling 9-12: Vo-Ed 11-12; Co-Op 12. T E R RY MILLER: "Big Guy"- Vo-Ed 11-12; Senior B a n d 10-12; Cadet B a n d 9 ; P e p Band 10-11; Stage Band 10. MO • • GAIL L U C A S : "Luke"- S R tary; Mat Maid 9.1 1; Flag Corp heart Couple 1 0 ; Vo - E d 11 - 1 2 ; S e n i o r Rand 9-11 GAIL M O N G A N : P o w d e r p u f f 1 2 ; A l l School Play 12; Cadet Teacher 12. PI • JEFF M A C K : G o l f 9-12. Wr e s t l i n g 1 0 : 4;74-ireart Couple 12; Vo-Ed op 11-12. 1 VICKY M O S H E R : Ye a r b o o k 1 2 ; M e d i a Aide 12. R a 6 i �BRYCE RENNER: "Sugar Guys Basketball 9; Baseball 9; Choir 11; Co-Op 1 2 ; Sno-coming C o u r t 1 2 ; B i b l e Club 11. B R I A N MUSSELMAN: "Kinks"10,12; Guys Basketball 9-10,12; Baseball 9-10; Co-Op 12; Cadet Teacher 11. • S T E P H A N I E M Y E R S : "Sam."- C h o i r 10; Quiz B o w l 10-12; Yearbook 12; National Honor Society 12; Media Aide 12; Gifted and Talented 10-12. CONNIE ROBBINS: J R Class Treasurer; Girls Basketball 11; Yearbook 12; Vo-Ed 11; N a t i o n a l H o n o r Society 1 2 ; F u t u r e Farmers 10-12; Cadet Band 9; Pep Band 10-12; Student Council 10; Bible Club 10. RON O'DELL: Tr a c k 11-12; Football 12; Cadet Teacher 12. M I C H A E L S A N D E R S : "Colonel"- F r o s h Class Vice President; Football 9; Golf 12: Wrestling 9 ; Baseball 9 - 1 2 ; Sweetheart Couple 12; Co-Op 12; Cadet Teacher 11: Presidential Physical Fitness Award. AMY OLDS: Powderpuff 9-10; Cadet Teacher 11 - 1 2 ; Cheerleading 9 - 1 2 ; P e p Club 9-10; Majorette 10-12; or Society 11-12 (Secretary 12); Flag Corp 9; Homecoming Court 12; J R Miss F i r s t Runner-Up 1 2 ; Spanish C l u b 1 0 ; Senior Band 10-12; Cadet Band 9. J E N N I F E R SCHRAGG: 12; Choir 10; F l a g Corp 9-12; A l l School Play 12; National Honor Society 12; Cadet Teacher 11-12; Pep Band 11; Cadet Band 9; Senior Band 10-12; Student 12 (Secretary 12). M I C H E L L E PA L M AT I E R : Soph derpuff 9-12; Cross Country 9; Volleyball 9-12; Track 9-10; Flag Corp heart Couple 12; N H S 12; Office 12; Homecoming Court 11, Queen ior Band 10-12; Cadet Band 9; Pep Band 11; Solo and Ensemble 10-12. J O D I SHIARLA: Powderpuff 9-12; Vo-Ed 11; Cadet Teacher 12. CONNIE PARSHALL: Volleyball 9; Choir 9; Yearbook 10; National Honor Society 12; Cadet Teacher 12. 13 v - L D AV I D SILER: Football 9-11; Vo-Ed 11; Co-Op 12. CHRIS (HOOVER) PRA TER: Powderpuff 9-12; Volleyball 9-11; Track 9; Vo12; Senior Band 10-12; Pep Band 10; Cadet Band 9; Student Council 9; sory Board for Vo-Ed 12. K R I S T Y S M I T H : Girls Basketball 9-12. Volleyball 9 - 1 2 ; Tr a c k 9 - 1 2 ; C h o i r u t Quiz B o w l 9-12; National Honor Society 11-12 ( V P 12); Cadet Teacher ture Farmers 9-10; Senior Band 9-12; Pep Band 9-12; Stage Band 9 - 1 & gram 9- I 1: Student Council 9-12 (Pros 12). TA M M Y R AT H B U R N : "Chunks"- Cross Country M a n a g e r 1 2 ; Powderpuff 9-12, Girls Basketball 9; Track 9-12; Choir 12. All School P l a y 1 2 ; C o -Op 1 2 ; C a d e t Teacher 11; Media Aide 11. N O R M SMITH: "Storman ball Manager 9.11; Golf 12; ‘'o-Ed 11-12. �A N D Y WEEKS: Co-Op 12; Senior 11; Cadet Band 9; Pep Band 10-11. TYLER S M I T H : " Ty r o n e " - P o w d e r p u f f Coach 10-12; Guys Basketball ball 9-12; Baseball 9-12; Cadet Teacher 11-12; Sno-coming C o u r t 1 2 ; S t u d e n t Council 9-10. STEVE SNYDER: Football 11; Vo-Ed 11. 1 K AY E W E I R I C H : P o w d e r p u f f 9 ; G i r l s Basketball 1 0 - 11 ; C o -Op 1 2 ; N a t i o n a l Honor Society 12; Cadet Teacher ture Farmers 9-12; Spanish Club dent Council 12. LISA SOWERS: 'Lee Lee"10: Track 9; Choir 10-11; Vo-Ed Op 12; Cadet Teacher 11; Pep Club det Band 97 DECA 11 - 1 2 (Reporter 12). l M I K E WHITE: Track 11; Guys Basketball 9; National Honor Society 12; Senior Band 10-12; C a d e t B a n d 9 ; P e p B a n d 11 - 1 2 ; Stage Band 11-12; Cross Country 11-12. 1 1 Maul OEM. ROBERT SPENCER: "Spence"- Baseball 4-10: VO-Ed 11-12. M I C H A E L W I L L I A M S : Tr a c k 9-10; Guys Basketball 9; Vo-Ed 11; Cadet Teacher 12; Media Aide 12. sow DEBBIE SPIERLING: "Spring"- SR Class Treasurer; Souls Class derpuff 9-11; Girls Basketball ball 9-12; Tr a c k 9-12; Cross 12; F l a g Corp 10-12; N H S 11-12; Cadet Teacher 11; Pep Band 10; Cadet Band 9; Senior Band 10-12; Gifted Program 9,11. DON T R U A X : Football 9 ; Vo - E d 11 - 1 2 ; Teen Club 10-11. ! D AV I D WOOD: Vo-Ed 11-12; Co-Op 12. isgs LY N N W O R D E N : " To a d " - F o o t b a l l 9 ; Sweetheart Couple 12; Co-Op 12; Cadet Teacher 11-12; Future Farmers 9. I. DENISE VAN WORMER: book Aide 12; Choir 10-12; Yearbook 12: Cadet Teacher 11; Media Aide det Band 9. R A N D Y Y O U N G R E N : "Moose"- Football 9-10,12; Wrestling 10-12; Baseball 9-12; Cadet Teacher 11-12. z J U L I E (GOODRICH) WA'A pu71 10,12;rh-nTnW-12:ear:Wrre•rber I' NO I N F O R M AT I O N AVA I L A B L E : James �GRISWOLDSE Machine& Incorpor H I G H W AY M 6 0 • U N I O N C I T Y, M I C H I G A N 4 9 0 9 4 Corner of M-60 & N. Broadway Union City, Michigan Phone (517)741-4471 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1982 AUCTIONEERS-LIQUIDATORS APPRAISER Spencer Funeral Home ATHENS. 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SUSSEX Optometrist North Broadway, Union City J O H N MATHEWS, BROKER Congratulations Seniors from A R N O L D AUTO PA R T S 20 East Chicago St. Coldwater, M I 49036 350 Marshall St. Coldwater, M I 49036 (517) 278-7328 208 St. Joseph St. Union City, M i 49094 (517) 741-3737 AchteCtufai kAo tnottutoonat F r n s n r. g s Be'.%vetoer,/ ti State vac , t , m Fort-roed c o l J c t s AMERICAN WOODCRAFT, 7911 H,ghway Union City. Micritgan 49094 Phone Phone (517) 278-2385 BEST WISHES TO T H E CLASS OF 1982 from the crew at HENSLEY'S ARE HARDWARE 105 Main St. Burlington, M I 49029 "Where you unexpected." 13 Bookkeeping - Income Ta x Data Processing ARLEEN'S ACCOUNTING & TA X SERVICE Arleen Balowski 104 Ellen Street Certified Union City, M I 49094 (517) 741-9455 P r a c t i t i o n e r _ z t . 9 �S N I P N' CURL B E A U T Y SHOP Open Mon.-Sat. Total H a i r Care for Men, Women, & Children Tina Alford-Owner 741-5351 DR. CHARLES F. M O R TO N 606 N. Broadway Union City, M I 49094 New Patients Always Welcome. Emergencies Seen Promptly. 741-8981 AM*PR Jack & Marlene Wa r d 204 Clarke Street Union City, M I 49094 (617) 741-7806 Tired o f high costs and maintenance expenses? Contact me and let me show you how to avoid this and save you money. COMMUNITY AND ADULT Educatio Contact: Nancy D r a k e Union City High School (517) 741-8561 62 Division St. Coldwater, Michigan 49036 CREATIVE SENIOR PORTRAITS In Every Person There Is a Beauty and a Sensitivity This Is What I Strive to Bring Out in M y Portraiture. 278-4886 13 �THE REASON HERE.., I YOU. BRANC COUNT BAN V I . 9 ° N V es m e n . , C e d . . . f r 0 0 , S t u , i s a n d I4 ° M s IDIC Union Union City, M I 741-3605 dwa U n i o n City, M I 1 �LE Chows, Grain. Sanitation Complete grinding and mixing U.S. 1 2 at Batavia rd. Coldwater 517/278-9379 Union City 517/741-7965 Home of DIMMICK PETROLEUM ENTERPRISES INC. Farm gas-Motor oil Diesel fuel Three Rivers 616/273-1316 Cold w a t e r 278-8538 LAURIMORE PHOTOGRAPHY 244 Creek Road 2 7 8 - 2 7 4 8 or 279-9604 Mob CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS HOOKER OIL C O M PA N Y VIDEO G A L L E RY THE TURNING POINT Home Heating Oil Diesel Fuel-Gas Furnace Cleaning M O N TUES T H U R S F R I W E D N E S D AY S AT U R D AY Snack B a r Available SPECIAL TO U C H Gifts-Florist Phone 741-5035 Union City C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S SENIORS Union City 7 4 1 Bronson 3 6 9 - 5 3 5 6 9 5 5 5 We Deliver Hand-crafted Gifts Flowers for any occasion "Happiness is still Home-made 3pm-10prn 3 pm-1 llam-lOpm �T H E WARDROBE 209 N. Broadway Ken Davis L a r r y Davis DAVIS BROS. T R U C K STOP Union City, M I 49094 Store Hours 1 0 A M - 6 P M Sharon L. Grohalski - Owner (517) 741-7860 1-69 Junction M - 6 0 Tekonsha, M I Phone: (517) 767-4722 Thank-You! The yearbook s t a f f dealt with m a n y challenges in completing this book. Most devastating of all was the grim financial situation To this end, we wish to show our sincere appreciation to esses who purchased ads and our other contributors. T h e i r financial assistance helped to make this book a reality n o t just a dream. We also wish to express gratitude to the following people who aided in our photographic endeavors; to Dave Mathis for the prints ously supplied, to the many others who came through in a pinch with negatives or key shots, and to Bopp's and Carousel Studios for printing our negatives even under severe time limitations. To all the many others who made this book possible, T H A N K YOU BUSINESS CONTRIBUTORS GOLDEN CLUB Arbogast Auto Body- Union City Baldwin Clinic- Coldwater Betty's Flowers- Coldwater Bopp's Pharmacy- Union City D & D Cycle- Coldwater Edward's Marathon- Union City Family Restaurant- Union City Farm Bureau- Union City Firehouse Coldwater Girard Country Store- Girard Jack's Grocery- Union City Little's Service- Union City Luedder's Shoe Store- Coldwater Union City D r y Cleaners- Union City Wells Fargo Motel- Union City Zitnik's Antiques- Sherwood PERSONAL CONTRIBUTORS SILVER C L U B Joel L. Bartlett June Carpenter Eleanor & L a r r y Davis Leonard & Carol Gorton 14 Claire Lambert Linda Mason Mervin & Marcia M i l l e r Jackie Myers Dianne Parkison Jerry Van Wormer & Family Terry Wynn �AHOY, SHIPMATES! �D f a I N G OUR J O U R N E Y TOG a t E R , WE'VE PASSED M A N Y FACE A L O N G T H E WAY. 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Spatial Coverage Michigan Union City https://branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/9ac9e7825a0a63c1951c325483eeece3.pdf 64e9ab8c8a8cd8cacf2b032edb491c92 PDF Text Text �Branch District DearthUnion 1 cicP4 l r n 2 l , . ' w Union City, Michigan BranchDtstdcr D 3 5406 42398 5538 t * 114N. - - r t r a c V unkr t u u c ; . ; : p n �6 �Dedicated To - Sally a n d Bob M e r c h a n t Art. S c o t t Sally a n d Deb A r o u n d 1959 Sally gan a teaching career that would span nearly 2 0 years D u r i n g those early y e a r s s h e t a u g h t s c i e n c e i n the Middle School I n t h e m i d -70's. she b e c a m e i n v o l v e d with portance o f cardiosusitation a n d was a l e a d e r veloping a p r o g r a m f o r t e a c h i n g CPR t o h e r students a n d dence o f Branch C o u n t y S o l i , served on t h e Branch C o u n t y CPR Board. t h e Substance cd f o r Branch a n d ties, w a s c o o r d i n a t o r for c a t i o n for UCHS. a n d was b e r o f t h e t e a m responsble f o r a career education program for the Calhoun I n t e r m e d i a t e tnct. In M a y o f 1981 Salty r e c e i v e d the f i r s t " C i t i z e n o f award f r o m t h e community o f Union City for her work with the CPR p r o g r a m a s well as tions t o e d u c a t i o n a n d the service o f t h e communrty Sally w a s g o o d a t w h a t she did. She w a s a b l e t o r e l a t e t o dents. w h e t h e r they w e r e dents or a student having ficulties. o n a one t o o n e courage a n d i v * p o w e r w e r e a g r e a t inspiration t o m a n y o f us who k n e w her_ W e will all miss S a y. b u t w e are richer for having known her a n d shared in h e r life S Merchant �The Memory Of. Deeona Thome!, M a r c h 7, 1 9 6 5 . Feb. 1 3 , 1983 Life is t o b e lived only for the m o m e n t A n d with e a c h m o m e n t let e v e r y m a n find That which makes him h a p p y For happiness is w h a t life is all about. D. T h o m e t J a n u a r y 7, 1983 G r a n d p a Thomet with D e e b e e A specrai Chnstmas ' 1982 DeeDee Thomet, a senior with t h e class o f '83, found s o m e o f life's g r e a t e s t happiness w i t h h e r friends a n d classmates A s a s t u d e n t she w a s a m e m b e r o f the school choir, a c t i v e in a r t classes, statistician for girls basketball and an honor dent. Although illness kept her from graduating with her class, t h e school administration h o n o r e d t h a t dream t o h e r family w i t h a honorary d i p l o m a a t graduation. DeeDee is no longer with us, b u t the memory o f her life will live in t h e hearts o f many forever This school e v e n t r e c o r d is a tribute t o our classmate a n d friend for t h e t i m e she w a s w i t h us a n d t h e strength she s h o w e d us in a t i m e life s e e m e d so unfair �Melissa, D e e D e e a n d Lisa.'Friends Forever, Happy 17th birthday' One c a n only piness at the center soul. For there is where all life's g r e a t e s t j o y s a r e c r e a t e d a n d released D. T h o m e t January 7, 1983 Senior Slave 1080-81 ��I / ���-14 - -1IZ4iBLE Staff Section Fall Activities Winter Activities Spring Activities Senior Section Underclassmen Group Section Senior Directory Ads Index 4 4 1 29 43 57 7 95 12 12 14 �UC Staff \ „ 1114114.1411 �Administratio William Te b b e , 1 4 years Superintendant Mervin Miller, " M e r v " , 5 years, High School Principal • 3ilbert W Z a c h a r i a h , 1 1 years, M S H e a l t h a n d NrestiVng C o a c h , W o r l d History i o n A m y x 7 years, G o d a n c e Counselor, N a t i o n a l Honor Society Advisor �Office BOARD of Standing James Groholski- Treasure' James Cole- Trustee Neil Boyton- Trustee Ron CrawfordSittin Ken Strong- Trustee Terry MacDonaldLois Reece- Sec. Sandy MacDonald - "Sandy", 14 years, H.S. Secretary Penny S Chard- 1st. year. H.S. a n d M.S. councilor Nancy Drake- 8 years, Community Ed. Director Helen Nolz- 4 years Placement Coordinator 6 46, �Kathy Rice- 5 years C o m m u n i t y Ed S e c r e t a r y Shirley Lepper- 9 years, Supenntendant's Secretary John Lewis- 4 years, Payroll A c c o u n t a n t 4 , tory Cheer/reading a n c i Flog C o r p Advisor • I E k z a b e t h M a c o m b e r - 4 years, M a n a g e r o f Business a n d Finance �UCHS Faculty • 8 SALLY BARRETT 3rd year- MS Home Economics and Art, HS Home Ec ERIC TUNDEVOLD 5th year- Math. Football Coach TOM GILLETTE.. 10th yearBasketball Coach. Boys Track Coach LUCILLE AREY 31st year- Mathematics SUSIESMITH 21st year- English 9, College English, Quiz Bowl RUSS RAYMOND 5th Drivers Ed DIANNE PARK/SON: 12th yearHuman Behavior, Health Education. Advisory Board DAVE MATHIS.. 8th yearGovernment, Social Problems, Human Behavior, Student Council, Night School Teacher JEAN SISCO: 7th year- Science Fiction/Short Story. fible Literature/Creative Wilting. Reading Lob English 9 �The Ways Of • A P, JOE TINER VIA. 11 t h Physics, J V Football, Baseball, & 7 t h Basketball C o a c h DIANE POUND: 4 t h y e a r - Learning Disabilities JOHN RINEHART. 