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The national American Singers Club, Inc. was founded in Milton, Massachusetts (near Boston) by a group of eight women.
On November 19, 20, and 21 the Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club holds its annual show at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago. Included is an exhibition of American Singers. (American Canary Magazine, August 1937)
On December 4th and 5th in Brooklyn, New York there is a bird show at which American Singers are judged by Frank Fischer. (American Canary Magazine, August 1937)
William F. Link of Chicago, Illinois is the Secretary of the national American Singers Club.
The Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club held its 9th annual open show at Hotel Sherman on November 16, 16, and 17 in Chicago (See the entry below for additional details.) A Mrs. Hildebrandt judged American Singers.
In the October 1940 issue of American Canary Magazine the following item appeared in the " 'Round The Circuit" feature:
The South Bend Bird Breeders Club held its fifth annual exhibition at Carpenter Hall in South Bend, Indiana. Clifford Williams judged American Singer canaries.
The National Capital Canary Club held its sixth annual open show at the Cairo Hotel in Washington, D.C. on November 29-30. Mrs. Maude Anderson judged American Singers.
The Peoria Cage Bird Fanciers Club held its sixth annual show at the Jefferson Hotel in Peoria, Illinois. Mrs. H. Hildebrandt judged American Singers.
The American Singer Standard was adopted by the American Singers Club, Inc.
"The Original American Singer Club of America" has a listing in the Directory of Bird Societies in the May 1944 issue of American Canary Magazine. The listing indicates that Wm. D. Porter of 48 Bellevue Avenue, Winthrop, Massachusetts is the President of the club; W.F. Link of 514 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois is the Vice President; and Mrs. Lena I. Fisher of 150-21 84 Avenue, Jamaica, New York is the Secretary-Treasurer.
Also in the May 1944, American Canary Magazine's "'Round The Circuit'" feature included a note from Mrs. Maybelle Porter. The note read as follows:
American Singers Club Chapter 6 is formed in Chicago. A few founding members: Cliff Williams, George and Jan Commons.
First National Cage Bird Show was hosted by the Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago, Illinois.
The National Cage Bird Show was held at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.
Mrs. Mary Weierich of Cincinnati, Ohio was the Secretary/Treasurer of the American Singers Club.
The American Singers Club, Tri-State Chapter 8 located in Cincinnati, Ohio meets on the 4th Sunday of each month with dinner served at 5 p.m.
Please note: prior to and during this time, bird shows frequently combined American Singers with "Miscellaneous Singers". Miscellaneous singers could be any type of canary. The national American Singers Club awarded points only to those birds banded with ASC registered bands. For this reason, sometimes the show's stated winners were not the ASC's stated winners. There were also shows during this time that had song divisions but were not ASC sanctioned.
Sylvania Canary Fanciers held its 2nd annual open show at Kendrick Recreation Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Singers were judged by Joseph Henry. Winners were: Patronage ASC, 1,2, & 3 James Anderson; Unflighted, James Anderson. Patronage ASC Chapter 15, James Anderson. Other than ASC: Old, Ernst Fabry; Young, George Loris.
Missouri Cage Bird Association Show was held October 26-27 in St. Louis, Missouri. American Singers were judged by Rose Green. Winners were: Best, 2, 4, 5 Cliff Williams; 3 Joe Cavanaugh. Best Old and Best Young: Cliff Williams.
Northeast Baltimore C. & P.B. Association Show was held November 1-3 in Baltimore, Maryland. William Dalton judged American Singers. Winners were: Best Til Becker; 2 & 5 Tom Airey; 3 C. DeChriste; 4 Jason Anderson.
Colorama Bird Fanciers held its 4th annual open bird show on October 26th and 27th. Eugene Lehre judged American Singers. Winners in the American Singer section were: Best and 2, Kenneth Wick; 3, William Wick; 4, Ernie Fabry.
The Newark Canary and Budgerigar Association held its annual show in Newark, New Jersey. American Singer Best in Show was a bird bred by Mrs. Frank Rombardo.
The Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club held its 4th annual combined show with the Illinois Budgerigar Society at the Stockyard Inn in Chicago on November 2nd and 3rd. There were 433 canary and wild birds entered and 290 budgies. General admission for the public was 50¢. American Singers were judged by H. J. McDermott. Winners in the American Singer section (187 entries) were: Best, Jim Jankowski; 2 Emil Lexow; 3 Victor Horvath; 4 Joe Cavanaugh. Best Singer - Greater Chicago member and Best American Singer band, Jim Jankowski; 2nd Best American Singer band, Emil Lexow; 3rd Best American Singer band, Victor Horvath. Best Young, Jim Jankowski; 2nd Best Young, Emil Lexow.
Delaware Valley Bird Society held its 9th annual show November 9th and 10th at Edgely Fire Hall in Edgely, Pennsylvania. Joseph Henry judged American Singers. Winners of the American Singer section were: Best, 4, 5 James Anderson; 2 Kenneth Wick; 3 George Loris.
