Time Machine Terms
August 29, 1978
Lois Mailou Jones: a Career with No End of Creativity
There is no end to Lois Mailou Jones’ creative resources.
The name itself is poetry. A youthful, energetic 72, Lois Jones is the veteran of a long and fruitful career in the arts. Being black and a woman, her accomplishment is especially significant.
As early as age 14, composer Harry T. Burleigh had advised Lois that if she wished to establish a serious career, she would have to go abroad in order to get full exposer and avoid the disadvantage of being black in the United States.
August 22, 1978
Mrs. Onassis Breaks Silence; Says She Owns Gay Head Tract
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis broke her long-standing silence yesterday to confirm that she is the new owner of the 375-acre tract of ocean front land in Gay Head.
The Gazette reported Mrs. Onassis' ownership last Friday. It was that story that ended months of rumor and speculation about the Onassis purchase. The rumors had circulated both here on the Vineyard and on the mainland.
August 18, 1978
Mrs. Onassis Is Purchaser of 375-Acre Gay Head Tract
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is the purchaser of one of the most important open tracts of land on the Vineyard, specifically 375 acres of strategically placed property in the Squibnocket Pond area of Gay Head.
The Gazette confirmed Mrs. Onassis' ownership after a widespread check of sources in Washington, New York and elsewhere.
Until now the acquisition of this land, variously known as the Hornblower property and the Red Gate Farm, has been clouded in secrecy.
December 16, 1977
Review: T.C.D.
I saw Joe Frenchfries at the T.C.D. concert the other night. He was sitting in the front row with the gang from the Black Dog. Enthusiastic fans, they all relished the typical T.C.D. pranks including midget Christmas carolers and a moped ridden through the audience.
December 9, 1977
TCD Christmas Show Is Set
Timothy, Charles and Duane, or TCD as the group is best known to its contemporary musical audience, will give its second annual Christmas show in three performances this weekend at the Katharine Cornell Memorial Theatre in Tisbury. Show time begins at 8:30 Friday and Saturday evenings. A special matinee performance for Island children will be given at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Charles Esposito of the group said, “Santa Clause will be part of the show.” Mr. Clause is expected to play a central role in the matinee show Saturday.
November 25, 1977
Apathy Aside, Purple Fans Turn Out in Noisy Numbers
Multi-colored confetti burst through the cold fall air whenever the Vineyard gained or Nantucket slipped. Orange plastic horns delivered toots of approval at touchdowns and penalty calls. Pompoms waved wildly and feet stomped the bleachers in loud, chaotic support.
All signs at the Saturday afternoon battle with Nantucket said this was a football Island: a community which cheered or jeered every play and never missed a game.
November 25, 1977
Sky-High Vineyarders Close by Besting Nantucket, 14-12
An inspired Vineyard football team, dedicated to beating Nantucket in what was the final game for 12 seniors, did just that Saturday afternoon - Vineyard 14, Nantucket 12.
Vineyard quarterback Mike Gibson scored the first Vineyard touchdown and Matt Ferro the second, but the deciding margin of victory was gained by Gibson booting both extra points.
August 5, 1977
West Chop Town Column
Last Monday, the changing of the months occurred. Along with the month’s changing name, the Chop’s people changed names also. The Herdeg family house on Bug Hill, for instance, changed names with the Sam Bodman family from Wellesley.
There were quite a few other changes. Mr. and Mrs. P. McEvoy Cromwell from Ruxton, Md., are staying in the Jackson house. Also from Ruxton and staying in the Froelicher house are Mr. and Mrs. Cub Harvey,
Staying in the Busselle house, from Perrysburg, Ohio, are Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Coy.
July 29, 1977
West Chop Town Column
Dr. and Mrs. John O’Connor are newcomers at the inn this week. Also staying at the inn are Mr. and Mrs. Cole Blasier, Mr. and Mrs. John Reese, Mrs. Benjamin, and Mrs. Francis Dewitt Pratt and her family. The Cedars also welcomes Mrs. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montaque and their family, Mrs. Eugene Carusi, and Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan.
Staying with the Conways are Mr. and Mrs. John Estes and their four children. Staying with the Chiltons is Barbara Merlin from Lake Forest, Ill. She works for Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Stinson, taking care of their two children.
July 22, 1977
West Chop Town Column
With the repairs on the Cedars nearing completion, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rank have arrived at the Inn and will be staying until July 31.
