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FOUR ROSEBURG NEWS-REVIEW, ROSEBURG', OREGON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 1941. SOXCDDEW' Social Calendar Sunday, December 14 . Fourth Congressional district meeting of Townsend council to open at 10:30 a. m. with noon pot luck dinner and continuation of meeting In afternoon at dining hall of Douglas hotel. Charles W. - Wetterman, state manager and - Floyd Dover, of Grants Pass, guest speakers. Choir of St. Paul's Lutheran church to practice immediately following evening church services. Monday, December 15 'J. Dr. R. L. Dunn's non-denomina tional Bible Study class to meet ; at 7:45 in evening at dining hall or Douglas Hotel. Public invited. Riversdale grange benefit five , hundred party postponed until evening of January 5. ' Junior Woman's club 7:30 des- sort-supper and Christmas party ; with exchange of gifts at Wo- man's clubhouse. Mrs. Ralph ! Herman, chairman assisted by Mrs. Paul Smith and Mrs. Rock , Craig. B. P. W. C. annual Christmas party at 8 o'clock at home of club president, Mrs. L. L. Spencer on North Jackson street. , . Lilac Circle No. 49, Neighbors of Woodcraft to meet at 7:30 in ; evening for business session at , I. O. O. F. hall to bo preceded by ' , 6:30 pot luck supper and annual Christmas program. ' Tuesday, December 16 Roseburg Woman's club annual Christmas meeting at two o'clock ' at clubhouse. Mrs. Louis Albert Banks, guest speaker. Special - music. Exchange Of gifts. Eagles auxiliary annual Christ mas party at 8 o'clock at Eaglet nail. Members to exchange inex pensive gifts. Wednesday, December 17 Garden Valley Women's: club annual Christmas party and ex change, of inexpensive gifts at no hostess meeting at clubhouse. - M. O. A. club annual Christmas party and exchange of gifts at , one o'clock luncheon at home of Mrs. C. B. Calkins. New Idea club to meet at one O'clock luncheon at home of Mrs. V. R. Buckingham. Choir of St. Paul's Lutheran church to practice at 7:30 In even ing at church. Roseburg Art and Embroidery club to meet at one o clock turkey luncheon and Christmas party ) exchange of gifts at homaof Mrs. Cluck. Red Cross Sewing club of American Legion auxiliary to meet at Welfare sewing room at . Medical arts building at 1:30 o' clock. South Umpqua Ladies club to meet In afternoon at home of Mrs. John Ferguson for Christ mas party and exchange of inex pensive gifts. II. E. O. club mooting Indefi nitely postponed. Thursday, December 18 Roseburg Country club ladles to moot at 9:30 a. m. at clubhouse lor contract bridge. Potluck lun cheon at 12:30. Exchange of Rifts and annual Christmas party. (Jolting in afternoon If weather permits. Midweek Bible class of St. Paul's Lutheran church to meet at two o'clock at homo of Mrs. Rus sell Kalne for annual Christmas parly, (lifts will be exchanged. Christian Science Relief Sew ing group to meet at two o'clock at Perkins building to work on Bundles for Britain. Friday, December 19 F. S. club annual Christmas party and exchange of gifts at party to be held at one o'clock at homo of Mrs. Harry E. Hatfield. P. N. G. club annual Christmas turkey dinner at 6:30 at 1. O. O. F. hall. Young People's League of St. Paul's Lutheran church to hold annual Christmas party with ex change of gifts at 7:30 In evening at home of Mr. and Mrs. Iowis Wilson. December 22 Eagles auxiliary to sponsor an nual Christmas tree and program for children at 8 o'clock at Eagles hall. December 23 Installation of officers of Job's Daughters at 8 o'clock In evening at Masonic temple. Public invit ed. December 28 Gray Ladles to sponsor Christ inas dance at Veterans Facility. December 27 Formal dance at Oriental Gar dons from 9 to 12 for Job's Daugh ters, their escorts, DeMolay mem bers and Invited friends. January 2 Country Club Ladies tourna ment committee to sponsor danc ing party at clubhouse honoring Junior members of the club. MID WEEK BIBLE CLASS ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR THURSDAY ' The ' MId-Wcck ' Bible class of SI. Paul's Lutheran church will hold its annual; Christmas party ! By LOTUS KNIGHT PORTER With the exehange of gifts next