National Institute of Red Orange Canaries (NIROC) show was held November 8, 9, and 10 at the Craftsman Masonic Corp. Building in Chicago, Illinois. 400 birds were entered. Blanche Halter judged both Red Factors and American Singers. Winners in the American Singer section were: Best in Show: Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh; Best Old: Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh; 2 Mrs. Horvath. Best Young: G. Commons; 2, Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh; 3 Mrs. Horvath; 4 Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh.
The 15th National Cage Bird Show was held on November 21, 22, 23, and 24 in Detroit, Michigan. There were 1326 entries. The American Singer section had 175 entries and was the largest section in the entire show. This was also the largest number of American Singers entries in the 14-year history of American Singers at the National Cage Bird Show. Nearly all entries were brought from Chicago, Cincinnati, and St. Louis. American Singers were judged by John F. Wagner. The Kellogg Trophy in the American Singer section was won by Clifford Williams (Band No. AS61-C713); 2 Peggy and Bob Raab; 3 Jim Jankowski; 4 Clifford Williams; 5 Victor Horvath. Best Unflighted Jim Horvath, A.S.C. Inc. Patronage: 1 Clifford Williams; 2 Peggy and Bob Raab; 3 Jim Jankowski; 4 Clifford Williams; 5 Victor Horvath.
South Jersey- Philadelphia Bird Club's 28th annual open bird show is held November 16th and 17th at the Cherry Hill Shopping Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Winners of the American Singer section were: Best American Singer: Kenneth Wick. Best American Singer Opposite Age of the Champion: Ernest Fabey.
Massachusetts Cage-Bird Association Show was held November 22-24 in Boston, Massachusetts. Madeline Mysliwiec judged American Singers. Winners in the American Singer section were: Best, 3, 4 Age to Champion, Buff Variegated, Green and Best Color Bred American Singer R. Sauliner; 2 (best buff American Singer) & 5, Elmer Steele. Best Yellow Variegated American Singer Mrs. Geraldine Joy. Best Novice American Singer: Mrs. Berneice Savingsky. Best White American Singer, Most American Singer entries, and Most Blue Ribbons in American Singer section: Mrs. Jones. Best American Singer conformation: Gregory McDonnell. Best American Singer hen: Mr. and Mrs. Kitchener.
Long Island Cage Bird Show was held November 30- December 1 in Maspeth, New York. Judging American Singers: Thomas Powell. Winners were: Best & 3, Peggy Frick; 2 & 4, Jim Anderson; 5, Ernest Fabry. Best Old: 1 Peg Frick; 2 James Anderson; 3 Peg Frick; 4 James Anderson. Best Young: 1 Ernest Fabry; 2 Peg Frick; 3 Madeline Mysliwiec. Best Old Hen: Peg Frick. Best Young Hen: Anna Wissig.
Ohio Valley Canary & Budgie Show was held December 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rose Green judged American Singers. Winners in the American Singer section were: Best, Merle Zeigler; 2, H. Konstantinow; 3 Mr. and Mrs. J. Krass; 4, Joe Cavanaugh; 5, Fred Weierich.
Greater Chicago American Singer Boosters show was held on December 14 in Chicago, Illinois. Rose Green judged. Winners: Best, 2 Cliff Williams; 3, 4 Gerrit Muler; 4, George and Jan Commons.
Mrs. Mary Weierich of Cincinnati, Ohio was the Secretary/Treasurer of the American Singers Club. She was also the Secretary of ASC Chapter 8 (Tri-State).
Madeline Mysliwiec, an American Singer judge, is Secretary-Treasurer of the American Border Fancy Canary Club.
Mrs. Peg Frick of Long Island, New York was the Secretary of the American Singers Club, Chapter 1.
On October 24 & 25 the Missouri Cage Bird Association and Budgerigar Society of Missouri held a combined All Bird Show at the Santa Cruz Halls in St. Louis, Missouri. Mary Weierich judged American Singers.
November 6-8, The National Institute of Red Orange Canaries and all other cage birds held its annual show at the Craft-Man Masonic Lodge in Chicago. Ethel Keizer judged American Singers. Over 400 birds were entered in total. American Singer winners: Special Award, W. Krzak; Best High Scoring Singer: Krzak; Best Opposite Age: Jim Jankowski; 3rd, Victor Horvath; 4th, Jim Jankowski; 5th, Joe Cavanaugh; 6th, George Commons.
The Northeast Baltimore Canary and Parrakeet Breeders Association held an Open Cage Bird Show in Baltimore, Maryland. There were a total of 428 birds entered. Winners in the American Singer section were: Best American Singer: J. Anderson; 2nd, T. Airey. Best Chapter 15 American Singer: T. Airey; 2nd, J. Anderson.
November 7-8, The Ohio Valley Canary and Budgie Club and the American Singers Club Chapter 8 host a show at The Local 765 Union Hall in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mary Weierich judged American Singers. Best in American Singer section: Konstantinow.
