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JffEyp' 4 i ^ -ip Second Section VOLUME LXIX — NO. 34. V ■■' ^ '»» ' 1 - 7 » ' DEMOC BOONS, WATAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY *1, 11 Second Section EH Renowned Players To Stage "Henrv IV" At Annalflrhinn ml Appalachian State Taaehara College will play boat to one of America'! foremost theatrical organization* March 7. Playen Incorporated, an international classical repertory company that haa earned a unique name in ita aeven seasons of touring, will present Shakespeare's King Henry IV, (Part 1), in a matinee performance at 2 o'clock and an evening performance at 8 o'clock. The great "road" tradition, long thought to be dead by commercial managen, has experienced a healthy revival in recent years and in many respects Players Incorporated lias led the way. Father Gilbert V. Hartke started the ball rolling in 1949 by assembling a group of the most able and talented graduates of the drama department at Catholic University in Washington D. C. With a great deal of sweat and optimism and no capital. Players Incorporated managed to get out on the road in what might have seemed a hopeless pioneering task. the success of that imaginative idea is now evident in Players' eighth tour around the United States. In addition to the touring company, Players now operates the year round with two summer theatres, one at Olney, Maryland, and one at Winooski, Vermont. On four occasions the troupe has taken its shows abroad under the aegis of the Department of Defense. Twice they played in the Far Cast during the Korean War and twice they toured European military installations in France and Germany. This past year they trekked through the isolated bases of the Arctic doing performances for troop* stationed in remote spots. The company is made up of fourteen members who double and triple in brass. They arrive several &inu hen it Y iv denounces the traitor Worceiter in the Players Incorporated production of Shakespear's Henry TV to be produced at Appalachian State Teachers College March 7. Left to right: Nick Bedessem as Northumberland, Christopher Kotsching as Worcester, Frank Fabin as Sir Walter Blunt, Edmund Tomnceas King Henry, and Carole Macho and Constance Schneider as ladies in waiting. hours before their scheduled performance. Functioning like a welltrained backfleld they prepare each new theatre for a performance. They raise the set, adjust the lighting, press the costumes, arrange dressing-rooms, place sound equipment, before getting into costume and make-up. When the final curtain falls they do everything in reverse, they dismantle the entire show and re-pack it into their truck. Like the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and the Old Vic in London they have the advantage of having had a single source of inspiration and training. As graduates of the Catholic University Speech and Drama De DWELLING UNITS A total of 1,130,000 dwelling unit* were put under construction in 1096, according to the Labor Department, which points out that this was the eighth straight year in which housing starts had passed the million mark. However, the 1966 homebuilding rate was down 10 per cent from 1959 and 8 per cent from 1854. With allowance for population growth, the department said, the 1996 homebuilding rate was the lowest since the years right after World War II. partment, they have a common background that enables them to work together smoothly and efficiently. Thursday, February 21 KING'S ROW: Starring Ann Sheridan as Tempting Randy, Robert Gumming* as handsome Parris, Ronald Reagan, as Irresistible Drake and Betty Field as stormy Cassie. This vivid, powerful drama brings Henry Bellamann's novel to Ufe on the screen. Also with Charles Coburn, Claude Rains, Judith Anderson. Friday, February 22 • UNGUARDED MOMENT: Starring: Esther Williams, George Nader, John Saxon, Edward Andrews. Esther Williams, music teacher at Ogden High, receives a series of unsigned mash notes from a student and, believing she can help him, goes to meet him at night in a locker room. An attempt is msde to assault her, but she gets a glimpse of John Saxon, the school's football star, as he flees, the police refuse to believe her story and even the principal listens to Saxon's father (Edward Andrews) who says Esther has been leading his son on. Only George Nader, detective assigned to the case, thinks Saxon may be a psycopathic case because of his father's woman-hating ideas. There is many a suspense-packed moment before the truth is revealed. You'll enjoy seeing Esther Wilisms in her first non-swimming rfile. Also: Harvest Time—Cartoon and Battle of Gettysburg. ' j A Saturday, February 23, at 1 aad I o'clock AT GUNPOINT: Starring: Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Malone, Walter Brennan, Skip Homeier. MacMurray, a peace-loving storekeeper, downs