Thursday at two o'clock at the home ox Mrs. Russell Kalne. All cordially invited to enjoy the oc casion, CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD WEDNESDAY BY L. A. TO B. OF R. T. The annual six-thirty o'clock turkey dinner and Christmas party With the exchange of gifts wag enjoyed by the members ot the ladle? auxiliary to the Broth erhood of Railway Trainmen and their families Wednesday night at the Roseburg Woman's club house. Mrs. R, W. Melssncr was chair man of the dinner. Covers were placed for fifty. Beautiful Christ mas greenery and tall lighted ta pers were used to decorate the tables, while the lighted Christ mas tree (In charge of Mrs. Ger trude Felkcrt) added to the en joyment of the evonin, The evening's prize was won by Mrs. Jessie Duncan. Mrs. Esther Dunlap, of Eugene, formerly of this city, was present lor tnc oc casion. On behalf of the auxiliary, beautiful gifts were presented to tho president, secretary and treasurer (Mrs. Myrtle Snoddy, Mrs. jesslo Duncan and Mrs. Kathryn Frenm) In appreciation for their work in the organize tlon. Mrs. Clara Starmer acted as Installing officer and the new of ficers installed included: coun cilor, S. W. Starmer; past presi dent, Clara Starmer; president, Myrtle Snoddy; vice-president, Lela Spray; secretary, i.Josjdo Duncan; treasurer, ,v" Kathryn Froam: conductress) .Anna wal ker; chaplain, Alda Williams; warden, Garnet Allison; inner guard, Nellie Ford, and outer guard. Elsie Wright. The meeting nignts nave Deen changed from Wednesdays to Tuesdays and tho next session will be held Tuesday, January 13, at 7:30 o'clock at the Roseburg Woman's clubhouse. MRS. R. L. HOUNSHELL INSTALLED PRE8IOENT OF W. S. C. S. THURSDAY Tho annual Christmas one o'clock luncheon of the Methodist Woman's society of Christian Service was enjoyed Thursday at thtf church parlors with Mrs. J. E. Dent as hostess chairman. Red and green decorations and holiday favors carried out a very beautiful motif for tho soi-vlng tables. Covers were placed for fifty. Mrs. A. J. Gpddcs, president, conducted the business meeting with Mrs. Paul Geddes In charge of the devotions on the subject, Two Forces to bo Considered in This Time of War," after which reports were given by the various committees and Mrs. raut uoo- des accompanied Mrs. W. H. Pal tlson, who very charmingly sang, 'There's a Song in Tho Air." Poems entitled "Birth of Christ," Peace on Earth," "Christmas Spirit" and "Carols of the Low land" wore noautliuny presented by Mrs. Geddes. Mrs. Melville 1. wire, wue oi tho pastor of the church, very graciously conducted the impres sive Installation ceremony of new officers, who Include: President, Mrs. R. L. Hounsholl; vice presi dent, Mrs. Floyd Wilson; record ing secretary, Mrs. Koseoo Mars tors; treasurer, Mrs. F. W. Chase; corresponding secretary, Mrs. G. W. Leeper; vice-president of missionary education, Mrs. A. J. Starmer; vice president of so cial relations and local church ac tivities, Mrs. J. J. Eastling; sec retary of literature and publica tions, Mrs. A. J. Starmer, and secretary of student work, Mrs. A. J. Ellison. Mrs. A. J. Geddes, retiring president, graciously thanked ho members ot tile aid lor moir cooperation and help during her year as the head of the organiza tion. AMERICAN HOME AND FINE ARTS DEPTS. HOLD JOINT MEETING The American Homo and Hue Arts departments ot the Junior Wonians' club held a combined meeting Wednesday evening at the attractive home of Mrs. Perry Thlole. Tho Christmas motif was beautifully carried out in the deco ration:. During the evening tho group carved angels ironi soup to be used In the decorations for the an nual Christmas party at the coun ty hospital. The majority of the members of the two departments worked on national defense and those at the meeting discussed plans Tor the club to assist the defense program. Mrs. Pony Thlole and Mrs. George Hammer were joint hos tesses lor tho meeting and later served delicious refreshments to Mrs. , Bernard Walt-h, Mrs. Clif ford E. Smith and Mrs. Donald Johnson, ATTORNEY HARTFIEL id GUEST SPEAKER AT W. C. T. U. MEETING rars. ynnie u, itusseu, pivsi- dent of the Roseburg