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6 ' The News-Review, Roseburg, Ore Sat., Nov. 12, 1949 Honored at Tea On i One of the most charming events of the fall occurred Tues day afternoon, when Mrs. Velle Broadway and Mrs. L. W. Josse were hostesses at a lovely lea In compliment to their mother, Mrs. J. F. Barker, on her nlnllcth birthday at the latter's beautiful home on East Lane street. Guests were Invited to call between the hours of three and six o'clock and were received by Miss Helen Casey. Mrs. Barker, wearing a becom ing afternoon gown of blue, wore a corsage of rubrum speclosium lilies. She graciously received her many friends, who presented numerous lovely gifts, potted plants and bouquets of roses and chrysanthemums to her In honor of the occasion. The tea table, covered by an exquisite cut-work lacs cloth, was centered with an arrangement of mixed chrysanthemums, and pale yellow rosebuds. A huge white candle lighted the table. The birthday cake, decorated with pale pink rosebuds with green leaves, was Hanked by ball-candles of Ivory. Huge bou quets of chrysanthemums and rosebuds decorated the living room and sun room. Alternating In pouring were: Mrs. Dexter Rice and Mrs. S. L. Kidder: Mrs. James E. Sawyers and Mrs. M. F. Rice; Mrs. II. H. Stapleton and Mrs. A. A. Wilder; Miss Rosa B. Parrot t and Mrs. ' J. A. Harding, and Mrs. Malt Gillespie ot Coos Hay and Mrs. v-ntuies vv. wiiHiiun. , Assisting In serving were Mrs. J. B. Josse, wife of the guest of honor's grandson: Mrs. Donald ' Metzger, Mrs. Robert Browning. ' Mrs. D. W. Helllwell, Mrs. Fred Lockwood, Mrs. C. 13. wane and Miss Naomi Scott. inose assisting anuui me . rooms were Mrs. W. R. Brown, Mrs. H. O. Pargeler, Mrs. Waller Fisher, Mrs. George Wharton, Mrs. W. F. Poorman of Saletn Wedding Told 3 ( MRS. THOMAS RUTHER Of Interest to Roseburg friends Is news of the wedding Saturday of Lillian Norma Grcffhelm and Thomas Robert Ruther. The bride is a forme:' Rosehurg resi dent and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Grcfshelm of 1351 Unlveslty street In Walla Walla. The single ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr. Consear, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran church of Lewlston, Idaho. The Jim I wfohmm Nineteith Birthday Mrs. J. F. Barker The birthday cake was cut and and Mrs. Harold Beauchamp. served by Mrs. W. F. Chapman and Mrs. Harry Hlldeburn. The guest book was In charge of Mrs. J. R. Wharton. Mrs. Barker also has a son, MSgt. Clifford D. Barker, of beattle; two grandsons, J. B. Josse, Roseburg, and John Bar ker, Seattle, and two great-grandsons, Peter and Kim Josse, Rose burg. The latter two and their father, J. B. Josse, were present lor the colouration. Guests enjoying the affair witn Mrs. Broadway ana Mri. Josse In honor of Mrs. Barker were: Mrs. Matt Gillespie of Coos Bay; Mrs. W. F. Poorman of Salem; Miss Bess A. Clough and Mrs. Jennie DeWald of Canyon vllle; Mrs. S. L. Kidder, Miss Helen Casey, Mrs. I, Abraham, Mrs. O. C. Brown, Mrs. Georgj Campbell, Mrs. Donald Metzger, Mrs. A. A. Bellows, Mrs. Harold Bellows, Mrs. W. D. Myers, Mrs. Charles