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Lauri's Winning Laurels With Broadway Career By VIVIAN BROWN AP Newsfeatures Writer must eat, drink and live the theater if you want to be part of it; says Lauri Peters, 17, So if you aren't willing to make that sacrifice, don't bother flirting with a- stage career. wouldn't marry anyone who didn't love the theater as much as I do," says the lively cast member of Broadway's "Sound of Music." "Not that there is any danger of that heppening right continues Lauri, "because don't have a steady beau. have no intentions of ever leaving the theater for anyone. am incapable of disassocieating my personal life with career, and that's the way should be, if you'd do right by the theater. It's full-time job." The young celebrity, who was born Patricia Peterson in Detroit, receives many letters from people asking her about the possibilities of a stage career.

hard to tell whether it is luck or timing," says Lauri, wholin arrived in New York from Clevedand four years ago. "I wanted some extra clothes. I had been studying tap dancing and ballet, and just for fun decided to apply for a chorus girl's job. got it in "Say Darling." Then came another show, "First Impressions," five television a test for a movie part in "Exodus," and one of the seven Trapp girls in "Sound of Music." She has been in that role since September, 1959. girl who has been dreaming about a theater career should be sure she wants it more than anything.

The first years take complete devotion. Maybe when you are on your way, you can have fun," she advises, "but you must continue to love it. You can't have a steady beau taking up all your time." a show or on Sunday," "The only time I date shelter plains. "I sometimes meet people for lunch but that's not really a date." id Except for "some odds and she says, she is through with high school, having just completed all requirements at Quintanos School. She has been studying voice, dancing, ballet and taking a jazz course with Mat Mattox and Luigi.

She is devoted to the flute. At 9 she was a first prize winner in the Ohio State Music Test. She doves to read and is now 'Ulysses'." She has three brothers 32, 29 and 23, all of whom spoil her, she says. Lauri's beauty is unusual. Her hair and eyes are the same color -a tawny blonde, and with her Chile Gets Television -SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) TV has come to Chile under sponsorship of the University of Chile's Institute of Electrical Investigation.

tanned skin, she gives the appearance of having been dipped in honey. She wears a size 5 or 7 dress, is 5 foot and her measurements are 34-22-35. She wears no makeup because, "I can get away without wearing it somehow, and the boys I date do not seem to complain." Her figure, she says, dish, too well-built for modeling, but fine for Broadway where you need to be rugged." To what does Lauri attribute her success? "I'd say success is when preparation meets opportunity," she timing help." LAURI PETERS Medical Record Librarians In Fall Session Today The fall session of the bama Assn. of Medical Record Librarians will be held today the Whitley Hotel, with the at all-day meeting beginning with registration from 9 to 10 will a.m. be Mrs.

Evelyn M. Black charge of registrations Coffee will be served by bers of the Montgomery County of which Mrs. Lewis Martin is president. session will open at 10 The with invocation offered by a.m. Mrs.

S. Louis Armstrong, a guest of the luncheon. will be extended by Greetings Letha R. Pugh of MontMrs. state president, and gomery, Douglas Goode, administrator of Jackson Hospital.

The morning program will feature talks by Dr. Kathleen Wickman, of Montgomery, gynecologist; and Dr. H. G. MacGuire of Montgomery, pediatric who will have subject geon, "The Hospital of A luncheon from 12:30 to 1:45 will intersperse the mornp.m.

ing and afternoon programs. Mrs. Eva J. Gidiere of St. Margaret's Hospital, and who serves as state chairman of ar- Newcomers' Tea Held For Dothan Teachers DOTHAN A special newcomer's tea was held for 19 new teachers in the Dothan city school system Thursday.

Invited guests included all elementary, junior senior high school teachers and and council members. Including the honored a guests, were members of the Board of Education and their wives, local ministers and their wives and Superintendent of Schools, Bruce Flurry and Mrs. Flurry. In the receiving line were Mrs. Paul Allan, president of the Dothan Teachers Association and Mrs.

R. A. Dowling, president of the Dothan PTA Council. Presiding at the punch and coffee service were Mrs. Sam Price Jones, Miss Flossie Jones, past president of the Dothan Teachers Association, Mrs.

