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f it ' y ' .l is THE WEDDING of Ruth Anni Thomason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Thomason of Roseburg, and Lee 0. Gaylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gaylor of this city, was an event of March 29 at the First Southern Baptist Church of Roseburg with the Rev. Lester Stone officiating. One-hundred and thirty five guests attended the ceremony. (Picture by Chris' Studio of Photography). SECOND SECTION 97-63 Wed. April 24, 1963 The Newi-Review, Roseburg, Ore. 1 Gaylor-Thomason Vows Exchanged MRS. PATRICIA KENNEDY LAWFORD, sister of Presi dent Kennedy, has succeeded in a most difficult task managing to remain in the background even though her brother is President of the United States, and she is married to well-known actor, Peter Lawford, with whom she's shown in the above photo. (UPI Telephoto). Lawfords Are President's Family On West Coast ford says that his wife is the bet ter golfer. They also ride horseback, and Mis. Lawford is a tennis whiz. Privacy prevails when the couple swim it's in the family pool rather than the ocean whose comb ers break only a few feet from their patio wall. For the most part Mrs. Law ford s life is devoted to her chil dren, Christopher, 7, Sidney, 5, Victoria, 3, and Robin 1. In the past year Lawford pro duced his first movie. "Johnny Cool," and Mrs. Lawford was a frequent guest on the set. At home two servants care for the housekeeping and cooking, al though Mrs. Lawford is an ac complished cook herself. In the evening when friends drop by- ana most of them are show folk it is not unusual for Pat to retire to the kitchen to prepare a sna'k. She dresses in colorful (and very chic) blouses, shorts and Capri pants around their rambling nouse. m puonc sne is attired ex pensively and In the height of tasnion. A great favorite , of the Presi dent's. Mrs. Lawford was sur prised on her birthday last -year iwnen ner husband took her to a The marriage of Ruth Ann I Thomason and Lee O. Gaylor, both of Roseburg, was an event of March 29 at the First Southern Bantist Church. The Rev. Lester Stone performed the single ring ceremony at 8 p.m. before 135 friends and relatives oi the couple. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Thomason. The bride groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gaylor. Decorations throughout the church and fellowship hall were spring flowers, white honeycomb bells and net. Mrs. G. W. McNalley played the organ. Her husband sang a solo, "Saviour Like a Miepherd Lead Us," and, with Mrs. James Tid well, sang a duet, "0 Perfect Love." At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mrs. Tidwell sang "The Wedding Prayer." The bride was given in marriage by her father. She was charming in a street-length dress of white ny lon embroidered organza over taf feta. She carried a bouquet of three white orchids with snap dragons. Her fingertip veil of illu sion and lace was held in place by a tiara of seed pearls and rhinestones. The penny the bride wore in her slipper was the same that had been worn by the bride's mother when she was married She wore her mother's pearl neck lace, and her blue garter had been made by her grandmother. Lola Jean Stuart was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Rita Bennett and Susan Patterson of Medford and Sherri Patterson of Eugene, both cousins of the bride. Candlelighters were Kathy Mc- Clain and Patti Patterson of Eu gene, cousin of the bride. Flower girls were Susan Tidwell and Cher ri Cheek. All were gowned in identically-styled frocks, each one a different pastel color. The cotton dresses had full skirts, cap sleeves and bateau necklines. All the girls wore white gloves and slippers, The bride's attendants carried old fashioned nosegays of spring flowers. Robert Gaylor acted as best man for his brother. Other attend ants were another brother, Orville Jr.; Albert Thomason, - brother of the bride; and Terry Patterson of Eugene, the bride's cousin. Ushers were James Tidwell and Milford McClain. Flower arrangements for the wedding reception following the ceremony were done by Mrs. Edna Boyter, Mrs. Katie Perkins, Mrs. Roland Check and Mrs. Addle Douglas. I The beautiful ihree-tiered cake, was made by Mrs. B. A. Nickel of Riddle, was iced in white and dec orated with pastel spring flowers and topped by three white bells framed with net and ribbon. The cake was served by Mrs. Leroy