June 25, 1969 (12 pages)

Wednesday, June 25, 1969 WRETCHED GRETCHEN, a poor servant girl (Colleen McGrath), left is being scorned and ridiculed by her masters, Hateful Henry (Garret Stack) and Hideous Hedebella (Judith KIND KID (Peter Stack) is about to deposit the "majic ring" into the hands of Harriet Hag (Mary Ann McGrath), Kind Kid is unsuspecting of the magical powers that will be wrought by Harriet Hag once she gains possession of the ring in the "Secret of the Majic Ring." “a "INTO THE DUNGEON with you!" cries Witch Hazel (Ruth Berliner), right, as she drags Wretched Gretchen, the poor servant girl (Colleen McGrath) to a dismal fate, Kind Kid (Peter Stack) watches in horror from behind a tree. Berliner) in the play "Secret of the Majic Ring" to be presented at the Old Nevada Theater this Thursday and Saturday. COMING INTO possession of the "majic ring’ Kind Kid puts fear into the stony heart of Witch Hazel (Ruth Berliner) during the exciting performance of "Secret of the Majic Ring." ARGUING BETWEEN themselves, Hideous Hedabella (Judith Berliner) and Hateful Henry (Garret Stack) are unaware that Harriet Hag (Mary Ann McGrath) hears all. Performances of “Secret of the Majic Ring" will be presented at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday and Saturday. ~ Chillren’s play will start here this Thursday The newly formed "Children's Theater Players" has scheduled the play "Secret of the Magic Ring" for children at the Old Nevada Theater next Thursday and Saturday, June 26 and 28, There will be matinees both days at 2 p.m. The evening performances will be at 7 p.m. The two-act fantasy . was written by the players and will thrill the children in the best Grimms’ Brothers _ fashion, Witches, robbers and magical powers will draw the children deep into the forest along with the actors for an unforgettable experience in the world of makebelieve. An. innovation in local theatrical productions will be the musical accompaniment of a "magic" guitar, played by John Griffin, leader of the local "Silver Fox" group. The cast of characters will include: Colleen McGrath as Wretched Gretchen and Gracious Gretchen; Peter Stack, Kind Kid and Prince Peter; Ruth Berliner, Witch Hazel; Mary Ann McGrath, Harriet Hag and Queen of Quedella; Judith Berliner, Hideous Hedabella; Garret Stack, Hateful Henry; Sharon McGrath, Dork Imp; and Shannon McGrath, Gork Imp. The play is‘being presented for the benefit of the Nevada City Little League. Admission for children from one to 101 will be 75 cents and will entitle the donor to one “Queen Contest: ticket-on the Yearling Welsh pony to~be given away by NCLL on June 30, admission to the play, and free refreshments during intermission, Sally McGrath, princess for the Nevada City Little League Yankees' team, will be on hand for a guest performance. Book curator to visit area Carey S. Bliss, curator of rare books at the Huntington Library in Pasadena, will be in Grass Valley and Nevada City for a_brief visit this coming week, On the evening of June 26 he is to be the guest of the Board of Directors of the Nevada County Historical Society. In addition, during his’ visit, Bliss hopes to meet with others interested in the mining history. '. of the county. : The Huntington Library has, as an important part of its vast collection of Americana, a unique and extensive collection of books, documents and other. materials on mining, especially in the west, and is constantly seeking to augment it, with originals where possible, or with photographic copies in cases .where owners wish to retain their original material, The collection is already so important that students come. to the Huntington from all over the world for study and research. Anyone who possesses material which he believes might be of interest to Bliss may get in. touch with Mrs, Raymond <oneey. at 273-3786 before the

Wednesday, June 25, 1969 WRETCHED GRETCHEN, a poor servant girl (Colleen McGrath), left is being scorned and ridiculed by her masters, Hateful Henry (Garret Stack) and Hideous Hedebella (Judith KIND KID (Peter Stack) is about to deposit the "majic ring" into the hands of Harriet Hag (Mary Ann McGrath), Kind Kid is unsuspecting of the magical powers that will be wrought by Harriet Hag once she gains possession of the ring in the "Secret of the Majic Ring." “a "INTO THE DUNGEON with you!" cries Witch Hazel (Ruth Berliner), right, as she drags Wretched Gretchen, the poor servant girl (Colleen McGrath) to a dismal fate, Kind Kid (Peter Stack) watches in horror from behind a tree. Berliner) in the play "Secret of the Majic Ring" to be presented at the Old Nevada Theater this Thursday and Saturday. COMING INTO possession of the "majic ring’ Kind Kid puts fear into the stony heart of Witch Hazel (Ruth Berliner) during the exciting performance of "Secret of the Majic Ring." ARGUING BETWEEN themselves, Hideous Hedabella (Judith Berliner) and Hateful Henry (Garret Stack) are unaware that Harriet Hag (Mary Ann McGrath) hears all. Performances of “Secret of the Majic Ring" will be presented at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday and Saturday. ~ Chillren’s play will start here this Thursday The newly formed "Children's Theater Players" has scheduled the play "Secret of the Magic Ring" for children at the Old Nevada Theater next Thursday and Saturday, June 26 and 28, There will be matinees both days at 2 p.m. The evening performances will be at 7 p.m. The two-act fantasy . was written by the players and will thrill the children in the best Grimms’ Brothers _ fashion, Witches, robbers and magical powers will draw the children deep into the forest along with the actors for an unforgettable experience in the world of makebelieve. An. innovation in local theatrical productions will be the musical accompaniment of a "magic" guitar, played by John Griffin, leader of the local "Silver Fox" group. The cast of characters will include: Colleen McGrath as Wretched Gretchen and Gracious Gretchen; Peter Stack, Kind Kid and Prince Peter; Ruth Berliner, Witch Hazel; Mary Ann McGrath, Harriet Hag and Queen

of Quedella; Judith Berliner, Hideous Hedabella; Garret Stack, Hateful Henry; Sharon McGrath, Dork Imp; and Shannon McGrath, Gork Imp. The play is‘being presented for the benefit of the Nevada City Little League. Admission for children from one to 101 will be 75 cents and will entitle the donor to one “Queen Contest: ticket-on the Yearling Welsh pony to~be given away by NCLL on June 30, admission to the play, and free refreshments during intermission, Sally McGrath, princess for the Nevada City Little League Yankees' team, will be on hand for a guest performance. Book curator to visit area Carey S. Bliss, curator of rare books at the Huntington Library in Pasadena, will be in Grass Valley and Nevada City for a_brief visit this coming week, On the evening of June 26 he is to be the guest of the Board of Directors of the Nevada County Historical Society. In addition, during his’ visit, Bliss hopes to meet with others interested in the mining history. '. of the county. : The Huntington Library has, as an important part of its vast collection of Americana, a unique and extensive collection of books, documents and other. materials on mining, especially in the west, and is constantly seeking to augment it, with originals where possible, or with photographic copies in cases .where owners wish to retain their original material, The collection is already so important that students come. to the Huntington from all over the world for study and research. Anyone who possesses material which he believes might be of interest to Bliss may get in. touch with Mrs, Raymond <oneey. at 273-3786 before the