Watson Turk and Mrs. W. T. McNeill. Student Brought To Of A With Sandwich Sales Funds UNIVERSITY, Ala.

Sales of sandwiches, hundreds of them, for a period of four years, by members of the Agnes Ellen HarCris Club at the Capstone School of Home Economics, have made the Helen Bosard Scholarship, which brought Miss Anne-Lisa from her home in Bergen, Norway, to the University as a "student. Settled in the graduate hall at the Capstone, Miss Balde, is already deep in her research of food and nutrition, which will to the M.S. degree, and -will be a basis of her study for the Ph.D. degree, which she hopes to complete in the future. Arriving in New York in late August, with a group of exchange students, bonde, blue-eyed Miss came to the Capstone for after two days of sight seeing in New York.

Daughter of Kristen and Johrry of Kristiansand, South Norway, she has a younger sister, who is 18 and a brother 14. Miss Valde speaks English studying for two in elementary school, four years in high school and at the University London. She recieved Home training at State Teachers Training College, Bergen, and has taught at the for two years. She has also received training in home at University of Scotland. "I dreamed of going to some other country for the M.S.

degree, you cannot get it in Norway, so I Her scholastic record and ability enabled her to win, not only the Helen Bosard Scholarship, but an American Home Economics Association scholarship as well. Here she is already adjusted to life in Alabama. She had never tasted corn (she is delighted with cornsticks), sweet potatoes and squash. She has attended an American wedding (a member of the Agnes Ellen Harris Club) which she saw with wide -eyed unbelief. "It is so different from Norwegian She amazed to find all departments of home economics in one school.

"In Norway one has to take clothing in one university, foods in another, I think it is a good idea to have them all together. "I want to learn new methods, and have more knowledge so that I She can plans go to back do and a lot teach of ing, too, while she is in ed States. Miss Valde is impressed with the number of cars, and their speed, the advertising signs, especially those in New York, and the beautiful, green trees of the south. Daughter of a naval officer, Miss Valde's hobby, is naturally, boating, but friendly and smiling, she is enjoying a lot of different things, attending recently an old fashioned barbecue. MISS ANNE-LISA VALDE Attending Capstone Pilot Club Members Plan International Relations Tea The Pilot Club of Montgomery held a dinner meeting Nov.

1 in the Pilot Lodge in Prattville with Mrs. Lane Mitchell presiding. Miss Peggy Robinson gave the invocation. Plans for an International Relations Tea, Nov. 6, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

at the Montgomery YWCA were presented by Miss Inez Entrekin, chairman of the International Relations Committee. Other members of this committee which will sponsor the tea are Mrs. Hattie Jeffrey, Mrs. Martha Rea Boyd, Misses Mary Allen and Miss Polly Howard. Mrs.

Mittie Francis read correspondence from Pilot International president, Mrs. Bobbiel Burnham and the immediate past president of P.I., Mrs. Georgena Havlena; Mrs. Selma Thomley, governor of District Two, and an invitation from the Pilot Club of Tallassee to the charge Area School of Instruction to be were dressed in costumes of Civ-1 il War days signifying that the convention will be commemoratthe Centennial celebration. Mrs.

Mitchell announced the following committee appointments for new members: Miss Martha Foshee and Agnes Garner, finance: and Mrs. Mabel Black, membership and Pilot information. Miss Mildred Sugg was named as chairman of the November committee collection of items for the Spastic School Thrift Shop, to be assisted by Mrs. Frances Boutwell, Misses Olive Kelly, Anna Evans and Martha Foshee. Miss Eva Mae Cobb gave the attendance report.

Birthday greetings were extended to Mrs. Aline Nichols and Mrs. Lillian Lawson. Employers Warned On Child Labor Law at the Woodall Hotel Tal- Employers should be careful to in Nov. guard against violating child la17.

bor laws when hiring part-time Mitchell called attention or temporary student workers, sofa and chair which were says Industrial Relations Digifts for the lodge from rector Ralph R. Williams. and Mrs. Russell Johnson. Williams said there have been program for the evening some recent violations of the statpresented by Mrs.

