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Vane J 6 The Newi-Reriew, Roieburg, Ore. Sat, Dee. 31, 1949 Mrs. Horace C. Berg greeting the P. T. Bubars, the Dr. B. R. Walntootts. (Pictures by Paul Jenkins). gisrnr::'" Left to right! 0. M. MoDermott, Mrs. George Thorpe of Eugene (back to camera), Mrs. MoDermott, Mr. Thorpe, Dr. and Mrs. C. D Parkinson and Dr and Mrs. John G. Verberkmoei, admiring I y iiil mni nun - Gathered In the dining room at ploture (woman with baok to Social - ... ft Jlulf Am v Hf v-n fc,.-..i,.-i.y.i..,yJ.LfyT1il.Tir-- the Berg open-house In the above i camera unidentified), Mrs. Edgar ventd Shoemaker! and the Dr. the sparkling Christmas tree evening. ('!; ? , f J. ' H Lewis, Mrs. C. B. Wade, Mrs. and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Young. yyiWf wyMW' 'ij f l .IjBWmiHiHi! Vif ii if i i pail ?"mm iWWrty-' ', , fl ': - J4era(d MR. AND MRS. BERQ ENTERTAIN FRIENDS AT "OPEN-HOUSE" Mr. and Mrs. Horace C. Berg Invited lour hundred friends to enjoy a very charming holiday "at-home" affair at their beauti ful home in Laurelwood Friday evening. Guests were invited to call between the hours of seven and eleven o clock. Both the exterior and interior of the home carried out a very decorative holiday motif. The huge front door was marked with silver Christmas bells and the exterior was outlined with blue and ureen electric lights. A brll llantly decorated Christmas tree was enjoyed in tne living room, The lace-covered dining table was centered with a large gold Christmas candle flanked by shinine Dlastic ribbons, tiny Ha urines, holiday ornaments and low candies at eaen end. a my of.the vallev lleht eraced the buf fet, which was decorated in gold foliage, green plastic ribbons and tiny bows oi gold. Refreshments were served in the rumpus room, which was gai ly decorated in an all-red mo tif. The Bere home won the Jay- Cee trophy for the best decorat ed home in Roseburg. Hundreds of Roseburg residents have en loved drivine by the residence evenings during the holiday sea son. MRS. GEORGE CAMPBELL TO BE HONORED ON 90TH BIRTHDAY MONDAY, JAN. 2 Relatives and friends of Mrs. George Campbell are invited to celebrate her 90th birthday at an at-home affair at her home, "Mistletoe Farm," in Oaks addi tion on the South Umpqua river Monday afternoon, January 2. Mrs. Campbell is a member of a prominent pioneer family of this county and has many friends here, who plan to assist her In celebrating her birthday Monday. FORMER ROSEBURG GIRL MARRIES IN PORTLAND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 Miss Lois Lilly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Marion Lilly, came the bride of Herbert Her- ert In Portland at the Four quare Gospel church Friday, December 23rd. The Lilly family h well-known here. Going from Roseburg to Port land for the wedding was the bride's aunt and cousin, Mrs. Theo Bond and Miss Rose Emily Bond. at the Berg openhouee Friday A. A. Young of Oakland, Calif, t ... ' ' -Arrival Of Olie few tfeaf Friends And Relatives Gather At Numerous Holiday Dinner Parties Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Wade en tertained at a five o'clock dinner Christmas day at their beautiful home on South Kane street hav ing as guests their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Currier of Eugene; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Pickens and son, Jon; and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice L. Hall mark and daughter, Maureen, and son, Joe. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Marks of Roseburg were Christmas dinner guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.- and Mrs. G. Red ford Tester, and son, George, in Portland. Mrs. C. P. Shields of Seattle was the Christmas dinner guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Carstens Sr., and daughter, Jacquelyn, in Laurelwood. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Bond and daughters, Hallie Louise and Rose Emily, entertained at a three o'clock Christmas dinner at their home on Moore street Sunday having as guests Mr. and Mrs. James Bond and daughter. Louise, of Portland, and Mr. and Mrs. John Lyon and daughter and son. Marilyn and John, of Bend. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Young en tertained at a charming two o' clock dinner Christmas day at their home on t lint street having as guests Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Young and daughter and son, Miss Elizabeth and John, of Oak land; Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Youne and daughter and son, Brooke and Bernie; and Miss Celia mecK. Invited to Christmas dinner at the Eric Crane home on South Pine street Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Grove of Grants Pass. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Wegner of Oak land. Host and Hostess were Mr. and Mrs. Crane and two children, Ernest and Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wllev Sr.. entertained at a large Christmas dinner party at two-thirty o'clock Sunday at their beautiful home on South Kane street. The holi day motif was artistically carried out both for the exterior and in terior of the home. A poinsettia tablecloth covered the table. Cov ers were placed for Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kellev and dauehter. Mar sha Ann; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wi ley and sons, Bruce and Lynn; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilev and children, Larry and Sara; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shoemaker of Corvallis; Mrs. Flora Wiley, memoers oi tne nost and nostess' family, and the following friends: Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Forkner of Salem, Mrs. C. S. Heinllne, Mrs. Luella Rice and Mrs. Inez Toll man. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kronke and daughter Karen held a Christmas dinner at their home on Winchester street. Enjoying tne occasion were Mrs. rt. A. Kronke, Mrs. Morris Conley and son, Gordon, George Weber, the host and hostess and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Beaver of Roseburg had Christmas dinner in Eugene with their son-in-law nd daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Har old Barker, and children, Larry and Ross. Others present were the Beavers' dauehter. Mrs. Hel en Davis, also of Eugene, and rneir son -in -law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Stark and family. Donald. Dale and Bettv. of Portland. Donald Stark is now a sophomore at Llnfield college in MCMinnviiie. Enjoying Christmas dinner at the Ernest Weber home Sunday were several out-of-town guests and members of the Weber fam ily who reside in Roseburor and vicinity. rt-esent were the host and host ess, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weber and daughter, Dorothy; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hargis and son, Jim my; Mr. and Mrs. William Web er and son, Gregg, Mr. and Mrs. George Weber, Jr., and daugh ters, Linda, Janet and Joyce; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kinney and daughters, Janie and Gwen of Medtord; Mr. and Mrs. spencer Johnson, Miss Helen Johnson of Portland; and Mrs. Weber's mother, Mrs. Lela Freeman of Eugene. M. Lou Ellison had as Christ mas dinner guests at her home In Roseburg; Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Davis of Tacoma; Melvin Ellison of Taft, Ore., Mrs. Waldo Campbell and children, Danny and Sharon, of Oakridge; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ellison and chil dren, Donna and Robert; and Mrs. Foster Burner. Mr. and Mrs. Wright Mallory, Sr., of Idleyld held a reunion of their sons and famines cnrist mas day. This was the first time In 15 years that the family had been together. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Mallory of Stockton, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. "Happy" Mallory of Grants Pass; Mr. and Mrs. Wright Mallory, Jr.. of Til ler and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mallory, of Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wilson en tertained with a turkey dinner Christmas day at their home at Riddle. The Wilsons were award ed first prize for outdoor lightly In Kiddle. The Nativity scene was the theme with the "Star of the East" high above and six foot red candles on either side of the front door with other lighting ef fects completing the arrange ment. Enjoying the Christmas dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones and children, Dorothy Ann, Carol and Roger of Myrtle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ketzel and son, Kenneth of Roseburg and the host and hostess. Mrs. Floyd Stephens entertain ed her sons and families at her home on Blakeley street Christ mas day. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stephens and daugh ter, Candice of Glendale, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Stephens and children, David and Nancy of this city. The Carl Stephens' fam ily returned south this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Lee and daughters, Suzy and Carolyn, entertained at a charming three o'clock turkey dinner at their lovely home on South Main street Sunday having as guests Mrs. Lee's father, Jake Missler, of Stayton, and Dr. and Mrs. Clair K. Allen and their son, Bill, stu dent at Pacific college at Forest Grove, who is home for the holi days. Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Wimberly entertained at a lovely two o' clock turkey dinner at their at tractive home on Glenn street Christmas day. A beautiful sil ver motif and red candles graced the serving table. Covers were placed for Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wimberly, Mrs. J. A. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kent, Miss Bess and Miss Jane Wharton and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Wimberly. Miss Alice Ue land Joined the group for the evening hours. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dishfnan enjoyed having their family home for the annual Christmas dinner. Covers were placed for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dishman and son, Billy Best,- of Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Radtke of Dunsmuir, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Craig Dish man of Roseburg. Additional guests from Monday to Wednes day included Mr. and Mrs. Law rence Simpson and daughter, Cherie, of Spokane, who are friends of the family. Dr. and Mrs. James Finlay and sons, Jimmy and Garry, enter tained as Christmas dinner guests at their home on South Main street. Dr. Finlay's parents Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Finlay. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hatfield and daughters, Carolyn, Jeanne and Joyce, entertained at a tur key dinner Christmas day hav ing as guests: Mr. and Mrs. John E. Pinkerton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hatfield, Mr. and Mrs. Waldon Hatfield and children, Barbara anc Tommy; and Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Hatfield of Myrtle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Findlay and family, Ruby Jo, Brenda and Tommy, entertained as Christ mas dinner guests at their home. Mrs. Ruby Blood, Leonard Post and James Friedland. In the evening those joining the group included: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Friedland and son, Joe, of Oak ridge; Mrs. Birdie Barker, Hen ry Cox and Mrs. Pete Rudolf. Christmas dinner guests at the C. J. Bradley home at 1045 Mili tary street included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hardage and daughters, Roy Marie, and Alice Bell, of Grants Pass; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hard age Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hardage Jr., and son, Roger Lynn, all of Myrtle Creek, Mrs. Lota Maris, of Portland, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reynolds. Holly, tall tapers and greenery formed a pretty motif for the table. Mrs. Bradley was assist ed with the dinner by her daugh ter, Mrs. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reese and children, Muriel and Tommy, en tertained at a family Christmas dinner party Sunday at three o' clock having as guests: Mrs. Ruth Reese, William McGee, Mrs. Agnes Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Beach and dauther, Glenda; and Mr. and Mrs. 'VII Ham E. Mills and sons, Billy and Donnie. Family Christmas dinner was held at the William Unrath home on West Oak street Christmas day. Present were the host and hostess and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Unrath and daughters, Mary Elise and Sabra, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Unrath, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoyt and daughter, Knsten, and Mr. and Mrs. (J. xv. Boyd of Eugene. The latter re mained here for several days be fore returning home. They are the parents of Mrs. Wm Unrath. Enjoying Christmas dinner at the A. B. Taylor home in Laurel wood were Mrs. Taylor s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stephenson, and the Tavlors son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Marcel and young daughter, Diane. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Collins, and daughters, Michale and Cynthia, Mrs. Edythe Gilmour enjoyed Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Pargeter on Claire street. The following dav the Parget- ers entertained for Mrs. Gilmour, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wharton, Dr. H. C. Church, Mr. and Mrs. Col lin and family. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith en tertained at a large dinner at their home Christmas day. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Morgan, Mr. and Ms. Rav Doty, Mr. Gerold Doty, all of Medford; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Miller and children of St. Helens; Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Smith of Suther lin; Mr. and Mrs. Marylin Doty and baby daughter; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. McQueen. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Elliott and children. Sgt. and Mrs. Holly Holcomb and child ren, all of Roseburg. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD BY MU CHAPTER WEDNESDAY Mu chapter, Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Christmas party Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Eugene Kent in Laurel wood with Mrs. Bruce Hetrlck and Mrs. John Killip assisting hostesses. Mrs. Harrison R. Winston, president, conducted the meet ing and accompanied the group singing of Christmas carols led by Mrs. Killip. Secret Sisters for the past year were revealed and gifts were pre sented by the chapter to Miss Muriel Mitchell, city librarian and guest; Mrs. Clair K. Allen, director, and Mrs. J. R. Whar ton, sponsor. Gifts were exchang ed by the members. Miss Mitchell read the beauti ful Christmas story by Dorothy Thompson. Lovely refreshments were served by Mrs. Kent, Mrs. Hetrlck and Mrs. Killip to Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Whar ton, Mrs. Daniel Dimick, Mrs. Harrison R. Winston, Mrs. James Finlay, Mrs. William Semmler, Mrs. Wayne Crooch, Mrs. Ed Wy att, Mrs. Roy StWn, Mrs. Mary Black, Mrs. Dob Gum, Mrs. Hen ry Darby, Miss Mary Peterson, Mrs. Frank Norton and Mrs. Ted Schultz. The next meeting will be Jan uary 4 at eight o'clock in the evening at the home of Mrs. Dan iel Dimick, 902 Nebo. AFTERNOON TEA HONORS VISITOR TUESDAY AT L. L. WIMBERLY RESIDENCE Mrs. Anna Drain, who spent the holidays in Roseburg visiting her two daughters, Mrs. Hanv Black and Mrs. R. L. Whipple, was honored at an afternoon tea Tuesday at the home of Mrs. L. L. Wimberly. Guests called alter three o clock to greet the visitor from Drain. The hostess arranged her tea table with a holiday motif of holly and red candles. Mrs. Harry Black poured during the tea hours. Invited by Mrs. Wimberly to greet the honored guest were Mrs. Mary E. Wood, Mrs. R. L. Whipple, Mrs. D. H. Lennox, Mrs. E. O. Ricklie, Mrs G. V. Wimberly, Mrs. A. E. Kent. Mrs. Gordon Stewart, Mrs. Mary BiacK, miss Bess Wharton, and Mrs. Harry Black. BLUEBIRD GROUP OBSERVES CHRISTMAS WITH HOLIDAY PARTY A Christmas party was enjoy ed by the Flying Bluebirds of Rose school at the E. A. Pearson home on Reservoir avenue Fri day afternoon, Dec. 23 from 3:15 until 5 oclock. The girls pre sented a short Christmas pro gram oi carols wiiowed Dy ex-, change of : gifts and refresh ments. Each Bluebird received a gift from their guardian, Mrs. Kay Gamble and assistant guar dian Mrs. E. A. Pearson. The hostesses were assisted by Mrs. Don Metzger and Mrs. Morris Bowker. Other mothers present were Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. James Humphries and Mrs. Kenneth Knox. Bluebirds present for the occa sion were Joanne Person, Patri- ia O Mara, Manly Todd, Mar ilyn Adair, Mary Lynne Pear son, Andrea Rankin, Donna Metz ger, Carol Ann Knox. Wiona Bailey, Janet Wolford, Susan Chitwood, Karen Drager. Clara Swales, Barbara Kitchen, Patty tsaie, ueveny freeman, Sue Meredith, Vail Smith, Margaret Humphries. Mrs. Belle Crenshaw was hos tess at a turkey dinner Christ mas eve at her home on Jack son street. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Crenshaw, Garry and Eddie; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Crenshaw and Billy, Mrs. and Mrs. ueorge Crenshaw and Keith. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Blakelov and children Robert and Marilyn Rae entertained at Christmas dinner Sunday having as guests Mr. and Mrs. R, T. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Green and Patty; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Har vey and Margo and Mrs. and M r s. t,eorge Crenshaw and Keith. Invited to Christmas dinner at the W. H. Allen residence on Blakeley street were Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Shoemaker and son. Sam; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nor ton of Adair Village; Mr. and Mrs. Bertram R. Shoemaker Jr., of Winchester, Dr. and Mrs. B. R. bhoemaker. the host and hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Allen and children, Noreen, Nancy and Ro ger. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobernik entertained with a holiday din ner Sunday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dame. Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Kobernik and Mr. and Mrs. William Garrick and the host and hostess. Mice Rnaa T3 D.rmlt ah,am tainpri at m rhnrmina Plirl.tmg. dinner party at her lovely home uii ouuui iuud street aunoay nav ing as guests: Mrs. Elwood Wil es and son, Bob, of Eugene; Mr. and Mrs. Delwin Jewett, Mrs. M. Hazel Dixon, Miss Helen Cas- eV flnH Mies Nanmi Cwt n Christmas eve, the group enjoy- a uuiiaay pany at tne rarrott home, at which time gifts were pvphnnooH AHitlAnnl ......... were Mr. and Mrs. Worth Davis ana cniidren, Dee Ann, Dixon ana Liana. Mr. and Mr. Fred T.. Perrv entertained at Christmas dinner at their home Sunday having as guests: Mrs. F. I. Perry and son. Vance, of Grants Pa- M r e Genevieve Moon of Hemet. Calif, Miss May Harlan and Ray Har lan oi Drain, and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Moon