November 7-8, The Sylvania Canary Fanciers held its annual show at the Kendrick Recreation Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Madeline Mysliwiec judged American Singers. There were 302 entries. Winners in the American Singer section were: Best, 2nd, and 4th, James Anderson; 3rd, George Loris; 5th, Thomas Airey.
The 16th annual National Cage Bird Show is held on November 19-22 at the Windermere Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The show was sponsored by the Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club, the Illinois Budgerigar Society, and the National Institute of Red Orange Canaries. American Singers were judged by Mary Weierich of Cincinnati, Ohio. There were 216 American Singers entered, despite a sudden snow storm and very cold weather. (There were 1211 entries overall.) The winner of the Kellogg trophy in the American Singer division was Cliff Williams, who with that win had amassed a total of nine Kellogg Trophies for Best American Singer. The winner in 1964 was a two year old bird hatched in 1963. Quoted in the January 1965 issue of American Cage Bird Magazine, Cliff said, "blood lines are important- this bird's father and grandfather were both winners in previous shows." Other winners in the American Singer division were: 2nd, George Commons; 3rd, Jim Jankowski; 4th, Ruth Roach; 5th, Pete Potocek; 6th and 7th, Jim Jankowski; 8th, Charles Vavra; 9th (American Cage-Bird Certificate), Jim Jankowski. Best Unflighted Male: Jim Jankowski; 2nd, Pete Potocek; 3rd, Jim Jankowski. Best AS, Cliff Williams; 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, Jim Jankowski.
South Jersey- Philadelphia Bird Club's 29th annual open bird show is held November 21st and 22nd at the Cherry Hill Shopping Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Miscellaneous and American Singers are judged by Thomas Powell.
The Massachusetts Cage Bird Association held its annual show in Boston, Massachusetts November 21-22. Winners of the American Singer section were: Best American Singer, Best ASC American Singer, Best Buff, Best Female, Larry De Grace; 2nd Best American Singer, 3rd Best A.S., 2nd Best ASC American Singer, 3rd Best ASC American Singer, Elmer Steele. Best Buff Var., Mrs. Geraldine Joy. Best Var. Yellow, Best Color Bred, Best Clear Yellow, Most Blue Ribbons, Best Cinnamon Var., and Most Entries, Mrs. Edwin Jones. Best White, Peg Frick. Best Utility Singer, Mrs. Edwin Jones.
Long Island Cage Bird Association and Empire State Budgerigar Society's 23rd National Open Show is held at the V.F.W. Hall in Bellerose, Long Island, New York. John Wagner judged American Singers. Peg Frick won best, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th best in show. Peg Frick also won the best young and the best old as well as the best old variegated hen, best young clear hen, and the best young variegated hen. She indicated that the same bird that won Best in Show at this show under Mr. Wagner took Best in Show last year under Mr. Powell. That bird also took a second at the Delaware Valley show, again under Mr. Powell. A Mr. Moss from Teaneck was awarded Best Novice. His birds were bred from Peg Frick's stock. There were 14 birds shown in the novice class. (American Cage-Bird Magazine, January, 1965.)
Mrs. Mary Weierich of Cincinnati, Ohio was the Secretary/Treasurer of the American Singers Club. She was also the Secretary of ASC Chapter 8 (Tri-State).
In the May 1965 issue of American Cage Bird magazine American Singer judge Peggy Frick thanks American Singers Club members making her president of the club. The note is as follows:
American Singers Club Chapter 16 (Free State) is formed in Baltimore, Maryland. An article announcing the formation of the chapter appeared in the September 1965 issue of American Cage Bird Magazine. The article, under the headline of "New ASC Chapter" read as follows:
The Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club held its annual show at the Stock Yards Inn in Chicago, Illinois. Madeline Mysliwiec judged American Singers. Winners of the American Singer division were as follows: Best, Wm DeSimone; 2nd Adelaide Walo; 3rd Mr. and Mrs. George Commons; 4th Ethel Keizer; 5th Ralph Johnson.
The Northeast Baltimore Canary & Parakeet Breeder' Association held its 27th annual bird show October 22-24. There were 617 total entries. Winners in the American Singer section were: Best, James Anderson; 2nd Charles DeChriste; 3rd Tom Airey; 4th George Loris; 5th Tom Airey. Best Hen, E. Malinowski.
The Missouri Cage Bird Association Annual Cage Bird Show is held on October 30 and 31st at the Albert Pick Motel in St. Louis, Missouri. American Singers were judged by Mrs. Mary Weierich. Winners in the American Singer section were: Best, Best A.S. Banded, 2nd and 2nd A.S. Banded, Best Old Cliff Williams; 3rd and 4th Adelaide Walo, 5th Peggy Raab.
Sylvania Canary Fancier's 4th annual show was held October 30-31. There were 341 total entries. Judging American Singers was Joseph Henry. Winners in the American Singer section: Best Tom Airey; 2nd George Loris; 3rd James Anderson; 4th Tom Airey; 5th Ernst Fabry. Best American Singer bred by a member of ASC Chapter 15- J. Anderson.
