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o I I r J3 MARY ANNE FOSTER will reign as May queen for the annual May-day festivities of Roseburg Senior high school. Mary Anna is a senior and is tha daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Foster of this city. She was born in Olympia, Wash., and will be 17 years of age in May. Tha family moved to Roseburg seven years ago. Tha May queen is chosen annually from the senior girls and is elected from a standpoint of popularity, a ctivities and scholastic ability. Mary Anna's father is employed at a millwright for tha Mitchell Logging company and her mother is employed by tha Douglas Abstract company. (Picture by Paul Jenkins). r 1 1 MR. AND MRS. J. E. DENT received the congratulations of a large number of friends on their fortieth wedding anniversary. They are pictured by tha Photo Lab at tha beautifully appointee) serving table. CLUB SFWS FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Bactoura club. Daughters of the Nile, met at the home of Mrs. Bert Wdi Tuesday to sew for the Efcnne l'pital. Dessert was seized bv the rostf". T;n-.e at tending went Kis. Boy Bellows, fllll. an Bieue. ,ttrs. w. n. Car- pvs 51rs. M, C. c ' 7 . ) ( ; t I'-' T LtJf fT Z! HT Mrs. Bruce Elliott. Mrs. E. Koonti. Mrs. Sam Wsrg, Mrs. A. 1. Voung and Mrs. t. 1. Sullivan. WOMEN OF THf MOOSi QUEST NIGHT IVENT BHJOYEO BY MANY Afiproximstely 100 members wei present at tha Monday meet iayg of tha Women of tha oo (?) " (' Cm) 1. t. DENT WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MARKED BY CHARMING RECEPTION The fortieth wedding anniver sary of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dent was observed April 15 with op"n house. Friends called between the hours of 2 and t o'clock. Apple blossoms predominated in the floral arrangements used about the rooms and the serving table was centered with bouquets of pastel sweet peas and pale pink curnations, sent by Mrs. Cynthia Gcrmond and Mr. and Mrs. Al Harkins. A lovely lace-cloth cov ered the table and pink tapers flanked the flowers. Mrs. Dent was charming in a pink Bemberg sheer afternoon drcFS and a beautiful corsage of rosebuds and stephanotis, a gift from her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Dent were mar ried April 19, 1911. in Eugene, Ore. They moved from Medford to Roseburg 31 years ago and have made this city their resi dence since that time. They are the parents of William Elmer Dent, Astoria: Fred E. Dent and Mrs. I. M. (Margaret) Dunn o( Roseburg. They also have six grandchildren. Mr. Dent retired as local railway express agent in 117. Both are well known and ac tive in civic and church affaire Those assisting with the serving during the afternoon were Mrs. E. A. Helmboldt, Mrs. William Chal mers, Mrs. Islie Roberts. Mrs. J. Roland Parker. Mrs. J. B. bailey, Mrs. Fred Boff, Mrs. Ella lenox, Mrs. 11. B. Roadman, Mrs Frank Chase. Mrs. Maude Need ham, Mrs. Hugh Harrison and V-s. J. H. Howe. Mrs. Nora Frau endiner assisted about the rooms and Mrs. Cynthia Germond was in charge of the gifts. Friends and prospective mewberi were present. Jessie Dorviller, Pauline K I s singer and Catherine Youngren were initiated. Janet Kinehart played several piano selections and a comedy was presented by the Past Nobel Grands, under the di rection of Thella Webber A talk waa given by Irene RutleaHr about the Women of the Moose and their accoff, lishments. Refreshments were served at tha close o( t h e meeting Gifts From U. S., Prompted By Roseburg Navy Crewman, Gladden Children Of Korea !,.. ' i - - , ?:-: U v r.-ff" a y . m STEPHEN IISTRAN Fills Role of Santa Clam' Vicar By LOUISE HAYES The destroye" evrort. U. S. S. Marsh, the ship that played Santa Claud, came failing home last month. On board was Stephen Bistran of Roseburg, one of 150 crewmen whose letters to frinds and newspaer editors in the United States brought a flood of packages and gifta of money to provide n Orirtmas pr.rty for the war refugee children at the Korean port of Musan. With him Bistran broutht a I sheaf of photographs of the Ko-' . , , , . rean children who had received ; ,0 Ror' " "me for Christmas, tin nre. c nth no and Chr etm. prcsenis irom tne crew of the Marsh and the folks bark home. Anyone seeing the pictures o f these children can find his own child in the group. The eyes are slightly slanted, the cheek bones ! little more Drominenl and the clothes are padded cotton jackets and trousers; but looking out Irom tha photograph will be a face so like one's own "Butch." or "Rich-1 ard" or "Mary Ann" that the heart constricts and one longs to reach across the world for that rnild and bring him safelv away from a frightening war beyond his understanding. , , Bistran. who is spending a two- When the gifts were distributed, week leave in Roseburg, is de-1 the Korean children lined up with voting part of his short visit to their teacher to sing for the Amer telling local groups about Korea, I 'can sailors. The song, though ren and especially about the events of dered with considerable spirit, was last December when his ship was hi?h pitched and shrill, yet there stationed at Musan. was something vaguely familiar The gifts of money sent to the about the tune even though the U.S.S. Marsh bou-.ht three and a i words were beyond understanding, half tons of rice, boxes of soap j The sailors, undecided whether it an unknown luxury in the refugee; was the Korean national anthem camp cordwood to supplement being sung in their honor, or a the scant cooking. fuel supply, and , local folk song, asked the inter candy for the children. j preter who in turn asked the Christmas Party H.ld teacher. Smiling proudly, he re- The Christmas party, which had , la'ed b,ck ,he "'. . Th ' been sueaested bv the "skinner"!"' ainging lor you in English of tha Marsh, had met with but slight response among the crew men, who were In doubt as to just how they could participate. Bis tran's letter to The News-Review evoked an editorial, a ennv of which was sent to the Msrsh and posted on the bulletin board. From then on, the party was a going concern. Crewmen wrote home to Ya kima. Wash., and Bar Harbor Maine, and Amarillo, Texas, and ! the home towns responded. Ac- cording to Bistran, some groups, I Determined to gel their packages i ' a fro ''' ' -i I . .. . . -m ..w - - I ' i ENTERS NURSES TRAINING Alberta Williams, 18 year-old ! daughter ef Mr. end Mn. J. H. Williams, of Roseburg left recently to enter nurses' training at Emanuel hospital in Portland. Mitt 'Williams is sponsored in her training for three y6M by the local ! chepter ef the Women of the Misom. Helping eligible; girls to : obtein nutlet' aining it one f the aervice propc! of the Moot j Women. vJ "w ' -("-ic arin oaia high as $28 air freight on some parcels. Unfortunately for the Christmas party and the crew of the Marsh 'ho navy had other plans. Just a week before Christmas, the Marsh was ordered back to Japan for repairs. Hastily the gifts of food, clothing and candy were loaded into jeeps and delivered to the town of Musan to fhe refugee cen lers. Even though turkey dinners didn't line the stomachs of small Koreans, warm cups with ear flap covered small Korean heads, n(l sweaters, jackets and mittens found happy owners. our ,on' Dm, GLENOALE GIRL WEDS AT GRANTS PASS CEREMONY Miss Ruth McAllister, diush'er of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. McAllis- ler ot Glcndale, was married to Joe Hobh'.e. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hobble of Atlanta, Ohio, April 17. The ceremony was per formed at the Methodist church In Grants Pass. The bridegroom is feeing with the merchant marine, Mr. and Mrs Hobble will make their home at Glendale. ,' h , f " ' 9 ,"). . . i ii " ,a$ ..." - -V fpfcrW ill MOBLEY-WALKER WEDDING Baptiit church April IS. Tha Moblay. Balow, Mr. and Mn. tna noma or rna onoa i parentt. MARILYN WALKER AND HAROLD MOBLEY MARRY AT BAPTIST CHURCH The wedding ceremony for Mari lyn Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sturgell Walker, and Harold Mobley, son of Mr, and Mrs. Clar ence Mobley,- was read April IS at the First Baptist church. White marquisette over satin, fashioned with a ruffled yoke, pep lum and full-length train, was the bride's choice for her wedding. Clusters of white stephanotis held her veil of illusion in place. She carried a white Bible and an or chid with streamers of stephanotis. As the guests arose, she advanced to the altar on the arm of her father, while Mrs. Gordon Stew art played the processional music. Revf I.. L. Simmons, grand father of the bridegroom and a retired Baptist minister, assisted by Rev. W. A. MacArthur, offi ciated at the service before the altar, which was decorated with white tapers and calla lilies. The bridal couple was attended by Mr. Jackie -r on:;, ''uv. Margie Simpson and Miss Norma Cox, who were dressed alike in pastel shades of organdy anil ratried colonial nosegays of sweet- ! peas. Also in the bridal party j were Keith Mobley, brother of the j bridegroom, who was best man, , a -id Robert