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Green Bay Press-Gazette from Green Bay, Wisconsin • Page 9

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GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1950 9 Karen Ann Meert Is 10 Years Old JIIIIIIIMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIinlllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIMIItlllllltinMIIIUUI Final Tryouts Wednesday For "Naughty Marietta" Baritone To Sing Here On Monday Karen Ann Meert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Meert, 1319 S. Broadway, entertained 10 of i her girl friends Saturday in ob- servance of her 10th birthday.

CLEARANCE A Games were played, prizes Lawrence Winters, Negro baritone, who will give a concert for mcmben of the Brown County Wednesday night Is "the" night for singers throughout the Green Bay area. Final tryouta for tha forthcoming musicale, "Naughty Marietta," to be presented March 25, 26 and 27 at East High school auditorium, will be held at WJPG Wednesday night. In charge of musical direction in its production and promotion. This musicale is sponsored by Community Theater (although not a regular C. T.

production), the Green Bay Symphonette, the Green Bay Recreation department, the Press-Gazette and Radio Station WJPG. Tickets will go on sale about March 1, and a special coupon sale will be conducted prior to awarded, and songs and dancing completed the birthday program. Refreshments were served to Eu- Civic Music association at 8:15 Monday evening in the West High school auditorium, has been given Rood press notices by eastern of the show is Russ Widoe, while newspapers, according to clippings gena Patterson, Nancy Gezella.is Betty and Rosie Gegare, Judith I Schraufnagel, Judy and Kay Mc- I Neil, Ann Soboda, Elizabeth i Kupsch and Kathy Schmitz. lorwarded to the association. Win that, starting about Feb.

1, for ters is now on his third concert advance registrations. jJIIHMHIMMMMMMMMMIMHIimiHIIIimillllllllllMIIIHIIIHIMmiNlllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMllllltllllU lour. From Vlotice Excerpts from som of the r.j-tices are: "Lawrence Winters, Negro who left 'Call Me Mister' for Herb Selissen, C. T. director, is in charge of the staging.

Wldoe and others who are laying plans for the new venture today urged all persona who are interested in participating in the musicale to attend the tryouts, whether they are Interested In solo or chorus parts. Wednesday evening will provide a last chance for vocalists who may desire to take part In the musicale. Those interested may contact Russ Widoe at WJPG. Production of Victor Herbert's operetta, "Naughty Marietta," is considered the biggest thing of its Ah- if fJ1 a concert tour last spring, gave a jeital of songs before an enthusiastic audience yesterday after 3 If f4 I noon. He possessed a voice of ex- ceptional natural beauty and reso nance His voice 'had color and vitality, and moved with accurate expressiveness He will be a singer to reckon with!" Nev kind ever to be attempted in this city.

No Da ins are being soared ii Lena Births Listed Special to Press-Gazette LENA, Wis. Recent births at Lena are announced as follows: Dec. 11, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith, Dressmaker-detailed Bags IN TWO BIG GROUPS York Times.

"Winters sang powerfully!" New York Sun. Wide Ranee "Mr. Winters has a fine baritone voice of wide range His sincerity of purpose was Indubitable. N. Y.

Herald-Tribune. "There was an aura of excitement at Lawrence Winters' recital yesterday afternoon which indicated that the young Negro baritone's singing was making no ordinary impression. He demon a daughter; Dec. 14, Mr. and Mrs.

Spring-bound nylon and rayon acetate print Peter Reindl, a son; Dec. 18, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thomson, a son; Dec. 28, Mr.

and Mrs. August Schindl, a daughter; Jan. 2, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Thomson, a son; Jan.

3, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Behring-er, a son, and Jan. 5, Mr. and Mrs.

Plus Federal Tax strated that he is a concert singer 2 Formerly Sold To 5.00 99 John Sobiek, a son. 10 What young bride wouldn't be thrilled with these rooms. They are Interior views of Clarence House in London, the home of Princess Elizabeth, England's heir-apparent, and Prince Philip. In the upper picture, Princess Elizabeth's sitting room on the first floor is shown. The walls are painted blue, and the furniture comprises fine Sheraton and Chippendlae pieces.

(Lower): The drawing room has walls of ivory and pale grey. Mushroom pink and aquamarine blue predominate in the two Aubusson carpets and in the upholstery. (Wide World photo). of big potentialities. His voice is of exceptional brilliance, and in the upper register has the bravura Formerly Sold To 10.99 Bridge Club Meets Special to Press-Gazette quality of a tenor Mr.

Winters Perfect for the junior figure, this prettiest of multi-color prints, in the fabric everyone adores! It has the LENA, Wis. Mrs. Henry Van- i derheiden was hostess to members of the Merry-Go-Round Bridge club at her home Thursday after- noon. First prize was awarded to Mrs. Cyrus Wondrash, second to I Betrothals Paris-inspired Riviera collar, plunge neck Mrs.

Thomas Bradley, Denmark. A summer wedding is planned by the couple. Dewitt-Cornette The engagement of their daugh Pouches, boxy and vanity bags of smooth calf, velvety suede, faille rayon and wool broad" cloth with gold-color frames and clasps Some with inside zipper compartments. Black, brown, navy, green. HANDBAGS MAIN FLOOR Mrs.

Phil Pccard and cut prize to the hostess. Lunch was served at the close of the afternoon. Made Known a tiny waist made to look smaller via jutting envelope pockets and a full skirt. Sizes 9 to 15. Mrs.