The National Institute of Red Orange Canaries, Inc. and all other cage birds held its annual show November 12-14 at Craftman Masonic Hall in Chicago, Illinois. Mary Weierich judged American Singers. Winners: Best, Cliff Williams; 2nd Delores Cavanaugh; 3rd James Roach; 4th Erwin Panzer; 5th Wm. DeSimone.
On November 13th and 14th, The Delaware Valley Bird Society held its 11th annual show at the Edgely Fire Hall in Edgely, Pennsylvania. Tom Powell judged American Singers. Winners in the American Singer section were as follows: Best, Ernst Fabry; 2nd George Loris; 3rd Bea. Rouse; 4th Bea. Rouse; 5th George Loris.
The 17th National Cage Bird Show is held at Wonderland Shopping City in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Rose Green of St. Louis, Missouri judged American Singers. Entry fee was 50¢ per bird. Cliff Williams of Hammond, Indiana won the Kellogg Trophy in the American Singers division. Winners in the American Singer division were as follows: Best, Cliff Williams; 2nd Mr. and Mrs. George Commons; 3rd and 4th and Best Unflighted, Ethel Keizer; 5th LaVerne Krauss; 6th and 7th Dolores Cavanaugh.
A biographical sketch of Mrs. Rose Green, American Singers Club judge, appeared in the October 1965 issue of American Cage Bird Magazine. The sketch was a part of an article entitled "1965 National Cage Bird Show News". The article read as follows:
The 30th annual South Jersey-Philadelphia Bird Club and American Budgerigar Society Regional Show was held on November 20-21 at the Community Hall in Cherry Hill Mall in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Thomas Powell judged American Singers. Winners of the American Singer section were: Best American Singer Old and Young- H. Van Dessel.
On November 20-21, the Newark Canary and Budgerigar Association held its annual show at the Montgomery Hall in Irvington, New Jersey. There were 584 total entries. Madeline Mysliwiec judged American Singers. Winners were as follow: ASC Trophy, Bea. Rouse. Best American Singer, Bea. Rouse. Old: Best, J. Anderson; 2nd J. Anderson; 3rd Peg Frick. Young: Best, T. Airey' 2nd J. Simon; 3rd F. Rombardo. Novice, F. Rombardo.
On November 28-29 the Ohio Valley Canary and Budgie Club Annual Cage Bird Show was held at the Terrace Hilton Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Ethel Keizer judged American Singers. Winners of the American Singer section were: Best in Show- Cliff Williams; 2nd LaVerne Krauss; 3rd Cliff Williams; 4th, 5th, and Unflighted- Adelaide Walo; Best unflighted by member of Tri-State No. 8, Mrs. John Knipp.
The Long Island Cage Bird Association and Empire State Budgerigar Society held its 24th National Open Show at the VFW Hall in Bellerose, Long Island, New York. Thomas Powell judged both American Singers and Miscellaneous Singers. American Singer winners: Best, Best Old, and Best Clear Hen- Peg Frick. 2nd Best and Best Young- Alfred Carlton. 3rd Best and 2nd Best Old- James Anderson. 4th Best and 2nd Best Young- E. Fabry. 5th Best and 3rd Best Old- Walter Betz. 3rd Best Young - George Komensky. 4th Best Old - Charles Healy. 4th Best Young, 5th Best Old and 5th Best Young - Jos. Marssdorf. Best Old Hen - Elsie and Bob Hall. Best Var. Old Hen - M. Mysliwiec. Best Young Var. Hen - Charles Healy.
The Massachusetts Cage Bird Association show was held December 4-5. There were 703 total entries. American Singers were judged by John Wagner. Winners were: Best, 2nd and 5th Mrs. Edwin Jones; 3rd Elmer Steele; 4th Larry De Grace. Most entries: Elmer Steele. Best female American Singer: Lorenzo De Grace; 2nd George Ticker.
The Greater Chicago American Boosters Club held an American Singer show on December 11 which was judged by Ethel Keizer. Winners were: Best Adelaide Walo; 2nd and 4th Ralph Johnson; 3rd Peter Kelleher; 5th Cliff Williams.
An article written by Peg Frick- American Singers Club president and regular contributor to American Cage Bird Magazine in the 1960's- included the following information about Madeline Mysliwiec, American Singer judge and ASC Secretary - Treasurer:
The same article later discusses ASC judge Tom Powell and notes that he was one of the first American Singer breeders and is also a Type breeder. Mrs. Frick noted that "Anyone who wins under him really has got to be on the ball. Tom is no newcomer and he knows his birds." (American Cage Bird Magazine, November 1965)
The National Institute of Red Orange Canaries (NIROC) in Chicago requests consideration of a standardized rotation of colors for closed metal leg bands to prevent confusion. The rotation of red-green-orange-blue-silver-yellow-repeat was proposed by Mr. Wood of Red Bird Products. (American Cage-Bird Magazine, July 1966, page 9)
The Missouri Cage Bird Association Annual Cage Bird Show is held at the Albert Pick Motel in St. Louis, Missouri. American Singers were judged by Mrs. Mary Weierich.