5 t h y e a r - Wo o d w o r k i n g , Assistant Wrestling C o a c h , Industrial Arts Club Advisor, High School Play Assistant JEANNIE DOL SON 4 t h y e a r - Drafting, Architectural Drawing, A d v a n c e d Drafting, Beginning Wo o d w o r k i n g Gail M i r rEPPY WYNN l i f t , y e a r - A m e r i c a n Literature E n g h h 10 W o r l d History soorms KEN WEIPFCH 2 3 r d year- Vo c a t i o n a l Agrictiture. FFA A d v i s o r PA r r i MC GLASHEN 9 t h year- C ' Drama C o l l e g e English, English 1 0 9 �Staf NANCY SMITH: 3rd year- High School Art, School Play Director, Attendance Review Committee, Society Committee DIANNE VAN PATTEN 1st year- Health Education Instructor, Assistant Track Coach CLAIRE LAMBERT 3rd year- Media Specialist, Chapter TT Coordinator JOHN CLAYTON: 22nd yearCadet and Senior Band, Pep Band, Solo-ensemble, Extra Curricular Band Activities CHARLOTTE WASNICH Business Education and Speech Teacher, Attendance Review Committee LINDA MASON 8 t h year- MS Math 6 t h grade Phys Ed 9th Grade Phys Ed SHARON MERCHANT 6th yearAdvisor Substitute teacher 1 �Service HAROLD RUPP- 11 t h y e a r - Custodian 5 TE VE BATTERSON 1 2 t h y e a r - Custodian JIM MARSHALL- Custodian MARJORIE RUPP 1 7 t h year- C o o k RUTH MATSON 1 8 t h year- Hot Lunch Supervisor JEANETTE AL WOOD 1 3 t h y e a - C o o k _ VIVIAN hEISLER 1 0 t h y e a - C o o k ELENE MATHESON 8 t h year- C o o k 1 ���198 ,'The Eye Of Front Row Manager Ace Streeter. Jeff Cuyler. Mark Sanders, Ron Olmsted. Jeff Adams, Thom Grohalski. Manager Jesse Engles, Second Row Asst Coach V AcMoody, Terry Alwood. Matt Waite, Jeff Smurr, Dowd Smith, Dan Smith. Brian Vaccaro. Head Coach E Tundeyold Back Row Homer Mandoka. Rob Letendre, Ed Steinman, Rick Rankin. Scott Morrill. Rex York, Ron Watso The 1 9 8 2 Chargers h a v e a l o t t o b e p r o u d of. The high light of the year was a 30-22 d o u b l e o v e r t i m e w i n ville o n H o m e c o m i n g night. O n e o f t h e best played games of the year was 0 loss in t h e w a r w i t h A t h e n s o v e r t h e Little Brown Jug. It was the first time h a d b e e n shut o u t in 20 games. All Stater Brian Va c c a r o h a d a g r e a t year, rushing for 1387 yards a n d 16 T.D.s Ron Watson lead the conference les with 100 a n d was a special mention All-Stater. B o t h boys w e r e first Conference. Juniors Mark Snaders, defensive b a c k , a n d Rick Rankin, punter, w e r e also v o t e d to first t e a m spots. S e c o n d team ference selections w e r e : Rex fensive line, S c o t t Morrill, offensive line, Ron Olmsted, defensive end, left, quarterback, Homer Mandoka, t i g h t end, a n d David Smith was a n honerable mention line backer. VARSITY 2 0Myet 27 S p n n g p o r t 10 Q u i n c y 30 j o n e s v a g e 34 R e a d i n g 20 H o m e r 27 C o n c o r d 0 Athens 6 C o l u m d o Central 1 2, 1 X �0 0 �Homecoming '82 �lq4P0'11111"0' 6 4 1 0 1 1 0 ignalgy11‘). I r r • ' 1 . - I ' • 4.116.1-11i4d,' �1 i m s �Left t o Right W e n d y Hoenes, W e n d y Morton, Lisa Crandall, Lisa Marshall, M a r y A l i c e Hunt • One, t w o , three. One t w o t h r e e S a y " c h e e s e " Can I h a v e your a u t o g r a p h please'? �Trail 1982 Cross C o u n t r y Te a m Standing Chris Powell Mark Mathis Steve Foster Jeff Silva Pete Laurimore Tern Forrest Tammi Silva Malinda Brauker Charles Burdick Kneeling D a v e Johnson Tammi Boston Tammy A n t h o n y Tammy Burdick Pam Inman Rick Freels Pant, p a n t , p a n t 2 1 �Golfing Into The Wind 1 r 6 * - Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City Olson City 1982-83 Golf 1 9 2 Springport 2 0 0 1 8 5 Quincy 1 7 4 2 0 0 Jonesville 2 0 2 1 8 2 Bronson 1 8 0 2 0 4 Springport 1 8 7 2 9 1 Concord 1 7 3 2 1 1 Jonesville 2 0 3 1 8 4 Quincy 1 6 5 195 Concord 1 7 4 1 8 8 Springfreki 1 0 5 Bock Warren Wasnich Scott Coach Dan Hart John Tony Spoor Front Row Charles McDonald Ray Littlejohn Malinda Hart �Queens Of Back R o w - Holly Parks, Kelly Knapp, B a r b Brubaker, Melissa Bronson, Sloan Dibert, Julie Heator, Julie Merchant, C o a c h Tom Gillette. Front R o w - Lori Smitley, Lisa Crandall, J a n e Torres, Kim Musselmon, D e b Strong, Denise B e e m e r / Girls Varsity Basketball Te a m 1982 Go For 1 Girls Varsity Basketball Union C i t y 6 7 B u r r O a k Union C i t y 4 8 T e k o n s h a Union C i t y 5 3 M e n d o n Union C i t y 6 1 S p r i n g p o r t Union C i t y 5 7 Q u i n c y Union C i t y 4 5 J o n e s v i l l e Union C i t y 4 2 R e a d i n g Union C i t y 4 8 H o m e r Union C i t y 3 9 C o n c o r d Union C i t y 5 1 A t h e n s Union C i t y 6 5 S p r i n g p o r t Union C i t y 4 3 C o l d w a t e r Union C i t y 4 3 Q u i n c y Union C i t y 5 5 J o n e s v i l l e Union C i t y 3 6 R e a d i n g Union C i t y 4 4 H o m e r Union C i t y 5 3 C o n c o r d Union C i t y 4 5 B r o n s o n Union C i t y 4 6 A t h e n s 1 51 46 32 39 1 33 61 52 32 40 49 46 32 35 51 37 37 45 Districts U n i o n City 42 H o m e r Julie H e c t o r shooting for t w o tvrkfie teammates Oak on �It's mineill Reaching ladies?! 11 The 1 9 8 3 G i r l s Va r s i t y Basketball t e a m e a r n e d a 13-7 o v e r a l l r e c o r d while recording a 10-4 r e c o r d in the conference, g o o d for second p l a c e in ference This was the tenth year in a row t h a t the girls have had a winning season on t h e v a r s i t y l e v e l T h e girls supplied many exciting moments for their fans with an o v e r t i m e v i c t o r y against a r c h -rival Athens, securing second p l a c e �Princess's Of The Kneeling- Lori Littlejohn, Marla We b e r, To n i Watkins, Marcia Gilroy, Ta m m i Alwood. S t a n d i n g - Lisa Biteman, Sarah Hubbard, Missy Katz, D a r We b e r, Jeanine Gilbert, Julie Burrows, L a u r a Grigsby, Christi Blowers, B e c k y Kincaid. Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Te a m 1982 Don't throw it t o m e ' 2 �Is somebody there? Can I make it or not?! JV Girls Basketball 1982 Union City 2 Burr Oak Union City 5 Tekonsh Union City 2 Mendon Union City 20 Springpor Union City 1 Quinc Union City 1 Jonesvill Union City 1 Readin Union City 2 Home Union City 2 Concord Union City 2 Athen Union City 2 Springpor Union City 2 Coldwater Union City 9 Quincy Union City 8 Jonesvill Union City 3 Readin Union City 2 Home Union City 29 Concord Union City 1 Bronso Umon City 2 Athen 6 3 2 1 4 2 1 2 2 2 1 5 4 22 2 2 2 20 1 ��I �Kings Of Front R o w -Manager, B o b b y Stewart, D a v i d Iles J a m i e Thurtie, Tim Haylett, J e f f Adams, Ron Olmsted R o g e r Saylor C o a c h W a y n e Miller, Thorn Grohalski, D a v i d Smith, To d d Hayiett R i c k Rankin G r e e g Albright Brian Va c a r r o Please G o d 1983 BOYS VARSITY Bronson Bellevue Springport Quincy Jonesville Bellevue Reading Homer Concord Colon Athens Springport Jonesville Springfield Reading Homer Concord Colon Athens Quincy 91 66 58 61 61 57 37 56 64 62 77 66 57 46 . 69 70 7 77 63 UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC UC 68 64 56 63 ( 0 t ) 04 ( 0 1) 64 64 7 50 69 67 00 61 49 76 66 70 85 66 66 �f I �Lady Spkers Climb The Tree Of Talent The Charger Varsity Volleyball team under the direction of Coach man saw their hard work p a y o ff as they finished 9-5 in the Big Eight, which was good enough for third place They ended their season on a high note as they made it to the District fore bowing to perennial field. Rossman commented that t h i s year's squad was an enjoyable a n d easy t o c o a c h team. Even though we'll miss some strong seniors nitely have a strong group returning next year and I look for us to be equally successful." Front Row- Renee Pa/mailer, Chen Colvin, Lori Smitiey, J a n e Torres, Mary Hunt, A n n e t t e Dunn, Ta m m y Thomet, Julie Albert. B a c k R o w - Nick, Fr Christy Colvin, J e n n y Kimbel, B a r b Brubaker, Julie Heator. Kris Martin, Dibert, Julie Merchant, C o a c h Vo l Rossman "Break d o w n Heats!" 0 0 1111 0 0 0 " . . . . " 1111111 P " C o m e o n girls - g e t it t o g e t h e r ! " 3 �F 2 2. ti 4r �JV Volleyball Sprouts Up To A r New "The ,JV Volleyball team c a m e a l o n g way this year through their hard work a n d determination. T h e y learned that being a true athlete is much more t h a n ning the game. They really are To m m y A l w o o a Front Row- Lisa Brenomen, To m m y Silva, Toni Watkins, Lori Littlejohn, A n g i e Gilbert.Row-C zarhHubbard, Kris B o = K tM g m S sD rw lB k,Ju e b yW d in ch a o Christy Blowers N o t p i c t u r e d - B e c k y Kincaid Lori showing g r e a t c o n c e n t r a t i o n ID Nice b u m p Ta m m y. �Here it c o m e s Denise - DIVE' G o o d job To m m y ' Rearranging the next line up. A iHle higher Denise a n d you'll have it What d o the girls do best" Te a m work/ 3 �Varsity Row 1.. ( l e f t t o right) J e f f Crane. J o n Kent, Te r r y A l w o o d , Mike Boyd, To d d H a w v e r Row 2. Tim Carpenter, Brian Dolbee, E d Steinmann, R o b Letendre, Bill Do'bee, B o b Pearson. Kris Van Wormer R o w 3.. C o a c h M. Lesson, C o a c h R M o b l e y, J i m m y Watkins, D o u g Hoath, S c o t t Morrill, Juan Solorazano, M i k e Peters, C o a c h J. Rinehart Junior Varsity' R o w I . ( l e f t t o right) C h a d Voss, J e f f Parshall, Ray Littlejohn, D a v i d Johnson, J o e Fenton, C a r l Fairchild, C h a d M a c k Row 2.. C o a c h M. Lesson, M i k e Peters, Ross York, Russ St Andrews, To m Peters, Kevin W e r t Jeff Cuyler, C o a c h R. M o b l e y �Wrestlin One o f m a n y C h a r g e r wtns 3 �Sno-Coming f1,0.3m RaT9er Here Piggie,0 The winning Senior Flaot. Anybody you kn0w99 4 T h o m , it's n o t THAT tunny, �Whochd sown' Danny'? Who s this pudding-masked Good Job Ti f KING AND Thom Grohalski - W e n d y Hoenes Jim Swain - D e b Brubaker KING J e ff Adams - Kim smith Wendy Morton - Danny Smith Ron Watson - Barb Brubaker Todd Haylett - Rae Lynn Hawkins P 41 �Tammy T h o m e t a n d Chad Mack .0 is"-,l M i k s s s Mork Sanders a r k i Heft- y 4 , \ 4„ /N . \.,,_,) \ ..„...,..—.. 0 WenC4 Hoenes a n d Thom Groholski ‘IP Ron Wa t s o n o n o Barbie Brubaker 9 , u c e Sue Tassre a n d Beemer ��s y A l l r , , T A V to il 0 1 1 2 . 7 C / P •, t i t-kt4 _ c m i l l nimose. -7, r t v , lieu II err. s i t i s m cry, i l l ; .1 ) `114c/'%-.. UCHS GUY'S TRACK MEMBERS.' Kneeling.. David Iles, David Johnson, Chris Powell, Jeff Cuyler, Chuck Burdick, and Kevin Wert. Second Row: Max Lash, Bill Chenoweth, Scott Morrill, Alan Herman, Tim Damon, Mark Mathis, and Jeff Silva Third Howver, Brent Cuyler, Rob Letendre, Pete Laurimore, Terry Alwood, Steve Keller, Steve Foster, Scott Inman, and COACH'S This years Boy's Varsity Track Team was a fine blend of individual talent and depth t h a t allowed the boys t o enjoy a successful dual meet season. Overall, they finished with a 6-4-1 record, and were 4-2-1 in the conference. The individual strengths and team depth mode gers contenders for the conference title up until the final week season Individual honors were bestowed upon Alan Herman as Most Valuable, Jeff Silva as Most Dedicated, and Bill Chenoweth as Most Improved. Alan Herman also qualified for the state meet by winning the at the Regional Meet in Quincy. Congratulations Alan!! Many fine performances and personal bests by the promises to make the Chargers a top conference contender again next year -Coach 44 �Kick, David, Kick! t j G o for if Union!!! Union City Union City Union City Union City Union City 78 B r o n s 39 79 T e k o n s 52 C o l d w a 90 S p r i n g p o n Boy's Track 54 Quincy Invitational 5 t h Place h o 41 Union City 56 R e a d i n g 76 t e r 75 Union City 70 o r t 42 Union City 54, 2 Union City 66 A t h e n s 66 Olivet Relays 1 0 t h Place Conference Meet 6 t h Place Union City 70 Q u i n c y 61 Union City 852 J o n e s v i l l e 452 Overall Record 6-4-1 4 �1983 Girls Front Row- Ta m m y Boston. Beth M o o d , L i n d a Hubbard, D o w n Fisk, Toni Watkins, Marcia Gilroy. A n n e t t e Dunn, Kelly Tyler, D a r m a y Weber. Karlene Parks, D o w n Morrill, Jeanine Gilbert, 3 r d Row- Kris Parkinson, To m m y A l w o o d , A n n e t t e Olmsted, M a r l a Weber. A n g i e Gilbert. Missy Katz. Lisa Johnson, D o w n Stolte, To m m y Silva. Kim Musslemon, C o a c h Rossman, 4 t h Row- C o a c h VanPatten, C h e r r y Crawford. Missy Hermon. Rhonda Seifke, Katherine Rathbum, M e l i n d a Brauker. Debbie Strong. Michele Alford, Loh Littlejohn, Leslie Taylor, B e c k y Kincaid. Te r n Forrest U. C. -72 . Tekonsha-51 U. C. -67 U.C.-96 U C -67 . Bronson-56 U C.-103 S p r t n g p o r t - 2 0 U C -86 Q u i n c y -37 5th a t Olivet U.C.-661/2 Jonesville-56' U C -90 . R e a d i n g -33 2nd at Quincy Invitational U. C. -94 H o m e r -29 U. C. -60 U. C. -59 A t h e n s -64 1st at Mendon Coed 2nd at Mendon Relay 4th in Regional Meet 4 �"Great pose Annette!" �Varsity Baseball Swings To The Top Front R o w -Tim Hoylett, M a n i Sanders, T h o m Gronciski, J e f f Adams, Ron Olmsted, Bnan Va c c a r o . J o n Hawkins. B o c k Row- C o a c h Mike Lesson, M a t t Waite, Jerry Kent. H o m e r Mandroka. To d d H a y l e t t D a v i d Smith, Ron Watson, D a v i d Johnson 11041100 e . The U n i o n C i t y Charger baseball team finished t h e League play with c o r d o f 14-0, i d e n t i c a l to last years mark. That is w h e y t h e y b e c a m e the d e f e n d i n g League champions. Their t e a m went o n t o c a p t u r e a district a n d tle a n d season w i t h sive 2 2 - 5 record. has a l s o w o n 2 9 straight league g a m e s over the p a s t 3 years. z• Coach Lesson "Nice hit t h e r e kis!" 41 �4••••• �V. Baseball F r c r t A k e Mom-, Mike Pugh, Sam Busier, Jim Watkins 2nd Row- Coach Todd Brookmyer, Chris Moisner, Rod Dibert. Joel Silva 3 r d Row- Mike Counterman, Riche Adams, The J. V. Baseball Te a m c a n b e very p r o u d o f their season. T h e players w o r k e d hard in p r a c t i c e a n d g a v e 100% e ff o r t in t h e games with e v e r y person contributing something positive t o t h e team's t o t a l success. The highlight o f the season was t h e 1st victory against Quincy. The t e a m was behind 4-2 going into t h e last o f the 7th. With 2 runners on a n d 2 outs, Ritchie A d a m s hit a 2 run h o m e r for the victory. The following d a y the J.V.'s s w e p t a double-header from Bronson This series o f 3 games set t h e t o n e for the season. C o a c h Tinervia • -.or-. Nat ��Happy Days Are Here Again 1 Steve a n d Julie d o their thing 5 �Talent Show '83 U C "s o w n c o v e y o f beauties 5 �p We've Got The 1983 Junior-Senior Prom "We've Got Tonight" was held at the Holiday Inn of Battle Creek. The "Northern Lights" provided the musical entertainment at the dinner-dance. Afterwards bowling was enjoyed at Spring Lake Lanes and some late made it to early morning breakfast at local ��1I i "Come on Bessie Give 5 �i �Jeff A d a m s S Kim A l f o r d Julie A l w o o d Terry A l w o o d Sandy Bard Larry Baylis Bruce Beerner G r e g g Albright Scott Baker �Lee Boshers Melds° Ekor,: -1 Mike B o y d Leslie Brown Mary Beth a y * Malinda Brauker Barb Brubaker Ron Clark Louise Brimmer Eric Brubaker y Cole 5 �Vivian C o l e 6 Cheri Colvin Tina Crandall Jeff Crone Tim Densmore Cindy D i a m o n d Eric C o u n t e r m a n Sheryl Deeren Lisa Crancial Brian D e m a r e s t �m Grohalski Todd Haytett Dan Funk Sherry Gibson Bill Goodrich Jody Gruner Dave Hackett Todd H a w v e r ^04. e H o p k o 5 h �G e o r g e Hudson 6 Mary A l i c e Hunt Tina Johnson Steve Keller Tonne Kline Pete Laurimore Donna Inman Jon Kent Chris L e p p e r Lisa Johnson D o u g L ongdon ouro L e ç ç e r �Lori Lewis e Merchant r i m e r Mandoka Lisa Marshall Tim Miller left Mohrhardt Kim &fuss./man G e o r g e 0'Aiem Michele M c Q u e e n Todd Moore TOmMy �Holly Parks Caryn Renner Pam Sours Juke Parks Chuck Potts Mike Powell Rhonda Seifke Dan Smith Jeff Smurr Debbie Strong Jim S w a n Tony Spoor �i 3arb W o 9non Vo c c O r 0 Dee D e e T h o m e t Not p i c t u r e d . Tom Miller M k e Rurnsey John Williams Kris Va n Wormer Jane Torres Warren Wasnich Chris Truax Ron Wa t s o n Rex York L t o I? - Julie Heator. V P M a k n d a Brauker. r r e a s W e n d y Marton, Pres a n d Mary Alice Hunt S e c . . . . 