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. I pp imiii.hiiiii .mi'pwi '' -hi'I'hf .mnw nwifi'f V iT! i f ; i h !..v - v r V : . i I I ' It v I . , V . v ., '?"! '' I 'V J 1 1 V' V fc'i,.iA if ' .r.I "..- " i , 1 '. s s s' N ' -i 5 MR. AND MRS. NEIL WISSING and son, Kim, are pictured on the patio at the home of Mrs. Wissing's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lashua. Mr. Wissing has been recently discharged from the Air For.ce. They will make their home in Portland, where 'Mr. Wiss ing is being treated for polio at the VA Hospital. (Picture by Gene Powell, Master Studio). . . ' . VISITING AT THE HOME of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Trusty in Oakland with their daughter, Joanne Wilson, and with Darlene Cota, are Jean and Judy Hewett of St. Helens, Ore. Left to right: Joanne Wilson, Jean Hewett, Judy Hewet and Darlene Cota. (Picture by Clark's Studio). !JJ. O. GilderiL eeve LUonored On i3irthdaii W. O.'Gildersleeve, who resides at 434 Fowler St., Roseburg, cele braled his eighteith birthday at a surprise picnic affair Sunday at the park in Eugene. Honoring him were his son, Oren, and wife and son from Oakland, Ore.; his son, Floyd, and wife, of Eugene; his son, Milburn, and wife, of Albany; his daughter, Airs. Vera Welch, and her husband and their two daughters from Florence, Ore.; Mr. Welch's two sisters from Long Beach, Calif.; his daughter, Sirs. Verlie Senleen, and her son and daughter from Victorville, Calif., who flew to Eugene as a surprise, and Mr. Gildersleeve's grand daughter and her husband and three daughters. Mr. Gildersleeve's wife was un able to be present as she had taken her sister back to her home in Idaho and had not returned in time for the picnic. Mr. Gilder sleeve was born in Delaware County, Iowa. He came to Oregon, in 1922 and has resided in Rose burg the last 14 years. diai e union ficnlc Jdeid J)n Sale The Findlay reunion and picnic was held July 31 in the spacious yard at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morley in Salem. Eighty relatives and friends en joyed the delicious potluck dinner at 1 p.m. The afternoon was spent in visiting and taking pictures. Going from Roseburg were: Mr. and Mrs. Orville Wright and Charles; Mrs. Fred Barker, Lloyd Barker, Elmer Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Rudolf and sons, Den nis, Terry and Mickie; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Findlay. Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Jackson. Elton Jack son and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Findlay and daughter, Brenda. From Oakland were; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Jarold Madison and Roger and Steve; Mr. and Mrs. Gale Madi son and Valerie and Duane and ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC IS SUCCESSFUL EVENT The annual St. Joseph's Parish picnic was held Sunday under beautiful sunny skies at Umpqua Tark in Roseburg. The parish pic nic, as usual, was a hug esuccess with attendance being in excess of 500 people. After those in attendance had completed their picnic lunches, a series of games were played, and the following individuals emerged as the winners: Ann Copple. Judy Bauer, Dee Wandlmg, P. Saund ers, S. Tomashek, J. Lovelady, S. Boone, M. Collett, C. Baurer; C. . Rcillcy, R. Slnek. T. Baurer, M. Lander, S. Tomashek. M. Clapper ton, M. Deryck, Mrs. B. Saund-! ers, and Mr. and .Mrs. Robert Wan Sling, i The picnic was sponsored, as it is each year, by the local Knights of Columbus Council No. 2939. i The committee in charge of Uie picnic arrangements was chair-! manned by the ever able leader-i ship of Rod S'crue. The committee consisted of Russell Parsons, pic nic set-up; Tom Walsh, prosram:1 .hm ifallonl. refreshment; and Al Steffen, public address system. em Mr. and Mrs. Grant Madison. From Eugene were: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Freeman and from Springfield were: Mr. and Mrs. B. 0. Wright. Going from Albany were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bryant and Velma and Keith; from Grants Pass were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Branch and from Portland