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Held every five years, members of Mitchell's Presbyterian Church will present a live dramatization of Christ's last super with his disciples tonight at 7 p.m. Staged to resemble Leonardo Da Vinci's famous painting, the production includes readings and music. A dress rehearsal serving the Community from one location for 49 years! was held Tuesday. Pictured (l-r) are the players: Nathaniel- Luke Brown, James the Lesser- John Clatterbuck, Andrew- Adam Hicks, JudasJeremy Tidmon, Simon Peter- Ron Evans, John- Posey Howell, Jesus- Warren Gallahan, Thomas- Jimmy Walker, James, Brother of JohnConley Wallace, Phillip- Michael Tidmon, Matthew- Steve Hicks, Thaddeus- Bill Miller, and Simon the Zealot- Kemper Hulvey. ➤ SEE FULL STORY BY ANITA SHERMAN, PAGE 6.
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