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FOUR ROSEBURS NEWS-REVIEW, ROSEBURS, OREGON, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 13, 1945 oociety and Clubs By CLEONE INSCHO ANDRUS ELIZABETH CAMPBELL 18 COMPLIMENTED AT LOVELY BRIDAL SHOWER SATURDAY Mrs. R. R. Brand and daunhl?r Barbara entertained at a charm ing soven-tnirty o'clock dessert supper at their attractive home in West Moreland Saturday evening in compliment to Miss Elizabeth Campbell, daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Campbell. Beautiful mixed bouquets of summer flowers carried out the pretty decorative motif for the occasion. Covers were placed for Miss Elizabeth Campbell, guest of hon or, her mother, Mrs. W. M. Camp bell, Mrs. Helen Saar, Mrs. Hom er Grow, Mrs. E. S. Hall, Mrs. Frank Churchill, Mrs. Earl Ul rich, Mrs. George Churchill, Mrs. Alvia Wetherall, Mrs. Borgen and daughter, Miss Wyona, Mrs. R. W. Marsters, Mrs. Morris Roach, Mrs. Crawford, Miss Gladys Strong, and the hostesses, Mr3. R. R Brand and daughter Barbara. Beautiful gifts were presented to the guest of honor and the eve ning was pleasantly spent In visit ing. ANNUAL REUNION ENJOYED AT MEDFORD The former Surprise Sunday school class of the Methodlat church of Medford enjoyed its twentieth annual reunion Satur day and Sunday, June 9 and 10, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hale at Eagle Point. Among the eighteen present for the occasion was a former teach er, Mrs. H. A. Canady of Rose burg. Those attending from M.'d ford were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins, Mr. and Mis. Louis Put man, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wil son, Mr. and Mi's. James Huklll, Mr. and Mrs. George Russell, Mr. and Mrs. George Watson and Mrs. Charles Thurston. Everyone present enjoyed mov ing pictures of former reunions which were shown by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Geinger of Chiloquin. WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO MEET FRIDAY The Women's Council of the First Christian church will meet Friday, June 15, at ten thirty, for an all-day meeting. All will enjoy a paper bag lunch at noon, Mm. W. H. Carter announced. "n the left sleeve passenger conductors, brakemen and flagmen are the insignia indicating length of service; a star for twenty-five years, a bar for each live years. The proud possessors of "stars and bars" help to form the solid foundation of a railroad's per sonnel. Because of their intimate knowledge of operating rules, equipment and facilities . . . the many situations and problems they have met and solved . . . they are of tremendous assist ance to younger men. Among the 65,000 Union Pacific employes there are approximately 7,000 "old timers" CIRCLE NO. 2 OF ST. JOSEPH ALTAR SOCIETY MEETS Circle No. 2 of the St. Joseph Altar society met at the home ol Miss Helen Casey on Blakeley St. Following the regular business meeting all present discussed va rious play books which Miss Cas ey brought out. Members present were: Miss Meta Amiot, Mrs. Joseph Fest, Miss Ceclla Watzig, Miss Made line Stearns, Mrs. Robert Span cake, Mrs. R. S. Ashenbcrner, Miss Annaloris Ward, Miss Co letta I,angenberg, Mrs. Paul Jen kins, Miss Kay Ward, Mrs. Ruby Scalion, Mrs. Sidney Domonico, Mrs. R. Bridges, Miss Helen Cas ey and .rather William Coughlin. Guests included Mrs. H. G. Emry, Mrs. C. E. Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Rob ert Wandllng and Mrs. Carl Kim mel. At the close of the meeting deli cious refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Span cake, with Mrs. R. S. Ashenbetn er as co-hostess, on Route 1. W. C. T. U. TO MEET WEDNESDAY A meeting of the W. C. T. U. to be held June 20, at one o'clock at the home of Mrs. Victor Micelll at 600 Washington street was an nounced today by Mrs. Annie L. Russell, president of the W. C. T. U. The meeting will be preceded by a one o'clock picnic luncheon and each member is requested to bring Individual lable service. All members are urged to be present as this will be the last meeting. ROSEBURG JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB TO MEET Roseburg Junior Women's club will meet Monday r.lght for a six thirty o'clock buffet supper at the home of Miss Helen Casey on Blakeley street. All members are urged to bo present. GARDEN CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS The Camas Valley Garden club elected new officers Tuesday at their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Robert Wheeler. Mrs. Marian Banks was elected president, Mrs. Emery Thruph, of tho uniform worn by jfiiK -v.