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Newspaper Page TextFOUR ROSEBURG NEWS-REVIEW, ROSEBURG, OREGON, TUESDAY, MARCH 21,1 944. Society and Clubs By LOTUS KNIGHT PORTER PVT. A- CARNIVAL IS SUf CfSFUL AFFAIR The Rose school carnival was held Friday evening at the Rose school E. S. Hall reported was very well attended and a de cided success! The P. T. A. served refreshments' of pop and Ice cream to the group. 'The enter tainment included the' school chorus; Doll Shop," by Mrs. Mes Ick's first grade; skit by the fifth grade, "Good Health is What Does It," musical score by fourth grade; dances by 2nd and 3rd grades; play, "Pollyanna", by 6th grade; (lag drill by Miss Caroth crs' first graders, and song "God Bless America." ' " CIRU SCOUTS TO COLLECT MAGAZINES SUTHERLIN The Girl Scouts arc planning to collect magazines for the soldiers, beginning Mar. 20, Monday, If you have any magazines' to contribute, please have them collected in a pile and in a handy place and the girls will pick them up. "Life, Colliers, Westerns, Comic books, Mechanic1 magazines, Reader's Digest, etc., will be taken. All must be In good condition. STEDFAST CLASS TO MEET AT POTLUCK LUNCHEON THURSDAY The Stedfast class of the First Presbyterian church will hold Its regular potluck luncheon meeting at 12 o'clock Thursday, March 23, at the ctiurch parlors. All wom en and men of the church are in vited to attend as Rev. Kenneth Wilson,' recently returned Mis sionary from ChJna, will be guest speaker. Election of officers will be held. "' ' ' LADY ELK8 SOCIAL MEETING TO BE HELD THURSDAY EVENING The Lady Elks will hold a de lightful social meeting Thursday 9t the temple with Mrs. W. M. McEachearn, Mrs. Arnold Davis and Mrs. E. E. Sherman as host esses. Prizes will be awarded win ners In contract bridge and pi nochle. Refreshments will be served. All Lady Elks are cordial ly Invited to be present. 8PECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD BY GRANGES A special meeting will be held at 8 o'clock Friday night, March 24, at the Rlversdale grange hall for the purpose of conferring the first and second degrees on can didates for' all granges In Doug las county. Grange ladles are ask ed to bring sandwiches. Rivers dale grange ladles will furnish the coffee. WAR RELIEF GROUP . TO MEET THURSDAY The Christian Science War Re lief Sewing group will meet Thursday at two o'clock at the, Perkins building with Mrs. Annie L. Russell; chairman, in charge. All persons Interested in assisting with the work, are cordially In vited to attend the weekly meet ing. SEWING GROUP HAS ENJOYABLE MEETING SUTHERLIN The Sewing II girls of the 4-H met last Thurs day afternoon. They have com pleted their pot holders and are now working on their towels. Next Thursday, they are going to have a St. Patrick's party at noon in the Arts building. GLENGARY SEWING CLUB TO MEET ON THURSDAY The Glengmy Sewing club will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. T. J. Kerr. All members arc most cordially Invited to be present. SURPRISE PARTY IS DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR GLENDALE A surprise party honoring Herman Grouscman on his seventy-fourth birthday, was given Wednesday evening at his home in Glendale. An attractive airangement of jonquils and violets formed the centerpiece. The evening hours were very pleasantly spent in visiting. A beautifully decorated birth day cake was cut by the guest of honor' and a delightful buffet slipper was enjoyed by the guest of honor, Mr. Grouscman, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and daughters, Patty and Mary, Mr. Harold E. Griswold of Grants Pass, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Denzer