On Saturday, November 15, 1975, the Rosedale Neighborhood Association played host to a melodramatic production. “The Last of the Ghastleys”. The Hearse, Purse, and Body Snatchers Repertory Company performed to the enjoyment of a crowd of over 250 people in Grace Methodist’s Fellowship Hall.
The play, a Gothic melodrama by Betty Tracy Huff, was produced by the very capable Marj Weir, and directed by talented Rita Sweets and starred many talented neighborhood residents.
The play was preceded by a cocktail hour at St. Roch’s Church. After the production, the audience returned to St. Roch’s where a dinner of Tossed Salad, Baked Ham, Roast Turkey with dressing, Rice Pilaf, Sweet Potatoes Broccoli & assorted Desserts was served. A cash bar remained open until late hours during which guests enjoyed dancing & socializing with friends & neighbors.
The dinner was prepared by neighborhood residents under the direction of Chris Lange, Betty Newsham & Frantzie Couch.
Brad Weir, president of RNA, reports that although all figures are not available at the time of this writing, the evening was a huge social success and promises to show great financial reward for RNA as well.
Originally published in The Paper, December 1975.
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