were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lesner and Debbie, Gary and Eric, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan York and Linda and Judy. Salem residents present were: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wright and Gary, Tom, Bob, John and Cyn thia; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Simms, Miss Charlotte Tanjor, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Morley and Greg, Rick ie and Kenton; Mrs. Olive 'Zeh, Mrs. Phyllis Zeh and Billy and Dougie: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Scheidelle and Judy and Jim; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morley and Guy and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morely. jHOFFMANS HONORED j BY YONCALLA GROUP I Mr. and Mrs. Al Hoffman were honored at a reception and fare- well party Tuesday evening in the recreation room of the Yoncalla Methodist Church by the Yoncalla PTA and the grade school faculty. Background music was furnished during the evening by Mrs. Arne Bjork and Mrs. George Edes. Members of the PTA and faculty served refreshments from a well appointed table, covered with a lace cloth and centered by tall pink lighted tapers. The room was beautifully decorated with large bouquets of home grown flowers. About seventy five friends gath ered to wisfl Mr. and Mrs. Hoff man well in their new position. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman will teach in the CToveniale School, Mr. Hoffman as principal, tand Mrs. Hoffman as third grade teacher. MELROSE GRANGE HALL SCENE OF SHOWER PARTY . Mr. and Mrs. Richard Willis were honored Saturday evening at a lovely wedding shower party at the Melrose orange Han. Mrs. Willis is the former Virginia Mat thews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Matthews. Hosts for the affair were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mat thews, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Buswell. Lovely gifts were presented to the recently married couple from the hosts and Mr. and Mrs. Ar thur Matthews, Mrs. Larry Ken worthy and Saundra and Kay; Mr, and Mrs, Ivan Matthews and Clark and Rickey; Mr. and Mre. Roy Becker, Anita and Rodney; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Willis and Deb ra, Bonnie and Barbara; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bushnell, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Conn, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Conn, Mrs. Woodrow Conn, Lynette, Lola and Lee; Mr. and Mrs, Walter Kruse, Mrs. Lloyd Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Finn, Jimmy; Mrs. Oscar Bur nett, Carol Fink, Mr. and Mrs. 0. O. Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tjomsland, Mike and Sherrie Sim mons; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Simp son and Faye and Jean, Clara Schlunz. Stephen Fitzaerald, Le land Weaver, Kay Horn, San dra Youngren, Mr. and Mrs. Ral eigh Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. Cor vin Heard, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Manning and Carol; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Busenbark, Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Busenbark. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mrs. Ruby Vance, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wylic, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engle, Marshall and Douglas Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Youngren, Mr. and Mrs. Ron al Fink, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schnieder, Mrs. Homer Elliott and family; Mr. and Mrs. Louie Re leertson, Don Wilson, Mrs. Pearl Folden and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Slid ham and son, Scotty. Refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. MOOSEHEART TALK GIVEN AT MEETING An interesting and educational meeting was held by the Women of the Moose at the Moose Hail Monday. Senior reecnt, Mrs. George Jameson, introduced the Mooseheart Alumni Chairman, Mrs. Merle Fitzgerald, who intro duced Mrs. Paul Krucfer and Mrs. Frank Piper who have .just re turned from Mooseheart. They stated many interesting facts about Mooseheart and its