and grand daughter, Gretchen Breuer of Los Angeles, Arthur Wagner, Frank Williams, Mrs. Sally Wil son, Mrs. Hattie Vaughn, Fred Pruitt and Mrs. Grouscman. OAKLAND STUDENT ON HONOR ROLL UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, Mar. 21 (special) Mary jane Rees, Oakland, senior in mu sic, was one of 107 university students who made the honor roll for the winter term with grade point averages of 3.50 or better. A total of 1738 students were enrolled at the university for the winter term! according to figures released from the registrar's cv lice. Miss Rees Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Rees, Oak land. MARY LUCILLE PLOSS PLEDGED TO SORORITY UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, Mur. 21 (special) Mary Lucllc Ploss, Koscburg, freshman in Juislc, was pledged to Alpha Delta Pi, women s soror ity, late last week. She was one of 15 university women on the campus who were pledged after a short three-day rush period at the beginning of spring term. Miss Ploss Is the dnughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Ploss, Rose burg. GARDENING CLUB IS ORGANIZED SUTHERLIN The Gardening club of the 4-H, organized with nineteen children sinning up for victory gardening. Mrs. R. Gar- man and Mrs. Aldropp met Tues day at theformor's home and di vided the club In two groups as there were too many for one. Mrs. Carman will take one group and Mrs. Aldropp the other. They plan on having their first ! meeting next week and at thai I time they will elect their offi-1 ccrs. I i TOMMY CHENOWETH I CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY SUTHERLIN -Tommy Clieno- owcth celebrated his fourteenth birthday with some of his scout troop friends at his home March 12. After enjoying Ice cream and birthday cake, the group attend ed the show, "Let's Face It." Those enjoying the afternoon were: Donald Robertson, Richard Coenenberg, John and Wayne Mus grove, Jimmy Lang, Christian Bachman, Wayne Rlelinann, Don- old Squier, Gene Culver and Gene Patterson. CHRISTMAS CHEER COMMITTEE TO MEET The Christmas cheer commit-1 lee will meet Thursday evening I lit 7 o clock nt the chamber ol I commerce otflce, instead of at S: 30 as previously announced. Rep resentatives from every club and organization In Koscburg have been asked to attend the meeting. German Prisoners Perish When Landing Craft Is Wrecked at Sea v-al' t .A- am i 5 'jt. fRV , t , , , . (NEA TcU;,hntaJ Tills American landing craft, carrvun Gorman prisoners fvem Amio bcaclihead to prisoner camp, was wnslied ashore during storm, sinking a short time later. At lc-lt, crew mi-mBuri ami prUonert sciamai,.' u tocK? ledge to escape from sinking vessel. At tight a group of survivors cluster - " . fu rock lor safety, to perish a fc uluutei later when giant wavs washed them all into the sea. COURT OF AWARDS HELD BY GIRL SCOUTS SUTHERLIN The Girl Scout Court of Awards was held Sunday at the school gymnasium. Assist ed by the Boy Scouts, the girls gave their Hag ceremony follow ed by demonstrating in first aid ;-nd signalinc. Mrs. William Schaieh gave an interesting talk on What .Scouting Can Do Help the Children of the Com munity." Scout Leader Lvla Chcnoweth presented the merit badges assisted by Troon Coun selor Tholma Brunello. Girls re ceiving their second class badges were: Barbara Schairh, Acnes Pleuard, Myrtle Wils - i, Virginia Norris, Leanne McCiv -. y, Eve lyn Garman, Jean Ritehey, Patsy Lou Walil. Betty Squire, Beverly Pope, and Dolores Martin. Mein-bei-s of the Girl Scout troop and their leader wish to take tills op portunity to thank the Boy Scon! troop for its cooperation and as sistance in various ways