| Title | Drama Club of Ogden, Box 5, Folder 8 |
| Creator | Drama Club of Ogden |
| Description | 1957-1958 Newspaper clippings |
| Subject | Drama; Community theater; Theater; Women--Societies and clubs |
| Digital Publisher | Digitized by Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Date | 1957; 1958 |
| Date Digital | 2024-04 |
| Medium | newspaper clippings |
| Spatial Coverage | Ogden, Weber County, Utah, United States, http://sws.geonames.org/11788968, 41.22809, -111.96766 |
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| OCR Text | Show Drama of the Ogden Members will open their season’s proattending the matinee of of Ann ) oe Gondrin : sche of the aeetings e opening the of attendance ip, the he will take the place of the meeting which was planned for - Thursday at the home of Mrs. Glen 1Ff Harding. won play oD he Ceitieg: the _Avvard and the Pulitzer Prize for | the best play of the year in 1956. - Members of the club will have i-Juncheon at Makeoff’s. preceding the matinee. MRS. LILA ECCLES BRIMHALL will address the Drama Club Thursday. a a Waitec , rie Drama Club |On Thursday © | Members 0of the Ogden Drama of home the at er gath Club will Mrs. Glen Harding, F. 2737 Pierce Ave., Thursday at 8 p.m. for their November meeting,with | Mrs. Roland Parry, Miss Dana Kelly, Mrs. B H. Plowgian ds as- ] The Drama Club will eet at the home of Mrs. Royal Eccles, | | | sisting hostesses. || the erit “Inh A Broadway play, d || Wind” by Jerome Lawrence an by read be Robert E. Lee, will Mrs. Thatcher chairman, | Allred, Mrs. R. B. Porter, Mrs. Paul nThatcher, Mrs. Darrell J. Gree Jr. well, Mrs. Charles C. Hetzel and Alice Pardoe West. “Mrs. musical Harding program. will | give | the aia 2508 Jackson Ave Spm. eae, Mrs. Lila Ecce! dame 5 ay ‘THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER OGDEN, UTAH, SUNDAY 4 ha Fake “i a, OND )o Sa ET iy . “ MORNING, ia be oy Bods poe ’ ; Se ae . ads € ‘ Coe oe iil “ 2 fi P i , i 4 y * « ; z r Rie i. et t | Ll AEF 3 7 és ss ‘aa “ ey ; Civic a ' y f. 4 % Midnight Mistake,” . a : J a will be ? ; . q te A : 3 ( oy’ 2 Pe . i ¢ of the past: now The is two ¥ y time! old melodrama her,” or “The presented Weber “ sy Xi * q 2 ‘ by the College-Community special groups—the r , Ogden Civic Theater Oct. 24, 25 and 26 in the .hew Quincy School auditorium, 26th Street and pumey Avenue. It is directed by Maxine Lamorn. : | A grand olio, in. which all players show: their versatility as song and dance. performers, also will be presented. ae | DOUBLE OPPORTUNITIES . Ogden, always an outstanding city for dramafties, this season offers double the opportunities Theater , “a ey 8 # r ; - : f Ln ‘hia “ \ x = N Hoar 4 , fos —e Et ’ = te a we ol ; ) * a gern teaia ¥ a 4 4 have the rich Drama people. been dramatic pages of “stop oft” point lower as the Weber fessor —and College Theater; is heaged by Pro- Thatcher Allred—now: on sabf atical leave play directors H. E. D. Redford and T. Leonard Rowley. They shortly will announce their first drama The and Ogden play Civic schedule. Theater, - formerly the u Com- munity Theater, is headed by Carolyn G. Lindsley, president; Herbert Spence, vice. president; Margo Abbott, secretary, and. has a planning group consisting of Kenneth L. Davidson, Ted Bunnell, Idonna O’Dell, Doris Hemingway, Fern Taylor and Dympna Sackett. The advisory board includes: Joseph F. Breeze, Ralph Nye, Robert L. Newey, Ted G. Schmidt, Frank Francis Bae Mrs. Pera 1. Young and Mrs. Wallace White. — Sear rie ’ ‘a Beth PONnSOPreH & 4 was talent the organized, past, in the past as to give show Ogden theater outlet to this city area. - that