111 . 1111 • • • • • . . . �1 �U �Rock• What d o y o u g e t when y o u h a v e 35 rocking chairs, 35 Seniors, e n o u g h f o o d t o f e e d an army, 1 v i d e o disc player, a n d a stack o f movies? O n e wild a n d crazy Senior Rock-a-thon! The m o n e y w e raised g o t us o n e more step t o w a r d Toronto. �Senior Slave Auction,' A Great Succes ddi The Highes b i d w e n t t o W e n d y Morton 6 �Seniors Take Toronto We left UC a t 5:36 on Tuesday morning i n a rainy drizzle. The ride t o Windsor w a s l o n g a n d crowded, a n d when w e arrived at the train station we were all really happy. The train was a lot better than a school bus. time everyone was fully awoke a n d e x c i t e d about going. During our trip ited Greater Toronto, the University o f To r o n t o , Casa Loma, Metro Zoo, and the O'Keefe Center. That was just on the first day. O n t h e 2nd, w e went to the ence Center a n d w e n t shopping in various parts of the city. That night we were treated t o ghetti supper a t the Old Spaghetti Factory, and a visit to McLaughlin etarium. The last day was full o f last ping and packing. Before we left the "Big City" we stopped at the CN Tower to have a last look around. We all found Toronto to be a beautiful city and full o f fun which brought us all gether. But when it came right down to it, we were glad to be home! �Rex, w h a t a r e y o u smiting a b o u t now?!! Forever Waiting . • (Sigh) Home a t lost If you w o n t t o k n o w a b o u t the nightlife ronto ask a n y b o d y on t h e trip. W e ' d like t o tell you, b u t w e c a n ' t print it in t h e yearbook!! 7 �Class Night '83 The With �5 Graduation Trashing New Class Class Class Class Song-"The K e y " REO S p e e d w a g o n Colors-Light Blue a n d Dark Blue Flowers- White rose t i p p e d in blue M o t t o - Some p e o p l e see things as t h e y are, a n d ask, 'Why?' W e see things as t h e y c o u l d be, a n d ask, 'Why n o t ? ' -J. F. K e n n e d y Class Poem- Life is t o b e Lived only for the m o m e n t A n d with e a c h moment, l e t e v e r y man find That which makes him h a p p y For happiness is w h a t life's all a b o u t -Deedee Thomet 73 ���Juniors- Following To Their Pot Debi A d o l p h Julie A l b e r t Michelle A l f o r d Beth A r e y Diane Bard r . . . _ * . 1 •".It Stacy Baylis Denise Beemer Katrina Boston Traci Boyd Dianne Clark Mike C r o m p t o n Cherry C r a w f o r d April C r o y d o n Dan Cross Jeff Cuyler Class Officers Knapp, Sloan Dibert. Missy Herman, a n d Ki Park/son 7f 4 �Sloan Dibert Max Disbrow Allen Dodson Brian D o / b e e A n n e t t e Dunn Vincent Funk Melanie G a u t a c h e Jon Hawkins Tim Haylett Alan Herman Melissa Herman Elliott Hilyard Doug Hoath Melissa Hoffman Shawn Holmgren Linda Hubbard Allison Hudson Gary Hughes �Jim Hunt Angie Hunter David Iles Rosemary Johnson n\‘‘, Jennifer Kimbe Kelly K n a p p Max Lash Rob Le y Little Kris Martin Mark Mathis Anita Matson Denise M c Q u e e n Beth M e a d Kris Miller Kim M o o r e 7 �Scott Morrill Mike Moss S c o t t Myers Kathy N e c k e t Ron O l m s t e d Kris Parkison Bobby Pearson Rick Rankin Val Ratliff Pam R e e d Mark Sanders Jane Simington �Michael Smith Dole Smitley Lori Smitley Juan Solorzano Leanne S p e n c e r Becky S t e w e r t Clayton Streeter Leslie Ta y l o r Tammy Thome1 Jamie Thurtle Judy Thurtle Tammy Tule Harriett Van Wormer M a t t h e w Wa i t e Joel Weeks Jeff Wa d s w o r t h Josie Wa r d e n �JUNIORS NOT M a r g a r e t Collins Don Cross Sherry Gibson Kathleen Lee Michelle D a m o n Randy Pufpaff Kenny Rounds Roger Saylor Jeff Silva Robert Spierling Cindy Thrasher Jeff Va n Wormer N �r Sophomore Limbs Shape The I Ritch A d a m s Bob& A l w o o d Jennifer A v e r y Brenda Barney Becky Briggs Todd Brookmyer Gordon Brown Debbie Bussler Dianna C a r t e r A S o p h o m o r e Helping a Jun1001 A m y Clark Christy Colvin Mike Connin Mike C o u n t e r m a n Martin C r a i g David Crandall �Ted Densmore Lowrena D i a m o n d Mary J a n e Dodsor Tawny D o w C h a d Dunn Julie Dunn Connie Ellington David Elyea Scott F a b i a n ° Brian Fairchild • Samuel Fenton Roberta Foster o k Jeanine Gilbert Marcia Gilroy Cindi G r a h a m Steve G r e e n Wendell Gruner k Charlie Hammon,: Wa d e Harnish Melinda Hart Sherry Harty Rhonda Hawver 4 8 �Tommy Herring Kristine Hurley Scott Inman Bobby James Deb Jeffenes Rod Johnson Eric Jones Patty Kamps Bob Kelly Jerry Kent _foell Kline Teresa L a m p m a n Lon Littlejohn Lois Lucas Chad Mack Brenda Maisner Chris Maisner Suzette Marble Brian McPhearson A r l a n ° Miller Tina Mohrhardt Gloria M o o r e Tim M o o r e Sheila NoIley Sophomores Showing Their Stuff �• • Is She D e a d or A l i v e ' This Is Fun'( Dar driving for a b a s k e t Sue & L e a n n e a t w o r k What's That? Sophomores/ �Our Frolicking Jenniffer Aliniz Tammy A l w o o d Tommy A n t h o n y Brenda Badish Kris Bartush Lisa Biteman Christie Blowers Tommy Boston Rodney B o w e n Lisa Breneman Danny Brickhouse L-l? L a u r a Grigsby- Trees.: Toni Watkins- Sec.; John Brubaker- Pres.; Keith Eyre- V. Pres. Anne Brookmyer John Brubaker Julie Burrows Don Bussler Sam Bussler 8 �Bill C h e n o w e t h Lorne C l u t t e r Leanne C o l e Renee C o l e Helen Colley Cindy Collins Robin Collins Rosa Collins James C o m b s Shelia Crandall Kelly C r o y d o n Virginia Culver Brent Cuyler Tim Damon Jamie D e a n Tim D i a m o n d Rodney Dibert Tom Dufflinger Kim Erskine Rick Freds Terri Forrest Dawn Karl Fairchild Keith Eyre y 8 �Tern Garrison Lisa G a r t s c h e Laura Grigsby Carrie Guertler Brian H a g a m a n Corey Hagelshaw Ron H a w ver Dallas Herman Va n ° Elaino Hoffman Tracy Hon youst Chris H o p p e Sarah H u b b a r d Lisa Hamilton Pam Inman �D a v e Johnson Missy Katz Don Kidney • 4 1 1 1 0 • • • • 4 11 Z P Milan Kijac Becki Kincaid Chris Lake Rick L o n g d o n Trevor Littlejohn Chorles Burdick Tommy Burdick Charles M c D o n a l d Missy Marshall Mike Martin Tracey Michaels Tommy M e x i c o Mark M o n g a n Eric M o r e t t o Dawn Morrill Chris Nivson Doug O g d e n A nn e t te Olmsted Tim Osborne 9 �• • Karlen Lisa p orshaii rorks Bev Peters Connie Riertnet C h ore( r , Po s well t M a t t Pugh Beth R a y m o n d Jenny R e d m o n d Doug Wendy b Theresa Russell Ch Chris Verimi Scott s Kerr V Smith n g r on Lisa mah 01.1. t-I • • Doug St. A n d r e w Russell St. A n d r e w ' Davi Da D a wSn t set vo iet en s • Sno_co ming Float • �A n n a Swain S c o t t Taylor Ida Terry Kris Thornton A m y Tule Jeff Va c c a r o S c o t t Va n W o r m e r Michelle V o n d Lee W a g o n e r Michelle Watkins Toni Watkins Kevin W e a v e r Marla W e b e r Christine Williams Doris Williams Beverly Wilson Ross York 9 �Drafting award 94 �Speci Group �C a d e t B a n d : Blowing Up A Storm 1st Row-Chris Nivison, Anna Swain. Dawn Stolte, Tommy Silva, George Hughes. Kim Hughes. Sheila Crandall, Lisa Goutsche, Laura Grigsby, Beth Raymond 2 n d Hawkins. Melanie Chard. A m y Tule. Becky Kincaid, Chris Hoppe. Jenny Collins, Kelly Croydon, Rod Dibert, John Brubaker, Ken Adams, Sean Wilcox Penny Beemer. Todd Densmore 3 r d Row-John C Tricia Timbs, Ann Brookmeyer, Tim Osborne. Helen Colley. Rick Langdon The C a d e t Band m a r c h e d a t o n e home 'football g a m e a n d p l a y e d a t the annual winter a n d spring concerts. For Memorial Day t h e y m a r c h e d in t h e Sherwood "oracle, �P e p B a n d : Flying High With Pep Band. 1st row- April Croydon. Julie Heat or, Jane Torres, Kim Alford, Chris Co/yin, Pete Laurimore, Loinie Clutter, Kerry Smith, Lori Littlejohn, Joe Kfinex. 2nd row- Kris Parkison. Holly Parks, Sarah Hubbard, Rosemary Johnson, Angle Hunter, Julie Parks, Julie Merchant. 3rd row- Karlene Parks, Marty Craig, Brent Cuyler, Shelly Alford, Beth Arey. Marcia Gilroy. 4th row- Chad Dunn, Brent Cuyler. Stage 5t age Band: Front Row- Julie Merchant, Kelly Knopp, MOICIO Gilroy, Kris Bartush. 2nd row- Mr. Clayton. Sue Tassie, Missy Katz, Kris Parkison, Holly Parks, Dan Funk, 3rd rowThom Groho!ski, Becky Stewart, Kim Smith, Karlene Parks, Marty Craig, Brent Cuyier �•pioniv osn etj pen,heoei s)pod e r r etv.4 go! .A0 Aokv LII pet/ som peouo,p 6uu v • p e o u o j Jamm 4,941 peiuese /few socuispcp 5u.1404 , o paint - d o p u o q eq. 'ogn5nv-5.4nqselos o 7onused p e o u o o ecn i e . i 0 7 5:160Ak1 490JELI U I p e g I D A U S e j o w 4 0 61401 p e n p e o e i puog 5ultpioilv fl egi uosoes -10N JO ulloisPYINI V p u o g J o p e s �1 �Back row (I to r) Rhonda Seifke, Michele Alford, Sloan Dibert, Kim Smith, Julie Albert Don Funk — Drum �BRANCH OUT FOR WE Who's t h a t 1983 Varsity Cheerleaders F r o n t Row- M a r y A l i c e Hunt. Chris Lepper, W e n d y Hoenes, W e n d y Morton B a c k Row- Missy Herman, Kim Smith, V o l Raiff!, B e c k y Stewart, Sue Tassie, L e A n n Potts �Junior Varsity up This Year's Junior Varsity cheerleading squad was o n e o f the best ever. The3e girls w o r k e d very hard a n d did a The J.V.'s c o m p e t e d in t h e annual C o l d w a t e r Cheerleading Competition this y e a r a n d won 2nd p l a c e in t h e C -D class division They w o n 3rd overall. This year's J. V. s q u a d helped greatly t o improve t h e Union City School "Spirit"! 1st Row- Karlene Parks. 2 n d Row- Jennifer Avery. 3 r d Row- D e b b i e Busier. A m y Clark, Sheri Harty 4 t h Row- Bev Peters. 5 t h Row- A n n e t t e Olmsted. 10 �Student nn SOPHOMORES: Standing- Katherine Rathburn, Te d FRESHmEN. Chris Lake, Lisa Porshail, Kris Bartush, Sarah Hubbard. Brent Cuyler D e n s m o r e , Jennifer Avery Sitting- Tina Mohrhardt, Lianne Potts 1, H e l p s Ou ft School Bloo . -,:, e f t S g - S E N I O R S Standing- We n d y Hoenes (Secretory), Tom Grohalski (Treasurer) L o r i Smitiey, Kim rnith, Beck, Stewart (President) L R h o n d a Seifke ( V i c e President), Hotly Parks Sitting- C h e r i Colvin, J a n e Torres, Juiie Merchcrnt, Leslie & o w n _ _ 10 �J Ina Our 'macho' football coach trying out for the cheerleading squad 1 �Assistant Trainers: Cadet Teacher Front Row • Julie Parks. Debbie Strong, Ron Watson, Jane Torres, Louise Brimmer, and Chris Frey. Second Row. Billy Goodrich, Barb Tenny Wallen, Lisa Crandall, Mary Beth Clark, Sandy Bard, Pam Sours, Lod Johnson, Leslie Browne, Rhonda Seifke, Jody Gruner, a n d Sheryl Deeren. Third Row.. Bruce Beemer, Jody Bunday, Danny Smith, Melissa Bronson. Julie Merchant, Jeff Adams, Jon Kent, Jeff Smurr, Todd Hay/eft. and Gregg Albright. Not Pictured Tina Crandall, Todd Moore, Mike Powell. Steve Foster, Brian Vaccaro, Barb Brubaker, Chris Lepper, Don Funk, Eric Brubaker, Homer Mandoka, John Williams, and Tony Cole. I II Front Row • Doug Hoe:1th, Julie Albert, Tommy Thorne?, Kim Smith. Traci Boyd, and Pam Reed Second Row Diane Bard. Anita Matson, Melanie Gautsche, Roger Saylor, Angle Hunter, Gloria Moore. Leslie Taylor. April Croydon, Ron Olmsted. Rob Letender, Kris Parklson. Third Row: Beth Mead, Vince Funk. Jamie Thurtle, Dale Siditley, Scott Meyers. Scott Mork and Max Lash. Fourth Row Stacy BayNs. Shelly Alford, Alan Herman, Mike Moss. Jon Hawkins, A c e Streeter, Jeff Silva, Alen Dodson, Danny Cross. David Iles, and Mott Waite. Not Pictured Tim Hayiett, kleMy Knapp. Mork Sanders. Lod Smitley. Cindy Thrasher. Annette Dunn, Jane Ken Pounds, Dole Smitksy, Wade Harnish, Harriett Von Wormer, Becky Stewart, Mike Peters, Mork Mathis. a n d Shaun Hotngren • 10 �p. Office Standing: R a y Littlejohn David Hackett Dan Cross Seated Cherry Crawford Mary Alice Hunt N o t Pictured' Juke Parks What next, Mrs M Ou Gopher Who s A b s e n t t o d a y ' 4in �I �Media Center Scott Meyers Jane Sirrungton 10 Sherry St A n d r e w Steve Keller �Some Things "Yes I'm coloring S o W h a t ! " Your b o o k is overdue/1" "My favorite thing t o d o " WOW/ W O W ! F Who Said Being A Media Aide Was All 10 �r Our Own UCHS Choir Members. Front Row bie J e ff r i e s ' , A n g i e G i l b e r t , R h o n d a Hawyer, D i a n n e Clark, Billy Goodrich, Pam Inman, Tr a c y Hon youst, a n d Potty Komps S e c o n d Row.. b u r n ' , I d a Terry, K a t r i n a Boston, K i m Moore, Kristine Hurley, R o b i n Colkns*, Dianna Carter, Lon Mongon, Chris Frey. Chris Lake, a n d Harriett V a n Wormer Third R o w • Missy Hoffman, bard, L i s a S m i t h , T o m m y M e x i c o , Tommy Herring, D e b i A d o l p h , J a m i e Dean, a n d C a r o l White. son' Accompanist, not pictured Sopranos: A l t o s : Patty Kamps A n g i e Gilbert Tracy Hon youst R h o n d a H a w v e r Pam Inman D e b b i e Jeffries Harriet Va n Wormer Chris Lake D i a n n a Clark Chris Frey K i m Moore Carol White K a t r i n a Boston Jamie D e a n I d a Terry Debi A d o l p h T a m m y Mexico Tammy Herring K i m Smith Linda Hubbard Missy Hoffman Baratones: Dianne Clark Billy Goodrich Mrs M c G l a s h e n - Director The Christmas Program 11 Billy sings for a " C o d y " �OK Everyboay, on the count of 3, look the other way �Girls All Sports 1st row- D a w n Fisk, To m m y A l w o o d , M a r l a We b e r, A n n e t t e Olmstead, Karlene Parks, Missy fkitz, B e c k y Kincaid, To m m y Silva a n d Terri Forrest. 