Wilcox Visits Betrothals again make special ter, Cecilia, to Ronald Cornette is 'm fill.11 mi ii 3 news as young couples set ineir made known today by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dewitt, 1484 Grignon wedding dates and others an LENA, Wis. Mrs. Mae Wil- cox, of Des Moines, is ing an indefinite visit at the home! of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Zinglcr. I BT'DGET SHOP MAIN FLOOR street. Miss Dewitt's fiance is the nounce their plans. Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Johnson, son of Mrs. Esther Cornette, 1283 Smith street. route 5, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth, to Donald put across his ideas with conviction. He sang a variety of styles including songs by Handel, Strauss, and Rachmaninoff ith that personal projection of warmth which differentiates a real tale- spinner from one who tries to He colors a phrase with subjective intensity.

It's just as if there were an electric current inside the voice box animating the miniature drama It's putting across. Current may be plentiful when it's used to run the refrigerator or vacuum cleaner, but the kind of electricity Mr. Winters generates is a pretty rare commodity." New York Post. Distinct Success "Lawrence Winters took over the role of Dcssalines in the New York City Opera company's second performance of William Grant Still's 'The Troubled Island' at the City Center last night. The Negro baritone made a distinct success in the part.

Not only was he physically suited for the role of the Haitian liberator, but he had the heroic quality of voice that was needed. And seizing on what little scraps of characterization the libretto offered, he acted the part sincerely and credibly, The couple has not yet set 8 IIHIIIIIIIIIMIIIlilllllUIIIIIMIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIII' il Pamperin, son of Mr. and Mrs date for their wedding. Grover Pemperin, route S. No date has been set for the Olsen-Jackets Is 3 3 3 3 3 for Women wedding.

Powers-Barrette 3 niiinmttiMniiMiiiimiitMiHniuiimiMMmniiiiiHiniiriinnnniinmiinmniinimnirnniiiiMnMimmTmniiitiMi The approaching marriage of A spring wedding is being ned by Miss Enid Olsen whose parents, the Clarence Olsens, 1181J Smith street, announce her en-: gagement to Norbert Jackets. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick! Jackets, Kaukauna, route 3. ittlllHIIMIIIIIIIIIIIII HIHIIHmllHHIimiUililUIUlUUIIIIHf 3 iNIHMHHMMHIMMHHMIIIIHIHHMIMMMnHIIIMMIIHIMIHMIMMIMIHMNIHIMIIMMHIHIMIMIHMItW their daughter, Joyce, is announced today by Mr.

and Mrs. 3 3 John Powers, 924 Harvey street. Miss Powers is betrothed to John Barrette, son of Joseph L. Bar-rette, 811 Harvey street. Proper distance for viewing a 16-inch television set Is declared if by the experts to be six to ten! The couple will exchange nup feet.

tial vows at 8 o'clock in the morning, Feb. 4, at SS. Peter and Paul church: I Auggesting by turns the idealistic Wighter, the love-sick emperor LADY'S DAYS Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 A. M. to 5:30 P.

M. NORTHLAND SULPHUR BATHS Experienced Lady Attendant Mr. and Mrs. Lester LaRock, 408 the man in high power who was bewildered by affairs of state," 12th avenue, announce the en gagement and approaching mar- New York Times In Charge Phone Adams 1129 "The second performance ofr'age of their daughter, Elaine, to William Grant Still's 'TroublediOc'Re Bradley, son of Mr. and, Island' by the New York City JioiKHitiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiriiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiMiiiiiiiiiuiitiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiL; Opera company last night brought with it the first appearance of Lawrence Winters in the role of Dcssalines.

Mr. Winters' delinea- tion of thelave leader who for Khort time becomes emperor ofi Haiti was a highly impressive one! viewed both vocally and dramat- lcally. His characterization was aj dignified and often genuinely af- fecting one." Herald-Tribune. "Lawrence Winters, sporting full quota of resonant baritonejf tones, plus a vigorous acting style, i 5-3 won several rounds of applausei lor nis deout performance as All our $275 to $395 Fur Coots now All our $175 to $250 Fur Coot now- All our $135 to $169 Fur Coots now Amonasro!" Biancolli, N. Y.

World-Telegram. "Lawrence Winters sang with I musicianly distinction!" Virgil Thomson, N. Y. Herald-Tribune $(8)(S Birth Announcements I Mr. and Mrs.

Robert V. Lipe, Iwidio, daughter. Mother is the former Dorothy Chmielewski, I 625 S. Roosevelt street. Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Capelle, 1 Esranaba, son, St. Mary's hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Laux, I Reedsville, route 1, son, Bcllin 1 Memorial hospital. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Paulson, Nicolei road, route 1, son, Bcllin Memorial hospital. Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Olp, 1 Reedsville, route 2, daughter, Bel- Jin Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fogel, riot Mr.

and Mrs. Bernard Fogel, 1039 S. Irwin avenue, daughter, f'Jfl f-Sf rM II ffak fM in i-sfL 1 r' 1 '5 Pt II If f' II 1. Vincent hospital. Plan Altar Dedication LENA, Wis.

The WSCS of the Lena Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. D. A. Doudna recently. Plans were made for the dedication of the altar which will take place next Sunday when Rev.

R. L. Greene will deliver the dedication sermon. Plans were also made to reorganize the youth fellowship. The next meeting will bt held at the home of Mrs.

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