W. Wharton, Mrs. Dex ter Rice, Mrs. Harry Hlldeburn. Mrs. W. F. Chapman, Mrs. James E. Sawyers, Mrs. M. F. Rice, Mrs. Robert Browning, Mrs. Douglas Waile, Mrs. S. A. Sanford, Mrs. Fred J. Hermann, Mrs. W. R. Brown, Mrs. William Oerdlng, Mrs. J. A. Cobb, Mrs. George F. Wharton, Mrs. Lester Nielsen, Mrs. W. H. Richardson, Mrs. Armour Murdock, Mrs. A. J. Geddes, Mrs. Carl Lundgren. Mrs. A. S. Cocn, Miss Edith Curry, Mrs. Washington Hughes, Mrs. P. T. Bubar, Mrs. A. A. Wilder, Mrs. Horace C. Berg, Mrs. Harris Ellsworth, Mrs. A. F. Mlceill, Mrs. Paul Jenkins, Mrs. H. O. Pargctcr, Mrs. O. M. Berrle, Mrs. Edward B. Row, Mrs. J. A. Harding, Miss Rosa B. Pnirott, Miss Naomi Scott, Mrs. H. H. Stapleton, Mrs. D. W. Helll well, Mrs. Fred Lockwood. Mrs. W. M. Campbell, Mrs. Foster Butncr, Mrs. ft. D. Coen. Dr. and Mrs. Morris H. Roach, couple will make their home In Walla Walla. Mrs. Ruther was employed for a year and a half at Montgomery Ward store In this city and re sided at 1608 Walnut street. Mr. Ruther Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ruther of 108 North Roosevelt avenue, Walla Walla. MR. AND MRS. LANDRETH SR. TO CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Landreth Sr.. will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday, Nov. 15, hv holding open house at their home at 131 S. Flint street from onethlrtv to four-thirty o' clock in the afternoon and from seven to nine-thirty o'clock In the evening. Relatives and friends are most cordially Invited to at tend. The Landreths' sons and fam ilies have arrived to lie with them for the celebration and include: Mr. and Mm. N. E. Landreth Jr., and daughter, Susan, of Oakland, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Landreth and daughter, Sylvia, ol Seattle. COSTUME PARTY IS ENJOYED AT CROUCHER HOME ON HALLOWEEN A delightful costume party was enjoyed Halloween evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Croucher and son, Dick. Others present were Mrs. Alfred Neal, Mrs. I.vdla Hooper, Miss Virginia Richllng, Mrs. Clarence Hanchctt, and Mrs. Robert Bur tofi. A most entertaining evening was followed by delightful refreshments. I 'I ir"fl !i ll'r!!l ! i ! ii'".! fl'! li..'! ! Pictura by Paul Jenkina Mrs. Roy Catching, Mrs. Walter Fisher, Mrs. itay a. uompton, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kent, Rev. Alfred S. Tyson, Mrs. G. G. Sewell, Mrs. George Kohlhagen, Mrs. Louis Kohlhagen Sm Mrs. Joseph Marsters, Mrs. E. S. Hall, Mrs. Kenneth Bailey, Mrs. Theo Bond, Miss Gertrude Rast, Mrs. A. B. Collier, Mrs. M. B. Green, Mrs. R. L. Whipple, Mrs. Harry S. Black, Mrs. Stellma M. Crites er. ' Mrs. R. D. Williams, Mrs. S. J. Shoemaker, Mrs. John Young, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Qulne, Miss Jane Wharton, Judge and Mrs. Carl E. Wlmberly, Dr. and Mrs. George E. Houck, Dexter Rice, Mrs. M. Hazel Dixon, Mrs. Irvin Hrunn, Miss Agnes Pitchford, Mrs. T. B. Vlrden, Mayor and Mrs. Albert Flegel, Mrs. J. M. Throne, Walter S. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Wlmberly, Orrin Jones, A. A. Wilder, Mrs. Paul Geddes, J. R. Wharton, Paul Jenkins, H. O. Pargetcr, George i. wnarton. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Josse and sons, Peter and Kim; L. W. Josse, Mr. and Mrs. George Singleton. Charles W. Wharton, Mrs. R. D. Bridges, Mrs. J. T. Bridges, Mrs. H. C. Stearns, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bellows. Mrs. Victor Short, Mr3. L. E. McClintock, Mrs. L. L. Wlm berly, Mrs. George M. Brown, Mrs. Chester Morian, Mrs. Guy Cordon, Mi's. E. R, Metzger. Mr. and Mrs. Harold k.. Schmeer, Mrs. John H. Robinson, Mrs. J. F. Dlllard, Mrs. Arthur W. Bnum, Mrs. Edgar Lewis, Mrs. Eric Crane, Mrs. D. B. Bubar, Mrs. Edilh Gilmour, Mrs. L. J. Crafton, Mrs. Ivan Pickens, Mrs. C. B. Wade, J. A. Harding, Mrs. H. U. Church, Mrs. u. S. Hem line, Mrs. William Lasslter, Mrs. Will H. Gerretsen, Mrs. Edith Bond, Mrs. W. H. Carter, Mrs. O. W. Harrah, Mrs. Thomas Parkinson, Mrs. Roy o. oung, Mrs. Fred A. Knight and Mrs. Frederick J. Porter. Visiting Here John Charles Merrlfleld John Charles Merrlfleld Jr., of Portland is spending a few weeks with his grandparents. Dr. and Mrs. John L. Hasklns. He accom panied his grandparents to Rose burg the first of the week, fol lowing the Hasklns' stay over the weekend in Portland. He Is not quite three years of age. SEWING CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. DENT Mrs. Fred Dent entertained her sewing club at her home on East Douglas street Wednesday eve ning. Sewing and visiting were followed bv refreshments. Attending were Mrs. Jack Chapman. Mrs. Charles S. Col lins, Mrs. Charles Ostrander. Mrs. I. M. Dunn. Mrs. Thomas Pargeter. Mrs. William Unrath, Mrs. Harold Hoyt. Mrs. W. It. Al len and the hostess. LADY ELKS ENJOY EVENING OF CARDS AT ELKS TEMPLE Lady Elks enjoyed bridge and nlnochle at the , Elks temDle Thursday evenlng following a short business meeting. Mrs. Paul K. Ryan, president, an nounced that no meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 34 as that is Thanksgiving flay. The Novem ber hostesses will be in charge of the first December meeting. Mrs. Homer Gallop, Mrs. Roy Hebard and Mrs. Cecil Hays held high scores at pinochle. Mrs. Hal Ayotte, Mrs. Hazel Dixon and Mrs. Wm. Amlot scored high at bridge. Mrs. Cecil Hays was sec retary protem. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. A. B. Cacy, chairman; Mrs. Robert Miller, Mrs. Alice Hop per and Mrs. Harold Haskln. Attending the meeting were Mrs. Goldie Brunn, Mrs. Hazel Dixon, Mrs. D. L. Taylor, Mrs. Fred Schwartz, Mrs. Homer Gal lop, Mrs. James Moran, Mrs. C. M. Williams, Mrs. Ray Hoover, Mrs. Alta Mathews, Mrs. Alice Hopper, Mrs. Ward Cummlngs, Mrs. Pearl Lillard, Mrs. Robert Miller, Mrs. W. D. Fritts, Mrs. L. E. Moore, Mrs. John Aker, Mrs. Mitchell Moore, Mrs. E. L, Tauscher, Mrs. Wm. C. Calllson, Mrs. Wm. F. Amlot, Mrs. Charles Brand. Also Mrs. Franklin Voyt, Mrs. Carl Wimberly, Mrs. S. L. Kid der, Mrs. Norman Hess, Mrs. Paul K. Ryan. Mrs. Otho Gos- nell, Mrs. Verdun Boucock, Mrs. Harold Haskln, Mrs. Edward Murphy, Mrs. Hal Ayotte, Mrs. A. B. Cacy. Mrs. A. E. Elliott, Mrs. Robert Elliott, Mrs. Roy L. Hebard, Mrs. E. E. Sherman, Mrs. Joe