Patterson of Medford, aunt of the bride. Coffee was poured by another aunt, Mrs. L. B. Hicks. Punch was served by Mrs. Leon Patterson of Eugene, aunt of the bride. Assisting with the serving were Mrs. Milforo. McClain, Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. James Tidwell. Mrs. Albert Thomason, sister-in-law of the bride, and Miss Janie Gaylor, sister of the bridegroom, had charge of the guest book and gifts. The couple left on a honeymoon to Northern California and coastal points. For traveling, the bride changed into a green wool ensem ble with brown accessories and the corsage from her wedding bouquet. The young Gaylors are now at home at 457 W. Fiir. Both the bride and bridegroom attended local schools and were graduated from Roseburg High School. Coming from out of town to at tend the wedding were Mrs. Ber tha Harris of Ventura, Calif. great-aunt of the bride: Mr. and Mrs. C. t . Korabow ana Miss ui ane Staffer, all of Portland: Mr. and Mrs. Leon Patterson and Ter ry, Sherri and Patty, Eugene; and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy rauerson ana Susan, Steve, Gary and Patrick, Medford. SANTA MONICA, Calif. (UPI) Pat Kennedy Lawford has suc ceeded in a most difficult ac complishment she has managed to slay pretty well in the back ground although her brother is President of the United States and her husband a movie star. At 35, Mrs. Lawford represents the Kennedy family on the West Coast. California casual is how she describes her life with her husband, Peter, and four children in their beach-front Santa Mon ica home. Like her famed sister - in - law, Jacqueline, Mrs. Lawford is in the process of completely redecorat ing her Spanish-style home, which previously belonged to the late movie mogul, Louis B. Mayer. Tall, slender and athletically in clined, the President's sister is "in" with the Hollywood set. and was a member of the socially ac tive movie crowd long before her brother became president. She had worked for Kate Smith and the National Broadcasting Company in Hollywood before she met her husband-to-be. And when they did become romantically in volved it was at the 1952 Repub lican convention, of all places, where both were spectators. In April of 1954 Ihe couple was plane and flew her to San Fran- mnrria.t in Thp ICpnmirK fnmilv ! r-icn irhon mnrn fhin Ar-, home. The bride's brothers were of the Lawfords' friends had ' eni'ed ' evening of playing ushers for ac'.or Lawford. gathered from Hollywood for a ! .Bame follow . by ne guest of Because the Lawfords duck pub-i dinner party. The President al- n r opcmng ner man lovely licity they rarely venture to mo-i though not Dresent. was in on the I g'ft?- KefreshmenU were then serv- tion picture premieres or parties conspiracy from the beginning. ;ed by the hostess. in night clubs, preferring instead The Lawfords visit Hyannis! to entertain at home. Occasional-1 Port, the Florida White House and j Van Heusen and producer Arthur ly they can lie found having din-1 Pennsylvania Avenue every year, Loew Jr. ner with friends at La Scalla ! most of the time taking their I Around these people, individuals restaurant in Beverly Hills. brood along. she has known for years, Mrs. -Mrs. Lawford. however, is far She still admits it is a great Lawford's reserve breaks down V? MM TO MARRY Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davis of Sutherlin an nounce the forthcoming mar riage of their daughter, Mag gie Jean, to Ralph James Taggart. son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur. taggurt of Glide. The bride-elect was graduated from Sutherlin High School in. 1961. Her fiance is currently ' em ployed by a local veneer plont. The wedding is planned for May 11. The couple will re side In Glide. (Picture by Ed's Photo Shop). Matie's Night Planned By Glendale Chapter, OES The Glendale Chapter of the East-l ern Star met recently at the Ma sonic Temple in Glendale and made plans for the traditional Ma ties's Night, honoring Mrs. Matie Heller, a long-time member of the chapter and secretary of the or ganization for more than 30 years. Mrs. Heller, who celebrated her 85th birthday April 20, is reported to be recuperating at her home from her recent bout with pneumon ia. She is now allowed some com pany and enjoys cards and letters. Sam Flory reported on the re ception held in Elkton recently, at which the Elkton Chapter honored Benny Knypstra, a member of the Home Endowment Committee of the