1 600 theatergoers honor Helen Hayes
The Shubert Theatre Boston hosted a 1 600 strong tribute to Helen Hayes to benefit the Massachusetts Center Repertory Company. Stars Colleen Dewhurst Julie Harris Anne Jackson Rosemary Harris and Sylvia Sidney performed as Daniel Patrick Moynihan faces questions over an honorary degree at Ohio State University.
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The
American Theater
Shubert Theatre
Boston
Massachusetts Center Repertory Company
Colleen Dewhurst
Julie Harris
Anne Jackson
Rosemary Harris
Sylvia Sidney
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
United Nations
Ohio State University
Moynihan
Patricia James
Cleveland
Moynihan report sparks debate over black family study
Moynihan penned for President Lyndon Johnson titled The Negro Family The Case For Action. Critics call the report color data driven and racist while supporters back Moynihan. University groups protest as Harold L Enarson backs awards. Sally Rand aged 72 returns to Kansas City for a charity dance at Folly Theater.
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Moynihan
Lyndon Johnson
James
All
Sally Rand
Kansas City
Folly Theater
Miss Rand
Burlesque House
Lindsay-Schaub
Sesser to Crown Royalty at Four Day Homecoming
Sesser will crown a queen and princess during the four day homecoming ending June 19 in the park. Queen candidates are Michell Lovelady Kay Lynn White and Tina Mantay. Princess contenders include Tracy Hammonds Sandy Hill and Lisa LeVault. Prince hopefuls are Brian Page Ricky Shumate and Brian Gunter. Costume contests run June 17 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. with winners competing Saturday and overall champions named about 9:30 p.m.
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Sesser
Michell Lovelady
James E. Lovelady
Kay Lynn White
Jess White
Tina Mantay
Ruby Mantay
Tracy Hammonds
Cletus Hammonds
Sandy Hill
David Hill
Lisa LeVault
Tom LeVault
Prince
Brian Page
Danny Page
Ricky Shumate
Claude Shumate
Brian Gunter
Hershel Gunter
Lesser
Four Day Homecoming Sets Events and Contests
A four day homecoming fest includes civic and military category contests, a Bill Grammer Square Dance contest with prizes up to 100 dollars, a dance show, and various pulling contests. June 19 features antique and horse shows, a parade, and a Lesser citizens recognition, with a Grand Ole Opry performance by Little Jimmy Dickens. Proceeds from June 17 barbecued foods support the old opera house renovation.
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Bill Grammer
Southern Illinois
Little Jimmy Dickens
Lesser
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