Marcellus Observer, October 19, 1927
Francis McLaughlin’s voice was judged best locally by radio; regional tests come next thru WGR Buffalo. If he wins this, it places him in a national audition next month. Going good.

Marcellus Observer, December 21, 1927
Students at the College of Fine Arts, S.U [Syracuse University], were heard in a public recital at Crouse College last Wednesday at three o’clock, in a program including a voice number by Francis McLaughlin, in three parts: "Beneath the Lilac Tree" (Berwald); "All to Myself" (Densmore); and "The Two Grenadiers" (Schumann).

A pupil of Prof. Lyman, this Jordan youth is gaining renown with his voice. I have never heard John C. break forth in song, and may be mistaken, but wonder if the young man takes after his father in this respect.

[Author unknown]

Marcellus Observer, Oct. 3, 1928
Francis McLaughlin, lyrical baritone, a student in the Fine Arts College, Syracuse University, has been given the Presser scholarship, worth $125, by the faculty for general excellence in his work. Jordan has five young people on the hill in various courses. In reflecting upon their town by good work in college, they also reflect great credit upon themselves.

Baldwinsville Gazette & Farmers’ Journal, April 11, 1929
Sweaters to Feature Court Team's Dance
at Village Hall, April 19
Baldwinsville Academy’s boys basketball team is sponsoring a Sweater dance which will be held at the Village Hall, Friday evening, April 19th.

The dance is to be a strictly informal affair, and everyone attending is expected to wear a sweater, blazer, knickers and other informal dress. Students from other high schools are expected to attend.

Al McClurg’s Flaming Orange is the orchestra which will play and additional treats will be in the appearance of Francis McLaughlin of the Syracuse Glee Club, soloist, and Dave Doyle, banjo player of radio fame.

Tickets are on sale at 75 cents to encourage stag attendance and can be secured at Conklin’s or from the members of the team. Jackets are to be purchased with the proceeds for the championship boys’ team, and all townspeople are urged to attend.

Marcellus Observer, June 19, 1929
Vocal Wins Him Presser Scholarship
Francis McLaughlin was again awarded the Theodore Presser scholarship of $125 by the faculty of the College of Fine Arts during commencement week. The Presser Publishing Company publishes Etude, a high grade musical magazine. Its founder, Theodore Presser, was a patron of the musical arts and founded these scholarships.

Marcellus Observer, April 22, 1931
The Post-Standard speaking of this week’s Keith bill says: “Francis McLaughlin, Syracuse University boy who won the recent college boys’ contest at this theatre, appears with two songs. The judges were right in awarding him the prize, judging from the calibre of his voice. He appears this week with two songs.”

Marcellus Observer, February 4, 1937
Francis McLaughlin Is Guest Artist
On Major Bowes’ Hour
It was with mingled surprise and delight that radio lovers of the community the other night heard the inimitable Major Bowes announce that Mr. Francis McLaughlin would be the next singer on the program.

Hearing the questions put to Mr. McLaughlin, the listeners learned that it was none other than Prof. Francis McLaughlin, supervisor of music at Marcellus Central School. With Mrs. McLaughlin, he was taking what he told Major Bowes was a belated holiday trip. After the preliminary questions, Mr. McLaughlin sang "Vision Fugitive", from "Herodiade", by Massenet. There was plenty of applause when the soloist had finished his number.

Mr. McLaughlin was in New York taking an audition when Major Bowes entered the studio. Being greatly impressed with the young instructor’s voice, the Major requested Mr. McLaughlin sing on his program. The singer accepted and rather enjoyed the thrill of the experience. At the close, the Major offered Mr. McLaughlin a place on a unit, but this was impossible.

Marcellus Observer, September 1, 1938
Prof. McLaughlin Gets Kenmore Post
Engaged to teach vocal music in the high school at Kenmore, NY, Francis McLaughlin of the Marcellus Central School factuly will take up his duties in that city with the opening of school, September 6.

Coming to Marcellus after leaving Syracuse University in 1933, Mr. McLaughlin has been a member of the local faculty for the past five years. In 1934 he was married to Helene Lawless, daughter of Frank J. Lawless. They have one son, David.

Mr. McLaughlin was born in Jordan, a son of the Hon. and Mrs. John C. McLaughlin. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1927 and entered Syracuse University, majoring in music. He was graduated in 1931, receiving a post graduate scholarship. He returned to Syracuse, completing the work in 1933.

For several years Mr. McLaughlin has been known as a singer of unusual ability. He recently completed a contract of 36 weeks as a regular feature on the radio, singing from Syracuse. Upon one occasion he was the invited guest of Major Edward Bowes from Radio City. He was also a soloist with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and was instrumental in booking that orchestra for two concerts at Marcellus. He was generous with his talent and assisted as often as possible at local musical affairs.

Kenmore is a city of 20,000 with a high school having a student body of 2,600. There is a population of 50,000 in the school district served by the school.

Although Marcellus can ill afford to lose its popular vocal instructor, it bids him God-speed and wishes him success in his new field of endeavor.

Marcellus Observer, November 24, 1938
Prof. McLaughlin On Station WGR
Francis McLaughlin, professor of music in the schools at Kenmore, NY, is singing on the radio every Wednesday evening at 9:05. Mr. McLaughlin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John McLaughlin of Jordan, a graduate of Jordan High School and formerly teacher of music at Marcellus during which time he sang over the Syracuse station WFBL.