It starred ron penfound as captain penny, dressed as a railroad engineer. Protesters call for halftown to step down after buildings demolished. Margaret halftown historical records and family trees related to margaret halftown. Margaret halftown historical records and family trees. If your guaranteed delivery item isnt on time, you can 1 return the item, for a refund of the full price and return shipping costs. Halftown was a full blooded native american from the seneca nation in new york state. Clint halftown currently lives in seneca falls, ny. Halftown must step down, another sign read, as protesters cheered as cars. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Chief halftown was a television icon for 50 years, all of it on channel 6.
Chief halftown traynor ora halftown, full blooded native american fr. The chief would appear in full indian garb and discuss tribal customs and folklore, as well as feature entertainers of all. Autograph chief halftown dutch wonderland lancaster pa. One feature of the show was the pooch parade, which presented adoptable shelter dogs. Chief halftown chief traynor ora halftown was a full blooded indian who hosted philadelphias longest running kiddie show chief halftown aired on wfil and later wpvi from the 1951 to 1999. Chief halftown was a full blooded seneca indian born in upstate new york. Mcdowell philadelphia evening bulletin photograph collection, color transparencies, is the physical property of the special collections research center, temple university libraries. Halftown grew up in buffalo,ny about 25 miles from the senaca reservation. His parents were both born on an indian reservation near buffalo. Vintage car print chief halftown the wfil 23 window vw etsy. The donor has assigned licensing rights to temple university libraries. For nearly 50 years, chief halftown was a part of the lives of philadelphia children. Chief halftown was a fullblooded seneca indian born in upstate new york.
They had become friends after having the tulpehocken indian dancers on his show. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. We have three clips from the same chief halftown show from 1992. Fortyone years ago traynor halftown was getting ready to apply for a job with the pennsylvania turnpike commission when he decided to give one last try at stardom. Protest lasts through weekend after demolition at cayuga nation. But im going to keep on doing this until i cant, she said. Photo book captures dutch wonderlands 50plus years of fun. Chief halftown 1964 fort apache frontier village 3 pin back button. Vintage car print chief halftown the wfil 23 window vw samba bus. Traynor ora halftown february 24, 1917 july 5, 2003, better known as chief halftown, was.
He had been seen for the last several decades in a saturday morning time slot, usually featuring the young talent of the region. Chief halftown traynor ora halftown was seneca indian. The city of philadelphias photo archive contains approximately 2 million photographic records that date from the late 1800s. This included a full eaglefeathered bonnet, beads, and buckskin. Brian playing the piano on chief halftown back in 1987.
This included a full feathered bonnet, beads, and buckskin. At one point when the seneca police department arrived to ask. He appeared at duth wonderland on route 30 in the heart of lancaster pa. Right now clint is a manager at new york and co inc. Old images of philadelphia traynor ora halftown, better known as chief halftown, was an entertainer who hosted a childrens show that aired on wfiltv in philadelphia from 1950 to 1999. On his broadcasts and public appearances, chief halftown always dressed in full indian costume. Chief halftown and sally starr kids tv shows, old tv shows. Well, then, has dutch wonderland got a monorail train for you. Old images of philadelphia traynor ora halftown, better. The one i had completely forgotten until i started digging around was chief halftown, a kids talent show hosted by. Originally intended for a sixweek series, his show went on to become the worlds longest running local tv childrens show. If youre looking for fullcoverage of this weekends. Traynor ora halftown february 24, 1917 july 5, 2003, better known as chief halftown, was a native american entertainer who hosted a childrens show that aired on wfiltv which became wpvitv in 1972 in philadelphia from 1950 to 1999.
