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PAGE SIX THE ECHO APBXL,0 Large Crowd Enjoyed Novel Show, ^^Mad House^^ Familiar Scenes From “Mad House” Show I HUNLEY McHAFFEY, who delighted everyone with his nov elty French harp and tap dance numbers. Hunley is a newcomer in the Ecusta show business, but he made such a hit that many requests have been received for repeat performances. HARRY RATHJE, above, was really one of the; most outstand ing victims of the “Mad House” show. Here he is receiving in struction from Master of cere monies, John Eversman. He was sent to Brevard and had unusual experiejaces. MANY SURPRISES, STUNTS FEATURED IN APRIL SHOW Consequences Proved Highly Entertaining. Dancing Enjoyed Last week the large crowd of Ecustans who attended the per formance, “Mad House,” in the cafeteria, had one of the most en tertaining evenings of the season. The Recreation Department’s show, “Mad House,” lived up to its title. Spectators and partici pants alike were kept wondering throughout the evening as to what might happen next. The performance opened with a musical number by the Ecusta string band which was followed by John Eversman introducing the show. Next Harry Rathje, the first guest or “victim” of the program, was invited to the stage. Harry was dressed up in a lovely dr,ess, given several new dollar bills, some groceries, a bucket of water and some rags and sent to Brevard to try to sell the money in an effort to discover if people in gen eral, were inclined to be suspicious about money. At the end of the program Harry returned with a very interesting account of his trip. He, like the other participants in the show, was presented with prizes for being a good sport. Chris Rogers and Frank Israel provided many laughs and screams in the audience when they failed to answer a question and had to pay the penalty by both being blindfolded, placed in a large box and made to feed each other mo lasses with long handled spoons. An unexpected surprise was next offered when Mary Glass, pianist who has been recovering from in juries received in a recent bus accident, was called on the stage, this being her first visit to Ecusta since her accident. Mary accom panied John Eversman who played two violin solos. When volunteers were called for, Felicia Edwards, Phillis Hampton, Bertha Edwards and Pete Eberle came to the stage. Just as Mr. Eversman began to question them, there was a sudden blackout of all lights — this immediately followed by a pistol shot and a bloodcurd ling scream and much other con fusion set the stage for a surprise because when the lights came back on, there was a body lying on the stage. As the quizmaster continued to ask questions of the four people on the stage they had some diffi culty in keeping their minds on the questions, particularly when two attendants came on the stage with a stretcher and carried off the body. When D. J. Luther, Buck Best and Leon English sat on the stage with three bowling balls, Violet Wilber, Florence Gillespie and Ma rie Nelson were confused in tell ing the bowling balls from the bald heads. However, ,after they were blindfolded, Violet was the only one completely fooled. After this George Buchanan was trailed to the stage and when he was unable to answer some very simple ques tions, it was decided to have him operated upon. He was placed be hind a curtain on an operating table where Dr. Bob Levy, with the assistance of Ward Harrison, Walter Straus, Buck Best and Hunley McHaffey, succeeded in re moving some very strange objects. Apparently the operation was suc cessful because after it was over George walked off the stage like a new man and carried a new dog. Special musical novelties and special songs were provided by the Ecusta Mountain Music Makers, featuring the gang singing, also Rupert Gordon in a special song, “Freight Train Blues” and Lucille Heffner with the gang singing a new arrangement of “John Henry.” Hunley McHaffey, a newcomer to Ecusta shows, gave an unusual per formance both on the French harp and in tap dancing. The final stunt of the evening, which came just before Harry Rathje returned from his trip, was Louie Raines and Dewey Reese who came to the stage and when they were unable to answer a ques tion, were taken to the side of the stage where two large water tanks had been fixed up with boards so that each could saw the board. Each participant was given a very dull saw, his mouth was stuffed with crackers and he was told to sing. When the signal to start was given, these two really went to town; however, they came out about even and with both going in the water and the spectators were highly entertained. AT MARINE BASE Cpl. Berry R. Gaither writes from