Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 23, 1969
Caption:
Puppet Power: Puppets fascinate both adults and children, but they have a special magnetic appeal for the latter. Here Karen and Marc Mueller, the preschool children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mueller of Shadford Road, get acquainted with the backstage world of a puppet show. The Bixbys' puppeteers, John Miller (left) and Ray Masters, demonstrate how they manipulate the puppets.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 23, 1969
Caption:
Puppets' Couturiere Meredith Bixby's wife, Thyra, is not what you would call a "silent partner" in his puppet business. Besides helping her husband with the book work and lending her voice when sound tracks are being taped, Thyra also sews all of the puppets' costumes.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 25, 1967
Caption:
On Stage With Puppets Visiting with some of the characters from previous productions of the Meredith Marionettes are (left to right) Stephen Kleinschmidt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Kleinschmidt of Olivia Avenue; William Morton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Morton of Morton Avenue, and James Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dennis of Sheffield Court. The Margaret Waterman Alumnae Group of the University Alumnae Association will sponsor a performance of "Pinocchio" on Feb. 25. It will be presented at 10 and 11:30 a.m., 2 and 3:30 p.m. in the Tappan Junior High School auditorium.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 21, 1968
Caption:
Enchanting Land Of Oz: As Ray Masters pulls the strings, the world of Dorothy and Oz seems to come alive, at least for these three youngsters. While the Scarecrow looks on, the Tin Woodman extends his hand to Holly Postmus (left) and Martha Portz. Donald Cress (right) seems enchanted by the Cowardly Lion. The scene is in anticipation of the Meredith Marionettes' production of "The Wizard of Oz" on March 23, a fund-raising show sponsored by the Margaret Waterman Group of the University Alumnae Association.