activ ities. They visijed the many homes that the children live in, and both were surprised and enthused to learn the procedure of handling these homes. They visited the magnificent House of God, of which every LOOM, is very proud. Mrs. Waldon Ruutlediie thanked the chapter for the many gifts they gave her durins her year as deputy grand regent. Mrs. Ernie Koop has been nom inated to fill the chaplain's chair the balance of the year. Hazel Po land. Elizabeth Cox and Patricia; Water-field were initiated. Sponsors; were Joan Smith, Mrs. Georae Stradford and Mrs. Merle Fit gerald. Co-workers making candv can leave it at the Moose Hall or call OR 2-2421. The next meeting will be initiation Sept. 12. All are urged to be present. Sot., Aug. 13, 1955 The Newt-Review, Roicburg, Ore. 7 Miss Adelle Helen Desbiens daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Desbiens. and Wayne Walter Rietman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ar thur Hietman, all of Roseburg, were united in marriage in an im pressive double ring ceremony at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Fa ther Richard Gleason performed the ceremony at 10 a.m. Satur day, Aug. 6, before friends and relatives. Pink and white gladioli graced the main altar, and mixed white and pink gladioli, hydrangeas and daisies formed other decorations the church. Mrs. John Schafer of Seattle played organ music and aocompanied Mrs. Rod Nevue, wo sang two numbers. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was beautiful in a pale pink ballerina gown of tulle over net and taffeta. She wore a pink elbow length veil held in place by pink seqiuned and pearl can. Her bououct was of white gladioli and slepnanolis. She wore a bcauulul amythest birthstone ring, a gift from the bridegroom, and pink pearl earrings. The bride's attendants were Nanette Desbiens, sister of the bride, as maid of honor; Janice Morrow and Ixiretta Desbiens, sis ter of the bride, as bridesmaids. They wore pale pink ballerina lensth ttile over net and taffeta gowns. They wore headpieces of pink tulle and flowers and carried noseffays of pink and white dais ies. Valerie and Norcen uesniens, sisters of the bride, were flower I Mooers. A BRIDE of Aug. 6 in an impressive double ring ceremony ot St. Joseph's Church was Adelle Helen Desbiens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Desbiens, and Wayne Walter Rietmann, son of Mr. and, Mrs. Arthur Rietmann, Rose burg. Father Richard Gleason performed the ceremony at 10-a.m. in the presence of 75. (Picture by Chris of Photo Lab). girls. Valerie wore pink with flow ers in her hair, and Moreen wore white and carried baskets of rose petals. Raold Stroup was best man, and ushers were Elwyn Jones and Frank Parrish. The bride's mother wore a pale pink suit and hat with black ac cessories and a white carnation corsage. Mother of the bridegroom wore a navy blue gown and a pink carnation corsage. A reception followed the cere mony in the library of St. Jo seph's School. Mrs. Paul Jenkins decorated the beautifully appoint ed bride s table and the punch ta ble. Many beautiful gifts were on display. The serving table was dec orated in pink and while rose buds. Mrs. Warren Kemmerer ooured coffee. Presiding at the punch bowls were Janice Johnson, Maries Schweope ana Mr. nig Mrs. Llovd Hill. Miss Carolyn Pat-, tison had charge of the gifts, and Miss Arlene Redmond was in. charge of the guest book. For traveling the bride chose a light blue suit with pink accesso ries and a white gladioli corsage. Following a short trip to Washing ton, the couole is at home at 1416 Grandview Terrace in Roseburg. Both the bride and bridenroom graduated from the local high school. He is employed at 1-Deal Concrete, after serving three years in the Air Force. The bride is employed as assistant to Dr. vwfiiy'MiN)iiayiwmisii(iM'g!lwiMl'y '.v ;Y;M flTT ' f3 J j ; i ' 1 $ ,'i, r , r- "Y" ' -r V ' k " , J - i . ' J , , , THE ROSEBURG SCHOOL OF DANCING will hold registration Aug. 25 and classes will begin Sept. 1, according to an announcement 'by the owner, Ralph Patterson, above right, who has just returned from special summer studies under leading ballet