unitn of the W. C. T. U., graciously pre sided over the mooting held Wednesday at the homo of Mrs. C. II. WIckham on Mill street, at which time Attorney Thomas Hartficl gave a very fine talk on "Juvenile Delinquency." His talk was very greatly appreciated by the members and guests. A very beautiful devotional service was conducted by Mrs. Myra Wilson. Discussion of the W. C. T. U. booth at the turkey Show was held. Mrs. Luclla Rice will serve the Roseburg union at the booth. Proceeds raised from articles sold from the booth will benefit the Children's Farm Home at Corvallls. The members and guests in attendance brought lovely gifts to be sent to the chil dren at the home during the Christmas holidays. Sprays and garlands of holly graced tho attractively appointed tea table. Hostesses In charge of the refreshments included: Mrs. WIckham, Mrs. Charles A. Ed wards and Mrs. George Leeper. The next meeting will be held the second Wednesday in Janu ary, the place of which will bo announced later. MID-WEEK BIBLE CLASS HA8 MEETING AT 6IEMANN HOME THURSDAY Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. P. Siemann and Mrs. M. Richard son were joint hostesses In en tertaining the members and friends of the Mid-Week Biblo class of St. Paul's 1 Lutheran, cnurcn, at tho homo of the for mer. During the business meet ing, it was decided to have the next meeting in tho form of a Christmas party, at which time gifts will be exchanged. This meeting will be at the home of Mrs. R. Kalne with Mrs. C. Bee croft as Joint hostess. Tho rest of tho afternoon was spent socially ,at which time the hostesses served delicious re freshments to Rev. and Mrs. Syl wester, Mrs. L. Wilson, Mrs. R. Kalne, Miss A. Mousch, Mrs. W. Vogt, Mrs. L. Voigt, Mrs. A. Coenenburg, Mrs. W. Ackley, Mrs. P. Ackley, Mrs. C. Booeroft, Mrs. R. Hebard, Miss F. Schacf fer, Mrs. V. Andralef f, . Mis. J. Feldkamp and Mrs. Smith. D. A. R. MEMBERS ENTERTAINED AT HOME OF MISS PAGE Miss Margaret Page and Mrs. D. N. Busonbark wore most gra cious hostesses to the 1). A. R. members Monday evening at a lovely seven-thirty o'clock dessert supper at the homo of the form er on Commercial avenue. A beau tiful blue and silver motif was carried out on tho table and the holiday motif was carried out In the rooms. Covers were placed for Mrs. May Beeklcy, a guest, Mrs. Ray S. Petrcquin, logout, Mrs. W. M. Campbell, Miss Adeline Stewart, Mrs. R. H. Grinsted, Mrs. C. P. Caylor, Mrs. George M. Brown, Mrs. William Boll and the hos tesses, Mrs. Busonbark and Miss Pago. Miss Stewart had charge of the program and presented an ex ceptionally fine talk on the Crafts and Arts of Ecuador. ELNORA LUCILLE EDWARDS AND ISAAC W. GERVAIS MARRY IN VANCOUVER, WN. Announcement has boon made of the marriage of Miss Elnora Lucille Edwards, charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Edwards, and Isaac Wilkin son Gervais. son of Mrs. Tonv Erlhaeh, of Tiller, at) Vancouver. Washlnglon, Friday, December 5. 1 lie bride who is a nurse at Mercy hospital in Roseburg. re cently came to this city from Mn bile, Alabama, w here she attend cd school and received her nurse's training. The bridegroom, who Is employed by Umpqua Na tional Forest service as a forest guard in the summer time. Is a student at Oregon Slate college. He was graduated from the Davs Creek high school in 1!U3. PRAYER GROUP TO BE ADDED TO DR. DUNN'S BIBLE CLASS MEETINGS Dr. R. L. Dunn's non-dcnotul- national Bible study class will meet at 7:15 o'clock Monday night at the dining hall of the Douglas hotel to study "The Mil lenium" and the following di visional topics, "Universale, Pre vailing Righteousness"; "Satan's Power and Influence Removed." and "Extent and Universality of tho Kingdom." The class w ill conclude a reso lution for tho organization for a definite prayer group In behalf of Britain and America. The at- tendance at class meetings has been reported to be exceptionally fine. All iersons Interested arc mi diallv Invited to attend. ; KEYSTONE CLUB HOLDS CHRI8TMA8 PARTY AT KRELL HOME FRIDAY W- The Methodist Keystone club held its annual Christmas party with the exchange of gifts Friday at a very