Peg Frick of Valley Stream, New York is the Secretary of the American Singers Club Chapter 1. Chapter meetings are held on the 4th Sunday every other month at the homes of members.
On October 29-30 The Missouri Cage Bird Association Annual Cage Bird Show is held in St. Louis, Missouri. American Singers are judged by Mrs. Ethel Keizer.
November 4-6, National Institute of Red Orange Canaries, Inc. and All Other Cage Birds holds its annual show at the Craftmen's Masonic Temple in Chicago, Illinois. Rose Green judged American Singers.
November 12-13, the Delaware Valley Bird Society holds its 12th Annual Open Show at Edgely Fire Hall in Edgely, Pennsylvania. Judging American and Miscellaneous Singers: Joe Henry.
The 18th annual National Cage Bird Show is held November 17-20 at the Niagara Hotel in Niagara Falls, New York. Tom Powell judged American Singers. The Kellogg Trophy for the American Singer division was won by Emil Lexow of Chicago, Illinois.
Newark Canary and Budgerigar Association, Inc. holds its 35th annual open show on November 19-20 at the Montgomery Hall in Irvington, New Jersey. W. Dalton judged American Singer canaries.
On November 25-27, the Long Island Cage Bird Association and Empire State Budgerigar Society held its 25th National Open Show at the VFW Hall in Bellerose, Long Island, New York. Judging American Singers and Miscellaneous Singers: Ethel Keizer.
The Ohio Valley Canary and Budgerigar Club held its annual show on November 26-27 at the Terrace Hilton Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. John V. Bassett, Jr. judged American Singers.
The president of the national American Singers Club was Ethel Keizer, also an ASC judge.
The Secretary-Treasurer of the national American Singers Club is Mrs. Janet Commons of Wauconda, Illinois.
On October 27-29 the Baltimore Bird Fanciers Show was held at the Glyndon Volunteer Fire Hall in Glyndon, Maryland. Judging American Singers and Miscellaneous Singers: Peg Frick.
October 28 & 29, the Missouri Cage Bird Association held its annual cage bird show at Pick Cavalier Motel in St. Louis, Missouri. Judging American Singers: Mrs. Mary Weierich.
November 3-5, the Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club held its 36th annual show at the Southwest Inn Motel in Chicago, Illinois. John Bassett judged American Singers.
November 10-12, the National Institute of Red Orange Canaries and All Other Cage Birds (NIROC) held its annual show at the O'Hare Inn Motel in Des Plaines, Illinois. Judging American Singers: Ethel Keizer.
November 11-12, the Newark Canary and Budgerigar Association held its 36th annual show. Judging American Singers: Peg Frick.
The 19th National Cage Bird Show is held on November 16-19 at the Arts and Crafts Building on the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Rose Green judged American Singers.
American Singer judges Cliff Williams and Ethel Keizer held a class for AS judges at the Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club. Those in attendance were provided with a score sheet and the fundamentals of judging were explained. A class of Singers were judged by attendees and notes were compared afterwards.
American Singers Club Chapter 17 (Garden State) is formed in New Jersey.
Delaware Valley Bird Club held its 21st annual Open Cage Bird Show on November 8 and 9 at the Village Mall in Horsham, Pennsylvania. 481 birds were entered. Judging American and Miscellaneous Singers was Marilyn Simons. American Singer winners were: Best American Singer in show, O. Norrby; (ASC) Norrby. (Old) 1 Norrby, 2 D. Feduk, 3 A. Dos Santos. (Young) 1 W. Hardingham, 2 D. Feduk, 3 Norrby. There were 118 American Singer entries.
Mrs. Janet "Jan" Commons of Wauconda, Illinois was the secretary of the national American Singers Club.
American Singers Club, Chapter 1 in New York held meetings on the second Sunday of every other month at the home of Mrs. Madeline Mysliwiec of Wantagh, New York. Chapter 1 Secretary was Margaret Verdoliva.
Massachusetts Cage Bird Association held its 60th annual show. Madeline Mysliwiec judged American Singers.
October 23-24 Motor City Bird Breeders held its show at the Olive Leaf Lodge, I.O.O.F., in Berkley, Michigan. John V. Bassett, Jr. judged American Singers.
John V. Bassett, Jr. again judged American Singers the following weekend at the Baltimore Bird Fanciers 36th Annual Show in Eldersburg, Maryland.
Missouri Cage Bird Association Open Canary Show was held at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeton, Missouri (a NW suburb of St. Louis) Tom Lesko judged American Singers.
In November, the Greater Pittsburgh Cage Bird Society held its 2nd annual show and John V. Bassett, Jr. judged American Singers.