-r.3-. v-stew jiaOnrfci n f ' .- , ' J . . J : f w fflffiiwnrti'iid l ' in i '.Irion lo "YOUR AMERICA" radio prom tin Mutual nationwide network every Sunday afternoon. Consult your local newipaper ior the time and ftatloa. TNI nocussivi UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD v . , vice-president, and Mrs. Emert, secretary-treasurer. The meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month it was decided. Chaplain Barney Given Bronze Star For War Heroism Chaplain John A. Barney, for mer pastor of the First Chistlan church of Roseburg, has been cited for heroic conduct in con nection with military operations April 29, near Rohrbach, Ger many, and has been awarded the Bronze Star. Barney, a captain in the corns of chaplains, is serving with the 41st cavalry reconnais sance squadron, mechanized, 11th armored division. His citation, by Major General H. E. Dage, reads: "Chaplain Barney accompanied uompany t ot tnis unit operating in support of tank elements of the division in an attack aeainst determined, well organized enemy resistance supported by artillery and tanks. At darkness Chaplain Barney voluntarily went forward with outpost elements of the company and remained with them throughout the night, despite con stant danger of counter-attack by the enemv. Chaplain Barney's presence at this critical time was a source of inspiration and cour age to the men. His courage and Initiative were In keeping with the highest traditions of the United States army." Chaplain Barney's wife, Mrs. Helen Bamey, resides in Rose burg. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Connlne, Glide. Farm Machinery Needs Get WPB Recognition Production of farm machinery and equipment in the coming crop year must be boosted 30 per cent above the levels scheduled for the year of August 1, 1944, to July 31, 1945, the War Production board has told the Industry. WPB point ed out that currently only tractor production is near schedule this year with other items lagging from 7 to 28 per cent. Quota re strictions due to be removed July 1 on the production of farm ma chinery have been eased for the month of June so any producer who has no quota for an item or who has completed his quota may make arid ship additional quanti ties of that item without regard to his quota. representing all departments with twenty or more years of service. These experienced em ployes have, in a large measure, been respon sible for the enviable record maintained by Union Pacific in the face of wartime conditions. The transportation of many thousand trainloads of troops and materials over the Strategic Mid dle Route, uniting the East with the West Coast, calls for the wisdom and cool judgment of ma turity coupled with the ambition and tireless f energy of younger employes. Union Pacific is proud of all its employes, re gardless of length of service, for the job they are doing to help speed the hour of victory. Recreation Slate Includes Softball, Swim Instruction Scheduled for the summer rec reational program will be two girls softball teams, one com posed of school girls and one of business girls, Mrs. Engene Peter son, supervisor, reported today. All girls who are interested in softball are requested to turn out for the organization meeting at the Junior High school at 8:00 o'clock tonight in room 211. Also, scheduled for the sum mer months will be the super vised swimming and swimming instruction at the Mosher street swimming hole. This program will start June 15, providing an instructor has been obtained by that time. Anyone who is inter ested in the Job as swimming in structor for part time or full time during the next three months is asked to contact Mel Ingram at 442-R or Aileen