for most one in professional travel- ing companies of vaudeville and legitimate theater entertainers. e For many early years Ogden enjoyed the. nation’s best dramatic entertainment. It was considered one of the choice show towns. EARLY BEGINNING | As for the Community Theater, the late Bertha Eceles Wright was instrumental in beon Civie It in. the had a prominent role in dramatics as far back aS the turn of the century. Ogden was a major Theaters Ogden ot groups - Theater—and both groups are active. _« The Weber College Drama Department; known the of SE, ie 4 = 4 i SRN of Directors and an Advisory Board—all first and | Board community the Department : ‘ ginning Drama Be ) ad . Weber College ; ee. re ‘ ye . : é“tare Theater season The first production, a good ‘ entitled, “No Mother to Guide ib; ; 4 ae oy ¥ ¥ a It’s Ogden ALENT — 1957 , ; 7 » 20, ; ann q r _ OCTOBER were presented in the 25th Ogden. old St.. The Lyceum first and plays Cozy Hundreds of Ogden. drama enthusiasts par‘ticipated in the shaping, building and performing of these productions. Shortly before World War II the Community Theater or Little Theater, as it was called then, joined the Weber College and became the Weber College-Community Theater. bee 3 Many fine things were accomplished by combining. community and college talent! However, last spring—with the revival of in- terest in the legitimate theater nationwide, members of the Weber College Drama department and members of the Community Theater Board. met, and with mutual and whole-hearted agreement, decided to become separate groups. Thus Ogden this year now has twice the dramatic nitie VOTO DS oppor Mary Ann Burdett, Mrs. Malcolm J. Pingree and Tina Rich ards depict George de Forest Brush’s “In the Garden.” Mrs. Charles C. Hetzel Jr. and Mrs. William G. Burdett, Drama Club, directed. | Mrs. Goddard’s dausntem= ae gy had a birthday also.during the of Ogden, entertained them at week. It was the 11th one and luncheon during their stay. Mrs. it happened on Friday so Peggy Wight and Mrs. Reeder made the and her mother asked six friends trip to attend the National Council of Women meeting. They repto help celebrate. . . It was a slumber party, but resented the LDS MIA general before settling down for the all- board on its youth program ..., night giggle-fest, They visited in St. Louis, Kanthey enjoyed the stock and Horse Shows at the sas, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, ‘Coliseum. and a birthday snack. D. C. and Virginia, besides New Guests. were Susie Bauter, Ruth York. They especially enjoyed a Rounds, Kathy Royer, Susan Glas- side trip to Williamsburg, Va. mann and Holly Nye. OGDEN VISITOR The L. A, Herdtis have had as It was _— BRIDGE fun! ... CLUB An enjoyable rien their house guests, their daughter, Mrs. S. L.. Raborn and daughters, Kathy and Karen of Los Angeles. -Mrs. Raborn and daugh- each plate were given as favors. Places were set for 10. HOUSE GUESTS The Ray E. Mintons are enjoying a visit from their daughter, Mrs. Don Frederick and children, Scott and Bradley, for two weeks. Mrs. Minton luncheon at the entertained at Cobble Cottage on Thursday for members of her. bridge club. There were eight seated at the table. unsmanesmermocrareterme re ee ee _ ters accompanied Mrs. Morris Flowers home after her visit in Southern California. SYMPHONY BALL Happy way to give... numer. ous Ogdenites enjoyed the Symphony Ball at the Utah Motor. Court Ballroom in Salt Lake City Friday evening, given to help) raise funds for of the Utah the maintenance Symphony Orches- aos Paul Whiteman was a special guest and conducted some of the dance numbers played by the or- | chestra. . , | Preceding the dance, Mr. and Mrs. George §. Eccles entertained at cocktails at their home for the Ogdenites Scores | attending. COUNTRY CLUB are getting excited in the bridge tournament being played each Tuesday at the Ogden Golf and Country Club. Forty-eight participated in the last one and enjoyed the luncheon following. , . 