lovely one-thirty o'clock dessert-luncheon given by Mrs. G M. Krell, Mrs. Earl Wiley and Mrs. Phil Wassom at the Krell home, , A beautiful Christmas tree and holiday decorations were used for the occasion. The members brought donations for the Christ mas baskets to be distributed dur ing the holiday season. Covers were placed fbr"""Mrs Glenn Wilson, Mrs. John M Raish, Mrs. Marion Felter. Mrs- R. B. Hampton, Mrs. M. M. Nel son, Mrs. Crystal Rand, Mrs. Fred L. Southwick, Mrs. C. K. Rand, Mrs. E. O. Rand, Mrs. Vernon Keel, Mrs. Ed Borgen, Mrs. Ken neth Ford, Mrs. Elward Smith, Mrs. E. A. Britton, Mrs. H. D. McKay, Mrs. W. E. Bucll, Mrs. Adrian Fisher, Mrs. C. A. Ed wards, Mrs. Melville T. Wire, Mrs. Roscoe Marsters, Mrs. Hugh Harrison and tne nostesses, Mrs. Krell, Mrs. Wiley and Mrs. Was- som. The next meeting of the club will be a one-thirty dessert-lunch con January 2nd at the home of Mrs. Vernon Keel. PRAYER CIRCLE HAS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY AND LUNCHEON The Northside Prayer Circle held Its annual Christmas turkey luncheon and holiday party with the exchange of gifts Tuesday af ternoon at the home of Mrs. Wil liam Fishor on Winchester street. The rooms and table were beauti fully decorated In the holiday motif. 9 Covers were placed for: Mrs Susan Woodruff, Mrs. Susan Jones, Mrs. I. H. Duff, Mrs. C. A Chamberlln, Mrs. May Bcckley, Mrs. Fred A. Knight, Mrs. B. it Laird, Mrs. Malinda Odorkirk, Mrs. Anna Nlckson, Mrs. H. H. Hagen, Mrs. Paul Blaskey, Mrs Anna Carson, Mrs. Lucie Ingles and Mrs. William Fisher. A pleasant social hour follow ed the enjoyable luncheon. SHOWER PARTY GIVEN MRS. GILDERSLEEVE FRIDAY EVENING Mrs. W. O. Gildcrslecvc, 828 Hoover street, was honored at a charming shower party given by Mrs. Mary Black and Mrs. Lydla Patterson at seven-thirty o'clock Friday evening. Other guests in cluded: Mrs. Sam Welker, Mrs, Hand, Mrs. Ray McFarlnnd, Mrs, C. E. Johnson, Margaret Overton, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Emaline Walker, Mrs. J. W. Nich ols, Mrs. Alderson, Mrs. Kennedy and daughter, Mrs. Roser and Mrs. Owen Gildorsleove, Lovely gifts wrc presented to the guest of honor. Visiting was enjoyed and later tho hostesses served delicious refreshments. FRIENDLY CIRCLE CLUB MEETS AT FRANKLIN HOME Tho Friendly Circle club met on Wednesday afternoon, Decem ber 10th, at the lovely new home of Mrs. Franklin in Riverside. Tho regular business meeting was held and new officers were elected for the coming year. The new president is Mrs. Franklin, and the secretary Is Mrs. Patter son. Names were selected for secret sisters for the new year. The rest ot the afternoon was spent in games and visiting with Mrs. Vowel and Mrs. Bowcn winning the game prizes. Dainty refresh ments were served by the hos tess, Mrs. Franklin, at the close of the afternoon. Members present were: Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Pfaff, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Digby, Mrs. Blov Ins, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Town send, Mrs. Grisham, Mrs. Vowoll, Mrs. Stiewig and Mrs.) Bowen. Visitors for the afternoon were Mrs. Mullins and Mrs. Andrus. The next meeting w ill be held January 11th at tho homo of Mrs. Ruth Recce in Riverside, with Mrs. Lester Pfaff as hostess. PAST PRESIDENTS CLUB MEETS AT DESSERT LUNCHEON Mrs. Orlena Slattery very gra ciously entertained tho Past Presi dent's club of George Starmer auxiliary at a lovely one thirty o'clock dessert-luncheon at her home on South Main street l-'ridav afternoon. Covers were placed for Mrs. Charles Craig, a guest, and Mrs. F. M. Compton, Mrs. Percy Webb, Mrs. J. F. Hvrd, Mrs. Hubert Wright, Mrs. V. S. Starm er. Mrs. William Long, Mrs. Har ry Taylor anil the hostess, Mrs. Slattery. the next meeting ot the club will be held in January, the place of which will bo announced later. DISTRICT RALLY OF EPWORTH LEAGUE HELD IN SUTHERLIN Thirteen young people from the Methodist Kpworth League were taken by Mrs. H. D. McKay and Mrs. Hugh Harrison to the sub district rally of tho Kpworth League held In Suthcrlin Satur day. A iKitluck dinner was enjoyed. 