Brant, Mrs. Cecil L. Hayes, Mrs. C. W. Clark, and Mrs. Walter Watklns. PAKISTAN IS TOPIC OF W. 8. OF 6. S. MEETING AT CHURCH Topic for the afternoon meet ing of Woman's Society of Chris tian service at tne First Memo- dlst church was "A Winsome Call Pakistan." Dessert luncheon was served with Circle No. 2 as hostesses. Devotions were led bv Mrs. Amy Adair and the pro gram was In charge of Mrs. A. S. Feller. Those present were the Mes- dames E. A. Pettey, R. S. Whip ple, A. J. Geddes, C. E. Rich ardson, F. W. Chase. F. J. Wedgeworth, Paul Bubar, H. L. Lebaken, Harold Cox. William Hoeft, Emma Abcel, G. W. Leep- er, wm. naviena, ti. Lt. King, Edith Myers, Birdie Jones, J. B. Needham, H. D. McKay, Luclan Cobb, C. E. Trueblood. F. P. Powell, L. M. Hodges. Ethel Bai ley, A. S. Feller. Also tne Mesdames W. F. Pat- tlson, J. E.. Dent, E. A. Helm- boldt, G. M. Krell. W. A. Mac- Arthur, H. D. Durham, E. M. uieue, roster Butner, C. H. Wil son, Mabel Fry, A. J. Ellison, &. t. Gibbons. Amy Adair. Ned Dixon and Miss Jennie Jorey. BENSON P.-T.A. ' PLANS TO PURCHASE NEW STAGE CURTAINS ' Benson school P.-T.A. mem bers will purchase new stage cur tains for the gymnasium as their project for the year. This was decided at the meeting held Mon day at the schoolhouse with Mrs. Don Wells, presiding. Koy crane, principal, announc ed the need for a used piano for tne scnooi and anyone who can help is asked to contact him. A reasonable amount can be paid for the piano. Year books were distributed and group singing led by Miss Ina Farnsworth. The theme of Na tional Education Week was ex plained and a report was given on report cards. Miss Whiteheads room won the traveling prize for room count. A social time follow ed in the lunch room and the par ents visited class rooms where the children's work was on dis play. MRS. JAMES LOOMIS PRESENT8 PROGRAM FOR GENEVA GUILD Mrs. James Loomis gave a re port on "Abigail." at the meeting of Geneva Guild of the Presby terian church Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the home of Mrs. Robert Sabin on Melrose road. Hostess at the Christmas meet ing, to be held Dec. 6, will be Mrs. Wm. D. Green, Jr. A spe cial program will be presented by members of the Guild. A business meeting preceded the program and a social hour closed the evening. Attending were tne Mosoames John Din gley, David Evans, Victor Ding, Sid Fredrickson, Wm. Green, Jr., VV. G. Henson, Alvin Hoffman, Alva Laws, Nels Llndell, James Loomis, Russell Knutson, James A. C. Knauss, Donald Monroe, Earl Neuru, Thomas Pargeter, Lee Sharman, B. R. Shoemaker, Jr., Vance Shugart, Paul VVray, R. Vv. Marr, t-ugene Powell and Warren Mack. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Marcus Brown, Mrs. George Erickson, Mrs. W. H. Allen and Mrs. Sabin. METHODIST GIRLS GROUP MEETS WITH MRS. C. K. RAND Sixteen members of Methodist Girls met at the C, K. Rand home Tuesday evening for a meeting. The girls brought do nations to "Pieces for peace , a project being sponsored by the Council of Church Women In Roseburg. Plans were made lor tne next meeting at 7 p.m. which will be held at the Rand home