the lesder of a gang of bankrobbers (Homeier's brother) with a lucky shot. For a while he is the town hero, but when the other despersdoes, Homeier as their leader, make clear their intention of revenge, the citisens spurn MacMurray, leaving him to face the menace alone. Dorothy Malone who portrays MacMurray's wife, and Walter Brrnan, as the doctor of the small western town, add stature to their marquee rating with this one. Also: Three Cartoons. { "***. I I>l Saturday, February 21, at 7 aad * o'clock PONY EXPRESS: Starring: Charlton Heston, Rhonda Filming, Jan Sterling, Forrest Tucker. This is s story from the psges of his tory, telling of the linking of the Missouri plains to the Pacific via the pony express. Charlton Heston and Forrest Tucker are the two gun-fighting, Indianwise buddies, known respectively as Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild BiO Hickock In the romantic department. Heston seems the more popular, for there are two girls,* Rhonda Fleming and Jan Sterling, who are attracted to him. Also: Pecfcoolyar ll»Maa|to Caitasa. OUV »» u wnva. 2, 4, 7, AND • O'CLOCK SATURDAY—1 AND 3 O'CLOCK; COMPLETE PROGRAM CHANGE SATURDAY—f AND If. It . SUNDAY—I AND • O'CLOCK ADMISSION: ltc, 35c — FRIDAYS lie AND Me Children Under 12 Admitted Free with Paid Adult All Day Friday Appalachian Theatre Sunday, February 24 THE GREAT MAN: Starring: Jose Ferrer, Dean J agger, Keenan Wynn, Julie London,' Ed Wynn, Rum Morgan. In this story one ot America's most beloved television-radio stars is killed in an automobile accident. Amalgamated Broadcasting System plans a tribute to the "great man," and assigns news commentator Jose Ferrer to write the biographical program. In researching, Ferrer learns that the deceased was a complete phoney and a colossal heel. Aware of Ferrer's aspirations to succeed the star, the network offers him an unethical but rewarding deal, which he's tempted to accept. In the network memorial show, instead of following his prepared script, Ferrer gambles on hi* own future and tells the true story, thereby gaining the admiration of both fans »nd executives. Ai«a: MGM News. Monday and Tuesday, February 25 and 21 WAR AND PEACE: Starring: Audrey Hepburn. Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer, Vittorio Gassman, Anita Ekberg, Herbert Lorn, John Mill*. This film is the translstion of Tolstoy's immortal novel which tells of a young man's first taste of battle and a young girl's first taste of love. As Moscow is preparing for war with Napoleon In 1805, Henry Fonda, young liberal student, is in love with Audrey Hepburn, teenage daughter of a pleasure-loving count. When his aristocratic father makes him heir to vast estates, Fonda is lured into marriage with a scheming princess. Mel Ferrer, a handsome soldier. Is attract*d to Audrey, but she is unable to resist the attentions of the dissolute Vittorio Gassman. When Napoleon crosses into Russia, Audrey and her family flee Moscow while Fonda wanders into battle, is captured and almost dies. Xbe: A Baal la One . Cart—n. Wednesday aad Thursday, February 27 and 2» HOLLYWOOD OR BUST: Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Anita Ekberg, Pat Crowley, Maxie Rosenbloom. In this production you will see Dean . Martin and Jerry Lewis in their - last d| rib-tickling comedy as a team. Gamblers Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, who adores Anita Ekberg. set off for Hollywood by sutomobile With them is "Mr. Baseom." Jerry's Great Dane. They pick up Pat Crowley, a singer going to Hollywood for an audition. The dog thwarts Dean's efforts to ditch Jerry. In Las Vegas, Jerry desns up at dice. Arriving in Hollywood. Dean, Jerry and the dog finesse an entrance to a studio where Anita is rehearsing. The welcome mat is out for them. The dog Is signed for a movie. During the trip to Hollywood the ^arty is held up by "a little old lady" who takes their money. Also along the way Jerry tries to milk a bull. Also: B»Hfwood Mar Night—Snapshot. SCHEDULE FOR "WAR AND PEACE" PLAYDATE PES. Dw to length el this pictare ealy two shows daily at a and 7 o'clock. Canteens shewing. Admission children Nr. St Masons Honor Washington Snow Lodge bo. 383, A. F. k A M. will honor the memory of George Washington, i Master Mason and the first President, at • banquet to be held at the Boone Trail Reetaurant Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Rev. J. K. Parker, Jr. will daliver an address, while Hoyle Davis will be the Master of Ceremonies. All Masons their and friend# are invited. Reservations may be made by calling Howard Williams at AMherst +3663. The committee in charge of the banquet is composed of Jack Hodges, chairman; H. S. Williams, A. R. Smith and I. W. Carpenter. Jones, Rucker Go To Chicago Dr. William Jones and Mr. James Rooker of the music department of Appalachian State Teachers College, attended the Music Teachers National Association biennial convention at the Congress Hotel in Chicago last week. At the four-day meeting from February 10-13 over two hundred teachers and leaders in music appeared on the program of lectures and performances. School Vote Is Arranged Jefferson, S. C.