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In this York Sunday News photo from 1958, York (Pa.) Little Theatre's Jean Farlow makes noted screen actor Cameron Mitchell appear 40 years older for his part as the William Jennings Bryan character in "Inherit the Wind." A photo of the production was part of a York County Heritage Trust exhibit opening this week. Other posts of interest: Former York countian-turned-screen-writer Laurice Elehwany: How to make it as a writer and Young Alan Alda performed along the Codorus? Researcher checking that out and Many national stars first performed on YLT's stage.

Paper covers the exhibit cases that are part of the York County Heritage Trust's "From Artists to Athletes: A History of Entertainment in York County."

The Trust's Junior Curators, a group of budding exhibit overseers, will unveil their handiwork starting on Friday, with the exhibit running through Oct. 30.

But a label near one of the covered cases serves as a reminder about one of York County's leaders in the entertainment field - probably the most honored actor ever from the county... .

President Lyndon B. Johnson visit to Dallastown in 1966 was a high point in Dallastown's history. Here, Lady Bird Johnson greets some of those who turned out for the Dallastown centennial. A museum honoring the borough's past is set to open Monday. Details: 244-8217. Background posts: LBJ: In small towns, girls are fonder; dinner pails fuller, Bomb group seeks Cameron Mitchell's WWII info and Speeding trolley cars drew criticism.

Dallastown is known for Lyndon B. Johnson's visit in 1966. It was boyhood home of famed actor Cameron Mitchell.

That's where noted sculptor Lorann Jacobs has her studio.

And it was a stop along road from York to Peach Bottom, accommodated rumbling trolley cars and received a spur of the Ma & Pa Railroad.

And it was founded, in part, on the strong hands of basket weavers. But more on that in a second... .

Cameron Mitzell, better known as actor Cameron Mitchell, was York County born and raised.

In fact, people alive today remember him and his father, the Rev. C.M. Mitzell, who held pastorates in the county.

Well, an out-of-county resident is looking for some details about the "High Chaparall" star's war record.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Eddie Deerfield is editor of the 303rd Bomb Group (H) Association's Hell's Angels newsletter.

He writes:

Tenor saxophonist Tim Warfield, a 1983 William Penn High School grad, has toured with jazz legends and recorded CDs on major labels. Background post: Musician Bob January dies and TV show box set 'Terry & the Pirates' to be part of a museum exhibit someday?.

York County has been home to scores of noted players in the arts and literature world.

Perhaps the best known is Cameron Mitchell, born in Dallastown in 1918.

Cameron Mitzell, later Mitchell, starred in more than 90 films during a four-decade career.

His best-known role today is that of Buck Cannon on NBC's "High Chaparral."

He was joined by another York native in one or more episodes of "High Chaparral."

John Baer a journeyman actor from York, listed that show as one of his credits.

Craig Sheffer, a York Suburban grad, is another high-profile entertainer from York.

He starred in about 10 Hollywood films starting in 1985, including "A River Runs Through It" and "The Program."

More achievers in the arts and entertainment, excerpted from "Never to be Forgotten:" ...