Tuesday, December 13. At that time the girls will bring white Christmas gifts for shut-ins. Mrs. Kann was assisted ny Mrs. W. J. Adair and Mrs. J. F. Powell, Marvis Major, Donna Adair, Carolyn Burr, LaVonne Gibbons, Sylvia Rand and Joan Phillips. Attending the meeting were Flnlnp SruHHer. linntn Iv 1 I v. Carol Neurlter, Patty Roark. Shirley Rand. Violet Dodge. Zo- nelle Wilson. Donna Jean blllson. Dorothy Dale. Mary Margaret Cobh. Marvis Major, Donna Adair, taroivn Burr. LaVonne Gibbons, Sylvia Rand and Joan rhillips. Family Honors Mrs. r I f 1 'I " " f 1 1 1 (ill Left to right: Mrs. L. W. J one, Mrs. J. B. Josse and son, Peter; Broadway. The two boys are the Spencer-Wakefield Fall flowers and autumn leaves decorated the Camas Val ley Community Methodist churcn Sunday, October 16 for the wed ding of Miss Marie Wakefield and Balsel E. Spencer. The cere mony was read by Robert Burt ner, cousin of the bride. The bride, given In marriage by her father, B. H. Wakefield, wore a white nylon net gown with long train and a sweet heart shaped veil trimmed with seed pearls. Her bouquet was p:- .'5,;- IJaswasj IW : -")! ' Wu ?.... ( fmM : v,.' . r". ' ; , 1 'yli ' r ' , - - ' j jS..S, . , ... v , r , J ,,.A;-..;X i ' ' j s-..m ,. A. ., . r I ' 4 v t ' " v' . , S - ' " ' - - S ' j . tf " '' iT. ' !- ' ii T f fc' t ! ioi.ui' Kaiaewiin m.nitmMMm-.Miim taiat Kn-AffMw wialhriaalalifiWiWianMai,iv-: v:-.Mkl J. F. Barker on Ninetieth Birthday Tuesday holding her grandson, Kim Join; Mrs. J. F. Barker and Mrs. Velle only great-grandchildren of Mrs By LOTUS KNICHT PORTER and BETTY Rites Read In Church Mr. and Mrs. Baieel E. stephenotis centered with a purple orchid and satin ribbon. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Doris Wakefield. Bridesmaids were Miss Dorene Place and Miss Gladys Harmsen. Trainbearer was Betty Jane Wakefield. Best man for the bridegroom was Duane Eskew and ushers were Les Curreir and Johnny Spencer. ' The candles were lighted be fore the ceremony by Miss ,2 l if i Barker. Mrs. L. W. Josse and Mrs Velle Broadway are daughters of Mrs. Barker, who entertained at a tea Tuesday In celebration of her 90th birthday. (Picture by Paul Jenkins). I MA- i - -I v , a M M ALLEN Pictur by Bud Maaoa Spencer Beverly Harmsen. Mrs. William Meeks, accompanied by Mrs. E. Boyer sang. "I Love You Truly" ana Because. A reception followed In the church parlors. Assisting were Mrs. John Harmsen, Mrs. Jim Smith. Mrs. Theodore Harmsen and Mrs. Robert Wheeler. Miss Shirley Harmsen was in charge of the guest book. About 75 attended the double Hn" reremorv. The bride Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. ,aeiield and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Spencer of Morton, Texas. vio V I o COUNTRY CLUB WOMEN PLAN BRUNCH FOR NEXT THURSDAY MORNING Women of the Roseburg Coun try club met Thursday morning at the clubhouse and made plans for a .ten-thirty o'clock brunch to be held at the clubhouse next Thursday, Nov. 17, for members and their invited guests. Pi nochle, canasta and contract bridge will be In play. Those plan ning to play pinochle and canas ta