and dance teachers in Hollywood ond Los Angeles. At the left is talented Sharon Rutter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Rutter, Grants Pass, who has come to Roseburg weekly for les sons the last four years with Mr. Patterson and is leaving for Hollywood for further study and to work. Mr. Patterson saw the New York City Ballet perform and while in Laguna Beach, where he was guest teacher at the Barbara Peyton School of Dancing, he' enjoyed attending the Laguna Art Festival. Mr. Patterson is beginning his sixth yea'r of operating the Roseburg School of Dancing, located on W. Douglas Street. The school is one of the largest and finest in Southern Oregon. (Picture by Koop's Modern Photography). 7 cene ler Jdome jSt &)e(ialitjul c2)f' inner To compliment the Airs. Lester OLson and them to Roseburg and as a fare well honoring the Rev. and Mrs. Donald It. Oscarson, a most en joyable charcoal broiled steak din ner was enjoyed Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fowler and family. Others present were the Rev. Mr. Olson's Anna parents, the Rev. Carl H. Olson, of 'Church. Rev. andiMalaca, Minn., and his aunt welcome ;Sioffren. of Sweden The Rev. Lester Olson Is tho new pastor of Faith Lutheran Church. The Rev. and Mrs. Os carson are returning to Rock Is land, 111., following a year in Rose burg, where the Rev. Mr. Oscar- son served at Faith Lutheran ' Complimented s$t jfarhj (jlenda (J3eaclx Jda5 rJlouelij i3irtlidaij farlij Glenda Beach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Beach, celebrated her 9th birthday at a charming party Thursday afternoon at her home. Games, prizes and favors were enjoyed. Lovely' gifts were presented to Glenda from Rita Locke, Ardel Starmer, Linda Jo McCargar, Bar- Mc-and bara and Eva Kirby, Diane and Tommy Reese and Bill Donnie Mills. After the social hour Mrs. Beach assisted by her mother, sister and sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Reese, Mrs. William Mills and Mrs. J. C. Reese, served birthday ments. Honoring Mrs. Geoive Powell (Jo Ann Voorlnes). Mrs. Mildred Ollivant and Mrs. Dorothy Wil liams entertained with a lovely pink and blue shower Thursday evening at the Williams home in Lookingglass. A simulated crepe paper rainbow with daintily decor ated umbrella graced the fireplace SHERIFF'S RESERVE HAS ANNUAL PICNIC 1 TOW ler-Ci Party Qi uen Mrs. Steve Fowler, Mrs. Jack Cummins and Mrs. John Fett en tertained at a charming pink and blue shower party Monday evening at the former's home in compli ment to Mrs. Leonard Johanson. Miniature cradles decorated the refreshments, while tiny umbrel las held prizes given winners of the games. CONN FAMILY REUNION HELD AT UMPQUA PARK Members of the Conn family en ioved a reunion-picnic affair Sun day at Umpqua Park. A delicious dinner was served at 1 p.m. A short business meeting followed with H. P. Conn in charge. New officers elected were president, Amy Matthews, vice president, Alice Goff; and secretary - treas urer, Faye Conn. A social hour of visiting and pitching horseshoes was enjoyed. Present for the pleasant affair were Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Malthpws, Clark and Ricky; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Conn and Jim: Mrs. Anna Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom ; C!ia-n''in of North Hend; M r Fred Goff, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Conn, I.vnelte, Lola, Gary and I Lee; Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Conn, ' Mr. and Mrs. 0. O. Matthews. Mr. I and Mrs. Bob Tjomsland, Mike land Sherrie: Mr. and Mr. Gus Younijren. Kay and Sandra; Mrs. Walter Kruse; Mrs. Floyd Finn and Jimmy: Mrs. Larry Ken wnrthv. Sandra and Kay: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schnieder, Mr. and .Mrs. Lloyd Johnson, Marshall and Douglas Matthews. Kathy Lorti and Marylin Schnieder. CLUB PICNIC HELD AT FAIR OAKS Lend-A-Hand Club of Fair Oiks enjoyed a picnic and polluck din ner Wednesday at the Fair Oaks picnic grounds with Glenda Stew art, Frances Larson, Gwen Web ber and Evelyn Rader enjoying the day. Swimming and visiting took up the afternoon houm. Members, families and invited guests of