'after which slides and motion pic- Hires on Palestine wore shown. A business meeting' closed the pro- gram. Marries in Los Angeles, Dec. 6th fi-- x rr-w . t II I A 1 1 V I i I'hulu hf Clurk Htuitlu. N Mn. George Boyd Taltt Miss Rcta L. Houser. attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Houser, of Roseburg, and George Boyd Taltt, son of Mrs. Maude Taltr, of Pasadena, Calif., were married at a very beautiful cere mony at eleven o'clock Saturday, December 6th, at the "Wedding Manor" in Los Angeles. The im pressive ring ceremony was per formed by Rev. Julius J. Du BoSe1 in tho presence of a ..few relai tives and close friends.' Organ music .. was played throughout the ' cereimony and "Because" and "I Love YoU, Truly" were sung proceeding' the nuptial service. , The chapel altar was outlined with tall white tapers. Baskets of white gladioli wore placed in front of a background of green ferns and palms. Tho bride was charming in an eggshell colored dressmaker suit with accessories in two shades of blue. Her corsage was of throe gardenias surrounded by blue delphinium. Miss Irene Houser, of San Diego, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and was love ly in an aqua colored ensemble with accessories In Dubonnet -and dusty rose. Her corsage was of LOYAL LEADERS CLASS HAS POTLUCK SUPPER AND PARTY TUESDAY The Loyal Leaders class of the First Christian church held a very enjoyable potluck supper and party Tuesday evening at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Feld kamp. Christmas greens and tall lighted tapers carried out the holi day motif for the party. Covers were placed for Rev. and Mrs. John A. Barney, Mr. and Mrs. Verio Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ashworth, Mr. and Mrs. Don Rood, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mc Gowan. Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Donn Rada baugh, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wim- r, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ogle, Mr. ind Mm. O. J. Feldkamp and Jer ry and Bob teldkamp. r short business meeting was held and tho next meeting date was announced for January 13th, the place of which will be made known later. "Cootie" was en joyed during the social hours with Mr. and Mrs. Don Reed winning the prizes. CHRISTMAS PARTY OF GARDEN VALLEY CLUB TO BE ON WEDNESDAY I'he Garden Valley Women's club will hold its annual Christ mas parly at a delightful no hostess affair next Wednesday, December 17th, at the clubhouse. I Members are being asked to take notice that the usual club meeting day has been changed from Thursday to Wednesday for the Christmas party.) Inexpon sive gi.'ts will be exchanged by i lie members. CHRISTMAS PARTY OF F. S. CLUB TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 19 Tho annual Christmas party and exchange of gifts will be held by the F. S. club next Friday af ternoon, December 19th, at the home of Mrs. Harry F. Hatfield. All members are most cordially Invited to enjoy the afternoon, and are asked to be at the Hat field homo by one o'clock. YOUNG LUTHERANS LEAGUE TO HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY The Young Peoples League of St. Paul's Lutheran church will hold its annual Christmas party and exchange of gifts Fiid.iy ev ening at 7:30 o'clock at the home .if Mr. and Airs. Lewis Wilson. All members and friends arc cor outllv invited to be present. -Nuwu-lloviow Engruvlutf. I Dink roses and deon.nlnk cuui. peas. Albert H. Andrews; of Pasa- dena, acted as best man. A wedding luncheon followed the ceremony and took place at the "Ivar House" In Hollywood. A lovely pink and white motif was carried out in the table deco rations and the beautifully deco rated tjcred wedding cake yiyas cut by the bride. '' ' ' , Following the wedding"' lunch eon, Mr. and Mrs. Taltt left for a brief wedding trip-' to Santa Bar bara, Calif., after whjch the will return to Los Angeles , to ' make, their home. ' , ' - - The bride, who. Is" 'a, popular member of the younger set here, was graduated from Roseburg high school and from Long Beach, Calif., Junior college. She was employed in Roseburg three years, before