The Delaware Valley Bird Club held its 22nd annual cage bird exhibition in Horsham, Pennsylvania where Madeline Mysliewiec judged American Singers.
November 12-14 the Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club held its 44th annual show at the Holiday Inn in Itasca, Illinois. Ethel Keizer judged American Singers.
The National Cage Bird Show was held at the Sheraton Inn in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Wayne Vipond of Illinois judged American Singers. American Singer breeder George Commons (husband of Jan Commons, ASC Secretary) was listed as an officer of the National Cage Bird Show Club.
National Institute of Red Orange Canaries (NIROC) held its annual show at the Holiday Inn in Rosemont, Illinois where Wayne Vipond judged American Singers.
Long Island Cage Bird Association held its 35th National Open Show in Hempstead, New York. Russell Gallini judged American Singers and Miscellaneous Singers.
December 3-4 ASC Chapter 6 sponsored its annual All American Singer Show at the Holiday Inn Motel in Itasca, Illinois. Adelaide Walo judged. Chapter 6 Secretary Pro-tem was Janet "Jan" Commons of Wauconda, Illinois.
Maryland Cage Bird Society held its 1st annual show, where Madeline Mysliwiec judged American Singers.
Piasa Cage Bird Club held their 2nd annual show October 14-16. Judging American Singer canaries was Adelaide Walo. Winners in the American Singer section were 1 Betty Wanter, 2 Dave Karius, 3 Virginia Bowman; Unflighted: Dave Karius.
Mrs. Janet "Jan" Commons of Wauconda, Illinois was the secretary of the national American Singers Club.
Maryland Cage Bird Society, 3rd Annual Show was held in Towson, Maryland at the Holiday Inn. Madeline Mysliwiec judged American Singers.
Massachusetts Cage Bird Association held its 62nd annual show at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Swansea, Massachusetts. Dan Feduk judged American Singers.
Piasa Cage Bird club 3rd Annual Show held October 13-15 at the Stratford Motor Hotel in Alton, Illinois. Adelaide Walo judged American Singers.
Massachusetts Cage Bird Association's 62nd Annual Bird Show held on October 21 in Swansea, Massachusetts. Dan Feduk judged American Singers.
Badger Canary Fanciers 11th Annual Canary and Finch Show was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Judging American Singers was Lucille Pilsnik of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
October 28th and 29th - Motor City Bird Breeders held its annual show in St. Bede's School Gym on West 12 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Wayne Vipond judged American Singers.
Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club's show was held November 3-5 at the Holiday Inn in Willowbrook, Illinois. Judging American Singers was Ethel Keizer. Laverne Krauss of Chicago, Illinois was Greater Chicago's Secretary.
Missouri Cage-Bird Association Open Show was held November 3-5 at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeton (a NW suburb of St. Louis). Adelaide Walo judged American Singers.
Greater Pittsburgh Cage Bird Society's 4th annual show was held November 4th. Marilyn Simons judged American Singers.
The Greater New England Cage Bird Show was sponsored by Connecticut Association for Aviculture and Western New England Cage Bird Society. The show was held at the Ramada Inn in East Windsor, Connecticut. Russell Gallini judged American Singers.
Delaware Valley Bird Club held its annual show in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Judging American Singers was Madeline Mysliwiec.
The National Cage Bird Show was held November 16-19 at the Atlanta Airport Hilton Inn in Atlanta, Georgia. American Singers were judged by Russell Gallini.
New Jersey Bird Breeders Association's Annual Open Show was held at the Masonic Temple in Woodridge, New Jersey. Marilyn Simons judged American Singers and Miscellaneous Singers. Winners of the show were: 1 Sister Soellner, 2&3 Bill Hardingham, 4&5 Joe Yakominick. Unflighted Hen, Jerry & Kitty Totaro. A.S. Chapter 17: 1&2 George Kominsky, 3 Julius Yuhas. Miscellaneous Singers: 1 Leona Shockey, 2 Joe Yakominick, 3 Bill Hardingham.
National Institute of Red Orange Canaries (NIROC) held its annual show at the Holiday Inn in Rosemont, Illinois. Adelaide Walo judged American Singers.
Long Island Cage Bird Association held its annual show at the American Legion hall in Hempstead, New York. Wayne Vipond judged American Singers.
Maryland Cage Bird Society held its 3rd annual show in Towson, Maryland. Madeline Mysliwiec judged American Singers.
ASC Chapter 6 show was held December 8th and 9th in Itaska, Illinois at the Itaska Holiday Inn. Marilyn Simons judged. Chapter 6 Secretary was Adelaide Walo of Chicago, Illinois.
American Singers Club Chapter 22 (DRAGON) is formed in Michigan. Founding members include Judy Snider and Jessie Durkin.
Motor City Bird Breeders Show in Detroit, Michigan - DRAGON member Judy Snider took 2nd best Border canary.