2 n d row- Julie Albert. To m m y Thomet, A n n e t t e Dunn, To n i Watkins, Kelly Tyler, D a r Weber, Katherine Rathburn, a n d Leslie Taylor; 3 r d row- Kim Musselmon, Missy Herman, J e n n y Kimbet Sloan Dibert, Shelly Alford. Lori Smithey, Kelly Knapp, Kris Parkison, C h e r r y Crawford, a n d Rhonda Seifke; Back r o w - J a n e Torres. C h e r i Colvin, Lisa Johnson, J u f e Heator, Julie Merchant. Melissa Bronson, Barb Brubaker, Holly Parks, D e b b i e Strong, Lisa Crandall a n d Malindo Brouker N o t present- Denise Beemer, M a r y Al i ce Hunt, Kris Martin, Ta m m i Anthony, a n d Lois Lucas In very close competition with Homer a n d Concord, t h e Union City girls' sport teams c a m e up the winners o f this year's All Sports Trophy. The Trophy is a w a r d e d on t h e basis o f finishes conference in basketball, volleyball, a n d track. The basketball team, c o a c h e d b y To m Gillette, c a m e in s e c o n d after the powerful Homer team. The volleyball team, c o a c h e d b y Vo l Rossman, w a s third behind C o n c o r d a n d Homer. The deciding vote c a m e in w h e n t h e t r a c k t e a m p l a c e d third behind Athens a n d Concord, The track t e a m was c o a c h e d b y Va l Rossmon w h o was assisted b y Diane VanPatten. W h e n everything was tallied the Lady Chargers brought the trophy home. 112 �Regional I- REGIONAL It was a U C. first as t h e Charger nine games in thrilling fashion. In t h e victory o v e r Berrian Springs 2-1, i t was a Charger run in t h e b o t t o m o f the 7th t o win t h e game. In t h e championship g a m e it was extra innings before U,C. s q u e e k e d out a run in t h e b o t t o m o f the 8th to d e f e a t Michigan C e n t e r 3-2 for the regional title. Although w e lost our first g a m e a t will always look b a c k a n d remember t h a t w e were in t h e t o p 4 in Class C in t h e State o f Michigan. DISTRICT It wasn't easy b u t it h a p p e n e d as t h e Chargers d e f e a t e d Bronson 3-1, White Pigeon 6-3 a n d in the championship g a m e 1-0 over Jonesville. In t h e Jonesville g a m e t h e Chargers scored in t h e 1st inning a n d that was t h a t I t won t h e 1st district title in 11 years Coach Mike Lesson 11 I �IP Yearbook Staff This year's staff was a g r e a t bunch o f student's t o work with. A s a Advisor I d e p e n d e d a g r e a t d e a l on their expertise in " t e a c h i n g m e t h e ropes," helping t o ease t h e p a n i c with deadlines, a n d just giving moral support. A s Editor, Dan Funk h a n d l e d a lot o f responsibility well, Holly Parks always c a m e through in a pinch, a n d Lisa Johnson w o u l d continually help m e o v e r the rough spots with typing, doing layout sheets o r w h a t e v e r was needed. A l l b u t 3 o f the staff are graduating seniors a n d will b e greatly missed for they h a v e d o n e o tremendous j o b putting your yearbook t o g e t h e r S. M e r c h a n t Front Row t o r.)-Julie Merchant, D a n n y Funk, Holly Parks, Pete Laurimore, Kim Alford. B a c k R o w (I. t o r.)-Lainie Clutter, Kris Bartush, Julie Parks, P a t t y Kamps. N o t Pictured-Lisa Johnson. HEY, WHAT'S SO FUNNY? /5 /7' THAT ��Future Farmers Members of the FFA. Kneeling: Eric Counterman, Te d Densmore, Chris Guadagno, and Ross York Second Row Ken Weirich, John Brubaker, Mike Conon, Brian Fairchild, Tim Moore, Wendell Grunner, and Tim Densmore. Third Row: Milan Kijac, Keith Eyer, Warren Wasnich, Rex York, a n d 4111 11 r 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 " . . " ! 11 I M U I ' Sql I I I I f I S ' �Sitting (I t o r)- Mike Moss, A l a n Herman, J o n Hawkins, D a n n y Smith, a n d Mark Mathis; standing (I t o r)- Kerry Smith, Kris Thornton, Rosemary Johnson, J e f f Silva T h o m Grohalski, G e o r g e Hudson, a n d A c e Streeter Union Citys " A " t e a m was pleased t o p l a c e first in t h e Big Eight Quiz Bowl C o n c o r d High School on February 5. Members o f the winning t e a m were: Thom Grohalski, A c e Streeter, Rosemary Johnson, Jeff Silva, G e o r g e Hudson, a n d Thornton. Members o f the " B " t e a m were: Danny Smith, J o n Hawkins, A l a n Herman, Mike Moss, Mark Mathis, a n d alternate Kerry Smith. Advisors for Quiz Bowl are Diane Parkison a n d Susie Smith. The Quiz Bowl is b a s e d on t h e General Electric College Bowl o f the 70's with t h e students c o m p e t i n g in fast recall o f facts in areas such as math, science, l a n g u a g e arts, sports, a n d trivia. 11 �Aunt Cathie's Cat Working with high school students on a school quite a n experience. T h e y always say " b a d p r a c t i c e means a g o o d show" b u t I really didn't think they would k e e p doing it t h a t w a y up until opening night. We really h a v e a lot o f fun a n d I really encourage students t o join in on t h e fun. Nancy J. Smith �9 r r - ------- • - • .1 ./ill.mmor CAST Billy Pryor Jane Trimble Cathie Trimble Peggy Trimble Doty Trimble Tilly Pitts Liz Pryor Maria Jose Gas Man Policeman Mr B r e n t Miss Walker D e a d Man Don Funk Cherry C r a w f o r d Kelly Knapp Missy Herman Katie Lee Christine Lepper Kim Smith Becky Stewart Jeff Crane Steve Foster Mike Moss John Blue Rosemary Johnson Kris Va n Wormer Director N a n c y Smith Assistant. Kathy N e c k e t 11 �NATIONAL HONOR 1982-198 This year's n e w m e m b e r s b e i n g inducted. Todd t a p p i n g Malinda L 1.1 * Mr. A m y x : N.H.S. A d v i s o r 12 I s W e n d y sneaking a b i t e ' �1 41.11111 �Vo- Front Row: Denise McQueen, Jenny Kimbel, Julie Alwood, Denise Beemer, Leanne Spencer, Lisa Marshall, Debi Adloph, Donna Inman, Judy Thurtle, a n d Kris Miller Second Row Mike Smith, Jody Bunday, Lorry Baylis, Don Cross, Kim Moore, Missy Hoffman, Tim Miller, Kris Martin, Dianne Clark, Steve Keller, Lee Bosher, Kathy Neckett, Vol Ratliff, Jody Gruner, Vivian Cole, Chris Frey, Max Disbrow, and Katie Lee. Third Do/bee, Doug Langdon, Kris Von Wormer, Bob Pearson, Shelly Alford, Chuck Potts, Tionne Kline, Tammi Osborne Eric Counterman, Jim Hunt, Joel Weeks, Jeff Smith, Jeff Wadsworth, a n d Terry Alwood • Doug Congdon, Jim Swain, Lee Bosher, Brian Dolbee, Brian Fairchild, Joel Weeks, and Terrry Alwood 0 Tim Miller, Eric Counterman, Don Cross, Todd Howver, Tim Densmore, and Jody Bunday 12 �Senior JEFF ADAMS: "A.J."- Track 9,10; ketball 9,10,1 1,12, F o o t b a l l Baseball 9.10.11.12; Sno-Corning Court 12; Talent LARRY BAYLIS: Track 9,10; Vo- GREGG ALBRIGHT: "Angus"ball 9,10,1 1,12, Football 9.10,11, C a d e t Teacher 1 1,12; Spanish BRUCE BEEMER: "Buffy"- Soph. President,. Football 9,10,11; Vo-Ed 11; Co- It KIM ALFORD: " A l p o " - P o w d e r p u f f 9,10,1 1,12, Girls Basketball 9.10,11. Track 9,10; Yearbook 12, Vo - E d 11,12, Senior Band 10,11,12, C a d e t Band 9, Pep Band 10,11,12; Talent Show 9,10,11,12, Committee 11 . F l o a t C o m m i t t e e 9,10,11,1 JOHN BLUE: Golf 9,10.11.12; Wrestling 9; All School Play 12; Cadet Teacher Club 9,10; Talent JULIE A. AL WOOD: "Dolly"- Vo-Ed 11,12, Co-op 12 C a d e t Band LEE BOSHERS: Football 9, Vo- TERRY AL WOOD: " C o a c h " -Track 9,11,12, rootball 9.10,11,12, Wrestling Ed 11,12; Talent Show (Chorus Line) 12 n MIKE BOYD: Wrestling 9,10.11.12; Vo-Ed 11 12 . r 2 Op 12. Vo- SANDRA ANNE BARD: "Soncy - VoCadet Teacher 12, Senor Band 10, Cadet Band 9 g tlin s re "W k :'a R E K A B T O -S o ,C 0 .1 9 MALINDA BRAUKER: "Mindy"- SR Powderpuff 11,12; Track 9,10.11,12, Cross Country 10,11,12, National Honor Society 12, Cadet Teacher 11; Talent * LOUISE BRIMMED: "Weezy C a d e t reach er 11,12 12 �MELISSA J O BRONSON: Girls Basketball : 9 , 1 0 , 1 1,12, C a d e t Teacher 11,12; Student Council 1.' VIVIAN COLE: Choir 10; Vo- LESLIE BROWNE: Track 9; ple 11, Cadet Teacher 12; Office Student CHERYL C O L VIN: " C h e r i " - Powderputt 9, 10, 12, Vo l l e y b a l l 9 , 10, 11. 12; T r a c k 9,10,11, Choir 10, Media Aide 11,12, Cadet Band 9; Student Council 12; Talent BARBARA JO BRUBAKER: "BooSecretary; J R Treasurer, Girls Basketball 9,10,11,12; Volleyball 10,11,12; Choir 10; Vo-Ed 11; Cadet Teacher 12; Sno-Coming Court 10; Student Council 9 ERIC COUNTERMAN: Football 11. Wrestling 10; Vo-Ed 11,12, C o -Op 11,12. ERIC BRUBAKER: "BRU" -Cadet Football 10 LISA CRANDALL: Girls Basketball Sweetheart Couple 10; Homecoming 12; Sno-Coming (Queen) 10; Student Council 1 JODY BUNDAY: Golf 9,10,11; Vo-Ed 11,12; Future Farmer TINA CRANDALL: "Felina"- Powderpuff 9; Volleyball 9; Vo-Ed 11,12; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Senior Band 10,11.12; Cadet Pep Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Bond 11,12; Talent S h o w 9,10; Basketball Manager 11,1 MARY CLARK: Powderpuff 11,12; ketball 9,10 Track 9, Cadet Teacher 11,12; Senior Band 11,12; Cadet Band 9,10; Pep Band JEFF CRANE: Football 9,10,11; Wrestling 9,10,11,12; All School Play 12; Vo-Ed Op 12; Talent RON CLARK: "Pigme"- Green House Aide 1 SHERYL DEEREN: Vo - E d 11 , 1 2 : C a d e t Teacher 12 TONY COLE: "Beaker" or "Lizard"- Vo-Ed 11,12, Cadet BRIAN DEMAREST: Vo - E d 11 , 1 : Future Formers 10 n �TIM DENSMORE: "Densie"- Vo-Ed tional Honor Society 12; Future Farmers; 9,10,11,12; Gifted oil THOM GROHALSKI: "Gro"- Frosh Basketball 9-12, Football 10-12: 12; Quiz Bowl 11.12, Sweetheart Couple 12; NHS 11,12; Sno-Coming Court 12, SR Band 9-11, Stage Bond 9-12, Gifted 12; Talent Show 10-12. Drum CINDY DIAMOND: Powderpuff 9 C h o i r 9 10, Vo-Ed 11,12 JODY GRUNER: "Frenchie"- Vo-Ed 11,12 Cadet Teacher 12; Fund Raising Homecoming SILL DOLBEE: Track 9,12; Football Wrestling 9,10,1 1,12. Vo-Ed 1 1,12; Future Formers DAVID HACKETT: "Hackman"- Baseball 9; Media Aide 11; Office Aide 12; 9,10 STEVE FOSTER: "Buc"- Track 11,12, Cross Country 9,10,11,12 All School Play Ed II, Student Council 9,10,11 10th); Drama School Ploy 10; Talent Show 1 r TODD HAWVER: "Hawker"- Football 9,10; Wrestling 9,10,1 1,12; Vo-Ed 1 1,12, Talent Show r CHRISTINE FREY: "Chris"- Choir Vo-Ed 12, C a d e t Teacher 1 1,12, Future Formers 9,10,11,12; Junior Achievement 9.10,11.12 TODD HAYLETT: "Hayes"- Guys Basketball 9-12, Football 9-12; Baseball 9-12; National Honor Society 11,12; Cadet Teacher 11,12: Sno-coming Court 12, Talent DAN FUNK: " 0 B./ D.F "- Yearbook 11,12; All School Play 11,12, Vo-Ed 11; National Honor Society 11,12, Bible Club 9,10, Senior Band 9,10,1 1,12, Stage Bond 10,11,12, Pep Band 10,11,12, Drum Major 11,12; Student Councd 10; Talent Show 10,11 JULIE HEATOR: "Moon Zappol"- VP 11, Powderpuff 9-12; Girls Basketball Volleyball 11,12; Track 9. C a d e t Teacher 11, Senior Bond 9-12, Pep Band 9-12, Stage Band 9,10. Student Council 9, 11,1 BILL GOODRICH: "Bush"- Track 9, Cross Country 9, Choir 12, Vo-Ed 11,12. C o -Op 12 Talent WENDY HOENES: "Ho"- Tres 9, Powderpuff 12. Yearbook 11. Cheerleoding 9-12, M a jorette 9-12, Sweetheart Couple 11,12, Homecoming Court 12, SR Band Gifted Program 10, Student Council 1 2 (Sec), JR Miss 1st runner-up; dent for paper SHERRY MIKE HOPKINS: Vo- i b 12 �GEORGE HUDSON: "Fearless"- Quiz Bowl 11,12, Spanish Club 9,10; Senior Cadet Band 9,10; Stage Band 11; Tennis 10,11,1 DOUGLAS LANGDON: "Doug"- C o -Op MARY ALICE HUNT: "Malice/ M.A."- Sec. 12; VP 11; Powderpuff 9,10,11,12; Volleyball 9-12; Track 9,10,11; Cheerleading 11,12; Homecoming Court 12; 11,12; Mock School Board 12; Cross Country 9,1 PETE LAURIMORE: " To g a ! " - Track 11,12; f . Cross Country 11,12, Yearbook dia Aide 11, Senior Bond 11,12; Pep Band 11; Talent Show 12; Prom Float Committee 11,12. DONNA INMAN: "Dizzy"- Powderpuff 9 ; Track 9, Yearbook 9,10; Vo-Ed 11,12; CHRISTINE ANNE LEPPER: "Chippy"- VP 9; Powderpuff 9,10,11,12, Girls Basketball 10; Cheerleoding 9,11,12, A l l School Play 12; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Senior Stage Band 9, Student Council 11; Talent Show 11; Snowball LISA JOHNSON: " B o -Bo"- P o w d e r p u ff 9,10,11,12, Track 11,12; Yearbook 11,12; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Talent Show 12 eo LAURA A N N E LEPPER: C a d e t Teacher 11,12 C a d e t Band 9.10 TINA JOHNSON: C o -Op 12; Media Aide 11,1 LORI LEWIS: Vo- STEVE KELLER: " K i l l e r o r K K " - T r a c k 9,10,11,12, Football 9,10,11, Wrestling 9 ; Vo-Ed 11,12; C a d e t Teacher 12; Media Aide 12; Future Farmers 10,11,12; Talent Show HOMER MANDOKA: Football 9.10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11,12, Cadet JON KENT: "Rollo"- Track 1 2 ; Football 0,10,11; Baseball 9,10; Wrestling All School Play 12, Cadet Teacher Band LISA MARSHALL: "Liza"- Sec 10, ketball 9, Volleyball 9,10,11; Track 10; Golf 9,10; Yearbook 10. Cheerleoding Corp 9-11; All School Play TO, Sweetheart Couple V o - E d 12; NHS 10,11, C a d e t Teacher 10; Homecoming Court 12; Media 9 TIONNE KLINE: "Red"- Powderpuff 9,10,11; Track 9, Vo- 126 11 a - MICHELE MARIE M c QUEEN: Powderputt 9 9 V olleyball 9,10: Vo-Ed 11,1 ' �JULIE RENEE MERCHANT: ,:,.,r G i r l s Basketball ball 9-12, Yearbook 12; C a d e t Teacher 11,12 Senior Band 9-12; Pep Band 9-12; Stage Bond 9-12; Student Council ent Show 9,11,12; 4-H 9-12; tee 12 TAMMI OSBORNE: Powderpuff 9,10; Choir 9,10, Vo - E d 11,12; C o -Op 11,12; Talent Show TOM MILLER: Co-OP 12; Cadet HOLLY JO PARKS: Powderpuff 11,12, Girls Basketball 12; Yearbook 11,12; NHS 11,12; Senior Band 9-12, Pep Band 10,11,12; Stage Band 10,11,12, Student Council 12; Talent Show TIM MILLER: Track 9,10,12, Golf 9 Vo - E d 11,12, Future JULIE A . PARKS: "Animal!!"- Ye a r b o o k 11,12; Cadet Teacher 11,12; Senior Band 10,11,12; Cadet Band 9; Pep Stage Bond 10.11.12; Talent JEFF MOHRHARDT: Vo - E d 11,12, Future er5 9,10,11 CHUCK POTTS: "Chuckles"- Track 9,12; Vo-Ed 11.12. Future Farmers 9,10,1 1,12; 9,10,11.12 DOLORES V. MONGAN: "Lori"- Choir 12; Cadet Teacher 11,12 MICHEAL POWELL: "Mike" or Track 10,12; Vo-Ed 11,12; Cadet Teacher 12; Future Farmers WENDY MORTON: "Mort"- Sec 9, Pres 12; Powderpuff 9-12; Cheerleading 11,12 Homecoming Court 12, Senior Band 11.12, Cadet Band 9,10, Gifted Student Council 11, Talent CARYN E. RENNER: " S u g a r " o r "Sugar Bear"- Track 9, Choir 9, Cheerleading 10; Co-Op 11; C a d e t Teacher 10,11, Talent Show KIM MUSSELMAN: "Mus"- Powderpuff Girls Basketball 10,11,12, Track 9,10,11,12; Cadet Teacher 11,12, Talent MIKE dab. A . W O R M B a s e b a l l 9, Cho, 11,12; Vo-Ed 11, Co-Op 12, Talent Show 12 RHONDA SEIFKE: "Rhonda-Hondo - Track 9,11,12, Flag Corp 12. National Hnnok cnr ety 1 1,12. Cadet Teacher 12, ' 9,10, Senior Bond 10,11,12, C a ' . . . . Gifted Program 10, Student Council 11,1,' (VP 12) Talent Show 9 12 �1 DANNY SMITH: P o w d e r p u ff ( C o a c h ) 11,12; Football 9 , 1 0 , 1 1,12 ( c a p t i o n ) ; Q u i z B o w l 10,11.12, C a d e t Te a c h e r 12, Ta l e n t Show (Chours line) 12. CHRISTINE TRUAX: " C h r i s " - V o - E d 11,12, C a d e t Band 9 JEFF SMURR: " S m u r p h y " - G u y s Basketball 9.10; Football 9,10,12, S w e e t h e a r t C o u p l e 11; C a d e t Te a c h e r 12. BRIAN VACCARO: " B " - P o w d e r p u ff Coach 9; Track 1 2 G u y s Basketball 9-12, Footbal, 9-12; Baseball 9-12; S w e e t h e a r t Couple 11, C a d e t Te a c h i n g 12,12, S t u d e n t Council 12 PAMELA SUE SOURS: " P a m " - P o w d e r p u t t 11,12, C a d e t Te a c h e r 11,12; Spanish Club 9,10. KRIS VA N WORMER: Baseball tling 9,12, All School Ploy 12, Vo - E d O p 12; C a d e t Te a c h e r 12; Future Farmers 10,1 SIR ANTHONY LEON SPOOR: "B.B."