going to Los Ange les, where she is now employed by the Crown Willamette Paper company. The bridegroom, who is well known here, having spent several winters in this city, was graduated from Pasadena high school and Junior college. He is now employed at the North American Aircraft company in Inglewood, Calif. YOUTHS TEMPERANCE COUNCIL HAS MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY The Youths Temperance Coun cil mot at the home of Mildred Frohmader Tuesday evening with Maxino King, president, conduct ing the business session. A writ ten test was taken by the group on the series of alcohol lessons studied during tho last year. A Christmas party followed the busines mooting, at which time the decorated and lighted tree was enjoyed and the group held a taffy pull. Holly decorated the rooms for the party. Those enjoying the evening in cluded Mildred Frohmader, Mar caret Harvey, Lowinc Jones, Wanda and Lois Jurgens, Maxine King, Patricia Murphy, Virginia Roselund, Richard and Raymond Dunning. Duncan McLean, Mars Southwick, Paul Weaver and the advisors, Mrs. Ruth Frohmader and Mrs. Frod L. Southwick. The next meeting of tho croup will be January 13, the place and time ot which will' be announced later. MRS. PAUL HELWEG ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB ON TUESDAY A blue cloth covered tho serv ing table used by Mrs. Paul Hcl- weg Tuesday, when she entertain ed her bridge club at a very love ly one-thirty o clock dessert-lunch eon at her attractive home in Lau- rchvood. Silver and blue candles and Christmas ornaments graced the center of the table. Tho cen terpiece was circled by a clear colored cellophane wreath. Covers were placed for Mrs. C. B. Wade, Mrs. U. D. Powell, Mrs. Bruce Thompson, guests, and Mrs. Maurice J. Ncwland, Mrs. Ches ter Morgan, Mrs. Harrie W. Booth, Mrs. Edward G. Kohl hagen and Mrs. H. H. Turner. Contract bridge was enjoyed during tho pleasant afternoon hours with Mrs. Ncwland win ning the high score prize and Mrs. Morgan the tabic prize. JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB CHRISTMAS MEETING TO BE EVENT OF MONDAY The Junior Woman's club will meet Monday night at the club house for the annual Christmas party and exchange of gifts. A seven-thirty o'clock dcsseit sup- por will be In charge of Mrs. Ralph Herman, assisted by Mrs. Paul Smith and Mrs. Rock Craig. All members arc urged to be present. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB HAS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA ON THURSDAY The Home Economics club of Roseburg senior high school held its annual Christmas tea and ini tiation the evening of December 4th at the home economics room. The mothers and friends of the girls were invited to enjoy the affair. The established national initiation ceremony was used with the following girls partici pating: "Spirit of Home Living," by Helch Wann; "Charm" by El la Mae Cloako;. "Dependability" by Ruth Hansen; "Cooperation" by Lois Fowler, and "Happiness" by Jerry Johnson. The following girls were Ini tiated by the club: Vice-president, Ruble Golden; Vivian Miller, Jane Walker, Wanda Jurgens, Beverly Kruse, Eula Carnahan, Ruth Lewis, Maxine King and Carol Crossland. Miss Carol Carnes was Initiated as an honorary member. The pro gram Included a vocal solo, "O, Holy Night," by Mrs. Floyd Lew is; Interesting review of the life of "Ellen H. Richards," by Vir ginia Walsh, club president. Ellen H. Richards is the founder and first president of the national home economics association. Helen Wann read a Christmas story and the sextette sang Christmas carols. Catherine liv ing acted as pianist for the pro gram. Tea was served at the close of the program and Miss Dorothy White and Miss Athalic Taylor, past presidents of the club, poured. P.