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.”