Entertainment

Unity Club Performance in Unity Hall of the Church of the Christian Union Rockford Morning Star May 20,1891

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  1. Julia Wells  2. Grace Leonard  3. Etta Clark  4. Nettie Worthman  5. Mrs. G. Will Fish  6. Florence Bryant  7.  Winnifred Gray  8. Ethel Comings  9. Caroline Radecke  10. Martha Kennedy

  2. Mrs. Willis Kimball  12. Belle Elmore  13. Lossie Comings  14. Fannie Blinn  15. May Stewart  16. Alice Brown

Photo Source:  RPL Local History Photo Collection

A Capitol Idea–the Capitol Theatre

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Source: Pappagallo, Spring 2019

Dave Remington and his Dixieland Six

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In May 1958, Dave Remington and his Dixieland Six started performing at Walt Williamson’s renowned Wagon Wheel Lodge just outside of Rockford. Members of the band, from left, were Joe Levinson, bass; Dick Oakley, trumpet (who replaced Bobby Lewis, the original trumpet player); Chuck Hedges, clarinet; Wayne “Happy” Gormley, drums; Dave Remington, trombone; Mel Grant, piano. The Dixieland Six played for many occasions in and around Rockford.

Source: Rockford Memories 977.331 R682 v.2