Grand Chapter. Mrs. Howard Chiavaras reported on the Friendship Night held by Al pha Chapter in Ashland; Mrs. John Sether reported on the Friendship Night held by Roseburg Chapter; Mrs. Howard Edson reported on attendance at the reception held by the Martha Chapter of Reedsport for Mrs. Joyce Clements, a mem ber of the Estarl Committee of the Grand Chapter. In honor of the Easter season, Mrs. Howard Edson read, "The Legend of the Dogwood." At the close of the meeting, Clyde Marriott showed a motion picture, "Welcome to Washington," show ing scenes from the national Capi tol. The hall was decorated with large baskets of- Easier lilies. A large white cross bearing white candles was also set in the East Each star point was accented with a cross in Uie color appropriate to that station. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Howard Chiavaras, Mrs. John Sether and Mrs. Kenneth Brady. Miss Garrett Is Complimented A lovely pre-wedding shower for Geraldine Garrett and Don' Spenc er was held Saturday evening at the regular meeting of the Doug las County Mounted Association. About 70 members and friends were present, and the guests of honor received many lovely gifts. The shower was preceded by a potluck dinner served by the wom en of the Mounted. The wedding is planned for May 4 at the First Presbyterian Church Easter Tea Held At Elkton High The Elkton High School Girls League presented a lovely Easter tea and fashion show Friday after noon in the gymnasium. A large number of mothers and friends at tended. ,i Mrs. June Watson played prelude music on the electric organ. Several skits were ghen by the high school girls. The eighth grade girls sang "Easter, Parade," followed by a fashion show by the girls in the home economics class. Susan Mit chell presented a comedy skit fol lowed by the Girls League in com bined singing Refreshments - of cakes and coffee, tea and punch were prepared and served by the girls under the direction of Mrs. Vehrs, assistant adviser, and Mrs. Reynold, adviser. iFHEE-dellciouB g KRAUT IIECIPES f from Dept. R P.O. Box 25S9, Portland 3, Or, Yoncalla Couple To Be Honored Mr. and Mrs. George Edes of Yoncalla will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 28. The couple s three children will be hosts for an open house which will be held at thp Yoncalla Methodist Church from 2 to 4 p.m. . All of Mr. and Mrs. Edes friends are invited. The honored couple has request ed that there be no gifts. Pink And Blue Shower Theme A lovely pink and blue shower was given Wednesday evening in Sutherlin at the home of Mrs. Joyce Linton for Pat Linton (for merly Pat Childers), There wera fourteen guests who from the typical California house wife. She is a member of the board of directors of the Kennedy Child Study Center in Los Angeles, spending many hours a week work ing with the children. She also is an active member of SHARE, her brother. which provides for orphans in countries throughout the world. When time allows, the Lawfords thrill to visit the White House where she and Lawford frequent ly spend the night on visits to the most renowned Kennedy of then. and she moves easily in the con versational give and take of "show biz." The Lawfords resent being "clan." Rather, they mix socially dash off to the Riviera Country I with a wide variety of picture Club a 15-minule drive from their ' people, from Janet Leich and her home, for 13 holes of golf. Law-1 husband to song writer Jimmy all Both Pat and Peter keep their ' called "hipsters." but they are ears to the ground politically, i defijitely hip to the special lingo too. In fact, she campaigned for of Hollywood Politics is a favorite topic with The Lawfords no longer are i th Lawfords. sports a favored members of Hollywood's so-called 1 pastime. But the highpoint of any grven day is when Mrs. Lawford's b g brother calls from Washing ton to say hello and to inquire about his niece and nephews. Spill Honest to Goodness K ml Sr t ' t ' . ' ' . 1 1 ' y I I. ' A--? ::": .- jy.ryp.- I J ; " '.V ' ' I ' " ''' i HOURS jJJJ . . : FRESHER m- W J 1 M K?Kr n i mmmm C)Uvm Holsum is extra fresh, because Fluhrer's takes one extra, special step. Before bak ing, Holsum Bread is Tenderly Curled. Each loaf is tenderly twisted . . . gently ... to lock out flavor-robbing air, and then baked to a golden turn. That's what gives Holsum such fine, velvety texture, such fresh flavor. Try it! "Cnr'fl, Omifr Man t tan Coxaralfw, be IMS' S3