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Tom Mix

actorBorn: 1/6/1880Birthplace: Mix Run, Pennsylvania Mix was king of the Hollywood western during the silent film era. A superb marksman and rider, he performed most of his own stunts. His flair…

1972 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearLoretta LynnSingle of the Year“The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.,” Donna FargoAlbum of the YearLet Me Tell You About a Song, Merle Haggard (Capitol)Song of the Year (…

SCHWARZ, John J. H. (Joe), Congress, MI (1937)

SCHWARZ, John J. H. (Joe), a Representative from Michigan; born in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Mich., November 15, 1937; graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, Battle Creek, Mich.; B…

John J. H. (Joe) SCHWARZ, Congress, MI (1937)

SCHWARZ, John J. H. (Joe), a Representative from Michigan; born in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Mich., November 15, 1937; graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, Battle Creek, Mich…

C. H. Ranulf COMPTON, Congress, CT (1878-1974)

COMPTON, C. H. Ranulf, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Poe, Allen County, Ind., September 16, 1878; attended the public schools at Indianapolis, Ind.; was graduated from the Howe…

Gordon, Adam Lindsay

(Encyclopedia) Gordon, Adam Lindsay, 1833–70, Australian poet, b. the Azores. In 1853 he went to South Australia, where he joined the mounted police and later became famous as a steeplechase rider…

1983 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearAlabamaSingle of the Year“Swingin',” John AndersonAlbum of the YearThe Closer You Get, Alabama (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Always on My Mind,” Johnny…

Blaue Reiter, der

(Encyclopedia) Blaue Reiter, derBlaue Reiter, derdĕr blouˈə rīˈtər [key] [Ger.,=the blue rider], German expressionist art movement, lasting from 1911 to 1914. It took its name from a painting by…