Baltimore Bird Fancier's Show- Best Old American Singer Hen was won by L. Keim; Best American Singer in show was won by Marilyn Simons. Second in show was L. Keim. Third in show was Marilyn Simons. Fourth and Fifth in show was L. Keim. Best American Singer by Novice was L. Keim.
The National Institute of Red Orange Canaries Inc (NIROC) show was held at the Elk Grove Holiday Inn. There were 661 entries. Judging American Singers was John Schaefer. American Singer show results: E. Gerritson took high score and Cliff Williams won 2, 3, 4, 7, 2nd best A.S. band, E. Gerritson 5, 6, best A.S. band.
The Secretary of the national American Singers Club was Mrs. Janet (Jan) Commons of Wauconda, Illinios.
American Singers Club, Chapter 1 located in Meadow, New York met the second Sunday every other month. The Secretary of the club was Pasquale (Pat) Ruotolo.
Jessie Durkin of ASC Chapter 22 (DRAGON) authored the article "Banding- Even the Word Makes Me Nervous" which was published in the June 1982 issue of American Cage-Bird Magazine.
The annual Motor City Bird Breeders show was held at St. Stephen's Hall on Central Avenue in Detroit. Judge of American Singers was Adelaide Walo.
The second annual DRAGON Song Trials show in Livonia, Michigan was judged by Adelaide Walo.
National Cage Bird Show was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the Pittsburgh-Hilton Inn. American Singer judge was Daniel Feduk of Middle Village, New York. John Schaefer was the Kellogg Trophy winner in the American Singer division.
Adelaide Walo also judged the "American Singers & Misc. Singers" at the Long Island Cage Bird Association.
American Singers Club Chapter 23 (Rocky Mountain - RMASC) is formed. Founding member includes Bill Summers.
American Singers Club Chapter 25 is formed in New Jersey.
American Singers Club Chapter 26 (Central Ohio Cage Bird Club) is formed in Columbus, Ohio.
New Jersey Bird Breeders Association holds its annual show on November 26, 1988. 624 birds were entered. Alan Gibson judged American Singers. American Singer section results: Young birds 1 Montan; 2 D. Iacavone; 3 C. Davidson; 4 Julius Natterman; 5 Tad Rykojc. Best Old: 1 Julius Natterman; 2 Tad Rykojc; 3 George Komensky; 4 J. Ehert; 5 Julius Natterman. Best American Singer conformation: C. Davidson. Best Red American Singer: Montan.
The National Cage Bird Show was held in San Diego, California.
The Secretary/Treasurer of the national American Singers Club is Jessie Durkin of Michigan.
ASC Chapter 22 (DRAGON) President is Pat Miller of South Bend, Indiana.
American Singers Club Chapter 27 (Association of Pittsburgh - ASAP) is formed.
41st National Cage Bird Show is held in New Orleans, Louisiana November 16-18.
American Singers Club Chapter 28 (Maryland American Singer Club Of Today - MASCOT) is formed.
South Jersey Bird Club 10th Annual Exotic Bird Show was held on October 4th and 5th at the Garden State Race Track & Convention Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. American Singers were judged by Richard Hoey. Results were: Best in Show - Tad Rykojc; 2 George Kominsky; 3 Carl & Barbara Montan. Old: 1 George Kominsky; 2 & 3 Tad Rykojc. Young: 1 Carl & Barbara Montan; 2 Becky Montan; 3 L. Pierro.
The Cleveland Cage Bird Society Bird Show was held on October 12 in at the German Central Organization Lodge in Parma, Ohio. Judy Snider judged American Singers.
Baltimore Bird Fanciers All-Bird Show was held on October 19 at the Holiday Inn in Towson, Maryland. Pat Miller judged American Singers.
Motor City Bird Breeders 40th Annual Canary & Cage Bird Exhibition was held at St. Stephen's Hall on Central Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. American Singers were judged by Kay Wells.
Missouri Cage Bird Association held its show at the Days Inn in Eureka, Missouri. John Schaefer judged American Singers.
Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club held its 59th Annual Bird Show at the Holiday Inn in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Frank Zuech judged American Singers.
DRAGON Song Trials held in Livonia, Michigan on November 9th. Lucille Pilsnik judged.
The 43rd National Cage-Bird Show was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel November 14-17 in Dearborn, Michigan. The NCBS had 255 exhibitors from 28 states and Canada and almost 3,000 entries. American Singer canaries were judged by Joyce Yuhas. Dawn LeDuc was the Kellogg Trophy winner in the American Singer division. 2nd was Alberta Riedel, 3rd M. Reynolds. Best Old birds: 1 Dawn LeDuc; 2 Alberta Riedel; 3 M. Reynolds. Best Young: 1 J. & L. Pierre; 2 B. Wisniewski; 3 C. & C. Gaimein.