durlnir past six months. The boys FRIENDS HONOR COUPLE ON ANNIVERSARY the nave aided greatly in the "Folk Dancing" and signaling activities, also numerous other ways. The next court of awards will be held about the first of October. W. S. OF C. S. HAS ENJOYABLE MEETING The Women's Society of Chris tian Service met at the home of Mrs. Fred Buell on Wednesday with a potluck dinner. The house was beautifully dee orated with anemones and daffo dils. Mrs. Cordelia Smith, presi dent, presided with the following members present: Emily Fos back, Carol Horehcr, Gladys John son, Virginia Liuirnncc, Hertha Hummel, Mary Schullz, Bonnie Zellar, Virginia Weis, Floyce Wilson, Effle lreton, Itosie Owen, Lena Herliendt, Helen Buell. Lena Burks, Robbie Cooper, Ma bel Davidson, Vivian Lauiaiiee, and Hie hostess, Mrs. Fled Buell. The society was honored in having Mrs. Roser, a former member, present. The home talent play "For I-eauty ake" was discussed and is to be presented March 21 at S p. in. , BUSY STEPPERS CLUB ! HAS POTLUCK MEETING YON'CALLA Mr. and Mrs. Kirtley were pleasantly surpris ed Tuesday evening, when follow ing prayer meeting at the Metho dist church, their friends gather ed for a party, honoring their wedding anniversary. The Ep worth hall was beautifully deco rated with ereue Daoer. and sii- to ver bells. A verv eniovable iiro- ' ... ' . , gram was given, uunng wnicn time, Mrs. Perry Smith, president of the W. S. C. S. presented the honorecs with a beautiful potted camellia from which tiny silver bells were strung. A delicious lunch consisting of ice cream and cake was served. The wedding cake was beautifully decorated. Those present included: Mr. and Mrs. Kirtley, Rev. and Mrs. Fred Hunt and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Slenscth, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Daugherty, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ladd, Mrs. Howard Hart Icy, Ernest Helliwell, Doris King cry, Ruth Patrick, Mrs. Gertrude Stotite. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hunting ton, Mrs. Tystcad, Mrs. Perry Smith, Albert Smith, Mrs. Hallie Geider, Ross Geidcr, Mrs. Tom Wallace, Mrs. Jean Cowan, Mrs. S.im Walkinsliaw, Mrs. Jennie La.sswcll, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Slon aker, Mrs. Kruse, Miss Mildred Kruse, Miss Wilda Miller, Mrs. Underwood, Verla Highley and brother of Yoncalla and Mrs. Smith of Cottage Grove. DELIGHTFUL PARTY IS ENJOYED FRIDAY LOOKINGGLASS Glen and Torrance Hodges were hosts on Friday evening at their home during a delightful evening of games, contests and music which was enjoyed by a group of the valley young folk. At the close of the program refreshments were served by Mrs. Hodges as sisted by Miss Kathryn Montgomery. Enjoying the evening were Lila Meredith, Genevieve Reagles, Na- omi and Ruth Myers, Elva Mae ! Green, Gladys Story, Zcrita And rus, Mildred Jacoliy, Jean Hon I dee, Doris Hatcher, David Jaeoby, j Leltoy Nelson, Robert Myers, Ronald Myers and the hosts, Glen and lorranco Hodges. I j FORMER LOOKINGGLASS TEACHER IS MARRIED GLASSWARE Wf have just received soma lovely water sets to match clear crystal and frosted pastels. Pitchers and glasses ch. Our stock of Aeger Pottery Vases has just been re plenished. All shapes and sizes in a wide selection of spring shades. Umpqua Valley Hardware successors CHURCHILL HARDWARE CO. 202 North Jackson Telephone 73 OLAI.I.A The llusv Steooc cluh met at the lovely home of I LOOKINGGLASS --Word has Mrs. Garnet Folmsbee of Olalla 1 been received of the marriage on mother o( the hostess Airs. Kffie i March 1 ot Miss Ruth Smith, for Morgan. At 12:3(1 o'clock a very j ,m't- Lnokingglass high