Elizabeth utes, which prohibit 1961 District Convention children under 16 during school employing Mrs. Lane hours. The laws also apply to Mrs. Vivian Traywick whofarm work, he said. Miss Jackie Haskins Weds Mr.

McPherson In Linden LINDEN Miss Jackie kins became the bride of M. McPherson Oct. 27 in the home of the bride's parents, with the of the groom, and pastor Rev. Kenneth Dismukes, Linden Church of God, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Lee Burge, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. N.

McPherson, all of Linden. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white wedding dress. The fitted bodice was banded at the neckline with seed pearls, and pearls banded the tapered sleeves. Her shoulder length veil was held by a band of pearls. She carried a bridal bouquet of sweetheart roses centered upon a white Bible.

Mrs. Trotman of Demopolis, served her sister as matron of honor. Johnny McPherson served his brother as best man. A reception followed the cere- Pike Road Club Plans Activities For Holiday Pike Road Morning Civic Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Robert Ussery with 17 bers and two visitors in attendance.

Mrs. James Geesey, president, was in the chair and led the pledge to the flag. Mrs. Paul Norris led the group in singing Alabama. Mrs.

Elton McGaha gave the demonstration lesson on Furniture." Mrs. Raymond Lightfood gave a demonstration in making a simple Christmas arrangement. Mrs. G. C.

Howell gave the secretary's report and announced enrollment of Mrs. W. R. Darnell as a member. Mrs.

R. E. Schnepp and Mrs. C. M.

Henderson were visitors. Mrs. Kenneth Switt gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Paul Norris, community activities chairman, announced the United Appeal drive in the community was nearing completion.

A program on cancer education was discussed and it was decided to have such a program in the future at a time to be decided. Mrs. Howell gave hints on planting bulbs and perennials. The president announced that 13 members attended the Achievement Day program at Camp Grandview, that six took part in the countywide dress revue, and that Mrs. Joe Carlisle won second place.

She also announced that the club was preparing a display on a Children's Christmas for the Christmas in November exhibit to be sponsored by the County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 until 5 p.m. at the State Farm Bureau building. Announcement was made that Pike Road Morning Civic Club and Pike Road Afternoon Civic Club would hold a combined Christmas party Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at Woodland Methodist Church, with a gift exchange, the price of gifts not to exceed $1.

A committee was appointed to prepare a Christmas for a needy family and plans were made to contribute to other charities. Yearbooks were distrubuted. Mrs. Geesey, retiring president, made a brief speech of appreciation for the cooperation shown by the club members, and turned the gavel over to Mrs. J.

G. Carlisle, new president. The meeting was concluded with an article, "Thankfulness," read Geesey. MACARONI ELBOW If you don't think it's the best you have ever eaten, return Ronco wrapper and we will refund the purchase price. the complete Vitamin high in protein, too! Back-To-School ProgramPlanned By Ramer P.TC Ramer P.TC will observe American Education Week Monday with a special program in the school gymnasium at 2:15 p.m.

when Mrs. Bunah Mae Armistead. physical education teacher, will present her pupils in some of their activities. A business and social meeting will follow in the school auditorium. All parents are invited to come early and have lunch at the school cafeteria and visit the classrooms before the P.TC meeting.

Those expecting to have lunch are asked to make tions with Mrs. W. R. Milligan, reservalunchroom manager and president of the P-TC. MEETINGS TODAY Adult class in ceramics, 9 a.m.

to 12 noon, Bellingrath Community Center; Miss Clodia Pylant, instructor. Montgomery Bridge Club will sponsor a duplicate bridge game, 12:30 p.m. in the Clubroom, 632 S. Court St. The Magazine Club, 3 p.m., with Mrs.

M. C. Gordon, Vaughan road. Coverdale Community enter: Special event, Club, function at Camp Grandview: cars leaving center between 3:30 and 4 p.m. Alabama Medical Record Librarians, semi-annual all-d a meeting, Whitley Hotel; coffee at a.m.; registration 10 a.m.

