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Green Tree Historical Society (continued)
They shared billing with Paul Whiteman and his musical review. Remuneration per man for two shows was a six- month pass to any Warner Theater given to forty members of Drum & Bugle Corps. The photographer didn’t have a wide line photo; it was taken in three sections. One man appears three times. Two men were missing. No cymbal players in photo. They were Chris Lampe and Herb Wiers(?).
Uniforms cost money and there was no money to be had. Kaufmans charged $1800 for uniforms and the Corps held a street fair to pay for them. Red put heads on drums when they needed to be repaired. Roosevelt won the election in 1932 and Howard Bendeman was sent to Inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. in 1933. An attempt was made on Roo- sevelt’s life so the parade was cancelled for outside units. (Only military marched). Big disappointment.
First drum major was George Watt who was a drum major for a National Guard Unit Band. He was very good. Prohibi- tion time. George wouldn’t (shorthand) Charlie Haberman.
Clair Heatly, Mt. Lebanon High School, was the rst twirling drum major. He came over and did the twirling strutting.
The Green Tree Drum & Bugle Corps were “aces” in their day. Pictured here are three Corps members showing off their many awards. Parades were a popular and regular source of entertainment and fun in the depression era of the 1930’s.
The Corps went to South Park where various American Legion posts sponsored the competitions. The Corps attended four straight years at the County Fair and beat the Canadian National Champions. Later on George Watt left the group and Red, Chuck Short, and Harry Kelly twirlers. Junior Reed was rst junior reman drum major.
Always had parade on Thursday evenings, one time on East Manilla with a stand on end of road on Tilkas old farm. Sold beer and sandwiches. People jammed the streets for parades. Green Tree was especially popular.
World War II started and there was little interest so the Corps was disbanded.
The Green Tree Historical Society is located on the rst oor of the Green Tree Municipal Center in the hallway behind the library. Regular hours are Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, or by appointment. Call 412-921-8013 or email greentreehistory@hotmail.com.
Green Tree Rotary
Green Tree Rotary is pleased to announce the winner of our annual scholarship of $1,500 to Isabella Sikora. Isabella is a graduate of Seton-LeSalle High School and plans to attend Duquesne University to study nursing.
Green Tree Woman’s Civic Club
The Green Tree Woman’s Civic club begins its 2021-22 year on September 2nd with a meeting and bingo ($5 a card). Participants are asked to also bring a $5 gift.
On October 7th, Green Tree Police Chief Colin
Cleary and Of cer Frank Zane will provide an informative talk on safety protocols in emergency situations.
At our November 4th meeting we will hold a program for local women veterans presented by Nicole McClure from the VA hospital system.
On December 2nd, the club will have its annual Christmas dinner party. Reservations are required.
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Our meetings are held on the rst Thursday of each month in the Carlisle Social Hall, except January, July, and August. Check out our ongoing activities on the Green Tree Woman’s Civic Club’s Facebook page.
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