The Ruling Class arrives at Kreeger Theatre in DC
Richard Leichert reviews Peter Barnes The Ruling Class in a drawing room setting with Earl Gurney and his delusions. Douglas Rain shines as the 14th Earl while political and social satire exposes England’s aristocracy. The piece ends with a brutal indictment of class and civilization amid a theater portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreeger Theatre
Peter Barnes
Oscar
13Th Earl of Gurney
Robert Prosky
Earl of Gurney
Douglas Rain
God
Charles Gurney
Michael Lewis
Tucker
Eric House
Marguerite Gautier
Marguerite
Earl
Grace Shelly
Leslie Cass
Sir Charles
Charlie Boy
Jack the Ripper
House of Lords
England
Douglas Bain
Miss Culler Bride of Gary L. Smith
Patricia Ann Culler and Gary L. Smith wed in Calvary Methodist Church Frederick on December 27 in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Ralph Sharpe with Rev. Kenneth Tyson assisting. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Frederick T. Keister and bridesmaids Mrs. David Reifsnider and Miss Lynna Kay Keister. best man Gene Smith. ushers and junior ushers named. The couple will reside in New Market following a brief trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Culler
Gary L. Smith
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick
John M. Culler
Jethro Smith
Walkersville
Ralph Sharpe
Kenneth Tyson
David Reifsnider
Keymar
Charles Swinderman
Westminster
Frederick T. Keister
Frederick County
Lynna Kay Keister
Robin Smith
Gene Smith
Germantown
Washington, D.C
Ronnie Smith
Jerry Varnon
Frank Wastler
Carl Smith
Lewistown
Miss Showers Engaged to Robert Kaiser in July Wedding
Mt. Airy announces Lorinda Mary Showers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J Showers engaged to Robert Francis Kaiser son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaiser of Frederick. Lorinda a 1968 South Carroll High School graduate employed by State Farm in Frederick. Robert a 1963 St Johns Literary Institute graduate served in Vietnam and now attends Frederick Community College. Wedding planned for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin John Showers
Mt. Airy
Lorinda Mary
Robert Francis Kaiser
Robert H. Kaiser
Pinoak Drive
Frederick
Miss Showers
South Carroll High School
State Farm Insurance
Mr. Kaiser
St. John’s Literary Institute
U.S. Army
Vietnam
Frederick Community College
Handel Society announces three night Handel program
The Handel Society of New York unveils a Carnegie Hall subscription series with two New York premieres of Handel operas Orlando and Ariodante and the oratorio Solomon. Dates run in January and March. Founded in 1966, the society has focused on recordings of lesser known Handel works including Solomon and Hercules.
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New York
Handel Society of New York
Carnegie Hall
Orlando
Ariodante
Solomon
Hercules
DAR History Meeting Delves into Revolutionary War Highlights
Col. Tenneh Tilghman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a history meeting at Mrs. Law son King’s Gaithersburg home on January 18 with guest speaker Mrs. E O Gardner of Rockville presenting a summary of famous places and events of the Revolutionary War. Hostess Mrs. King was assisted by Mrs. K S Van Metre Mrs. J W Jacobs and Mrs. Macie King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Teneh Tilghman
Lawson King
Gaithersburg
E.0. Gardner
Rockville
King
K. S. van Metre
J. W. Jacobs
Macie King
Miss Pease to Marry Mr Prosseda in April Wedding
Frederick residents announce the engagement of Judith Lee Pease to Gregory Joseph Prosseda. She is a 1964 Frederick High School and 1968 Towson State College graduate teaching in Harford County. He, a 1964 Milton High School graduate and UB alum, is manager of Lock Raven Plaza in Towson. An April wedding is planned.
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Edward L. Pease
Frederick
Judith Lee
Gregory Joseph Prosseda
Albert A. Prosseda
Milton
Miss Pease
Frederick High School
Towson State College
Harford County
Fprosseda
Milton High School
Goldie Beacom Jr. College
Miss Barker to Become June Bride
Mr and Mrs Herschel J Himes of Knoxville announce the engagement of Sharon Ann Barker to Michael Atlee Webber of Brunswick. Barker is Brunswick High School class of 1971 and Webber is a 1968 Brunswick graduate employed by Alpha Portland Cement Lime Kiln. A June 18 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel J. Himes
Knoxville
Sharon Ann Barker
Michael Atlee Webber
Roland A. Webber
Brunswick
Miss Barker
Brunswick High School
Webber
Alpha Portland Cement Company
Lime Kiln
Wyant and Suffecool Jr. wed in Hagerstown church ceremony
Suzanne Marie Wyant and Kenneth Richard Suffecool Jr. were united in marriage January 10 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Hagerstown. Rev. William W. Beale officiated. Bride wore a white velvet gown with Venise lace and a long satin train. Matron of honor was Melanie R. Scalese, with other details and attendants noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Marie Wyant
Jesse H. Wyant
Hagerstown
Kenneth Richard Suffecool Jr
K. E. Suffecool Sr
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
William W. Beale
Kathleen Rebok
Gerald Hammond
John Long
Sharpsburg
AAUW to Study Urban Space Profiles in Frederick Branch
The Frederick Branch of the American Association of University Women will host a January 26 meeting at 8 pm in Avalon Speech Studio. Members will hear a profile of Frederick County natural resources by Bertha Darrow and talks by Eloise Givens, Bobbie Carpenter, and Marie Miesse on historical development housing and land use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
American Association of University Women
Avalon
Totem Arts Center
Hood College
Bertha Darrow
Frederick County
Eloise Givens
Bobbie Carpenter
Marie Miesse
University of Maryland
William A. Dando
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Coco
Baltimore
Coco Chanel
Switzerland
Middle West
Morris Mechanic
Katherine Hepburn
S. Hurok
Nureyev
Australian Ballet
United States
Don Quixote
Bob Gibson
Guy Gabriel
Gambrill Gymnasium
Dorothy Johnson
Miss Johnson
Hamlet
Sarah Bernhardt
California
Judith Anderson
Judith
Queen Gertrude
Los Angeles
Tom Fox
Statler
Hal Gardiner
Baltimore Sun
Dame
Bob Petza
Douglas Rain, 4Th Earl
Davis Studio
Miss Culler
Red Horse Steak House
William H. Kemp
Casper E. Cline Jr
Paul Michael
Watson Stoner Jr
Miss Lorinda Mary
Entovne
Emlyn AI Villiors
DAR
Judith Lee Pease
Mr. Prosseda
June Bride
Miss Wyant
Suffecool Jr
Melanie R. Scalese
Raup
AAUW
Frederick Area
Carole A. Farmer
Wilson
N.C
Linda A. Ahmed
Columbia
S.C
Geraldine M. Smith
Mary Ellen Suffecool
Julianne Wyant
Smithsburg
Robert C. Stotelmyer Jr
Laurel
Stanley W. Suffecool
Santa Maria
Cal
Joseph J. Scalese Jr
Rick L. Stetelmyer
Timmy Troxell
Funkstown
East Antietam Street
North Hagerstown High School
City of
Darlene Shrader
Geraldine Smith
M. R. Scalese
John M. Sheeley Jr
the Gentlemen of the Moving Industry
Shookstown Road
Fraenert Aaa
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