school delicious pollock dinner was serv-1 teacher, and J. M. Detwiier. The cd. The afternoon was spent in ' ceremony was performed in the visiting and sewing. Those pics First Methodist church of San cut were Garnet Folmsbee. Renin Francisco and the ooinile left im- Jenkins. Josephine Huffman. Mrs. I. B. Nichols, Anna Ireland, Lilly Davlin, Bertha Divine, Mary Hodges. Juniti Byron. Clara Hai lid. Mrs. Arwell Muelzol. Vir ginia Byron. Alice MuetA-l and daughter. Nancy: Altia .lane Kowland. Those visiting were Mrs Blaoclie Smith, Mrs. Wilbur Williams and son. Daviil: Mis Nellie Ware, Mrs. Win. 1 licking and Mrs Mary N'e.u.ill ami tun daughteis. .Unci' and Shan on: and the hostess, Mrs. Kffie Mor. gan. The next meeting w ill lie .n tin- home upper f Mrs. CI.ii.i Ratlifl Malla on April ti. I. O O. F. SPECIAL MEETING IS HELD mediately tor Los Angeles tor a two weeks trip. Mrs. Detwiier is a niece ot Mrs. Arthur Marsh and has been employed by a steam ship concern in San Francisco. Mr. Detwiier is a dlesel engineer employed by the government In San Francisco. They will reside in San Francisco. MR. AND MRS. CAREY ENTERTAIN AT DINNER WILlHTt. Mr. and Mrs. W II. Carey entertained Sunday jwith a l.itewcll dinner party hononng the tormer s sister, Mrs Male Mciulonhall. who left Sun day evening for Glendale, Call I toinia. to inai;e her home. Tliosi who enjoyed the occasion were J the honor guest. Mrs. M. Menden ; hall. Mrs. Helen Coins, Mr. and Mrs. Mciwie Lee and sons. Don ald and Marvin, and daughter, Shirley; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Caiey and daughters, M.'irlycc and Lois. ALL-DAY MEETING IS HELD BY W. S. OF C. S. LOOKINGGLASS For their March meeting the ladies of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met in an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. O, G. Rogers. The day was spent in tying and completing quilts for the Manley Community Center of Portland. A potluck dinner was enjoyed at noon and a short business ses sion held in the afternoon, con ducted by the president, Mrs. A. A. Jacoby. The devotions were led by Mrs. Marsh and prayer of fered by Mrs. Heard. The presi dent announced the appointment of committees including Mrs. Roy Buell, missionary chairman; Mrs. O. G. Rogers and Mrs. Mary Smith, work committee; Mrs. Wilson, Red Cross chairman, and Mrs. Echo Heard and Mrs. Roy Buell, social service chairmen. Mrs. Arthur- Marsh and Mrs. Chas. Green were appointed to purchase and send out Easter cards to the service men. A card of sympathy was signed by the members present and a floral gi ft ordered to be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Rodley in the loss of their son, Sgt. Orville Rodley, who was killed recently while serving with the armed forces in the Italian campaign. Mrs. Swift was welcomed as a new member of the society. Mrs. Green invited the group to meet at her home on April 5. Enjoying the meeting were: Mesdames, Green, Davis, Beck, Wilson, Heard, Edna Williams, Swift, Marsh, Smith, Alexander, Buell, Swan, Mary Jacoby, Howard, Hodges, Rogers, Ben Jacoby, H. B. Jacoby, Susie Oar and Story. PUBLIC DANCE TO BE HELD APRIL 1 SUTHERLIN To add to their building fund, the Girl and Boy Scout troops are giving their first public dance April 1 at the Su therlin school gymnasium. This will be open to anyone who cares to come, and there vill be old fashioned as well as modern dances. Potluck refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited. The slogan for the affair is: "Buy a Share in Sutherlin Youth Help the Boy and Girl Scout Troop." ' MR. AND MRS ANGST CELEBRATE FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY