Before the holidays, Becky Maag (above) donated several items relating to the Cecil Junior Band to the John Paulding Historical Society in Paulding. Among the artifacts are a majorette hat and baton, uniform, flute and a picture of Thelma Smith Ballreich as a child leading the band. The Cecil Junior Band performed at area events between about 1937 and 1941 and had up to 60 members. The museum is currently closed for the winter, but reopens to the public on Feb. 21. The society’s annual meeting is March 5.