Camp Lejeune Marine Base at New River, N. C.: . . How are things there with the boys? Fine, I hope ... I am O. K. and like it fine here so far . . .” RECEIVED WINGS Sgt. Carlos J. McCall is com pleting training as a radio opera tor and mechanic at an army air base in Texas. He received his wings at the training school at Las Vegas, Nev. Sgt. McCall was a Champagne Printing operator be fore he left for the army in Janu ary, 1943. Notice To Employees The new revenue act prohibits revising an employees’ tax with holding certificate after July 1, 1944. Some of our employees have married and, in some cases the number of dependents has changed since the tax withholding exemp tion certificate was filed. If any change should be made in your tax withholding exemption certificate, this must be done before July 1st. The tax withheld from your check each week for the^ remainder of the year will be in accordance with the certificate on file as of July 1st. During the month of December, we will accept revised certificates for the year 1945. These revisions will not be effective until January 1, 1945. —Personnel Office. Machine Booklet Gab Well, spring is just around the comer, so all you victory garden ers, get your hoes, rakes and get started. Clara and Violet will be glad to donate all their spare time . . . May W. sure is stepping out in her new overalls. Wonder if the little Easter Bunnie brought them? . . . Lillian R. has that far away look in' her eyes these days. Could it be that she has the Penn. Blues? . V . Betty McClure says she just loves that gorgeous apple pie for lunch each day. Don’t be a pig, for we like those pies too. The big talk going around these days is softball. Just be patient, girls, we’ll get our team started soon . . . Someone should tell Her bert that we sleep at liight not in day-time . . . Maybe Alfred C. can explain to Caroline that chewing gum is not rationed . . . There seems to be two or three little tree frogs in our department. Could Mae and Lorene give us some in formation? Wave B. and Mae Station seem to have sewing as their hobby. We Gumming News (SHIFT E) Guy Sigmon has been taW®^ lessons in how to shoot marble^i how are you doing, Guy? “Buckshot” Merrill, forms'^ Repse operator, visited us receflw He’s in the air corps. Recent news is that Roy Cart® has left Australia and is now soin^‘ where in the Southwest Pacific- Ben Wolfe is back at work taking his vacation last week. . “Pedy” is taking his vacatio^ this week. “Monk” took his other day. ^ Rosalie says when you date soldier it’s really defense worl^' ^ Several from this departm®”^ are trying out for the ChamP^^j baseball team. Champagne has the trophy two years and hopes make this the third one. n Wonder where Alfred finds ^ these songs he sings. Could it from W. S. M.? . S-Sgt. Sidney J. Hedden, gumming operator, visited iis . cently. “Sid” is in an armor® division. j “Fix-it” Owen has purchased new car. Don’t drive too fast, Well, finally the “love bug’ jj James Reese. He’s engaged Hazel McKinney. Congratulati® “Beef!” ‘ . Jim Holden says he hasn’t ed baseball in 18 years but plans to try for a comeback ^ Champagne. Wonder what Evelyn does with all these little paper verses. She’ll probably • Lady Shakespeare. Here is just a little chatter >■ ^ the gumming again. Things going very nicely since all tb® j (iii are back again. Just look at smiles on all the men’s faces-^jij are sorry to lose Ed Garre»> ^ is entering the air corps the j part of this month. Good luc^’ Julia sure has a sad look face since her husband );« the navy. Cheer up, Julia, be back soon. .|)L'' Rah! Rah! Rah! Oh, that’s ^,jH Bernice S. again. Guess sb® , thinks she is at the basK® game. Wonder why she was s terested in the last game? tf mation, please? Oh! I see ® employee of the Gumming ^ ment was playing. What a rush! Must be with another box of candy- off, girls, don’t you know is rationed? It must be coming sprio^,yf«' Robert L.’s hair is about j another clipping. Since has got his new glasses the {ji( ers won’t have to worry red sheets being missing.^ der James R. is all ^ Just look who’s wearing (And not his class ring Best of wishes to both oi’ji J, Why is Troy 0. so it because he sold his car jj/ Uncle Sam is calling on # We all hope our Supt., man, had a real nice vacati gO* that he is liking his new b Probart Street fine. can’t expect them to for all of us. Have I-noK . . . Margaret S. has new fellow. It takes her utes to bid him good-bye ® ternoon . . . What’s gf 'j with Charlotte these day sings “He’s My Guy” all J Who’fe the new heart ^ seems as tho we don’t ^ S much anymore. So we’U ^ Be seeing you all in the iJ®
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