- Track 9,10; G o l f 9,10,1 1,12; Vo - E d 11,12. M e d i a Aide 11, Future Farmers 9,10; Ta l e n t Show (Chorus Line) 12. WARREN WASNICH: " Wa r - Wa r " ketball 9 , 1 0 ' F o o t b a l l 9,10.11; G o l f 1 2 ; C a d e t Te a c h e r 1 1 . F u t u r e F o r m e r s 9,10,11,12, Spanish Club 9,10,11. DEBBIE STRONG: Girls Basketball 9-12; Track 9-12, NHS 11.12. C a d e t Te a c h e r 12; Senior Band 10.11,12. C a d e t B o n d 9, P e p B a n d 10,11; G i f t e d Program 9-12; cil 9; Ta l e n t Show 9,12 RONNIE W A T S O N : " D o c " - F o o t b a l l 9,10.11,12; Baseball 11,12: C a d e t Te a c h e r 11,12; Sno-Coming 12; Ta l e n t Show 1 2 JIM S WA I N : " J i m B o " - T r a c k 9 , 1 0 . 11 . 1 2 ; Football 9,10,11,12, Vo - E d 11.12: ing Court 12, Ta l e n t Show (Chorus Line) 12. JOHN W I L L I A M S : B a s e b a l l 1 0 , C a d e t Teacher 1'?, 12, C a d e t B a n d 9,10 BARBARA (TENNY) WALLEN: derpuff 10,1 1,12, Girls Basketball 9, V o - E d 11; C a d e t Te a c h e r 12, S t u d e n t REX Y O R K : " S e x y R e x y ! " - F o o t b a l l 9,10,1 1,12. Future Formers 9,10,11,12. JANE TORRES: P o w d e r p u ff 9,10,1 1,12, Girls Basketball 9 , 10, 11, 12; V o l l e y b a l l 1 1 , 12; Track 9,10. NHS 12; C a d e t Teacher ior B a n d 10,11,12, C a d e t B a n d 9, S t a g e Band 10,11,12; Student Council 12. 12 f �B U I C K - C H E V R O L E T, I N C . Auctioneers — Realtors — Appaisers 637 E. Chicago Coldwater, Ml Congratulation Class of 198 Union City, Ml (517) 741-5431 — (616) 388-4498 "Performance Continues to Outsell Promises" Self Serve Penney' 790 N. Broadway Union City New Location Coldwater Mon.-Fri. 5:15 am - 11 pm Sat.-Sun. 6 am - 11 pm Store Phone 278-6446 Catalog Phone 279-7551 Rowena & Calvin Schragg, Owners Bopp' Pharmac LUEDDERS SHOE STORE Q U A L I T Y SHOES SINCE 1877 E S TA B L I S H E D 206 N. Broadway Union City Phone: 74'1-8272 F R A N K 46 W , C H I C A G O S T, M A R C H W , 1 S T, 1877 M O L E R C O L D W A T E R , M I C H , 49036 Uni Ci Industri In PO Hoe G • Onion Gilt Michwan 090111 • t e l 53 WEST CHICAGO STREET C O L O v v AT E R M I 49036 7ELIEP040WIE 1 5 1 7 1 2 7 11 - 6 6 1 4 Congratulations �J7ie ) k e i e d e umei v I ' 4 20911 The entire Grohalski family wishes success and happiness to the class of '83 ,NE STOP WEDDING S H O , JI*4.L.J Congratulations Thom & Brian!! KEITH AND S H I R L E Y K I R B Y 1517) 2 7 8 - 8 0 9 3 62 D.VISION ST COLOVVATER. M I 4 9 0 3 6 Prom Dress — Tuxedo Rental 8088Y SPECIAL Florist • Gifts Phone 741.5035 Union City COLDWATER M I C H 153 DIVISION 517-278-4060 BALDWIN P i a n o s 8. Organs Union City Helping To Support We Deliver H a n d - c r a f t e d Gifts Flowers for an occasion �I There is something unmistakable about senior pictures created by Ron They are traditional, but unique. They are personal They are you! A9 A 411 PORTRAITURE by PHILBRICK �VILLA LOUNG Downtown, Union City, MI • Beer • Wine • Corry Out • Liquor Served 7 Days A W e e k Sandwiches & Pizzo Phone: 741.8865 PERRY J G O R D O N 559 E. Chicago Coldwater, MI Phone: 278-5325 11111110110111F 1 ri"Ztzlaaiii11111111 517/741-4511 DUNWORT AUTOMOTIV INC 65 E. Chicago Coldwater, MI Phone: (517) 279-9536 168 Division Coldwater, MI Phone.. (517) �CONGRATULATION SENIOR The Best to You in 83 and Years to come! Ken Davis L o r r y Davis DAVIS BROS. Vett40.4 ?az & /-69 Junction M-60 Tekonsha, MI 1 1 6 ELLEN STREET UNION CITY M I 4 9 0 9 4 OFFICE 5 1 7 - 7 4 1 - 3 0 0 5 Phone ( 5 1 7 ) 767-4722 BETTY A U G U S T I N E N BATES FORD TRACTOR INC. 816 E. Chicago Coldwater. MI 49036 Ford Farm and Industrial Equipment TIRE CHARLIE G E H L : GOOD/if-AR 1 0 9 W CHICAGO ST COLDWATER M I C H 4 9 0 3 6 P.-I ( 5 1 7 1 2 7 8 - 5 6 3 9 F A R M 111 . 0 11 . 9 . 3 . 1 7 2 6 5 CAPITAL AVE. S . W BATTLE CREEK, MICH 4 9 0 1 5 RH, (616) 9 6 2 - 9 5 6 8 FLOYD BROOKSIDE AUTO COMPANY, INC M-60BuPuNGTor. Used Cars a n d Service Leasing a n d Renting Service HOME AND 517-765-218 •0 CA RROLLS S H O E S g a m i l y ,_- A IR RCM- L IMAP/14810 4 8 W CHICAGO STREET t ' 7 i 2 7 6 - 111 0 5 C O L D V V A T E R , M I 4 , 4 0 1 . 4 bobca Business 517-279-9179 Home 278-4308 J& PS Mobi HOOKE OI COMPAN HOME HEATING DIESEL FUEL-GAS FURNACE CLEANING CONGRATULATIONS • 1( I �Loren E. Burlingame, D.V.M. 727 North Broadway Union City, Michigan 49094 Congratulations from the REDWOOD Phone ( 5 1 7 ) 741-7885 HOUSE SERVI Bob Carpente Sand & Gravel /160 W. Chicago Coldwater, MI 278-500 Wows im JENKINS FUNERAL HOME 501 N. Broadway. Union City, M I Charles Putnam, Manager 741-9333 max �jim PHOTOGRAPHY " B e c a u s e Yo u D e s e r v e It. 42 East Chicago St Coldwater, MI Phone: 279-8281 cy so Glove Coaters Inc For the special times in your life, only the best is g o o d enough See us f o r a c o m p l e t e selection o f Graduation announcements Resumes Wedding invitations a n d all your printing needs. HI 11 S Hudson St Coldwater, MI (517) 278-4040 LarAnn Auto Body Work BIG 209 C o l d w a t e r Rd Union C i t y, M l 4 9 0 9 4 (517) 7 4 1 - 8 8 2 4 Lubrication, Tune-up, Brake and Carburetor Service, Complete Line of New and Reb Part R Larry 2843 - 9 M i l e R o a d U n i o n C i t y, M i c h . ( 5 1 7 ) 7 4 1 - 7 11 4 Smith Gary Smith East M-60 Union City, o g e r Corner o f M-60 a n d North B r o a d w a y Union C i t y, M i c h i g a n �Congratulations from KNIEF INSURAN 215 N. Broadway Union City, Michigan Phone: 741-5861 Congratulations Class o f 1983 from ALBRIGH BUILDERS AND SUPPL M-60 Union C i t y, M i c h i g a n 741-5791 Reyburn o Coldwate If you are a Senior any afternoon after 3:30 and have your taken A C o m p l e t e Home Center ARNOLD PART 20 East Coldwater, MI 4903 Phone: (517) 278-2385 BESTWISHES CLASS OF 1983 from the c r e w a t HENSLE 1t#. I. S. W. FRANKFORD & ASSOCIATES INC. Accounting — Bookkeeping D a t a Processing — Ta x Service 118 ELLEN UNION CITY, MICH. 49094 741-371 Congratulations from J & L Racecar West M-60 Union City, Michigan Phone: 741-3278 Machine Shop Services �The Alumni Field press b o x a n d artwork. Painting o f the dugouts, n e w backspot, a n d chain link f e n c e a r o u n d the ball diamond. N e w volleyball equipment. Purchase o f wrestling mats. Placement o f crushed tile a n d curbs on the o u t d o o r track. N e w steps a t Alumni Field. 7. N e w school pennants for the high school gym. 8. R e c r e a t i o n e q u i p m e n t for the middle school. 9. A s s i s t i n g cheerleaders in purchasing outfits. 10. H e l p e d with t h e h o m e c o m i n g p a r a d e a n d snake dance. The Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone for their help a n d support which m a d e these projects a reality. �vy Souther Michiga NATIONAL BANK, Continuous Banking Coldwater T e k o n s h a U n i o n City K i n d e r h o o k 279-7511 7 6 7 - 3 3 1 3 741-4281 2 3 8 - 2 2 7 6 Just when you get to like Ken Keeton, Bookkeeping - Income Tax Data he's o n o ! ARLEEN' ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVIC VILLA(,E SQUARE UNION CITY OFFICE7 RESIDENCE2 7 4 8 1 - 7 5 1 7 8 6 5 104 Ellen S t r e e t Union City, M I 49094 , 517) 741-9455 Arleen Salowski Certified Practitioner 7 DR. MICHAEL Optometrist 350 Marshall St Coldwater, M l 49036 (517) 278-7328 208 St. J o s e p h St Union C i t y, M I 49094 (517) 741-3737 Coldwater, M i c h i g a n 49036 Phone 1517) 279-9452 13 41 �DR. CHARLES MORTO I BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT OFFICE Inc. 606 N. B r o a d w a y Union City, MI 49094 WITH RECORDS DATING BACK TO THE ORIGINAL LAND GRANTS New Patients Always Welcome. Emergencies Seen Promptly. 278-696 278-762 741-8981 (Yiess, SNIP N' BEAUTY Open Mon. .7-144 A o t t e e q derz,snon46 PHONE (517) 278-2488 50 West Chicago Street COLDWATER, M I C H I G A N 4 9 0 3 6 7utillat Total Hair Care for Men, Women, 8< Children Tina Alford - Owner FABRICS Q U NOTIONS I N CLASSES 7 4 1 - 5 3 5 L E B E A T D S I L K E N E ' G CRAFTS T WEAVING C3ftbd HARDWARE STORES VIKING S E W I N G M A C H I N E S WE S E RV I C E ALL M A K E S Congratulations fro MERCHANT Serving Your Community Over M J FISHER W A 7 1 W PEARL 5 • F I S H E R • 5 1 7 1 2 7 9 - 9 4 7 8 • C O L D WAT E R M I 4 9 0 3 1 Just when you get to like Ken Keeton, he's o n e ! EE Bus ( 5 1 7 ) 741-578 Res ( 5 1 7 ) 278-7167 1 I I �A DEALER A DEALER ANTIQUES & ESTATES - BOUGHT ONE ITEM OR A APPRAISALS 106 E. High, Union City 7 4 1 - 3 0 8 1 Hawken's Furnitur FRIENDLY HOME OF INSTANT IN UNION CITY SPORTOrl stones CONGRATULATI SENIO "1983 NEXT TO THE IN UNION CONGRATULATIO to the Class UNION CITY ALUMNI . �In We wish to show our sincere appreciation to those businesses tions w h o a i d e d us with their financial contributions. Their gifts help yearbook a reality. BUSINESS CONTRIBUTO Arey s Hardware- Burlington Betty's Flowers- C o l d w a t e r Es tech Farm Center- C o l d w a t e r Family Barber Shop- Union City Family Restaurant- Union City Fire House Restaurant- C o l d w a t e r Girard Country Store- Girard John Mathews- Union City Legg Lumber Co.- C o l d w a t e r Southside Hardware- C o l d w a t e r Taylor's- C o l d w a t e r Turning Point- Union City Union City Dry Cleaners- Union City United Methodist Women's Union City Village Boutique- Union City Whistle Stop- Burlington Woodwards- C o l d w a t e r We are also greatly indebted to Ms. Chad, Claire Lambert, D a v e Mathis Jean Sisco, a n d all the others w h o generously supplied their photographs when w e n e e d e d them. To Carousel Studios, w h o o ff e r e d film processing free o f charge, o u r graditude. To all the m a n y others w h o m a d e this book possible, THANK YOU Iill ' i4 ?coil . . 4 1 " f i t ��1 1 L �Inde Administration 5 Ads 1 2 9 All School Play Cast 1 1 8 Bond 9 6 Baseball. JV 5 0 Baseball, Varsity 4 8 Basketball, Girls JV 2 6 Basketball, Girls Varsity 2 4 Basketball, Guys JV 3 2 Basketball, Guys Varsity 3 0 Cadet Teachers 1 0 4 Cheerleaders 1 0 1 Choir 1 1 0 Co-op 1 2 2 Cross Country 2 2 Drama 1 1 2 Faculty 8 Football, JV 1 6 Football, Varsity 1 4 Freshman Class 8 8 Future Farmers of America 1 1 6 Golf 2 3 Graduation 7 6 Homecoming 1 6 Junior Class 7 6 Media Aids 1 0 8 National Honor Society 1 2 0 Office Aids Office Personnel Prom 5 4 Rock-a-Thon 6 8 Quiz Bowl 1 1 7 Senior Class!!! 5 8 Senior Class Night 7 2 Senior Directory 1 2 3 Senior Trip 7 0 Service Staff 1 1 Slave Auction 6 9 Sno-Coming 4 0 Sophomore Class 8 2 Student Council 1 0 3 Sweetheart Couples 4 2 Talent Show 5 2 Track 4 4 Volleyball, JV 3 6 Volleyball, Varsity 3 4 Wrestling 3 8 Yearbook Staff 1 1 4 i z i r n o r i f /4:- O f E i t g a k 5 0 „ 5 k n i t ARiii6 etr Powder-Puff Champs/I (82 and 81) 2 , P A S �I ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Spatial Coverage Michigan Union City https://branchdistrictlibrary.org/archive/files/original/0e1b3348c3c7f747d293a2658122bf6c.pdf 9621e2aa1b60dba81ab221055b6edc92 PDF Text Text �$;. t3 �Bratirti t i b r l f y tQnThp 4994 ��Dedicated To: I m D a m o n 1-4-68 t o 6-6-84 C h r i s Schroyer 8-15-67 t o 6-6-84 Scott Ta y l o r 5 - 8 - 6 8 t o 6 - 6 - 8 4 1983-1984 �Curtain Calls Imagination i s n ' t r a n d o m fantasy. T h e artist's imagination connects him to his audience's world just as much as his knowledge does. EDWARD B O N D �Staff Section Fall Activities Winter Activities Spring Activities Senior Section Underclassmen Group Section Senior Director ��The Directors • • •• VIP . • • •:;• " I .11 , * • • 6 • Superintendent — William Tebbe, 5 yrs. School Back row L. to R., Jim Cole, Lorrain, Haylett, Ivan Boynton, Front row Ktm Strong, Ron Crawford, P r i n c i p a l — Mervin Miller, 6 yrs. Athletic Director — Gilbert W. Zachariah History — H.S., Health 5 �Stage , L Sandy MacDonald, 15 years H.S. Secretary P e n n y Lhard; 2nd year Nancy Drake; 9 years Directo 4). aro 6 Hellen Nofz; 5 coordinato Kathy Rice; 6 years, secretar Shirley Lepper, 10 year- cuperintendant Secretar John Lewis, 5 years, Dawn Hoenes; 4 Counsellor Secretary, Flag Corp advisor Elizabeth Macomber: 5 years Manager of business 1 �The I Eric Tundevold; 6th year, Math, Football Coac Lucille Arey: 32nd year Mathematic. Dianne Parkison; 13th year, U.S. History, Human Behavior, Health Education Dave Mathis, 9th year — Government, Social Problems, Student Council, Human Behavior, Night s 1 Teacher Tom Gillette; 11th year, Biology, Girls Basketball Coach, Boys Track Coach Susie Smith, 22nd year English 9, College English, Quiz Bowl — IF 4;e1 , Russ Raymond 6 t h fear - - History Drocers Ed . • ` ; - i n Short lean Sisro 7th vear• StOrM, & H e a; Lit Creative Writing English 9 Joe Tinervia, 12th year, Chemistry, Physics, j V Football, Baseball, & 7th grade Basketball 7 �8 Diane Pound; 5th year Learning Disabilities John Rinehart; 6th year Woodworking Assistant Wrestling Coach, High School Play Assistant Jeannie Dolson, 5th year Drafting. Architectural Drawing, Advanced Drafting Beginning Woodworking Terry Wynn; 12th year — American Lit, English 10, Spanish Ken Weirich; 24th year Vocational Agriculture, FFA Advisor Patti MeCilashen, 10th year Choir, Drama, College English, English Nancy Smith; 4th year H.S. Art, school Play, Attendance Review Committee, N.H.S. Committee Claire Lambert; 4th year — Media Specialist, Chapter I l Coordinator Charlotte Wasnich: loth Education and Speech Teacher Attendance Review Committee �John Clayton; 23ri Cadet & Senior Band, Stage Band, Solo & Ensamble, Extra Curricular Band Sharon Merchant, 7th year — Substitute Teacher, Yearbook Advisor Ann Slinkman, 1st year Home Economics, M a r y Aliniz, 6th year English 10, World Family Living, M.5 A r t H i s t o r y Linda Mason, 9th year — M.S. Math, 6th Grade Phys. Ed., 9th Grade �Stage Managers Setting Steve Batterson — 13th year Custodian Ron Warran — 1st year Custodian 41 Ruth Matson — 19th year H o t Lunch Supervisor Peggy Matson — 2nd year Snack Bar v i o ; f l i s s % A 1 L. t o R.; Jeanette Alwood — 14th year Cook V i v i a n Heisler — 20th year Cook. Eliene Matheson — 9th year Cook ����Tackles In The Spotlight ACT II Seated L. t o R. — J. Harp, T. Adams, R. D o w, C. Musselman, B. Moore, T. Daniels, M . Funk, T. Gordon. Coach B. Olmstead. 2nd Row L t o R. — T. Harty, C. Peterson, M . Kinsey, J. Coville, D . DeCair, P. Vosburg, D . Crandell, C Mead, D . Bussler. 3rd Row L. t o R. — Coach C. Katz, J. Jackowich, M . Leson, S. Simington, B. Moss, J. Kimbel, M . Maisner, R. Dibert, D. Gilbert, S. VanWormer, Coach J. Tinervia. 1 ��Homecoming '83 The Assembly Anyone got mascara? 'Don t you dare spill that!.