—S. F. Horton, superintendent of schools, states that an election will be held March 2 for the improvement of the Jefferson school. The building program would amount to 9180,000, aad would provide for gymnaaiunr^, classrooms, an office and the rebuilding of the cafeteria.* A >177,000 building for the Shannon'colored elementary school has been completed, Mr. Horton said. 4 t 1 f ■ 1 11 ll> l^Bj Lutheran Churches To Conduct Mission Seriei Three Watauga county Lutheran churches will be conducting an EvaMelism Mission program next weePwith nightly worship services Fifteen thousand members of two nation-wide Lutheran bodies in forty-two congregations In western North Carolina are joining In • program of spiritual enlistment and enrichment. Visiting miasioner pastors will conduct preaching and teaching services at Bethany, Holy Trinity, and Holy Communion Lutheran churches of the Watauga Lutheran Pariah of which the Rev. George W. Shuford is pastor. The Rev. Noah D. Yount, a former pastor of Whltmire, S. C., the Rev. Olin G. Swkcegood of Troutman, who worked in Watauga Lutheran churches as a student, and the Rev. William J. Ridenhour of Dallas, will be the leader* in the program dedicated to the outreach of the Kingdom of God. Besides the three rural churches of the county, St. Mark's Lutheran church, located Just across the Caldwell county line below Blowing Rock, will also join In the program. The Rev. C. P. Fisher of Rockwell will conduct' those services. Grace Lutheran Church in Boone is not joining in the present effort, but will have a week of services just before Easter. . Nearly aU the world's 70,000,000odd Lutherans, about one-third of all Protestants, join in week-night worship services in the Lenten season preceding Easter. The Evangelism Misaion is in addition to this program. Beginning of this mission week will be at 11:00 Sunday when the visiting ministers wil conduct regular worship services at the three churches. Service* will be held nightly at 7:30 Monday through Wednesday. Each of the night services will include a period of hymn singing and of answering questions about the Christian faith. Six American Lutheran churches of the immediate HiAory area are joining with thirty-six United Lutheran churches in the western part of this state in this emphasis on evangelism which crosses organizational lines of Lutherans, who are virtually identical in everything except methods of administration of affairs. The Rev. Noah D. Yount will conduct services at Holy Trinity at Deep Gap. He was pastor of all the Lutheran churches of this area from 1818-1023 when h<qpe< back was hit normal means of travel In the work. Following that he waa western North Carolina field missionary for two years and then pastor of churches at Shelby and Beaaemer City for twelve years. During an eighteen year pastorate at Hollywood, Florida, he servtd a term as president of the Florida Lutheran Synod. For the past two years he has been pastor of the Union-Whitmire Pariah in South Carolina. Many people of this area remember his years of service here. His father, the Rev. J. A. Yount, was pastor here many years. He has two children. The Rev. Olln fl. Swicegood of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, will lead the worship at Betha Lutheran Church hi the Big B area. Hu is sn aitiamolj popul preacher of the Statervllle area. While he waa still a rtudent pi paring tor the Christian mi mist) he aerved pulpita la the Boo area, in the early thirtiea. Among many positions at i aponbihihty he holds or haa ha is the presidency of the Souths North Carolina Confreeoce of t North Carolina Lutheran Syn and membership on the Board Trustees of the' Lutheran Ct drenl Home of the South at Sal* Virginia. Mr. Swicegood haa been past of Lutheran churches at Clevelai and Andrews. He is married a has' two daughters. . The Rev. William J. Ridenho is paator of the Holy Communi church at Dallaa and will coodi services at Holy Communi church, between Valle Cruris a Foscoe on the Clark's Creek Hoi These are the only two church in North Carolina bearing tl name. He la a recent graduate of t Lutheran Seminary at Columb S. C, and also holds a 'jachelo degree from Lenoir Rhyne Colle in Hickory. He has been at Dal] in his first pastorate since 1901 He is married to the former Mi Grace Huffman of Salisbury, graduate of Appalachian Sti Teachers College. They have « child. A brother of Paator Ridenbo is Lutheran minister at Starta and a sifter is an instructor at 1 noir Rhyne College. DEMOCRAT ADS PAY
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