YONCALLA Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Angst celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their heme just south of Yoncalla Sun day, March 12." Mr. and Mrs. Angst were married March 14 at Waumandee Wis. They came to Yoncalla In 1916 locating where they now liye. They were blessed with seven children, most of whom were present at the cele bration. Mrs. Earl Howard ' of Norton, Mrs. J. W. Powell of Ba kersfield, Calif., R. L. Angst of Eugene, Mrs. Lester Leavitt, Jr., and Mrs. Walter Eccleston of Eu gene, Mrs. F. L. Johnson of Port land and O. W. Angst of Rose burg. They also, have 11 grand children and one great-grandchild. PINK AND BLUE SHOWER IS ENJOYABLE AFFAIR YONCALLA Mrs. Harold Tur pln, Mrs. Ernest Vroman, Mrs. Byron Turpin entertained at a pink and blue shower at the Har old Turpin home Wednesday aft ernoon, honoring Mrs. Harry Ohl-sc-n. After opening and inspecting the many beautiful little gifts A delicious lunch was served to the following: Mrs. Harry Ohlsen,, Mrs. Perry Smith, Mrs. Joe Cel lars, Mrs. Ernest Thiele, Mrs. Grant Applegate, Mrs. Chas. Kirtley, Mrs. Roy Gore and daughter, Mrs. Clare Thornton, Mrs. C. N. McKern, Mrs. Lester Wells, Mrs. Luther Daugherty, Mrs. Millie. Spauldlng, Mrs' Cal vin Johnston, Mrs. Raphael Wise Mrs. Nettie Hanan, Mrs. Russel Lloyd, Mrs. Ira Vian, Mrs. Chas. Vian, Mrs. Harley Williams, Mrs. Lloyd Wise, Mrs. Minar Apple gate, Mrs. Gerald Johnston, Mrs. Ray Turpin, Mrs. Tom Wallace, Mrs. Sam Walkinshaw, Mrs. Ar chie Damon, and the hostesses. ' Several friends sent gifts who were unable to attend. SUNSHINE CLUB TO MEET ON THURSDAY The Northside Sunshine club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lucia Ingles. Members are asked to bring Red Cross sewing or' knitting. Polly anna gifts will be exchanged.' ' ' r I -mrflLt I " Sold by COEN LUMBER CO. Phone 121 VICTORY GARDEN FERTILIZER HORTICULTURAL PEAT MOSS, ALSO ONION PLANTS, GARDEN SEEDS IN BULK. "Buy Where You Own the Profits" DOUGLAS COUNTY Farm Bureau Co-Operative Exchange ROSEBURG. OREGON Beverage of Moderation" When day's work is done . . . MARRIAGE OF YONCALLA GIRL IS ANNOUNCED C.I. i:DAI.K The 1 O (l F. lodge Nil 17'J of Clrnclalr. helil a special meeting S.iturday eve ning to ennler the second drignr t'i ten new nieniehis 'Hie local lodge u.i .insisted in this work by seven nn-niber ol Ihe Golden Rule lodge ol dr. nils I'.iss After the Hireling acloowi i Vo.NCAI.LA Mr. and Mrs Kl cd, the membris g.itln ird in the .,. i,,,igliertv announce the hamitirt hall, when- driinous rr marriage of their daughter. 2nd ficshnients were served by mem ! it liiiiiielm.i Ilanehei-tv A n; r of Mountaineer Kelu kali . t,i I.t ri.inles r: iiiivi-.'.tt i,. r and Inn F. I ,. club. .'Wichita, Kans. The vveddi'nu took The table was in I he shape ol ', place March It in tile Post Chapel a V and was decorated with bonis ; at Fi. Riley. Kan. ol loinpuls and v iolets and Alter a brief leave each will re groups ol pink and while txrs. turn to their poi-ts, Mrs. Rarrcll Forty members ad sevrti ' to Camp Locket and Mr. Rnrott tiers lodge iPWtfAh 5JUI SHARE RIDERS look forward to their brief moments of relaxation in the company of friends. To share at home a bottle of light refreshing Olympia is both enjoyable, relaxing and mighty pleasant Traditionally fine in quality, Olympia enjoys its merit of preference in countless homes. Made at Tumwater, near Olympia, -where our famous subterranean water improves every process of brewing. " BEER "It's the Water" The Original Light Tabic Beer SPEED VICTORY WITH WAR BONDS OLYMPIA BREWING COMPANY, OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, U.S.A. ( guests utc picscnl. to I t. liilcv.