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SA-- foplbi Globe, September 23, 1951. Lonny Chapman, Joplin Actor, Gets New Role on Television Acquisition of a continuing part In a new Sunday night tele- vision'ahow might well prove to be a stepping stone to the desired "big time" in the theatrical world for Lonny Chapman, rising young actor from Joplin. Chapman, who has appeared naivete in Jesse which he skillfully gets across." A 4. J. C.

irad. Still another, written by Ver MARIONVILLE PLANS HOME-COMING EVENT'; 27th Ajinnal Celi'lira- tkm at Home In Set for June 15. Marionville, Sept. 22. The third week of June lias been Bishop W.

T. Watkins, Louisville, president of general board of hospitals and mines of the Methodist church; Robert LaTourncau. and J. ('. Penney, nationally known businessmen, active lay churchmen and philanthropists.

Jinny home-coming will be Jauw hod witii a Founder's day I event on Sunday. June 15. with non Rice for the New York Post.set for the twenty-seventh anstated: "I doubt if those whoinual home-coming at the Method- came in-contact with Jesse's volver found charming as i i during his "Young Mr. Bobbin." a family comedy of the Henry Aldridgc variety. Starred In the show as young Mr.

Bobbin is Jackie Kelk. who formerly played the part of Homer on Henijy Aldridge radio programs. In the TV show. Chanman has been assigned the role of "Swede," companion of young Mr. Bobbin.

Varied Roles. The new video comedy, which originates in New York, opened for the season early this month. Chapman has appeared before television cameras a times in the last two years, play- 1 ns ui ivu Ti his first running part. He played the lead in a "Starlight The'ater" show last winter. Among other TV shows in which he has appeared are Captain Video, Hands of Mystery, Page.

Case-Crime Photographer, i Armstrong Circle Theater and'Chapman's several "Gabby" Hayes programs. As for his stage career, thus far, Chapman has appeared in him as boyishly Lonny Chapman him, nor quite as likeable, but after all, Jesse is tho hero in 'Missouri Under st home here, opening with a day program. The committee on arrangements, at a recent moetiii" ilanned an enlarged series of activities featuring some widely- cnown personalities, including LONNY' CHAPMAN. thoroughly winnin? portrayal, if you had a bank to be high-jacked, Jesse would be the man you'd want to do it." Chapman and his wife, the former Miss Erma Dean Gib- woo jor co jj before going to O. TJ.

Mrs. Chapman and their 1- year-old daughter, Linda Dean, spent the latter part of August visiting relatives and friends in the Jopltn district. Chapman was pals in the Theater Guild play were Shirley Booth and Sidney Blackmer. In "Mister His first big part after going east came when he was awarded the role of Wiley in the Chicago company production "of the Broadway play, "Mister Roberts." Starred in the title role was Richard Carlson. Jackie Cooper, veteran actor, a joined the cast for the role of Ensign Pulver.

Following his appearance unable to make the trip hpca of television commitments. It was during their visit home 1'ia' Chapman received his assignment in "Young Mr. Bobbin." Chapman is a son of the late Mrs. Eunice Laughter of Joplin and a grandson ol the Rev. and in Lon Presley, 1413 Hill ave- "Mister Roberts," a a nue.

His father, Elmer Chapman, resides in Tulsa. CLASS OFFICERS NAMED AT WHITE ROCK SCHOOL joined the cast of "The Closing Door." a Broadway play starring Alexander Knox and Doris Nolan. Last summer, in addition to some television assignments. Jane, Sept, 22. High Chapman starred in a week'sj school classes at the White Rock run of "Missouri Leeend" at the school have elected the following Circle theater in Atlantic City, officers for the school year: He played the same role in Atlantic City that he had In an Equity Library production of the play in New York last February As STinies.

to "Missourfiegend," Chapman portrayed Missouri's legendary figures; Jesse James, giving the characterization a twist. The play treats the Senior class--Gerry Buttram, president; i Wellesley, vice president: Mona Akerhurst, treasurer; a Schell, reporter, and Mrs. Clee Wylie, sponsor. Junior class Jim Slinkard, president; Leona Weston, vice president; Shirley Henson, sec retary; Leland SHnkard, treasurer; Velda Schell, reporter, and Missouri bandit with good hu- mor, presenting him as a kind of Robin Hood of his day. And, judging from reviews written following the presentation in New York, Chapman made toe many-sided Jesse look like a "charm boy- Sophomore class Rosa Buttram, president: Ralph Brock, vice president: Mary Lou Keene.

secretary; Charles Kirby, treasurer; Tressie Wellesley. report er, and Mrs. Nada Slinfcard, sponsor. i One review, published in thej Freshman a Rosalee New York Times, had this to say about his performance: "Lonny Chapman has the leading role and makes it a pleasantly amusing one. There is a sponsor.

Cooper, president: Rex Decker, vice president: Bonnie Magee, secretary: Jim Mullins, treasurer, and Miss Verda Davenport, Favors Ogareffe Tax Over a Higher Property Levy A proposal made by the Leon-jcided against submitting the tax ard committee of businessmen issue to the voters last spring December that the city vote Since many cities throughout an extra 10-cent real estate tax the country now are using the levy for lour years to help thejcity cigarette tax as a source citv government was revenue, the council. Richard by" the council in favor of the son said, decided to vote it. ho" cigarette tax. Revenue Commissioner Harry Richardson said vesterday. "The council felt." Richardson ing no election would be re quired.

Hie program being directed by closing day of the home-coming the board of lay activities of the southwest Missouri conference of the church. A feature of the week will be Methodist Women's day. to be directed by the women's auxiliary to the home. Hundreds of women from over the state are expected to attend. The auxiliary will hold Iti annual meeting durinf the day.

An entertainment feature dur- inf the week will be a whistlers' contest in' which folo and group numbers will be givert by talented whistlers giving religious melodies. This event will be open to all. An Old Settlers' day picnic dinner is being planned for the Sunday, 22. Animal. The jellyfish is the lowest form of animal life possessing an eye as a distinct structure.

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