Schindler and Gene Yates, ushers. I Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. ' Robert Schindler sang, "Yours Is I My Heart Alone" and "O Prom ise Me." i A reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Vic- , ria Ploss and itiiv. ; ' ,u Ford poured, assisted by Mrs. Mer Innd Larson, Mrs. George nunes, Airs, jonn .tparks ot bai lcm and Mrs. Keith Mobley. A three-tiered cke, topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom beneath a wedding arch, was cut and served with the refresh ments. Following a wedding trip to Reno, Nev., Mr. and Mrs, Mobley are at home in Garden Valley. MR. AND MRS. WIMER, FORMER RESIDENTS, ENTERTAINED AT DINNERS Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Winter, former Roseburg residents who are now making their home in Silver Springs, Md., have been honored at a succession of dinners during their two weeks visit in Roseburg. Mrs. T. W. Thomason, mother of Mrs. Wimer, entertained for her family at Sunday dinner. The ta ble was prettily appointed and cen tered with an attractive arrange ment of tulips and fern. Cover were placed for Mr. and Mrs. Wi mer and small (laughter, Joan Lee; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fira and sons, Ted and Larry: Mr. and Mrs. Gar old Madison and sons, Michael, Roger and Stephen; Muriel Corn well of Scottsburg, Miss Evelyn Thomason of Seattle and the host ess On Monday evening, Mrs. George Cluck of Umpqua avenue enter tained at dinner in honor of the Kenneth Winters. Red tulips and coral bells were used to decorate the table. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wimer, and son, Bsrney; Mrs. I.illie Farmer, Mrs. I.ester Armstrong from Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wimer, Mrs. T. W. Thomason and Mrs. Cluck. XI EPSILON CHAPTER, BETA SIGMA PHI, MEETS AT HOME OF MRS. WYATT Mrs. Ed Wyatt was hostess to the XI Epsilon chspter, Beta Sigma Phi, April 10 at her home. The pr;rsm wss tinder the di rection of Mrs. Joe Wikoff. The group discussed Uraguay, Para guay and Peru. Slides describing each of the countries were shown. Members present for the meet ing were Mrs. Clair K. Allen, Mrs. J. R. Wharton, Mrs. Sidney Mian, Mrs. Frank Norton, Mrs. Joseph Wikoff, Mrs. George Luoma, Mrs. Charles Hsrt. Mrs. Ted Srhults, Mrs. Bernard Sasr, Mrs. Wayne Crooch and Mrs. Harrison Winston. BUD SAYS: "Tint M'U tha laundry fiyt all my clathss sura helps ma make a finer lm- r r. And It luraly 4w aaaa Mathar'i wash. day load! Assure yeursalf al eleatfne, results for every nimbtr at tfca faaaily. Call mi new far ipaedy pictr up eatf dNvry tar vlcal Cemfltta LAV N MY AND CLEANING fjERVTCi. NSW MRVIC! IAUNMY m We lew, v. Pa, B-UM WVVVSWSWVVWSfVSfVVVVWSrWVVV fat., AM 3d, lfSl Th Ntwi-Ravlaw, RoMburg, Or. PARTY poiti for a pictora, following tha caramony at the Firit bride i tha formar Marilvn Walkar and tha bridaaroom !i Harold Moblay cut tha wadding caka at GARDEN DEPARTMENT ENJOYS TOUR OF LOCAL GARDENS A tour of local gardens was en joyed Tuesday by members ot the garden department of the Rot e- Durf Woman s club. Following a dessert-luncheon at the home ol Mrs. II. Austin in Cloaka'a Ferry, 1 v ' r r 4a 'at a fSK. 'si ' I ' ... 1 '" Vrtnil'laiaasai-- L MARRY IN RENO Mr. and Mrs. Stan S. Strandberg ware married in Reno April 2 at a double ring ceremony. The bride, formerly Bonnie J. Tyrer, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tyrer, of Roseburg and the bridegroom is the ion ef Mr. and Mrs. George Strandberg, alio of Roseburg. Mrs, Strandberg wore a light blue afternoon dreis for her wedding. Her hat was light blue with a pink vail and she wore a white orchid complimenting her acces sorial. Following a wadding trip along tha California and Oregon ceast, the bridegroom returnee) to hit ship, the U.S.S. Henrico. He holdi a petty officer, third elasi, rating. Mrs. Strandberg it employed by Montgomery Ward and company. (Picture by Miller ModernaJ. K0SEEUK6 FUEL OIL SERVICE 343 NORTH JACKSON 7 tha racaption, which -followed at 1 5vl '-' -.nr- -? - with Mrs. Herman Aydelotte as co hostess, the group visited the lovely gardens of Mrs. W. F. Chapman, Mrs. Nobel Goettel, Mrs. H. H. Hobi and Mn. Frederick J. Porter. I During the brief business meet ing, plans were made for the forth- ' coming Rose show. The next meet ing will be at the home ot MTa. Ij. M. Boyles, May 23. IS YOUR STREET DUSTY? Do you hove to clean house vary day become of dust? If to, fart ui settle your problems and your d u t i. 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