The La Crosse Tribune from La Crosse, Wisconsin • Page 21

Two Conway Shows Are Not Re-Runs With their new improved image, Spud and Herbert get a passenger they think can put in a good word for them with British royalty, as well as a cargo shipment they learn in mid-flight contains nitro, on Tim Conway at 7 p.m., Friday, May 15. To add to their problems, the Lucky Linda begins to run low on fuel and before they can decide what to do with the nitro, Spud develops a case of the hiccups. Spud and Herbert are hired to fly prospective buyers to a new real estate development in the desert, but it turns out to be a front for a gambling operation, on the show at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22. When the crooks take Herbert as a hostage to make Triple A keep flying people in, Spud decides to free him by posing as an old prospector just struck it rich.

Neither of the shows is a re-run. Brazil Magic For NBC-TV Show May 5 A filmed report on Macumba, a group of magical cults that flourishes in Brazil, will be presented by NBC at 8 p.m., May 5. NBC news correspondent Tom Steithorst reports the story, which was filmed in Rio de Janeiro and vicinity and in Bahai. Macumba has its roots in Africa and was brought to Brazil by Negro slaves. It is now practiced by a great number of other Brazilians and is growing rapidly.

Dr. Walter Williams, a Presbyterian minister in Brazil, notes that at least 67 per cent or more of Brazilians practice Macumba in one form or another or at one time or another. He speaks out against it. A different view comes from David St. Clair, who has spent 12 years in Brazil as Latin American correspondent for Holiday Magazine.

He says: is a kind of social, hospital, clinical couch, confessional booth, community center for literally millions of middle and lower class Brazilians who would not have any other way of getting any kind of spiritual or physical comfort seen black magic Among many rituals on on the report will be a Macumba ceremony on the beaches that ring Rio de Janeiro. The beaches become a vast outdoor temple of Iemanja, the sea goddess brought by slaves from their homeland in what is now southern Nigeria. Today, Iemanja is worshiped by Brazilians of all races and social classes. As previously announced, the May 5 edition of will carry a report on Lt. Col.

Mike Iloare, most famous and successful of the modern breed of mercenaries, who tells what makes the mercenary tick. Impressive Wardrobe Though Phyllis Diller wears kooky outfits in many of her shows, in real life the star boasts a stylish wardrobe that includes six racks of dresses, over 100 pairs of shoes, 20 fur coats of every color and kind and at least 150 hats of all shapes and designs. Is West Salem High Musical La Crosse Tribune, Saturday, May 2, THE TEACHER SHOWS and melody are skillfully interwoven in the musical which has been prepared by the entire high school student body of West Salem. Performances of the show will be at 8 p.m., May 8-9 in the school auditorium. A bearded Fagin (Rodney Oppriecht) center, demonstrates the are of pick-pocketing to.

from the left, Robert Bartz (who has the name role), Paul Gilbertson, Jane Stamstad and Jon Photo. A NEW DEAL IN 3-RS It's Rock, Roll, Religion Charles novel, i transformed by Broadway into the smash hit is the choice for this spring production in West Salem High School. The drama will take place on May 8 and May 9 in the high school auditorium. Each curtain time is 8 p.m. The story revolves around a school for pickpockets headed by the infamous Fagin.

Oliver, portrayed by Robert Bartz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bartz, West Salem, comes to the school quite oblivious to the kind of establishment it is. He is welcomed by the sly played by Paul Gilbertson, and charmed by Nancy, played by Jane Stamstad. Jon Bergh creates the villainous role of Sykes.

The story line ranges from high comedy to the tragedy of murder. It is guaranteed to charm its waifs of the London streets; thrill with such songs as and Will Buy This Beautiful and capture with its story, as created by ihe genius of Dickens. There are several unique factors involved in this production. First, the role of Fagin is being portrayed by the director of the production Rodney priecht. Secondly, two of the student teachers from LCU, Margie Burns and Mrs.

Judy Justinger, who are helping Oppriecht with the musical, also will take parts in the drama. Lastly, Oppreicht has tried to involve all departments of the school in creating this spectacular. The departments involved are art, music, speech, English, home economics, business education, and science. The school presentation proves the philosophy that arts can be an educational as well as an entertaining a school official commented. Reservations for tickets may be obtained by writing school or by calling between 3 and 4 p.m.

any week day. Top Cultural Events For State MILWAUKEE (AP)-The Milwaukee Performing Arts Center has announced that famed producer Sol Hurok has chosen Milwaukee to prove that major cultural events can be presented successfully without local subsidy. Richard A. Hoover, managing director, said Hurok will bring major attractions to Milwaukee next season, including pianist Artur Rubinstein, The Vienna Boys Choir, Conductor Jean Martinson and the National Francais and mezzo soprano Teresa Berganza. Altogether, six concerts will be presented in the series.

Hoover said Hurok will assume the financial risks of the venture, but if the season is successful, the center will share in the profits. By GEORGE W. CORNELL (AP Religion Writer) NEW YORK (AP) Hey, man, a mixed up thing now roll religion. The rock thumpings always have carried a hint of the gospel beat, but now coming on loud and strong, breaking out in the lyrics. usually not in traditionally pious terminology, and some of it may not make much theological sense, but it nevertheless registers a religious inclination.

Variety, the show-business publication says pop music is to one of its earliest roots, the gospel-spiritual Current albums and turntable shows for the young reverberate with the sounds by various rock and folk groups and individual balladeers. Some of the titles include: is Just All sung by the Byrds; Guess the Lord Must Be in New York sung by Harry Nilsson; a number about Jesus sung by Murray Head and a backup group; by a group called Aum and which starts out, is Back in A trade magazine, Entertainment World, predicts the religious themes are likely to become more prominent. Noting that roll has a solid foundation in gospel in rudimentary origins, the magazine adds: this is a period when rock musicians are exploring their musical roots, it is not surprising that religion is finding its way inao their However, the magazine says the trend has encountered some resistance among radio and television broadcasters, who occasionally have shunned using some of the discs for fear they might offend conventional piety. Some of the songs convey a keen element of doubt and actually is a classically authentic note in religious searching. For instance, includes lines such as time I look at you I understand Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Who are you? Jesus Christ, Superstar, Do you think what they say you Numerous other hits lately have had a religious questing ingredient in them, as well as sheer fervor, including Happy started by a California Pentecostal group.

The song, has a line in it, loves you more than you will and Frankie recent swearing record, Last came as a follow up to his widely used plea to the Lord, Gave Me a The Rev. John Sheerin, editor of the Catholic World, commenting on the religious notes in pop songs, says its okay for the beat and the mood but it gives only a shadowy picture of Jesus that has scant resemblance to the Jesus of history and Christian in line with the interested in Eastern mysticism current in youth circles today, he says, with its appeal mainly in the chants and rhythms rather than the meanings. It offers a romanticized of Jesus, he adds, but fails to up to fact of is essential to genuine faith..