American Singers Club Chapter 6 held its 15th annual show on December 7th in Westchester, Illinois. 160 American Singer canaries were judged by Lucille Pilsnik of Wisconsin. Results were: Best in Show: Dawn LeDuc (old); 2 M & M Omiatek (old); 3 Celeste Siress (old); 4 Dawn LeDuc (old); 5 Mike Ejnik (young); 6 Bob McGuire (old); 7 Erv Panzer (young). Highest Scoring Young: Mike Ejnik; 2 Erv Panzer; 3 M & M Omiatek. Team Trophy for highest average score: Dawn LeDuc. Marilyn Omiatek served as show scretary.
Don Stapleton provided the first demonstration of American Singers at the All American Canary Fanciers show in Lawndale, California (outside of the American Singer section at the National Cage Bird Show in 1988).
The Secretary/Treasurer of the national American Singers Club is Jessie Durkin of Michigan.
Cleveland Cage Bird Society Open Bird Show is held at the German Central Organization Lodge in Parma, Ohio on October 10th. Tad Rykojc judged American Singers.
Badger Canary Fanciers 21st Annual Canary & Finch Show was held at the Salvation Army Community Center in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Marion Omiatek judged American Singers.
Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club hosted their 60th annual show at the Holiday Inn in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Marion Omiatek judged American Singers.
Astoria Bird Club held its annual bird show at Post 390 American Legion Hall in Hempstead, New York. American Singers were judged by Richard Hoey.
The National Cage Bird Show was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There were 2421 entries in the show and 510 birds for sale in the sale room. DRAGON members Bob and Judie McGuire took the Kellogg Trophy in the American Singer division.
DRAGON held its annual American Singer Song Trials in Livonia, Michigan. Winners were: Best in Show and 5th A. Riedel; 3rd, 7th, 9th J. Durkin; 4th M. & M. Omiatek; 6th E. Nickoloff; 8th D. LeDuc; 10th J. Brincat. Young: Best & 2nd J. Durkin; 3rd S. & T. Brown; 4th P. Broecker; 5th Marty Ejnik. DRAGON members: Best A. Riedel; 2nd S. Riedel; 3rd J. Durkin; First Year Fancier Michele Karam. Journeyman Pat Broecker. Team Award J. Durkin. Hens: Best, 2nd, and 3rd S. Riedel.
National Institute of Red Orange Canaries (NIROC) held its annual show at the Holiday Inn in Elk Grove, Illinois. American Singers were judged by Frank Zacchi.
The first American Singer section was held at the All American Canary Fanciers show in California. This was an unsanctioned show with no judge and four exhibitors.
DRAGON member Jessie Durkin wins the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
National American Singers Club Secretary/Treasurer was Marion Chester of Pittsburgh, PA.
Central Ohio Bird Fanciers, Inc. 52nd Annual All Canary Show; Zanesville, Ohio. American Singers were judged by John Schaefer
The National Cage Bird Show was held in Houston, Texas November 18-20.
An unsanctioned American Singer section was hosted by the Santa Clara Valley Canary and Exotic Bird Club. Roller breeder Larry Waugh judged the show "by American Singer methods".
DRAGON member Jessie Durkin wins the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
American Singers Club Chapter 29 (Pacific American Singers - PAS) club is formed in California.
American Singers Club Chapter 30 (Texas American Singers) was formed in Texas.
DRAGON members Warren and Sally Kemerer win the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
45th annual National Cage Bird Show is held in Houston, Texas. There were 2,458 entries and another 684 birds in the sale bird room. The Kellogg Trophy for the American Singer section was awarded to Alberta Riedel of Redford, Michigan.
American Singers Club Chapter 31 (American Singer Canary Club of Canada) forms in Canada. One of the founding members: Albert Montanaro.
DRAGON member Jessie Durkin wins the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
46th National Cage Bird Show is held November 17-19 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
American Singers Club Chapter 32 forms in Cleveland, Ohio.
DRAGON member Jessie Durkin wins the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
DRAGON members Warren and Sally Kemerer win the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
DRAGON member Alberta Riedel wins the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
American Singers Club Chapter 35 (Sun Coast American Singers Club of Florida) is formed. One of the founding members: Steve Baptiste.
DRAGON members Bill and Donna Jacobs win the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
American Singers Club Chapter 36 (Northern Kentucky/Southern Ohio) is formed.
American Singers Club Chapter 37 is formed by in South Bend, Indiana by Pat Miller.
DRAGON members Bill and Donna Jacobs win the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
DRAGON members Bill and Donna Jacobs win the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
DRAGON members Bill and Donna Jacobs win the Cliff Williams Award, an annual award given to the American Singer fancier who amasses the most show points during the past show season.
American Singers Club Chapter 1, Long Island is re-formed.
American Singers Club Chapter 33 (Gulf Coast) forms in Houston, Texas.
American Singers Club, Chapter 38 is formed in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
American Singers Club Chapter 40 is formed in Buffalo, New York.
American Singers Club Chapter 41 (Trois Rivieres of Quebec - ASCTR) is formed in Canada.
American Singers Club Chapter 42 formed in New Jersey.
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