Peterson at 462-J-3. The Tcen-Age club will continue to operate at the armory Tues day evenings from 8:00 o'clock until 10:00 and on Friday eve nings from 8:00 to 11:00. The club Is directed by Mrs. Vivian Kershner and any girl over 20 who wishes to help supervise dur ing these evenings Is requested to phone Mrs. Kershner at No. 231. Mel Ingram, director for the summer months, has started soft ball for boys under 14 at the Find ley field at 2:00 o'clock. Definite days for all the boys' activities will be published next week. Improvements Underway Under the recreation program a few permanent improvements have been made or are in the pro cess of construction. Floodlights at the softball field were installed by the recreation committee, making these a permanent fix Grange Dance Rice Valley Hall Saturday Night (9 Miles North of Oakland on Hl-Way 99) ture. Heretofore the lights had been transferred from the foot ball field in order to carry on the softball league. In the next two weeks, double dressing rooms and rest rooms will be constructed at the Mosher street swimming hole. The dress ing rooms to be completed by June 30 will be a portable type and will be moved up each year after the swimming season is over. A. S. Coen and Kenneth Ford, members of the City Park commission, are in charge of this nroject. Paul Tharaison Chosen Head of DAV of Oregon MEDFORD, June 13.(AP) Oregon Disabled American Vet erans elected Paul Tharaison of Eugene state commander at the concluding session of their con vention here. Senior vice commander named yesterday was John Soumml, Ore gon City. Only World War II vet eran elected was Clarence D. Grif fith, Medford, Junior vice-commander. Other officers: Pat Gra ham, Medford, state executive committeeman, and Dave King, Portland, state adjutant. Last year's adjutant, Lyle Dailey, will become full-time serv ice officer with headquarters in Portland. Dow V. Walker, New port, was backed as nominee for national commander at Septem ber's Chicago convention. The convention voted in favor of GI benefits. M ifiSk -.if. 'MM 11 1 - "sssrs NJVVti BROWN CUSTOM OXFORD 429 You can walk miles with ease in this comfortably fitting LaSaile shoe witb arch supporting features. 1 lfX MOCCASIN STYLE OXFORD 5.95 You'll en;oy the sturdy durability of his good looio'nq sl'c with heavy, Kkiieo' moccciln seem ever vamp. lifer? 1 BROWN PLAIN TOE OXFORD 3.98 Has a streamlined look that goes well with your sports suits. The smooth leather lakes a high polish. - - Blood Donors to Enjoy Picnic Here Sunday Douglas county blood donors will gather Sunday, June 17, at the Roseburg Auto camp, located north of the Deer Creek bridge, for a picnic starting at 11:30 a. m. A basket lunch will be enjoyed during the noon hour, and the afternoon will be given over to entertainment. Mrs. Lila Cheno weth Is general chairman in charge of arrangements, and Mrs. George Munson is in charge of entertainment. The picnic is open to all blood donors and members of their families, the committee reports. RUUT1I COST ONLY $198 URACLE WALL FINISH Umpqua Valley Hardware 202 N. Jaokaon Phone 73 R.NJT you get all this lONG WEAR to save ft & M3 JrWt MM mm IVJLontgomeryWard Strawberry Shortage Blamed on Black Market VANCOUVER, Wash., June 12 (AP) Complaints that a flourishing black market Is swal lowing the few strawberries re ceived here were reported today by the OPA. Seevral prominent grovers said NOTICE TO CUT GRASS Notice Is. hereby given that all weeds, grass, shrubbery, brush, rubbish, etc., on lots or parkings in the City ef Roseburg, Oregon, must be removed from said premises in conformity with Ordinance No. 578 of said city. Erwin Short Chief of Police o ard shoe! WALKING COMFORt to save your energy the coupons GOOD LOOKS ,v.to winder admiration REASONABLE PRICE to ease the budget A good PLACE TO BUY good SHOES , they had turned down- growers who asked $2.50 a crate above the ceiling price. E. J. Mclrvin, superintendent of the Washington Growers Pack ing corporation, said his plant was getting very few strawberries for barreling. The scarcity was blamed on bad weather and smaller acreages. MONTGOMERY WARD in a mm j mi 7 ;