3 On Thursday afternoon Mrs. A. D. Rich of Tremonton tainedat a luncheon There were | at the 38 guests y enter- : Club. seated . at | j/k . the tables which were gay with autumn flowers. . . On Friday, Mrs. C. Louis Jor-gensen was in charge of a nohost luncheon for members of her hg q Ca “ato § / fl fod iy C/V Sw PEON Le (oY thee 3 Q ‘ Ce Ke, j Can Re }htties 9 9 masini lai, yf Eg ys om all COU? bridge club. Places were marked for eight. Other foursomes and sports fans. ehartered About 44 members’ a bus to Salt Lake é City | to attend the Utah-Colorado foot- it FESTIVE YOUNG FASHION ball game. They had luncheon at | the Club before leaving and got together for dinner afterwards. at the Club | . CANDLEGLOW : Romantic setting. . . In the glow of candlelight from a profu- | sion of. candles, friends of the Vernon L, Wards,. helped celebrate. Dr. ‘Ward’s birthday anniversary at a surprise dinner party given by Mrs. Ward at their home. .. . The table which was cover ed with a Belgian lace cloth, was cen- tered with a large glow candle surrounded by African viole ts on | a round mirror reflector. Thir- | ty-six tapers in single brass holders, all reflected on an oblong | mirror, eompleted the atmo- Spee CF Sn double foursomes were featured. Saturday was a gala day for é FF _ FOR HOLIDAY WEARING . . . GIVING ‘Pretty dress-up fashion of floral print acetate | ¥ and cotton. It has a crisp white bib and is trimmed with black velveteen ribbon. Washable. Sizes 3 to 6X $10.98 / to 12 $12.98 JUNIOR FLOOR FRED * ARERR Sea MISS SHOP—THIRD MRS. FRANCIS G. NICHOLAS, Mrs. Fred Froerer on a centerpiece for the Drama Club Christmas night. and Mrs. Vernal dinner party decide H. Johnson to be held tomorrow < ee YULE FUN ota Sh 4 y é Drama Club ans Party The Ogden Drama Club has set its annual Christmas dinner party for tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Top O’ the Town. The club trio composed of Mrs. Royal Eecles, Mrs. Fred Froerer and Mrs, Darrell J. Greenwell will play Christmas selections, and carols will be sung by the group. Those in charge of the event are Mrs. Francis G. Nicholas, Mrs. Fred Froerer and Mrs. Ve nal H. Johnson. Diane Giups all “The.Loe \hold “guest night” at the home of Mrs, Vernal H. Johnson, 1332 | Marilyn Dr., Thursday at 8 p.m. | with Mrs. Harry S. Reed, Miss Mary Woolley, Mrs. Fred Matthies, Mrs. L. Henry Zitzman and |Mrs. Eber F. Piers ‘as assisting hostesses.. Pardoe of. the TN eed Die University, will) ‘| Brigham Young WVoeal_ =| A * & D. Mtr by selections mete will be Bie Gs jispeak on “Theater.” Vo vember oT. Salk a AR FOUONON GUEST “SPEAKER—Dr. ‘University, ress: the” Ogden a 7 re a5 sais wae i ae iy | | | | Dr ra ma : | | ” of Brig- T, Earl cae, ce | aR LI Oo) , a The Onder Drama oe Club ll meet at the home of Mrs, Arthur | Grix, 358 Harrisville ‘Rad. on Friday, Nov. 21, at 8 pm. instead | : of. Thursday Nov, 20, as ae nounced. Mrs. 4 Joseph . “Morrell, Mrs. | William C. Burdett and bodeeeer ten Mrs. will be penis Mrs. L. Henry Zitzman will | read, “Look Homeward, Angel,” | by Ketti Frimef, based on the novel by Thomas ‘Wolfe. 