Jr. NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE TO BE GALA AFFAIR AT COUNTRY CLUB TONIGHT Members of the Roseburg Country club and their Invited guests, who were fortunate in getting their reservations in ear ly, are anticipating with much pleasure the New Year's eve dance to be held tonight at 8:30 o'clock at the clubhouse. Reser vations for the affair have been closed for a week, proving that members are well-aware of the annual event being a most suc cessful and enjoyable event. Norman Tauscher, club pro, and Lee Sharman, club caterer, are In charge of the affair. A fine orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music. A buffet supper will be served at twelve thirty o'clock. OPEN HOUSE ENJOYED AT CRANE RESIDENCE Mr. and Mrs. Eric Crane held an open house Sunday from the hours of 12 noon until 5 p.m. at their home on South Pine street. Fifty friends called during the afternoon and the host and hos tess were assisted by Mrs. Sid, Wegner of Oakland. COUNCIL OF CHURCH I WOMEN TO HOLD ' JANUARY MEETING Roseburg Council of Church Women will meet with Mrs. F. W. Chase, 409 Vista avenue Fri day evening, January 6 at 7:30 p.m. Women of participating churches of Roseburg are invited. To be discussed by the execu tive committee will be the work for the coming year, the comple tion of working committees and the preliminary plans for the World Day of Prayer program which will be held sometime in February. This is the first of the three major programs held during the year. The other two are the Fel lowship breakfast which is held In May and World Community day which is held in November. Any church in Roseburg whose women are not already active in this organization is invited to send representatives to the Jan uary meeting. SidedLtd . . . ' Here and There The jeweled crown of Daugh ters of Job was placed on the titian head of Rose Emily Bond Thursday evening in the Masonic temple amid tears and laughter . . . this public ceremony is one of the most impressive affairs of the bethel . . . stately and digni fied was. Joanne Taylor, retiring queen as she removed her purple velvet robe and bequeathed it to Rose Emily as a climax to the installation ceremony . . . proud j of both their daughters were the Theo Bonds and the Stuart E. Taylors as they watched with damp eyes on the sidelines . . . and more tears were exchanged by more than just those parti cipating when Joanne pinned up on Rose Emily's purple robe the honored queen's pin which Joanne liari worn 1if-f- 9.1 Have thie was a gift to the bethel less than a month ago from beloved Cora Young a guardian, past grand guardian and past supreme chap lain for Daughters of Job. . . the college group was home to add beauty to the occasion as they filled the installing offices with understanding and surety . . . special guests of the new queen were her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. James Bond. . . . Harriet Booth pleas ingly presented "Ave Maria" during the evening's ceremony . . . music for the installation was capably played by Georgine Shanklin, senior in music at the University of Oregon and a past queen of the bethel . . . and a little angel was Katy Cunning ham who took part in the closing ceremony, "the Book of Gold. . . .Lorraine Losee in a formal of yellow setting off her brunette hair . . . and Ann Carter in a ballet length red velvet gown . . .. another music major, Janice Plummer,' adding her talent to the success of the evening . . , and a Happy New Year to all, especially the Daughters of Jobi W.C.T.U. FIRST BAR J SPEECH CONTEST WON ( BY MARTHA LYONS The First Bar speech contest sponsored by W. C. T. U. was conducted Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 28 at the First Christian church with Mrs. Fred South wick in charge. Martha Yocum placed first In the contest. Also taking part were Stephen Chitwood, Larry Yocum. Beryl Currier and Ar lene Gilbert. The regular meeting and Christmas party also were held with Mrs. R. D. Knigge conduct ing the business session and Mrs. Frances Crawford leading the opening prayer. Members of the Methodist Jun ior choir, directed by R. Cloyd Riffe, presented three Christmas songs. Mrs. Maude Conley Daughty read devotions, "Star of My Heart." Matthew 2:1-12 with Mr. Riffe providing back ground music after which he sang "Star of the East." Mrs. Doughty talked on the "Star and Song" and gave a reading, 'Star" followed by a prayer by Mrs. Mollie Lubke. A pageant, entitled "God's Son." directed by Mrs. Ruth Smith, followed. Assisting with this were Mardell Knigge, San dra Ellis, Babybelle Tetry, Rus sell Bevins. Lynn Bevins, Pearl Currier, Billy Karcher and Try ce Leon Geer. The program was closed with a prayer by Mrs. John Pinkerton and announcement made that the nti meeting win oe neid jan-' uary 26.