are requested to make up their tables In advance. Reservations for the affair must be made by calling 1602R-1. Plans were also made for a formal dinner dance to be held at eight-thirty o'clock the eve ning of November 26 at the club house with Mrs. Edward Murphy as general chairman. Luncheon was enjoyed Thurs day by Mrs. Walter Brydges, Mrs. Kenneth Qulne, Mrs. J. F. Dlllard, Mrs. W. F. Amlot, Mrs. Vernon Briggs, Mrs. E. A. Pear son, Mrs. G. W. Marshall, Mrs. Roy Sedell, Mrs. James Hughes, Mrs. Mitchell Moore, Mrs. Mau rice L. Hallmark, Mrs. B. L. Mar tin, Mrs. Kenneth Bailey, Mrs. Ted Wlrak, Mrs. William Lind seil, Mrs. Herman Matisoff, Mrs. Joe Perrault, Mrs. L. E. McClin tock, Mrs. Horace C. Berg,. Mrs. Walter Fisher, Mrs. W. C. Call! son, Mrs. Ernest Dawe, Mrs. Deming Bronson, Mrs. L. G Twohy, Mrs. Abe Bean, Mrs. I. Bean and Mrs. Edward Murphy. Contract bridge was in play during the afternoon with Mrs. Fisher winning high; Mrs. Mar shall, second; Mrs. Qulne, third, and Mrs. Twohy, the traveling prize. WOMAN'S SOCIETY HAS INTERESTING ' MEETING THURSDAY The Woman's Society met Thursday at the First Presbyter ian church parlors for a delight ful one-thirty o'clock dessert luncheon with Mrs. Harold Bel lows, Mrs. A. A. Bellows, Mrs. George Campbell, Mrs. Willis Myers, Mrs. A. E. Kent and Mrs. J. E. Pinkerton, hostesses. Covers were placed at a beau tifully appointed table for Mrs. Morris H. Roach, Mrs. O. D. Gosnell, Mrs. Armour Murdock, Mrs. S. J. Shoemaker, Mrs. Earl Sargent, Mrs. V. A. Wilson, Mrs. Eugene A. Springer, Miss Mar garet Clapp, Mrs. John E. Run yan, Mrs. William Dixon, Mrs. George Kohlhagen, Mrs. Ed Bay liss, Mrs. George Caskey, Mrs. Burdette Leas, Mrs. Britt S. Ni chols, Mrs. George Sewell, Mrs. Michael Flanary, Mrs. Jt. R. Clarke, Mrs. James E. Sawyers, Mrs. H. E. Coleman, Mrs. W. H. Ferris, Mrs. Effie Schwarz, Mrs. W. M. Chalmers, Mrs. J. Gillis Carlson, Mrs. F. R. Cunningham, Miss Estelle V. Conover, Miss Clara Dlllard, Mrs. H. T. Hansen, Mrs. C. J. Osbun and the hostess committee. Mrs. Pinkerton, president, con. ducted the meeting and gave an interesting report on the Pres byterial held at Medford. Miss Gloria Wunsch presented a fine report on her attendance at a youth evangelistic conference held In San Francisco and Mrs. W. H. Gerris presented the prl gram, at which time Mrs. C. J. Osbun entertained with a vocal solo. The next meeting will be De cember 8. CHARMING TEA TO BE HELD FOR REPUBLICAN WOMEN AND FRIENDS From two to five o'clock this afternoon, Nov. 12, a tea will be held at the Umpqua hotel for all Republican women and their friends. Mrs. Guy Cordon. Mrs. Harris Ellsworth, Mrs. Marshall Cor nett, Klamath Falls; and Mis. Freda Peterson, Dallas, will be special guests. Mrs. Roy O. Young is general chairman and Mrs. Thomas Parkinson, Mrs. R. C. Gile. Mrs. T. B. Vlrden. Mrs. H. C. Berg and Mrs. R. L. Whip ple will be hostesses with Mrs. velle Broadway. Mrs. L. W. Jos se. Mrs. H. O. Pargeter and Mrs. Charles W. Wharton in charge of decorations and Mrs. George Luoma in charge of refresh ments. The program will be ar I ranged by Mrs. Gordon Stewart