5008 | $0600 0000065 The meet Ogden Thursday Drama Club evening at will the} \home of Mrs. Richard B. Porter. A study of the play “Laura” by Nera Caspari and will be presented. George Sklar | | | The committee, with Mrs. L. Henry Ziztman as chairman, in-| -cludes: Mrs. Horace G. Nebeker, | ‘Miss Minnie Moore Brown,- Mrs. Lew Beason, Mrs. Vernal Johnson and Mrs. William G. Burdett. Hostesses with Mrs. Porter will i be Mrs. Charles Hetzel Jr., Mrs. Delbert Floyd B. Foulger and Taylor. uf Mrs. | ROT DOR 12A THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER OGDEN, UTAH, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 13, 1958 ae ROO Bee eee ae | Rey HAVE YOU RECEIV been invitedto attend the Ogden Civic Theatre’s studio reading of the comedy “The Importance of Being Ernest,” by Oscar Wilde starting tonight and continuing through Saturday in the Moench Building Arena Theatre. If you attend dial EX 4-8439 or EX 3-1888 and arrangements Pingree, Mrs. Ben Plougen and Ken haven’t will be and made would by Mrs. like to M. J. Davidson, who are in charge of the invitations. Ne or oe --- G. BURDETT, Mrs. Charles wetapenients for the Drama C. Hetzel Jr., and Mrs. Gerard Club Breakfast to be held at the mot Klomp per! and Country Club, Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Burdett, retiring prest sue ; sh h fe be honored guest. Mrs: Klomp is general chairman, assisted by Mrs. Hetzel es wi Members given. be will play Roland Parry. A musical program and a one-act bring guests. wanuiieg accenteua Witn IVOry /gian, recording secretary: Mrs. braided straw hats with large | Fred Matthies, corresponding secbrims shaped like baskets holding retary; Mrs. Vernal H. Johnson, pink and purple asters as center- treasurer; Mrs. L. Henry Zitzman, pieces, and five-inch green auditor, and Mrs. Eber F. Piers, brimmed straw hats with a stand- custodian, were introdu ced. up pink rose on each covering a After the breakfast, the group small bottle of perfume, as fa- was entertained with a one-act vors. The main table had a pale play with Mrs. C. Dixon Kapple, pink brocade cloth with fuchsia chairman and director . Those taknet ruffles and was centered with ing part in the cast were Mrs. a pink figurine holding pink | John Major Scowcroft, Mrs. Verroses, Bunches of purple grapes nal.H. Johnson, Mrs. Malcolm J. were placed here and there on the Pingree, Mrs. B. H. Plowgia n and table as an effective contrast. daughter, Martha, Mr. and Mrs. Pink candles in crystal candelab- Delbert Foulger, Mrs. Fred Matthra lighted the setting. .. ies, Mrs, Clyde T, Greenwell, Mrs. Mrs. William G. Burdett, retir- Glen F. Harding and Mrs. Floyd ing president, whom the party A; Taylor =. honored, welcomed the guests, and Mrs, Gerald Klomp, general chairman, introduced the musi- tn. Assisting Mrs. Klomp as chairman, were Mrs. Roland Parry and Mrs. Charles C. Hetzel Jr. ae ony wagon in- “Ogden! cians. “Miss Annette Brophy, who ie\ igen” momentum during the! sang two operatic arias, and her = as numerous events bulged, accompanist, Mrs. Victor Castle- Dee social calendar. main, ... One of the lovely affairs of | Mrs. Hary Sg. Reed, new presithe week was the Drama Club dent of the club, accepted the _ breakfast on Wednesday at the gavel and presented Mrs. Bur- Ogden Golf and Country Club dett with a gift concealed in a - with 110 members:and guests at- basket hat filled with flowers. _ tending. The tables provided a Other officers to serve with Mrs. — eolorful picture with watermelon Reed are, Miss Mary Woolley, - pink satin cloths and nylon net vice president; Mrs. B. H. Plowb banding accented with ivory gian, recording secretary; Mrs . braided straw hats with large Fred Matthies, corresponding sec-brims shaped like baskets holding retary; Mrs. Vernal H. Johnson, pink and