the Douglas County Sheriff's Reserve met Sunday at the annual picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Findlay' at refresh-i Dixonvillc. The delicious dinner was served on the spacious lawn and patio of the Findlay's beauti ful home. Making arrangements for the affair were Nobel Goettel, Si VanVorst and Mr. Findlay. George Caskey is president of the group. About fifty people were present for the dinner and the so cial hours following. Special guests present w r e Sheriff and Mrs. Ira Byrd and Lovely gifts were presented to!'""',"' "eim 7. m' ties Paris and Wright and Mrs. lunminS-rett nii i I v lonaai Mrs. Johnanson from the three hostesses and Mrs. Harold Back en, Mrs. W. Grady Mankins, Mrs. William I'. Richman, Mrs. I.. vie C. Bucknell, Mrs. Robert B. Rhodes, Mrs. Forrest McKay. Mrs. Lee Miller, Mrs. John C. Benson, Mrs. William T. Steele, Mrs. Paul Laughton, Airs. John L. Napier. Mrs. H. T. Hansen and Mrs. Rob ert Hansen. Following the social hour, -tha hostesses served lovely refresh ments. BELLVIEW CLUB HAS PICNIC ON WEDNESDAY The Pine Grove churchyard was the scene Wednesday of the Bell view Club picnic. A delicious pot luck supper was served to guests, Mrs. J. W. Slenker of Pontiac, HI.; Miss Mable Harsch, Peoria, 111.; and Mrs. Van Jacka, and members Cora Collison, Irene Walker, Olive Walker, Lizzie Gard ner, Emma Beckley, Beth Boyer, Elsie Green and Belle Huff and Christine Adele Huff. C. E. Richardson, Findlay. mother of Mrs. Music Instruction Private Leitons by Local Instructor PIANO Popular by th Mi'racU Serlei Clcmici ACCORDION Hawaiian and Spanlih Guitar by note. Band and Ensemble Work Theory and Harmony ALICE L. JOHNSON 1714 Harvard Avenue Dial ORchard 3-5115 area in the living room. Miniature open umbrellas held by hcwpie pixies danced over the larger um brella forming a charming shower center for the Kifts. Games and the opening of the lovely gifts occu pied the evening. Enjoying the occasion were: the honored guest, Mrs. Gcorgo Pow ell, Mrs. Ivan Swift, Miss Lois Swift, Mrs. A. A. Jacoby. Miss Lorraine Jacoby, Mrs.' Echo Heard, Mrs. Roy Bucll, Mrs. Bes sie Wylie, Mrs. flattie Nay, Mrs. Billie Elliott, Mrs, Dorris Voor hies, Mrs. Donald Ollivant, Tool Ollivant, Mrs. Dorothy Boling and the hostesses, Mrs. Mildred Olli vant and Mrs. Dorothy Williams. Sending sifts but unable to at tend were: Mrs. W. J. Meredith, Mrs. Alvin Heard, Mrs. Ruby Vance, Mrs. Roy Waller, Mrs. Bob Cart, Mrs. Mne Green, Mrs. Harv ey Nelson, Mrs. Arthur Marsh, Mrs. Dean Paulsen, Mrs. Marjone Storms and Mrs. George Marsh. Nimmo. MR. AND MRS. WISNER HONORED AT PARTY A surprise houscwarming affair, sponsored by a group of friends, was a pleasant event of Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Wisncr on Garden Val ley Road. Visiting was enjoyed following the delicious potluck dinner. A lovely floor lamp was presented to the Wisncrs from their friends. Attending the party were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Llovd Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Archie El liott, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ben ham, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cries el, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams of Detroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Blane Flora, , Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kimhell, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gallap, Harriet Matthews, Eva Willard, Otis Huddleston, Hit a Fritz, Helen Hammock, Willard Smith and tho honored couple. SUTH RMN GROUP HAS COFFEE AFFAIRS Anolher Jay-C-Efle coffee was enjoyed Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Betty Yurk on ' Comstock Road. Those gathering at the home of Mrs. Yurk at three o'clock were Joan Sprague, Loreta Barlow, Bar bara Owen, Louise Shepard, Mary Koni, Kitty Murphy, Gloria Dy son, Pat Moss and Deo Fans. A gallop was also held at the home of Kilty Murphy on East Second Avenue Tuesday. MRS. GILL HOSTS BIRTHDAY CLUB Mrs. t). W. Gill was hostess to the 1-2 Birthday Club of Canyon villo with Mrs. Oscar Hoverson, co-hostess, Tuesday evening. 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