• ��I — lib �'83 Court 1 anding L t o R: Lori Smitley, Denice Beemer. Va l R a t l i ff neeling L. to R. M i a , y Herman, Annette D u n n �MOM Running Away With The Sho Back R o w — L. t o R.: Coach Stanton, K . Halderman, T. Forrest, T. Silva, T. Watkins, Coach McFeters Front Row — L. t o R.: K. Hughs, T. Priest, S. Smith ;o or Back R o w — L. t o R: Coach Stanton, C. D u n n , T. Damon, M. Mathis, J. Silva, C. Philley, C. Silva, Coach McFeters Front Row — L. t o R.: C. Powell, J. Hawkins, D. Johnson, A . Streeter, C. Burdick. �rint In One Take A It ft Danny Hart — Leade 1983 Golf Team (1 to r) Kevin Littlejohn, Tim Stewart, Scott Myers, Bill Chenowith, Charlie MacDonald, Melinda Hart, Mark Chenowet �Ac Ladies Of Kneeling L. t o R. — M . Weber, M . Gilroy, K. Knapp, K. Parkinson, D. Beemer, L. Littlejohn. Standing L t o R. — Coach Gillette, S. A l f o r d , D. Weber, S. Dibert, K. Adams, J. Gilbert. Our L; ��Ladies Of The Theater A C T II Jr Kneeling L. to R. — Lisa Biteman, Penny Beemer, Ta m m y Alwood, Trach M i l l e r, Angie Prough Standing L. to R. — Julie Bvrrows, Sarah Hubbard, Kelly Heuer, Wendy Fry, Laura Grisby, M i s s y Katz, Coach O'Rielly ����Gentleman Of The Theater: Act I (1 to I. Manager Sutton, David Isles, Tim Haylett, David Smith, Marty Craig, Chris Maisner, Jerry Kent, Ron Olmsted, Rich Adams, Coach Miller. II COACH'S COMMENTS The 1983-1984 season was never really shown team's overall season win-loss record. put forth much determination and was a constant factor that other coaches teams could not overlook. What the in height they certainly made up for in their constant 2 n t Bryant the Nice try - ��Gentlemen Of Back Row: Coach McFeters, T. Harty, R. Dibert, C. Maisner, B. Stewart, M. Leson. Front Row: T. Mead, D. Bussler, T. Adams, M. Cross, T. Gordon Act I I ��Polished Back row L. to R. Arey, Leslie Taylor, Lori Smitley, Sloan Kimbel, Laura Val Rossman. Front row L. Mgr. Renee Kincaid, Tammy Alwood, Tammy Thomet, Julie Albert, Lori Littlejohn I looked forward to day with this group. It was a most enjoyable season with a few problems, a second place the conference (9 wins 5 an upset in the districts. some super dependable I'm sorry to see them go but nice to realize that contributed to our successes this season. Volleyball has a strong future at Coach Val Look Ma — We got new Uniforms! Nice Spike 3 ��Unrehearsed Back row L. to Cindy Stemaly, Missy Katz, Sarah Hubbard, Julie Burrows, Kris Bartush, Brenda York, Christy Blowers, Mgr. Anne Brookmyer. Front row L. to R. Tammi Silva, Toni Watkins, Angie Gilbert, Shannon Halder, Tracy Miller, Kim Halderme 1 The 1983-1984 Junior Varsity Volleyball season proved to learning experience. consisted of 8 sophomores and 5 freshman. The season was of sharpening skills and gaining court time so the sophomore girls can fill the holes graduating seniors. The freshman learned many new skills and will be ready to lead the team next year. The final league 6-8 and final overall record 3 20 2 1 �No sitting on the job Sarah Good concentration Angie Y e a h we're Where d the ball go �Standing Room Only Mgr M O M . Back Row — Coach Rinehart, Eddie Steinman, Doug Hoath, Scott M o r r i l l , Rob Letendre, Ron Hawver, Ross York, Coach Leson. Front r o w — Jim Watkins, Rob D o w, Ray Littlejohn, Brandt Davis, Chris Powell, Matt Pugh, John Brust. �r �1 Back R o w — Coach Leson, Jeff Kimball, M a t t Smith, Jeff Couville, Coach Rhinehart. Front Row — Carl Fairchild, Trevor Littlejohn, Jerry Hawver. �1 SnoStanding L to R — Kris Parkison, Kim Smith, Amy Lepper, Jeff Adams, Missy Adams, Marla Weber Seated L to R — Ron Olmstead, David Smith, Andrea Pensira, David Iles, Steve Miller, Mark Sanders, Tim Haylett ��I �Lights Camera FIRST ROW: R. Araujo, S. Fabiano, C. Nivison, R. Dow, J. Cuyler, C. Powell, Chris Philley SECOND ROW: D. Crandall, D. Hoath, S. Inman, T. Damon, C. Wilcox, K. Wert, THIRD ROW: COACH C. Katz, B. Chenoweth, M. Smith, E. Steinmann, S. Myers, A. Herman, J. Silva, K. Eyre, J. Kimball, COACH T. Gillette. ��Lights Camera Run FIRST R O W : K. Halderman, M . Chard, T. Swain, M . Adams, S. Smith, C O A C H V. Roseman. SECOND R O W: A . Brookmyer, A . Swain, T. Forrest, T. Silva, L. Grigsby, T. Watkins, M . Weber, M . Katz, A . Olmstead, T. Atwood, B. Kincaid. T H I R D ROW: A. Reincke, K. Rathburn, A . Reincke, L. Littlejohn, D . Weber 1 Gilbert, L. Lucas, K. Tyler, F O U RT H R O W: L. Taylor, M . Herman, K. Parkison, S. A l f o r d . ��Act I Scene Seated L. to R. — R. Adams, M. Sanders, B. Phillips, J. Hawkins, Standing L. to R — Coach Leson, M. Waite, T. Haylett, K. Eyre, J. Kent, D. Smith, R. A. ,A • - ••• ��ACT II SCENE Seated L. t o R. — R. Jones, T. Gordon, M . Pugh, C. Silva, T. M i l l e r 2nd R o w L. t o R. — Coach Tinervia, R. Hawver, T. Hearty, M . Maisner, P. Vosburg, M . M a r t i n . 3rd R o w L. t o R. — B. Diamond, B. Moss, M . Leson, D . Bussler, T. Adams. Receiving 1st place at Bronson Tournaments. 5 ��Talent Show • A b l y 111111111111 oh / . ��We're In I . . �Pro 1 8 4 1 ���SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR Deborah K a y Adolph Julie J A l b e r t Michelle Renae A l f o r d Beth Marie A r t y Diane Marie Bard Stacy Lyn Bayli, Dente Katrina Boston ••• 58 Traci A n n Boyd Dianne Germae Clark Michael David Crampton Cherry Ann Crawford �April Lynn Craydon Dan Cross Jeffrey L. Cuylei Sloan Marie Dibert Ma D i . b r o w Brian Keith Dolbee Annette Marie D u n n Melanie Dawn Gautsche 'Jonathan Bay flawkin, Timothy M Haylett Alan Herman Melisa Kay Herman Shawn Zenida Holmgren Allison Faye Hudson limy Manning Halyard �Gary Lee Hug,hes James Earl H u n t Angela D a w n Hunter David M a r k Iles Robert James Deborah A Jeffries David Scott Johnson Rosemary Claire Johnson Jennifer Ly n n Kimbel Kelly L K n a p p Max A l l e n Lash Kathleen Marie Lee Robert M Letendre Ray Edward Littlejohn Krishna M M a r t i n Mall. M a t h . - . �Anita L Mat•son Denise L. McQueen Beth A n n Mead Gloria Dianne Moore Scott M o r r i l l Michael Alan Moss Kathleen Deni,e Neeke• Tracy Kristine Miller Scott W M y e r s Ronald Eugene Olmsted Kristin L Parkkon Robert ratne1. Mark L Sander. Jane Lynn Simington 1 h �I I David Allen Smith IT Jeff Smith Kimberly Rae Smith Lori Ann Smitley .4 I Juan Antonio Leanne Ellen Rebecca Marie Clayton Leslie R. Taylor Tamara Thomet James Edward Thurtle Judith Louise Thurtle Tamera Ann Tule 6 Harriett Elaine VanWormer Kimberly Ann Jeff �j MY THANK YOU NOTE TO THE CLASS Ma1111. v.. I ) t . I °el Week Graduation day is a joy for each of you. I pray, the pride, and happiness of this day warms your heart, in memory you whole life thru. This day brings joy, yet sadness to me; for each are like a precious treasure that I have been allowed to love, and share thru all these years. You didn't know; but I have seen your smiles, and felt Just, as a flower must break the earth, and world, so now must you. For all the joy, you have added to my life; I only wish I could grant life without sadness, and strife. This I can promise you, to pray for you each you go your separate ways. My heart will cherish all your kindness thru the coming years. So, thank you for sharing your When your name is called my eyes will drop a tear; but my heart will fill with pride; for I love you friend, and pray God's love, your paths will Grandma & Grandpa Iles 6 �Senior Slave Auction �Rock- The Sleeping The I Having a nice �Senior Trip Tanning girls? How far did you say i t was? Doug English — SURE l y e heard o f him! �To Disney World �Class Night '84 Anyone you know? Smell, Mom! Locker cleaning time �1 CM. r �P I Class Song — ''Let The Good Times Roll' Class Colors — Burgundy and Pink Class Flower — Class Poem — Today we'll start a new life And we'll say our To all the friends we've grown With whom we've laughed Remembering the fun and laughter The problems and And watching all our memories grow Throughout our high The memories of And the new friends that we met. Vacations, teachers, talking, And exams we'd rather forget. Yes, high school years are precious, but brief. When all our dreams come true It is not the end, but the beginning Of a life we'll I 0 tili. . .1 4 Wei v 4 �Call To - 4 4 11 , *a* 1 •4• v, C l a s s Motto How hard is it to escape from places. However carefully they hold you — you leave little of yourself fluttering on the fences little rags and shreds of your very life Kathern Mansfield M 7 �One More Time Adams, Richard Alwood, Bobbi Avery, Jennifer Bennett, Pamela Brewer, Kristina 1 C .or \ •1 6 ' Briggs, Rebecca Brookmyer, To d d Bussler, Debra Carpenter, Ti m o t h y Carter, Dianna Clark, A m y Coiling, A m y Coiling, Angela Colvin, Christine Connin, Michael t Counterman, Michael Craig, M a r t i n S. Crandall, David Crapo, Cathy Front Dat Weber --- Vice President Tina Morhardt — Treasurer Amy Clark — Secretary 7 Back — Sherri H a r t y — President 0 �Spells, Brian Steinmann, Steinmann, Tassie, Thomas, Valorie Tyler, Kelly VanWormer, Krishna Watkins, Weber, Wert, Kevin White, Billy White, Wilcox, Zongker, Tony �Amateur Night Jennitei A l a n i z Mary Adams Ta m m y A l w o o d Tammy A n t h o n y Kristine Bartush Lisa Biteman Christine Blowers Ta m m y Boston Rodney Bowen Daniel Brickhouse Anne Brookmyer John Brubaker J." Kelly Bunday Charles Burdick Karlene Parks — President, Ta m m y Alwood — Vice-president, Lainie Clutter — Secretary, Elaina H o ff m a n — Treasurer Ta m m y Burdick Julie Burrows Donald Bussler Bill Chenoweth Lainie Clutter Renee Cole Helen Colley Tom Copeland Sheila Crandall Kelly Craydon 7 f �Virginia Culver Brent Cuyler Timothy Damon Jamie Timothy Diamond Rodney Dibert Keith Karl Fairchild Dawn Fisk Terri Corey Fulton Terri Garrison Lisa Angela Gilbert Stephen Laura Grigsby Carrie Guertler Brian Corey Ronald Dallas Yanci Hills Elaina Hoffman Tracy �Chris Hoppe Sarah Hubbard Kristine Hurley Pamela Inman Jerry Jackowiak David Johnson Melissa Katz Deborah K e l l y Don Kidney Milan Kijac Rebecca Kincaid Christine Lake Richard Langdon Trevor Littlejohn Melissa Marshall Charles MacDonald Dawn M o r r i l l Annette Olmstead Karlene Parks Lisa Parshall Constance Plettner Matthew Pugh Beth Raymond Jennifer Redmond �e Laurie Christopher Annette Scott Simington Lisa Smith Kerry Smith Mathew Smith Dawn Ida Terry Kristina Thornton Amy Tule Jeffrey Lee Toni Watkins Marla Doris Williams Tina Winchell Ross York 7 �Stage Fright Kerni Adams Melissa Adams Michael Adams Ted Jeffrey Alwood Derek Penny John Black Teka Blett Kim Daniel Brimmei John Brust ( ! • 11111 2 • S t s§ Sam Melanie V.P. — Penny Beemer, Pres. — Kerni Adams. Sec Collins, Tres — Elice Hart Michael Cindy Collins Rosa Collins Kim Connin �Jeffrey Coville Duane Crandall 4; G i n g e r Crawford Mark Edward Damon Mary Damon Terry Daniels Brad Davis Donna Davis Dusty DeCair Todd Brian Diamond Chris Diamond Robert Dow Eddie Dowell • i em% A Teresa Dunithan Elizabeth Fillmor( John Rick Wendy Matt Funk Scott Dan Gilbert Tony Kristy Michelle Shannon Haider Kim Kirk Harrier Elice Hart �Tom Harty Jerry Ann Heikkila Kelli Heuer George Kim Sherry Inman Rob Jeff Kimbel Murl Kinsey Harold Khrystal Teana Amy +=MEN Mike Charles Little Mike Mark Maisner Melissa Maisner DeeDee Marquand DeAnna Marshall Tammy Marshall Loretta Marvin Tim Mayhew �Chris Cheri Miller Patty Miller Tom Miller Tracey Miller •......... . Brian Moore Robert Moss Conway David Sharon Chris Terri Priest Angela Tange Rathburn Karen Ratliff gel J 7 6 0 _ 4 Laura Bryan Salisbury Kim Tim Chris Sliva Shannon Smith Shannon - , mu, •"ilm, seniVir 4 v s "—aiZiell•-• * _ Robert Maacah •••• �Tammy Traci Taylor Annette Tracy Thomet Trisha Timbs Scott Truax Rocco Valentine James Robin Paul Vosburg Charles White Beverly Wilson Leslie Wilson Dan Wood Brenda York 8 �i �The Sound Of Music Cadet Cadet Band members ( f l o w r o w, left t o right): Bob Stewart, Lisa Amsler, Elice Weinberg, Laura Raymond, Shannvn Gordon, Lisa Leider. (2nd row): Maacah Streeter, N i k k i Fraley, K i m Smith, A n n Heikkila, Tracy Taylor, H o l l y Bartlett, K i m Shipman, Brenda Yo r k . (3rd row): M a t t Funk, Derek Badour, Patti M i l l e r, Loretta Marvin, Donnie Hoenes, Angie Prough, Shannon Spooner, Ta m m y Swain. (4th row): David Bradstreet, K i m Halderman, Tracy M i l l e r, M i k e Chenoweth, Jennifer Alaniz. Helen Colley, Charlie White, M i s s y Adams. (5th row): A m y Lepper, Tricia ' l i mb s , Jenine Barlow, Tracy Thomet, Band Director John Clayton. �L. S -t et } Stage Band And Pep We've Spiri Stage Band members: (front) Becky Stewart, Kris Parkison, Missy Katz, Kerni Adams. Tassie, Kelly Knapp, Val Ratliff, Marcia Gilroy. (back): Marty Craig, Todd Densmore, Melanie Chard, Allison Hudson, Julie Dunn, Pep Band members: (front). Christy Alford, Rosemary Johnson, Beth Raymond, Kris Parkison, Sloan Dibert, Sarah Hubbard; Missy Katz, Tammy Alwood. (2nd row) Kerry Smith, Beth Arey, Lainie Clutter, Becky Kincaid, Angie Hunter, Ronelle Hawkins, Doris Williams, (3rd row): 'Carlene Parks, Tricia Timbs, Anne Brookmeyer, Christie Blowers, Amy Tule, Allison Hudson, Melanie Chard (4th row) Jeff Cuyler, Todd Densmore, Marty Craig, Chad Dunn. e a AIIIM O N O ...N.111111 1 1 1 = g a l a 11 I V SUMO A I M A I I I M I N i n II I II r " M N I S M - 1 1 1 1 • 1 1 M I N I P I M I N B I I I I I M I A V O I I I M I I I A N N • 1 / 1 1 1 1 1 M . - . 1 1 U • 1 / 1 1 1 1 1 1 I P M I M I N N I M M M I N 4 1 1 ••• • 1 1 1 1 1 AlIBUNI I I M P I 1 1 1 = 1 1 - 0 1 • I N IIIMAII N I N F 1 1 1 iM / 1 / 0 1 0 111111 W W I I I M I I I I P W. M E A I M S A IMMILIIMIlr I E /ME AIIN/IININIIIMM M I OP' H' �VIL Senio r !My Senior Band members (Front row): Ta m m y Tule, Sheila Crandall, K i m H u g h e , M i s s y Herman, Jennifer Avery, Ta m m y Alwood, A l l i s o n Hudson, A m y Reincke, Angie Hunter. Rosemary Johnson, Beth Raymond. (2nd row): George Hughes, Joell Kline, Ta m m y Silva, Diane Bard, Sloan Dibert, Kerry Smith, D a w n Stolte. Beth Arey, Lainie Clutter, Lori Littlejohn. (3rd row): Sherrie Harty, Christy Colvin, Shelly Alford, Sarah Hubbard. Jenny Collins, Sue Tassie, Julie D u n n , Va l Ratliff, Kerni Adams, K r i s Parkison. M i s s y Katz. (4th T L I P M 11 9 1111111 M i l a i l l i P l i f a r i n g i r M I I I M E I I M P I M M I C J I g e m o w . a n s d i ma - 7- • m u m m u m s orama m u m = i n u a l w a m m u i s s e / 1 . 