purple asters as center- treasurer; Mrs. L. Henry Zitzman, | pieces, | and five-inch green auditor, and Mrs. Eber F. Piers, bri mmed straw hats with a stand- ‘custodian, were introduced. es - up pink rose on each covering a|. After the breakfast, the group small bottle of perfume, as fa- was entertained. with a one-act -vors. The main table had a pale play with Mrs. C. Dixon Kapple, pink brocade cloth with fuchsia chairman and. director. Those tak| net ruffles and was centered with ing part in the cast were Mrs. @. pink figurine holding pink John Major Scowcroft, Mrs. Ver2 roses. Bunches of purple grapes nal. H. Johnson, Mrs. ‘Malcolm oC were placed here and there on the ‘Pingree, Mrs. B. H. Plowgian and table as an effective contrast. daughter, ‘Martha, Mr. and Mrs. _ Pink candles in crystal candelab- | Delbert Foulger, Mrs. Fred Matthee, lighted the setting. . |ies, Mrs. Clyde T. Greenwell, Mrs. -“2 ..Mrs. William G. Burdett, retir- |Glen F, ‘Harding and Mrs. Floyd Be ing president, whom the party | A. Taylorg a: 3 honored, welcomed the guests, Assisting: Mrs. ‘Kiba as chairand Mrs. Gerald Klomp, general ‘man, were JV frs. Roland Parry and a chairman, introduced the: musi- ‘Mrs. Charles: C. Hetzel or.om. OB THE OGDEN STANDARDEXAMINER OGDEN, UTAH, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 25, 1958 | ce Alice Pardoe West, who was asked to play the role of a news editor, along with some other news reporters and editors from various states, in the film, “Teacher's Pet,” chats between takes with Mamie Van Doren, who is co-starred with Clark Gable and Doris Day. Ws ei, 160 Go] Dana Kelly --<<2117 Adams, died Miss Dana Kelly, 70, of : last night in the Dee Hospital. Miss Kelly was a member of the Congreof matron worthy past gational. Church and Miriam Chapter: 14, Order of Eastern Star. She was a past president of the Woman's University Club, past president and charter member of the Drama Club and charter member of the Ogden Branch of the AAUW. She was regent of the Golden Spike Chapter of the Daughters of the American,Revolution and was past state regent of the DAR. She taught in Ogden City Schools for four | /years and ‘in the Utah School for the Blind for 32 years» She. received her. BS degree at | the University of Chicago in 1921. She was born March 24, 1887, in Stock| J. and of George | ville, Neb., a daughter | Erama Mathis Kelly. In 1891, he family came ‘to Ogden from Philadelphia. | ° Puneral, services are pending the arrival -of her only survivor, Miss Helen Mathis, of ‘Jacksonville, fll., and will be announced by Wildermuth Mortuary. A ‘Miss Dana Kelly, 70, of 2117 last night in the Dee Hospital. Miss Kelly was a member of gational. Miriam Church ‘Chapter: ‘and 14, past Order worthy of Ae ‘died the Congre- matron Eastern: of Star. She was a_ past president of the. Woman‘s University Club, past president and charter member of the ‘Drama Club and charter member of the Ogden Branch of the AAUW. She was regent of the Golden Spike Chapter of the Daughters of the AmericansRevolution and was past state regent of the DAR. She taught in Ogden City Schools for four | years and ‘in the Utah School for the Blind for 32 years, She. received her. BS degree at | the University of Chicago in 1921. | She was born March 24, 1887, in Stockville, Neb., a daughter of George J. and Ernma Mathis Kelly. In 1891, the family came ; to Ogden from Philadelphia. Funeral: services are pending >of her only survivor, ' Jacksonville, Ill., and Wildermuth Mortuary. Miss will the arrival Helen Mathis, be announced of by oe” ‘ Are yy ly = os} A thing ready ~—™¢ home for the Drama Club Tuesday. © ¢ Festivity Planned ie A gay, spirit will | ee . ama Club Call sg ~ ‘Dr s VlOUP holiday Christmas dinner party which is to be Keld at the 5 By rama Virs.B. H. Plowgian have fun getting every- pre-| | Thursday Meet 7 vail at the Arthur W. Grix hohe. ae Onden, Drama Club ue will erect i Tuesday when Mrs. Grix and her | « 2¢ the residence of Mrs. William | 'daughter, Mrs. B. H. Plowgian|| | G. Burdett, 1345 Darling, ThursV, den Drama Club for their annual Christmas party, which will start oe, The table will be decked ho and A. highlight be a one-act Taylor, white. D. Burdett Pinares. play given Mrs, William and Mrs. Malcolm J. g holiday atmospheree under “a of Mrs..Glen F. Harding | Richard B. Porter. Seat William ies D. — PS. AW We Beason rs, Harry 8. Reed; assisting Girvan 1 oe @ eyee “Tiger ger including Mrs. Dixon group chal Cees | ede the Gates,” with Christopher 'ry 8 translation, will be read by Aapelss by Mrs. Christmas carols will augment. the a of the evening will chairmane a “i Gone with Yuletide symbols, including Santa and his reindeer in colors of red, gold Puke ~te@ Froerer. of ae Yer s- Mrs. Horace Parry and Mrs. Mrs. Francis G. Nich- olas, Mrs. Roland pe A special discus- sig Meret will POMPE be given sip ve HE. D. Redford will sive Voces 80108, pear of the Og- siete and Mrs. Floyd A. Taylor will be | “G29 ,8t.8 p.m. with cae hostesses to members February >rd b Dr ama Club | : : Members of the x uae , # é §F ers ] i eae jf~—zjp / Ogden ‘Drama “ema, oe cles,on Thursday at 8 p.m. Mrs. ‘Thatcher Allred, Miss Minnie | Moore Brown, Mrs. Francis CSSGR, 84 f ‘a group: Mrs. Malcolm G. : | | Michael Vincennte Gazzo’s “A | Hatful of Rain” will be read by | J. Pingre e, chairman, Mrs. Glen F. Harding, Mrs. William G. E. A. Larkin, Burdett, Mrs. Vernal | Mrs. H. | Johnson and Mrs. B. H. Plowgian. |__A Vocal trio will be given by | ‘Mrs. Fred Matthies, Mrs. John |Major Scowcroft and Mrs. WilliamD. Van Dyke, with Mrs. Glen |F. Harding accompanying, and. | Mrs. Van Dyke chairman. ees | se Pe s & . Ca vy) Li >, | _ INTERESTING - ath Ae J ae Se EVENING _ One of the lovely affairs of the week was the guest night program , { | | | D rama of the Ogden Drama Club on} | Thursday evening at the home of | Lj.be C/ ub Will Meet atl Mt ig £ ¢ 5 Mrs. Royal Eccles. Approximate- | ly 60 enjoyed the event. _ Eugene O’Neill’s play, “Long Members of the Ogden Drama | | Days Journey Into the Night” was | Club will meet at the home of delightfully read by a group in-| cluding Mrs. DelbertB. Foulger, | Mrs. Malcolm Pingree Thursday Mrs. L. Henry Zitzman, Mrs. Mal- |. at 8 p.m. for Annual Day. Mrs. colm J. Pingree, Minnie Moore |" | Vernal H. Johnson, Mrs. Richard Brown and Mrs. Charles C. Hetzel | |B. Port er, Mrs. Clyd e T. GreenJr., with Mrs. Eber F, Piers, chairwell and Mrs. Eber F. Piers will |Mman, and | Mrs. Eccles narrator. Refreshments were served from ;a fable artistically arranged with. |16-branch candelabra at each end and a floral centerpiece. u __Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Joseph R. Morrell, Miss Mary Woolley, Mrs. Elijah A, Larkin, | | Mrs. Floyd A. |liam G. Burdett Pere WOR Taylor, Mrs. Wil- and Mrs. Alice a I | a 4 e Vd | | ‘be assisting hostesses. _ Mrs. William G. Burdett, presi- dent, is chairman. The program will DG at consist reports by all committee of heads and musical selections by the cluh trio, Mrs. Royal Eccles, Mrs. Dar- rell J. Greenwell and Mrs. Fred. WTOeren b Gia 4 > € fe er 2: % Teme Club will meet at the home of Mrs.L. Henry Zitzman, 3836 Ee- Nicholas will be assisting host- } 5 “~y |
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