-T. A. MEETING S HELD AT GREEN SCHOOL FRIDAY NIGHT The pledge to the flag and God Bless America opened the De comber meeting of the Green P. T. A. Friday evening at the school house with a large number of parents and children present. Due to the absence of the presi dent, Ernest Bilgcr, vice-presi dent, had charge of the business mectingReports of various com mittees were heard and Mrs.. Jo seph Porter was appointed chair man lor the Christmas treats. Mrs. John Hess was appointed refreshment chairman for the January meeting. The lower grades room won the picture for this month by having the largest number of parent? attending the meeting. Mrs. Walter Jones was assisted with the educational program by Mrs. Chas. Inslcy, Mrs. H. L. Lander and Mrs. Percy Myers. Two duets were played by Norma and Shirley Fisher at the piano. A reading, "Brother and Sisterly Love," was given by Alice Bowcn. . , Mr. James gave an intercstinc talk and showed moving pictures of Alaska, which he had taken last summer. R. L. Preston presented Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Davis with a large mirror from their friends and neighbors'. Mr. and Mrs. Da vis are moving to Suthcrlin to make their home. Mrs. John Hess will have charge of the refreshments and Mr. Louellcn in charge of enter tainment for the January meet ing. METHODIST CHOIR INVITES PUBLIC TO CHRISTMAS MUSICALS The Methodist church choir has invited the public to enjoy a Christmas muslcale to be pre sented at the church at 7:30 o'clock the evening of December 21st. Mrs. Paul Goddes is director and organist. The choir has selected carols and anthems from the new and more modern type of music. A number of the anthems are re ported to bo unusually beautiful and the words carry special senti ment of the Christmas season and holiday spirit. About thirty voices will be in the choir. The silver offering to be taken at the service, will be used to start a fund to purchase now choir robes. Carols with descants and a spe cial anthem entitled, "Christmas in tho Wood" by Mabel Daniels, describing all of the creatures in the wood and tholr reaction to the birth of the Christ child, will be outstanding features on tho program. Choir rehearsals lake place at tho church every Tuesday eve ning at 7:30 o'clock. 1 -i -"'-J-' 1 iOT 1 J STATE REBEKAH PRESIDENT PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT TO REBEKAH LODGE NO. 41 Roseburg Rebekah Lodge No. 41 held a very interesting meet ing Tuesday evening when 56 members and 12 visitors greeted Mrs. Myrtle McAlpin, state presi dent of the Rebekah assembly here for her official visit. 4 Mrs. McAlpin, Mrs. ' Edythe Florence Kelley, past president of the A. R. A.; Ethel Bailey, as sembly chaplain; Elsie Reese, deputy district president, and Harriete Heapby, deputy district president of Gold Beach were in- The beautiful Rebekah degree was conferred on five candidates, Marcelllne McCormlck, Helen M. Fox, Jean Mlddleburg, Marjorle Wolford and Hazel Stock. Mrs. Norma Waltermire, P. N. G. of Hope Rebekah lodge, Ash land, was welcomed as a member by deposit of card. President McAlpin gave a short address stressing fratcrnalism and the need of friendship and co-operation, following which she was presented with a lovely chenille bedspread as a token of remembrance from No. 41. Short talks were also given by Mrs. Edythe F. Kelley, Miss Jeanne Buick (charter member), Mrs. Margaret Bannlnger, of Friendship Rebekah lodge, Lin coln, Kans., Mrs. A. W. Arlan son, North Bend, and Mrs. H.H riote Hoaphy, of Gold Beach, Ore. The lodge decided to make and equip an indefinite number of khaki comfort kits for army boys hospitalized during the holidays, and will meet next Wednesday afternoon, December 17, in the Red Cross rooms in charge of Mrs. Mabel Wilson, for work. Purchasing committee included Mrs. Lydia Roadman, Mabel Wilson and Ruth Dishman. LUNCHEON AND PARTY TO B HELD BY M. O. A. CLUB WEDNESDAY , Members of the M. O. A. cluli arc most cordially invited to m joy a one o'clock luncheon ani.Q the annual Christmas party with the exchange of gifts next Wed nesday at the home of Mrs. C. B. Calkins. A sqcial hour will Jollow: the luncheon... ' . " . . FROM "POP" TO ALL THE FAMILY O His Picture A Present Long Remembered Time Saving Money Saving Appreciated PHONE 331 FOR AN n APPOINTMENT " CLARK'S STUDIO 105 S. Jackson Roseburg How about your Chrislma? buy-- ' ing ' ; Hurry, hurry, time's a'flylng ' Dresses hankies slips or olovcs" J Give her all the things she loves. arabella "ZlQ f