South Montgomery YMCA: 9:45, ladies' slimnastics; 10:30, ladies' sports; 7 p.m., Family Night. The Custom Look is Unmistakable in Dexter's made to measure DRAW DRAPERIES PROFESSIONALLY MEASURED SHOP AT HOME CUT FINISHED DIAL AM 4-8452 INSTALLED SELECTED BY YOU WITH PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE FURNITURE 220 CARPETING dexters Dexter ACCESSORIES Interior Ave mony in the home of Mrs. G. B. Chandler.

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1 Clifford Henderson, a by Mrs. James T. Lunsford, member of the Chautauqua Club. reviewed the first four chapters chairman of the work for the of the study book "Islam In Mod. blind, in which she announced ern History." the sale of blind-made articles.

The review was given during The hostess served a desert the meeting Thursday afternoon, course. when Mrs. W. S. Nelson was hostess in her home on Pelzerl Avenue.

Mrs. R. P. Hudson directed the program with a brief business session conducted by the presi dent, Mrs. N.

D. Sappenfield. Among reports given was one Stanley Distinctive Photographs Paulger beat Known for as many the generations. S. COURT NUCCESSORS AM 2-1226 rangements, will be in charge of the luncheon meeting.

Following the luncheon the afternoon program will include al talk by Dr. W. H. Y. Smith and Grove Dick of the State Health Department.

They will present the topic: "The Cancer Program In Alabama." The annual installation of officers for 1961 and reports of officers and committee chairmen for 1960 will feature the afternoon program. The programs have been arranged the state committee. Mrs. mingham, Lucile and Mrs. Mareburn Mary of Price Smith of Montgomery.

attendance' been of completed approximately for the 60. BRIDE'S BOOK Rebecca Betts SHOPTON Miss Rebecca Betts, whose marriage to Dudley Cantey will take place Nov. 6, was the honoree on Friday night at 7:30 when Mrs. Raymond Shaw and Mrs. Dudley Cantey entertained with a kitchen shower at the home of the latter in Shopton, The guest list included Mrs.

C. W. Betts, mother brideelect; Mrs. C. J.

Betts, grandmother of the bride-elect; Mrs. J. T. Knowles, grandmother of the groom; and close friends and relatives of the couple. In a series of games and contests Mrs.

Pauline Grier and the honoree received prizes. The hostesses served refreshments. FITZPATRICK Miss Betts and Mr. Cantey will be honored Saturday night following the rehearsal for their wedding, when his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

William D. Cantey, will be hosts at a buffet supper in their home in Fitzpatrick. Attending the pre-wedding party Saturday evening will be Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weston Betts, parents of the bride elect; immediate family members; the wedding party, their escorts and dates; a few close friends; and out-of-town guests.

Gay Burnette was complimented with a Tuesday when Mrs. R. M. Taylor, Mrs. Olene Raines and Mrs.

Rose Bangle, entertained in the home of the former on the Old Selma road. Miss Burnette's marriage to Donald Loftin will take place Nov. 26 in the Burge Memorial Methodist Church at 8 p.m. Miss Pat Taylor presided at the punch table and Miss Nelda Owens registered the guests. The guest list numbering 60 included Mrs.

Guy Loftin, mother of the groom-to-be and Mrs. Ollie Burnette, mother of the honoree. Miss Gay Burnette, bride elect, Gail Gardner LINDEN Miss Gail Gardner, bride-elect of Reginald Hollis Cooper, was honored at a luncheon by Mrs. Gerald Williams at her home recently. Those present were Miss Gardner, her mother, Mrs.

W. B. Gardner, Mrs. Earl Weaver, Mrs: Maurice Kratzer, Mrs. W.

C. Allen, Jefferson; Mrs. W. H. Atkeison, Demopolis; Mrs.

Winstead Laymance, Mrs. J. E. Vickers, Jackson; Mrs. C.

B. Grant Mrs. C. B. Grant grandmother of the bride-elect, Jefferson.

Helen Owen Miss Helen Owen was complimented with a tea shower yesterday when Mrs. W. E. Gilliland and Mrs. E.

C. Ragsdale entertained in the home of the latter Lower Wetumpka Road. Receiving with the hostesses were the honoree and her mother Mrs. Edward Scott Owen. Miss Owen and Robert Edward Oliver of Attalla will be married Nov.

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