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RTS for Thursday, July 17, 2008
ROGER HANE: A book on Bradford native and artist Roger Hane is in the works, and we thought we’d pass along this update.
Bob Hunsicker tells Margie Holland of Bradford: “My five year research, layout and design for Roger’s book has finally come to a close. I sent the layout to the publisher June 30 for their review. I’ve tentatively titled it, ‘Art, Times and Tragedy, The Story of Roger Hane.’”
“The book will be 11.5 inches x 10.5 inches, 272 pages, hardcover, with over 500 photographs and illustrations. It’s a story of Roger’s life as told by his family, friends and professional colleagues.
“The art begins with a few drawings when Roger was a B+ art student in high school and ends when he was named ‘Artist of the Year’ in 1974, by the New York Artist Guild. The story takes us on a journey from Roger’s neighborhood in Bradford, Pa., to his awakening in Baltimore, then to his discovery of himself in Philadelphia and on to New York City where his successes changed the face of American illustration.
“Roger’s story, as we know, is truly an American tragedy.”
Bob continues: “Although there is still work to be done before going to press, we know that this project is on its way.”
ON PATROL: Clayt Vecellio stopped by with a gigantic picture of the McKean County school patrols taken in Washington, D.C., on May 10, 1940. “We serve to make school days safe,” reads their banner.
The only individual Clayt could identify is Joe Fair and he’d be interested in learning the identities of other youngsters in the picture.
There must be 250 kids in the picture — all boys. Along with the youths are about 10 adults including several who appear to be state troopers.
Stop at our business office to check out the photo and see if you know anyone in it.
John J. Cummiskey of Bradford also drops us a line on this subject: “Mr. Ray Garvin of the AAA was sure the correct man to create and maintain those patrols. In the then-new 4th Ward School, I was a 12-year-old patrol member.”
“There were no Washington trips as a reward for service at the end of the school year. The local American Legion Post #103 sponsored a roast beef and boiled potato dinner for all patrol boys.”
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