111 0 11 M P I r M I I M I N N I M , M 1 - 1 1 . A M M O . . . P M wb p E N A •3 /.7 1 in = rIO M a • �/ ,)0 row), Shawn Holmgren, Ta m m y Thomet, Becky Kincaid, A m y Tule, Doric Williams, K e l l y Knapp, Melanie Chard, Ronelle Hawkins, Marcia Gilroy, K r i s Bartush, M a r t y Craig. (5th row)-. Karlene Parks, Becky Stewart, A n n e Brookmeyer, Tricia Timbs, Christie Blowers, April Craydon, Ritch Adams, Brent Cuyler, To d d Densmore. (6th row): Band Director John Clayton, Jeff Cuyler, Chad D u n n , Ti m Osborne. a 3.1%11191114114 tr=2:111:1111PriplinellidNIIIII=11:11115111111FrAIWW1611111rTi Fl �Zolfo Drum Major, Flag Corps, And Majorette The majorettes were Angie Prough, Sheri Harty, and Amy Leppe Drum Major Tammy Tule, led The flag girls Avery, Sue Tassie. Missy Herman, Sloan Dilbert, Shelly Alford, Kim Smith Kris j'arkison, and (not in picture) Julie Albert. • 211=11 M INII : M I M I I l l e a l I P I L 1 1 1 1 1 . : Z W I R M A I R I =MP IPWM TIIMINI S 4111MiNIIMIFWIN Criarij MININIMMIII N .0E11 ' 111 . 111 M I I I I M P I I I I M I S A M I A A N L A I M M I I I I I I I I N I I I I I I M I I I I I I I I N A I M M I N I I I I W I E bo i = W M i N i U M M I N I S M I N I I M P M m i m e s • .. I n ar . a m 4 . _ 4 Nam issem mmimiour 1 i I M r M I L A I N I U M I I I I M M I R r �Varsity I, I Standing L. t o R - - Sherri H a r t y, Denise Simington, Susan Tassie, Becky Stewart, Annette D u n n To p L. t o R. — A m y Clark, K i m Smith, Melissa Herman, Val Ratliff, Jane Simington This years Varsity Cheerleaders included ing girls, Val Ratliff, Kim Smith, Melissa Herman, Becky Stewart, and Susan Tassie. It took a lot tice and effort working together to become However, they qualified for State Finished 12th in the state. U.C.'s Cheerleaders ways being complemented on their style and ability and have consistently been a leading squad of our conferenc �J.V. Bottom L. t o R. — Ginger Crawford, M i s s y Adams, Karlene Parks, A m y Lepper To p L. t o R. — A n g i e Prough, Bev Peters, Annette Olmsted, Dee Dee Marquand This years 83-84 J.V. Squad was one of gest squads we've had in some time. Comprised Freshmen and 3 Sophomores, the many compliments on their spirit and precision. A special treat for them was a trip to the Dome to enter the cheerleading sored by the 9 . 4 1 1 • • �Student Council THIS YEAR'S OFFICERS WERE: PRESIDENT, Becky Stewart; VICE PRESIDENT, Lori Smitley; SECRETARY, K e l l y Knapp; TREASURER, Shelly Alford. Student Council Members are. (front) Dan Brickhouse, Lisa Parshall, M i s s y Katz, Sarah Hubbard, K r i s Bartush, Ronelle Hawkins (center) Katherine Rathburn, Chad D u n n , Susan Tassie, Denise Simington, Jennifer Avery, Ginger Crawford, Shannon Spooner, Angie Prough (rear) A p r i l Craydon, K i m Smith, K e l l y Knapp, Becky Stewart, Shelly Alford, Lori Smitley, Jon Hawkins, Mark Mathis. 9 �Computer Back Row: Advisor Jean Sisco, Pam Bennett, Helen Colley, Joel Silva, Scott lnmann, M i k e Madden, Ernie Pritchard, Brian Salisbury Trevor Littlejohn, Corey Fulton. Seated: B o b Stewart, Derek Badour, Scott George, Dan Brimmer Not Pictured: Kerni Smith, Jenny Collins �Behind The Scenes Help . Cadet 9 7 S. Baylis, J. K i m b a l l , A. Herman, A . Matson, S. A l f o r d , A . D u n n , T. Boyd, J. D u n n , L. Smitley — FIRST R O W — D . Adolph, A . Hunter, D. Bard, A . Craydon, P. Reed, K. Parkison, M . Herman, J. T h u r t l e — S E C O N D R O W — E. Hilyard, J. Thurtle, T. Haylett, J. Cuyler D . Johnson, M . Sanders, D. Iles, J. Solorazano, D. Cross, A . Hudson — T H I R D R O W — A . Streeter, J. Silva, M . Crampton, R. Littlejohn, M . Moss, J. Hawkins, M . Mathis, R. Saylor, R. Olmstead, D. Smith, R. Letendre, J. H u n t — F O U RT H R O W. N o t Pictured — Beth A r e y 9 �Office Aides This year's office aides were (from left): Julie D u n n , Lori Jennifer Avery, Jane Simington, Becky Stewart, Denise Simington, Lori Smitlev I T a y l o r . 9 �_ , i I �1 Media Bottom: Kathy Crapo, Tina Mohrhardt, Christy Colvin, Harriet Van Wormer, and Scott Myers. Top: Advisor Claire Lambert, Charlie Hammond, Mike Smith, and Chris Maisner. ��Yearbook t r i l l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 f i l i i i n i u r r i 1 1 1 WI 1 1 1 1 1 1 f i v 111111111 S 3H- ) N H Standing L. to R. — Jennifer Alaniz, Beth Arey, Kris Parkison, Shelley Alford Seated L. to R. — Kerni Smith, Jenny Collins, Advisor Sharon Merchant. .••=11 • • • 0 ) P I C A S E • I N C H E S •••. �Chorus Bottom row, T. Rathburn, K. Rathburn, L. Smith, T. Marshall, R. Hawver, C. Barbour, C. Miller, M. Damon, M. Hoffman Second row: A. Gilbert, I. Terry, D. Marshall, H. VanWormer, C. Lake, E. Hoffman, L. Gautsche, P. Inman, T. Watkins Third row: C. Guertler, C. Hurley, D. Crandall, J. Kimball, E. Pritchard, C. Fulton, T. Minor Back row: D. McQueen, J. Fenton, R. VanTassel, T. Blett, D. Carter, W. Fry, T. Honyoust ar.e• 4 # I N \ ' 10 �FF KNEELING: D. Brimmer, J. Havvver, B. Moore, FIRST ROW: Advisor — K. Weirich, C. Gaudagmo, B. Fairchild, W. Gruner, A. Thayer, T. Moore, E. Damon. SECOND ROW: T. Densmore, T. Minor, J. Brubaker, K. Eyre, M. Hard, M. Black, and M. Connin. 102 �I Qui Bo 8 advisors Quiz Bowl is an excellent opportunity for our students to compete on an academic level ,lents from other schools. We are proud of the fine efforts put forth by the 1984 Quiz Bowl Raymond, Susie Smith, Dianne Parkison, and Mary Alaniz The 1984 Quiz Bowl Team F R O N T R O W. Jenny Collins, Maacah Streeter, Ace Stteeter, Rosemary Johnson, Kris Parkison, BACK ROW: Kris Thornton. Marty Craig. M i k e Moss. N O T PICTURED: ALAN H E R M A N , SARAH HUBBARD. A N D KERRY S M I T H . �UCHS AllprSchool Play DIRECTOR Nancy Smith SET Jack Rinehart Stacy Bayliss PROP The Cast TICKETS & ADVERTISING Brenda Maisner Christy Colvin MAKE-UP Lois Lucas Lianne Potts Shawn Holmgren Missy Herman Shelly Alford 10 CAST Mr. Morlock Mrs. Morlock Luigi Lanconi Jessica Morlock Mary Morlock Mildred Joe Lanconi George Plew Act Streeter Cherry Crawford Mike Moss Katie Lee Jennifer Avery Sloan Dibert Ray Littlejohn Todd Brookmyer Miss Akers Dr. Brown Lucifer Mrs. Schmaltz The Undertaker Martha Mrs. Frinck Jak Becky Stewart Brian Fairchild Kris Parkison Kathryn Rathburn Sue Tassie Rosemary Johnson Katrina Boston Annette Dunn �-414 �National New inductees this year were: (front) Judy Thurtle, Melissa Herman, Jane Simington, Denise Simington. (center) Ritch Adams, Ted Densmore, Katherine Rathburn, Leslie Taylor. (back) Jamie Thurtle, Chad Dunn, Scott Myers, Mike Moss, Mark Mathis. �Exchange Ricardo Araujo arrived from Recife, Brazil Jan. 21, 1984 to stay with Ritch Adams and his family for the remainder of the school year. While at UCHS Ricardo took Biology, Chemistry, American Lit., U.S. History and Advanced Jr. Math. During the spring participated and earned a Varsity letter in track �Command John Clayton graduated from Albion College and began a teaching career that would span 24 years. His first with the Napolean and He served 2 years in the Army then resumed his career in Springport. In 1960 he moved to U.C. to teach middle and high Mr. Clayton has given ing to over 800 students during and was a past president of the district band and orchestra association. GOOD LUCK IC.! �Senior D e b o r a K a y A d o l p h , B e e - B o p P o w d e r p u f f 9 - 11 . C a d e t Te a c h e r 12. V o - E d 11, 12. V o - E d S t u d . C o u n . 12. V o m e t o l o g y P a p e r Ed. 12. H o m e c o m i n g A c t . 9-12, S n o - C o m i n g A c t . 10. Ta l e n t S h o w 9, 12. Yo u t h G r o u p 9, 10. 4 - H 9-12. 4 - H Pres. 11 . 4 - H Sec. 9 . 4 - H Tr e a s . 1 0 . K a t r i n a I n g r i d B o s t o n , - T r i n a - P o w d e r p u f f 12. C h o i r 11. A l l School P l a y 12. Julie J . A l b e r t . - J u l i e - P o w d e r p u f f 9 - 1 2 . T r a c k 9 . C a d e t Te a c h e r 11, 12. F l a g C o r p s 11, 12. C a d e t B a n d 9. S r. 12. V o l l e y b a l l 9 - 1 2 . T r a c k A n n o u n c e r 12. H o m e c o m i n g A c t 0-12, H . S . P e p s i - C h a l l e n g e 1 0 - 1 2 . Tr a c i A n n B o y d , - T r a c i - C h e e r l e a d i n g 9. C a d e t Te a c h e r 11, 12 M i c h e l l e Renae A l f o r d , - S h e l l e y - P o w d e r p u f f 9-12. Vo - E d 11. Vo - E d Stu. C o u n . Pres. 11. V o - E d H . O . S . A . V. P. 11. B s k t b l . 9, 10, 1 2 . C a d e t Te a c h e r 11 , 1 2 . S r B a n d 9 - 1 2 . P e p B a n d 9 - 1 2 Band C o u n . 9-12. T r a c k 9, 11, 12. Y r b k . 12. Ta l e n t S h o w 9 - 11 Flag C o r p s 11, 12. S t u . C o u n . 11. S t u . C o u n . Tr e a . t i m e B s k t b l . 10-12. Yo u t h G r p . 9, 10. Yo u t h G r p . V. P. 10. Sp. C l u b 9, 12. H . S . P e p s i - C h a l l e n g e 10-12. H o m e c o m i n g 12. S n o - C o m i n g A c t . 10-12. T r a c k T r i C a p . 12. A l l S c h o o l P l a y 11. 1 2 . J . V. F t b l . S t a t . 9 - 11 . J . V. B s b l . S t a t . 9 - 11 . D i a n n a C a r t e r, - D i a n n a - C h o i r 9 - 1 2 . Beth A r e y, - R a c h - V o l l e y b a l l 10, 12. Ye a r b o o k 12. Q u i z B o w l 9. 4 - H 9 - 1 2 . S r B a n d 1 0 - 1 2 . C a d e t B a n d 9 . P e p B a n d 9 - 1 2 . Cadet Te a c h e r 1 2 . B i b l e C l u b 9 - 11 . D i a n n e C l a r k , - D i a n n e - V o - E d 11 , 1 2 . D i a n e M a r i e Bard, P o w d e r p u f f 10, 11. T r a c k 9. C a d e t Te a c h e r 11, 1 2 . C a d e t B a n d 9 - 11 . S r B a n d 1 2 . 4 - H 9 - 1 2 . Stacy B a y l i s , - R a d i c a l - P o w d e r p u f f 9-12. A l l S c h o o l P l a y 11, 12. C a d e t Te a c h e r 11 , 12. H o m e c o m i n g A c t 9 - 1 2 . ing A c t . 10-12. H S P e p s i - C h a l l e n g e 10-12 Denise J o Beemer, - W e i n e r - B a s k e t b a l l 0 - 1 2 . V o - E d 11 , 1 2 Cadet Teacher 12. L u n c h t i m e B a s k e t b a l l 1 0 , 11 . H o m e c o m i n g C o u r t 12. H o m e c o m i n g A c t , 0 - 1 2 H . 5 P e p s i - C h a l l e n g e 10-12. 4-H 9-12 Michael C r a m p t o n , - M i k e - H o m e c o m i n g A c t . 9-12. C h a r i t y A n n C r a w f o r d , - C h e r r y - P o w d e r p u f f 11 . T r a c k 1 0 , 11 A l l S c h o o l P l a y 10-12. S p a n i s h C l u b 9. O f f i c e A i d e Ta l e n t S h o w 9 - 11 . J R M i s s C o n t e s t a n t 1 2 . J R M i s s S p i r i t A w a r d 12. H o m e c o m i n g A c t . 9 - 1 2 . H o n o r a r y ber 12. A p r i l L y n n C r a y d o n , - D a i s y M a e - C l a s s Tr e a s u r e r 10. T r a c k 10, C a d e t Te a c h e r 11 , 12. C a d e t B a n d 9. S r. B a n d 10-12. P e p Band 11 . S t u , C o u n c i l 1 0 , 1 2 T a l e n t S h o w 9 H o m e c o m i n g Act. 9-12. 4-H 109 �Dan Cross, - D a n n y - Homecoming Act. 9-12. Jeff Cuyler, "Shakey- Football 9-12 Wr e s t l i n g coming Act. 9-12. Sr. Band 9-12. Pep Band 9-12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Alan Herman, "Hermie- Track 9-12. Quiz Bowl 11, 12. N.H.S. 11, 12. N.H.S. V.P. 12. Rotary Club Rep 12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Spanish Club 9. Homecoming Act. 9-12. H.S. lenge 10-12. Sloan Marie Dibert, "Sloaner- Class Vice Pres. 12. Class Pres. 11. Powderpuff 9-12. Basketball 9-12. Volleyball 9-12. Track 9. Flag Corps 11, 12. A l l School Play 12. N.H.S. 11, 12. Sr Band 9-12. Pep Band 10, 12. Stu. Council 10. ketball 10-12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12, Homecoming Act 9-12. Sno-Coming Act. 10-12. 4 - H 9-12. Melissa K a y Herman, " S q u i r m - Class Sec. 9, 12. ( J a , 10, 11. Powderpuff 10-12. Track 9-12. Cheerleading 9-12. A l l School Play 11. N.H.S. 11, 12. Cadet Teacher 12. Flag Corps 10-12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. Homecoming Queen 12. Sr. Band 9-12. Track T r -Captain 12. Stu. Council 9. Honorary Council Member 12. Mudsock 4-H 9-12. Max Disbrow, - C h i p Brian Dolbee, Vo-Ed 11, 12. Wrestling 9, 10 Annette M a r i e D u n n , -Cannette- Cheerleading 9-12. P o w derpuff 9-12. Lunchtime Basketball 10-12. Volleyball 9-12 Homecoming Act. 9-12. Homecoming Court 12. 9, 11, 12. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. I In Ti m Haylett, T h e Snake Doctor" Class Pres 9 , puff Coach 9-12. Basketball 9-12. N.H.S. 11, 12. Football 9-12. Baseball 9-12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Sno-Coming Court 12. Stu. Council 9, 11. D A R Good Citizen 12. Homecoming Act 9-12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 9-12. Elliott Hilyard E T. C a d e t Teacher 12. Douglas B. Hoath, " D o u g - Track 9, 12. Football tling 9-12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Talent Show ing Act. 9-12. 4 - H 9-12. Melissa Hoffman, - M i s s y Melanie Dawn Gautsche, -The Gootch- Powderpuff 9-11. A l l School Play 11, 12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Youth Group Music Director 10, 11. Church Group Pres. 12. Sno-Coming 12. Homecoming Act. 9-12, H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12 Shawn Holmgren, - Z e n i d a P o w d e r p u ff 0-12 Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Sr. Band 10-12. Cadet Band 0 P e p Band 0-12. Band Council 10-12. Homecoming Act. 0-12. Sno-Coming 12 4 - H 0-12. Jon Hawkins, - H a w k " Football 9. Baseball 9-12. Quiz Bowl 11, 12. Campus Life 9-12. Spanish Club 9. Gifted Program 12 Stu. Council 12. N.H.S. 11, 12. N.H.S. V.P. 11. N.H.S. Cross C o u n t r y 12. Yo u t h G r o u p 9-12. H o n o r a r y Council Member 12. Lunchtime Basketball 10-12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. UCHS Sports Editor 11, 12. Allison Hudson C h o i r 0-11. N.H.S 11. 12. 12. Sr. Band 0-12. Stage Band 11. 12. Talent Show 10-12. �Gary Hughes, -Ferret- Co-Op 12. Homecoming Act 0-12 James Hunt, "Jim- Vo-Ed Jennifer Kimbel, "Squirrel- Powderpuff 11. Volleyball Track 11. Vo-Ed 11, 12. Cadet Teacher 12. Media Aide Talent Show 11. Softball 12. Kelly Lynn Knapp, Class Sec. 10, 11. Powderpuff Band 9. Sr. Band 10-12. Basketball 9-12. School Play Teacher 11. Pep Band 9, 10, 12. Stage Band 9-12, 11. Stu. Council Sec. 12. Talent Show 9-11. H.S. lenge 10-12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. Honorary ber 12. Health Advisory Board 12. Lunchtime 12. Angela Dawn Hunter, "Angie Class Treas. 9. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Bible Club 11. Spanish Club 9, Band 10-12. Cadet Band 9. Sr. Band 10-12. 4-H Max Lash, "Maxie- Football 9-12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge Homecoming Act, c o m i n g A c t , 9-12. David Mark Iles, -Weinee Man- Track 9, 11, Football Basketball 9-12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Sno-Coming H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Homecoming Act. Baseball Robert James. Kathleen Lee, -Katie" Powderpuff 9. All School Play Vo-Ed 11, 12. Cadet Teacher 12. Co- Robert M. Letendre, "Rob- Track 9-11. Football tling 9-12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge H o m e c o m i n g A c t . 9-12. Debbie Kristina Martin, "Martini- Powderpuff 9, 11. Volleyball 10, 11. Vo-Ed 11. Co-Op 12. Homecoming 12 David Johnson, -Dave- Vo-Ed 11. Homecoming Act. 9-12 Wrestling Mark Mathis, Track 11, 12. Cross Country 9-12. Quiz Bowl 11. N H.S. 12. Cadet Teacher 12. Bible Club 9-11. 