Vintage philadelphia print chief halftown wfil 23 window. Archive photos which have been assigned a geographic location are also searchable by proximity to an address, intersection, place name, or neighborhood. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at. Chief halftown was a full blooded seneca indian, a direct desendant of a seneca chief who signed a treaty with george washington. Later, as an adult, elaine was quite active in community theatre. Originally intended to be a simple cartoon show, it grew into the longest running local childrens program in the history of television. A good salad can be a full meal, and theyre not just for summertime. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Yes, he is the same chief halftown that baby boomers had watched on philadelphia television shows as kids.
Welcome to, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information. The chief halftown show was on philadelphias channel 6, wfiltv. Happy the clown died in 1993, chief halftown in 2003, captain kangaroo in 2004, wee. Full, first appearance on johnny carson show duration. Ees da sa sussaway lets get started phillyhistory blog. Traynor ora halftown, star of philadelphias wpvitv chief halftown.
The show started out as an inexpensive cartoon vehicle and within weeks, halftown was a star. He hosted the longest running local childrens tv show in the world on channel 6 abc philly from 1950 to the job was supposed to be a. The chief halftown show was philadelphias longest running show for kids. Chief halftown hired one of his close and personal friends, horace hoffman, to make his indian headdress and wardrobe. Clint halftown, the cayuga nations federal representative, pictured in. A full blooded seneca indian, chief halftown has traveled thousands of miles in helping thousands of youngsters learn to enjoy the fun of bowling. Prior to his television career he was a nightclub singer and a radio disc jockey. Chief halftown tv series 19511999 plot summary imdb.
In these politically correct times a show like chief halftown wouldnt have half a chance, but for us he was magical. Autographed picture card chief halftown well known telvision personality. Treasures from the philadelphia delaware valley collection at the willing mind. Captain penny was a cleveland childrens tv show from 1955 to 1971.
He ran a kids show in philly for 48 years and between cartoons tried to teach kids the important values in life and a little bit about the true nature of americian indians. Sally starr, a cowgirltype character, was also scheduled to appear but canceled due to illness. The station was originally known as wfiltv and today is wpvitv. There are chief halftown junior bowling clubs in over 200 cities in the united states and canada. Chief traynor ora halftown, full blooded native american from the seneca tribe in upstate new york, passed away july 5, 2003 in absecon, new jersey from complications resulting from diabetes. Clint halftown c, 47 seneca falls, ny has court or. Clint halftowns decision to crush the cayuga nations community, one that he is. This included a fullfeathered bonnet, beads, and buckskin.
He always presented a positive image and, unlike what the chief referred to as movie indians, he eschewed the stoic, unfriendly look. Chief halftown was a full blooded seneca indian, an iroquoian tribe from western new york state. Biography for chief halftown turner classic movies. Clint halftown is 47 years old and was born on 06101972. As a child, she had appeared on tv shows of the day like happy the clown and chief halftown. Horace, his wife vera and his two sons tommy and bobby were all part of that dance. Phillys favorite kids show hosts whyy specials pbs.
Old images of philadelphia january 31, 2017 traynor ora halftown february 24, 1917 july 5, 2003, better known as chief halftown, was an entertainer who hosted a childrens show that aired on wfiltv which became wpvitv in 1972 in philadelphia from 1950 to 1999. Her best friend from her showbiz years, chief halftown, died last year. With blaze kelly coyle, larry ferrari, chief traynor ora halftown, michelle krupa. The project gutenberg ebook of famous indian chiefs, by. He hosted the longest running local childrens tv show in the world on channel 6 abc philly from 1950 to the job was supposed to be a mere six weeks. A full blooded seneca born traynor ora halftown, the chief was a fixture on channel 6 variously known over the years as wfiltv or wpvi from 1951 to 1999.
The chief halftown program aired from 1951 until 1999, a remarkable 48year run on wfil now wpvi channel 6. Chief halftown 1964 fort apache frontier village 3 pin. The show first aired on wfil in 1951 and then wpvi where it ran until 1999. Chief halftown cheers elderly, as well as kids the. Pinky lee and chief halftown, both childrens television show hosts, also visited the park.
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