11, 12. S u n d a y S c h o o l Te a c h e r 11 , 12. S p a n i s h C l u b 9, 12. S t u . Council 11, 12. Youth Group V.P. 10-12. Church Puppet Team 9-12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. H.S. Pepsi 12 Rosemery Johnson, -Bustwheat- Volleyball 9, 10. 9-12. School Play 11, 12. Sr Band 10-12. Cadet Band 9 Pep Band 9, 10 Gifted Program 12 Honorary Council 4-H 9-12. Spanish Club 10, 12. Sno-Coming Act. Anita Matson, Home, ailing Act. 9-12. Powderpuff 9-12. VO ED 11, 111 �Denise McQueen, - M c N u g g e t - C h o i r 12. Vo-Ed 12 Cadet Band 9. Cadet Teacher 12. Softball 12. Kris P a t k i S p a z - Class Treas. 11, 12, Powderpuff 9, I i Basketball 9-12. Tr a c k 9-12. Flag Corps 11, 12. Lunchtime Basketball 10-12. Quiz Bowl 9, 12. School Play 10, 12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Spanish Club 9. Sr. Band 9-12. Pep Band 9-12. Stage Band 9-12. Homecoming Act, 9, 10, 11, 12. lenge 10-12. Beth Mead, Track 9, 11. Yearbook 12. Choir 9, 10. School Play 11. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Office A i d e 11. Stu. Council Church Group 12. G i r l Scouts 9-11. Homecoming Act. 9-12 Robert Pearson, -Bobby- Vo-ed 11, 12. Wrestling ball 9-11. Co-Op 12. Tracy Kris M i l l e r, " K r i s - Powderpuff 10, -1. Vo-Ed 11. Co Op 12. Cadet Teacher 12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. Valerie Ratliff, - Va l - Cheerleading 9-12. Vo-Ed 11, coming Court 12. Sr. Band 10-12. Cadet Band 9, Pep Band 11 12 Scott M o r r i l l , - S c o t t y S q u i r e - T r a c k 9-11. Football 9 - 1 2 Wrestling 9-12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. C o -Op 12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. Mike Moss, "Moose- Football 10. Yearbook 10. Quiz 12. School Play 11, 12. N.H.S. 12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Bible Club 10-12. Stu. Council 11. Campus Life 11. Word Of Homecoming Act. 9-12. Lunchtime Basketball 10-12. Pamela Reed, "Pam' Kenneth Rounds, - K e n n y - Lunchtime Basketball 10-12. Scott Meyers, Track 11, 12. Football 9, 10. Baseball 10. 12. N.H.S. 12. Media A i d e 11, 12. Bible Club 11. Mark L. Sanders, Football 9-12. Baseball 9-12. Wrestling 9-11. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Sno-Corning Court 12. Homecoming Escort 12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge Kathy Necket, A l l Achool Play 10-12. Vo-Ed 11. Co-Op 12 Roger Saylor, Powderpuff Coach 9. Football 9-12. Basketball 9-12. Baseball 0-12. Track 11, 12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Ron Olmsted, - 0 1 m - Basketball 9-12. Football 9-12. Baseball 9-12. Sno-Coming Court 12. Homecoming Act. puff Coach 9. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Cindy Schaffer Thrasher. �Jeff Silva, -Spitty- Track 9-12. Cross Country 9-12. Yearbook 10. Q u i z B o w l 9-12. N.H.S. 11, 12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Spanish Club 9, 12. Gifted Program 11. Campus Life 11, 12. Lunchtime Basketball 10-12. Homecoming A c t . 9-12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Juan Solorzano, "Juanita Susweeto" " S p i c " Baseball 9 , 10. Wrestling 9-12. Cross C o u n t r y 12. Cadet Teacher 11 , 12. Spanish Club 9, 12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. Sno-Coming Act. 10-12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Jane Simington, "Sweetie" Volleyball 9, 10. Tr a c k book 9, 10. Cheerleading 9, 10, 12. N.H.S. 12. Media Aide 11. Bible Club 11, 12. Office Aide 12. Honorary 12. Yo u t h Group 9-12. Leanne Spencer, "Fleanne" Vo-Ed 11. Co-Op 12. Powderpuff 9, 10. Homecoming Act. 9-12. David Smith, " S m i t t y - Basketball 9-12. Football, ball 9-12. Sno-Coming Court 12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Talent Show 12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Powderpuff Coach 9, Jeff Smith. Vo-Ed 11, 12. Co-Op 12. Kimberly Smith, Powderpuff 9-12. Yearbook ing 9-12. Flag Corps 10-12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Sr. 12. P e p B a n d 10-12. Stage Band 9-12. Ta l e n t S h o w 9-12. Lunchtime Basketball 10-12. Sno-Coming Escort 12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. M i k e Smith, Vo-Ed 11, 12. Dale Smitley, Homecoming Act. 9-12_ Football 9, 10. Lori A n n Smitley, Class VP_ 9 Powderpuff 9-12. Basketball '0-11 Volleyball 9-12. Track 9 N H.S 11, 12. Cadet 12. Sweetheart Couple 10. Homecoming Act. 9-12. Homecom ng Court 12. Sr Band 9. Stu. Council 9-11. Stu. Council V.P 1 Robert Spierling, - B o b " Football 9, 10. Co- O p 12. Rebecca Stewart, "Becky" N.H.S. 11, 12. Sr. Band 9-12. Pep Band 9-12. Stage Band 9-12. Powderpuff 9-12. 12. Stud, Council Pres. 11, 12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. Sunday School Teacher 11, 12. Clayton A c e Streeter, " A c e " Tr a c k 9. Q u i z B o w l 9-12. A l l School Play 12. N.H.S. 11, 12. N.H.S. Pres. 11. Cadet Teacher I I , 12. Bible Club 9-12. Cross Country 12. Gifted Program 10, 11. Lunchtime Basketball 10-12. Yo u t h Group 9, 10, 11, 12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. Sno-Coming Act. 10-12. Leslie Taylor, "Corneilus" Powderpuff 9, 12. ager 9, 12. Track 9-12. Vo-Ed 12. N.H.S. 12. Cadet Teacher 11, 12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. Tammera Thomet, - Ta m m y - Vo - E d 11 , 12. Homecoming Act. 9-12. James T h u r t l e , -Jamie- Basketball 11 . Football 9 , 10, 12. N.H.S 1 2 . Cadet Teacher 11 , 12. G i f t e d Program 11 , 12. Lunchtime Basketball 10-12. H S. Pepsi Challenge 10-12. Homecoming Act, 9-12 I �Judith Thurtle, W e r z y ' s o - E d 11, 12. Co-Op 12. N.H.S. 12. Cadet Teacher 12. Cadet Band 9. Sr. Band 10-12. Pep Band 9. D.E.C.A. Sec. 11. Tammera A n n Tule, - Ta m m y " Cadet Band 9. Sr. Band 10-12. Pep Band 9-12. D r u m M a j o r 12. Harriett VanWormer, - H O W Cross Country 9-12. Choir 11, 12. Vo-Ed 11. Cadet Teacher 11. Media Aide 12. FFA 10, 11. Kimberly VanWormer, Jeff Wadsworth, Vo-Ed 11, 12. Matthew D. Waite, "'Spider Goola-, - M r. Nude-, Class Pres 10. Basketball 9, 10. Football 9-12. Baseball 9-12. er 11, 12. Cadet Band 9, 10. Talent Show 12. Homecoming Act 9-12. H.S. Pepsi Challenge MOST O R G A N I Z E D Jamie T h u r t l e — Lori Smitley M O S T SCHOOL SPIRITED Jon H a w k i n s — Stacy Baylis CLASS FLIRT Mike Crampton — Cherry Crawford BEST R O C K - N -ROLLERS Bob Pearson — Leslie Ta y l o r Roger Saylor — Rosemary Johnson FRIENDLIEST — M O S T COURTEOUS Jon H a w k i n s — Beth Mead M O S T STUDIOUS — A L L W O R K N O P L AY Jamie T h u r t l e — Judy Thurtle CLASS C L O W N Ace Streeter — Stacy Baylis BEST PERSONALITY David Iles — Denise Beemer LEAST O R G A N I Z E D Joel Weeks — Beth A r e y BEST LEGS Roger Saylor — Melissa Herman HAPPY-GO-LUCKY'S Gary Hughes — Shelly A l f o r d Matt Waite — David Iles LUCKIEST David Iles — A n i t a Matson SWEETEST Scott Myers — Denise Beemer BEST M U S I C I A N S Jeff Cuyler — A l l i s o n Hudson MOST LI K E LY T O LEAVE U.C. Ray Littlejohn — A n g i e Hunter 1 Joel Weeks, Vo-Ed 11, 12. Homecoming Activitie5 9, 10 BEST L O O K I N G — M O S T DESIREABLE D AT E Mark Sanders — Melissa Herman BEST COUPLE — PERFECT L A D Y & G E N T Jon Hawkins — Jane Simington M O S T AT H L E T I C Ti m Haylett — Sloan D i b e r t MOST TA L E N T E D Ti m Haylett — Annette D u n n M O S T SARCASTIC Roger Saylor — K r i s Parkison WORST D R I V E R Mark Mathis — Cherry Crawford FUNNIEST L A U G H Elliot Hilyard — Diane Clark WITTIEST Elliot Hilyard — Annette D u n n BEST SINGER David Smith — Diane Clark M O S T LIKELY T O SUCCEED Tim Haylett — Becky Stewart SHYEST Scott Myers — K i m VanWormer BEST D A N C E R Jeff Cuyler — Annette D u n n PRETTIEST H A I R Mark Sanders — A n g i e Hunter BIGGEST SPORTS FA N Jon Hawkins — Shelly A l f o r d SHORTEST Bob Pearson — Ta m m y Thomet BEST A RT I S T Jon Hawkins — Melanie Gautsche TALLEST Doug Hoath — Becky Stewart �1 There is something unmistakable about senior pictures created by Ron Philbrick. They are traditional, but unique. 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BOX 68 UNION CITY, MICHIGAN 49094 PHONE (517) 741-3718 DOWNTOWN BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN "GO FOR IT Congratulations Seniors Rodney J. Halonen D.D.S. Susan M . Halonen D.D.S. 9 Heritage Battle Creek, Michigan '84 CHARGERS 49015 Don & Patty Pipe Coldwater Radiology P.C. Phone: 1616) 0 7 9 - 3 4 0 0 JEWELRY 727452 49c• J e F f r f e e r d y A Culy A Culy •1 11 �r BOPP'S PHARMACY 206 N. Broadway Union City, Michigan Phone: 741-8272 Congratulation to the 1983-1984 Graduating Congratulations Class of 1984 Fro ALBRIGHT BUILDERS A N D SUPPL SPECIAL TOUCH FLORIST — GIFTS Phone: 741-5035 Union City, M I A Complete M-60 Union City, Michigan We Arrange Floral W i r e Service 741-5791 DR. CHARLES F. MORTON 606 N. Broadway Union City, Michigan 49094 New Patients Always Welcome Emergencies Seen Promptly 53 WEST CHICAGO STREET 741-8981 TELEPHONE (517) 278.813,• C O L D WAT E R M I 49036 i m n �JOHN FRANK & BENGIES TAKE OUT 107 N. Capitol Athens, Mi. SPOOR & PARLIN, INC. 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Y URIK A F O O D S I N D E P E N D E N T DISTRIBUTOR COME TASTE THE SUCCESS J O H N AND D O N N A C L AY T O N 3 0 0 N BROADWAY UNION CITY, MI 4 9 0 9 4 Bus ( 5 1 7 ) 741-5785 Res ( 5 1 7 ) 2 7 8 - 7 1 6 7 B R U E S S 517-741-5055 517-74-7'92 VILLAGE SQUARE PROFESSIONAL UNION CITY WCHIGALIE AW N The place to go for the brands you know. Union City, Mi. GLOV COATER INC. East M - 6 0 Union City, Mich 1141:*0. Sell Service DON'S CITGO Auctioneers — Realtors Appraiser Union City, M i . CITGO 790 N. Broadway Union City, M i . M o n . - F r i . 5 : 1 5 a m - 11 p m Sat.-Sun. 6am-11pm (517) 741-5431 ( 6 1 6 ) 383-4498 -Performance Continues to Outsell Promises' SNIP N ' CURL Beauty Shop Open Mon.Total Hair Care for Men, Women, & Children Tina Alford (owner) Rowena & Calvin Schragg, Owners HAWKEN'S FURNITURE NEXT T O T H E WAT E R TO W E R IN U N I O N CITY �Congratulations from J & L RACECAR INC. West M-60 Union City, Michigan Phone: 741-3278 Machine MOBIL HOOKER OIL COMPANY Home Heating Oil Diesel Furnace Cleaning LUEDDERS SHOE STORE GRALITY SHOES SINCE 1877 E S TA B L I S H E D F R A N K 46 w . C H I C A G O S T, M A R C H W , 1 S T, Congratulations 1877 M O L E R C O L D W A T E R , M I C H , Union City Bronso 49036 741-5595 369-3685 Souther Michiga NATIONALBANK} Continuous Banking Coldwater T e k o n s h a 279-7511 7 6 7 - 3 3 1 3 Union City K i n d e r h o o k 741-4281 2 3 8 - 2 2 7 6 MEMBER OF FDIC 12 �41111 jim PI-10TOGRAPHY "Because You Deserve It" 42 East Chicago St. Coldwater, M i . P h o n e : 279-8281 80118Y DR. MICHAEL Optometris COLDWATER, MICH 153 DIVISION 517-2784060 B A L D W I N PIANOS, ORGANS, STRING I N S T R U M E N T S A N D O M I C H O R D " " W. 4,111 • ....wok:- s ' 350 Marshall St. Coldwater, M i . 49036 (517) 278-7308 208 St. Joseph St. Union City, M i . 49094 (517) 741-3737 LPI .1.11 I A • A JENKINS FUNE H O M • oadway, Union City, M i Puttarrt, Manager 741-9333 r �, GENERAL CONTRACTORS ACMOODY FARMS lie f p „ , . / . . in 7 „ . "And and . ESTIMATES AND REPAIRS GARY M A C D O N A L D 2 0 6 W F E N TO N ST UNION CITY, MI 4 9 0 9 4 PRONE. 5 1 7 - 7 4 1 - 7 2 2 7 Union City, Mi. Congratulations to the '84 Graduating Congratulations from FRIENDLY MARKETS HOME OF INSTANT SAVINGS IN UNION CITY Congratulation Senior "1984" A FABIANO'S SMITH 209 Coldwater Union City, (517) 741-8824 Lubrication, Tune-up, Brake and Carburetor Service. Complete Line of New and Rebuilt Part Gary Smith BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '84 Dr. & Mrs. Stewart & Family Roger Smith JEW j i t a Amuse PHONE ( 5 1 7 ) 2 7 8 - 2 4 8 8 50 W e s t C h i c a g o S t r e e t C O L D WAT E R M I C H I G A N 4 9 0 3 6 �U. UNION CITY BAND BOOSTERS 559 E. Chicago Coldwater, Mi. HELPING T O SUPPORT YOUR B A N D Phone: 278-5325 Congratulations Graduate LARRY SPOOR TELEPHONE 1 5 1 7 ) 2 7 8 - 2 2 0 8 OR 2 7 8 5 4 6 8 LarAnn Painting Auto Body Work C O L D WAT E R O P T O M E T R I C S P C G L HOVVE 0 0 B G YOUNG 0 0 0 M MCCLAID 0 0 2843 — 9 Mile Road Union City, Mich. P 0 B O X 160 12 S M O N R O E S T C O L D WAT E R M I C H I G A N 4 9 0 3 6 WOOD'S SAFETY SERVIC 22 S. Clay St. Coldwater, Mi. (517) 741-7114 BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT OFFICE Inc. WITH RECORDS DATING BACK TO THE ORIGINAL LAND GRANTS 278-69 278-76 Phone: 278-4396 13 5 M O N R O E - C O L D WATER 1:4 �U.C. ATHLETIC 1. The Alumni Field press box and artwork 2. Painting of the dugouts, new backspot, and chain link the ball diamond. 3. New volleyball 4. Purchase of 5. Placement of crushed tile and curbs on the outdoor 6. New steps at 7. New school pennants for the high school gym. 8. Recreation equipment for the middle schoo 9. Assisting cheerleaders in purchasing outfits. 10. Helped with the and snake The Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone for their help and support which projects a reality. �( 7 40 A m e r i c a n Woodcraft I n c . 7911 H I G H WAY M-60 U N I O N C I T Y, MICHIGAN 49094 517 741 4881 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS GILLESPIE FUNERAL HOME Serving Coldwater and Surrounding Areas 27 Marshall Coldwater, Mi. Director: Howard Thompson Phone: 278-2500 12 �IN APPRECIATION MI We wish to show our sincere appreciation to those businesses zations who aided us with their financial contributions. Their make this yearbook a reality. BUSINESS PATRON CONTRIBUTORS Carroll's Shoes — Coldwater Family Barber Shop — Union City Family Restaurant — Union City Fox's Jewelers — Lakeview Mall Hemenway Real Estate — Union City House of Cards — Lakeview Mall Shoe Box Tibbets Opera House — Coldwater Union City Dry Cleaners — Union City Village Cafe — Burlington I am greatly indebted to the Diberts, the Hoaths, the Chards, Ricardo Araujo, Stan Clayton, Dave Mathis and to all the others who so generously supplied their photographs when I needed them. Studios, who offered film and its processing free of charge, the gratitude of the entire To all the many others who made this book possible, THANK YOU Sharon Merchant, Advisor �Inde 5 115 104 86 50 48 AABaddnsmdinistr ool Base 26 2 32 30 94 9 1.0 22 108 99 BABaalissekSbbeatcahblVGaPrlisariylts): ivVazsity Basketball, G i r l s , Basketball, Basketball. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Union City High School Yearbook, 1984 Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks High schools Union City (Mich.) Description An account of the resource 1984 yearbook of Union City High School in Union City, Michigan. Alternate title: Curtain Call. Missing pages 13-14 and 73-74. 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