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1-. f , V ; Vl ?r si.?; 1 ' ' I v. v, MR. AND MRS. C. F. PERRY Celebrate Golden Wedding Perrys Celebrate 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frank Perry were honored recently on their Golden Wedding anniversary, with a reception held in the LDS recreation hall. Hosting the affair was the couple's six children. The hall was decorated with gold and white streamers, gold balls, large baskets of gold glad ioli, chrysanthemums and golden rod. About the room was baskets of pastel gladioli and fall flowers. Mrs. Perry greeted the guests, wearing a dusty rose lace gown and a Talisman rose corsage. Daughters of the honored couple and wives of their sons, all wore rose corsages, made for them by Mrs. Perry. The anniversary cake was baked by a daughter, Marjorie Wagoner and decorated by Mildred Strong. The large side cakes were baked by another daughter, lleene Neil son. Naomi Perry, daughter-in-law, served the cake and Helen Perry; '.another daughter-in-Jaw, served at the punch bowl. They were assisted by Phoebia Henrie, sister-in-law of Mrs. Perry and her daughter, Jane. Helping with serv ing, was two grandsons, Robert Wagoner and Howard Perry, and four granddaughters, Sharon Wag oner, Carol Jean Perry, Carolyn Perry, and Linda Neilson. Elaine Struck Myers, a grand daughter, attended the guest book, and . Mr. and Mrs. Gordon SAVE on Fine Furniiure For The Home at LA GRANDE FURNITURE WAREHOUSE East Adams Avtnu. Struck and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Wagoner, were in charge of the gift table. Mrs. Erma Hendrickson, from California, paid a surprise visit for the occasion. She is Perry's only sister.- His only brother, Ross Perry and family of Elgin, were also at- leiidmg. Mrs. Perry's 10 brothers and sisters and their husbands or wives: were present, with the ex ception of one sister, La Vern Eth eririgton, who was unable to at-tend..; Th. program was presented by the bbonored couple's grandchild reo,incIuding solos, duets in vo cal and piano, background music anti for dancing, was furnished by Elmo Blanc-hard of Pendleton. The honored couple were mar ried: Oct. 7, 1909, in the LDS Tem ple1 at 'Salt Lake City. They then lived in Imbler for 35 years, where their six children were born. Their i . Piry. Marj(b'JaIolwrt-nr .l mer Perry, La Grande; and twin daughters, Ueene Neilson, Pen dleton and Loleene Jensen, Eugene. Perry was employed at the Pio neer Flouring Mill for 26 years, then worked in orchard work. They moved to La Grande in 1944, where he worked with the rail road and with his son in carpen ter work. He is now retired. Both have been active members in the Church of Latter Day Saints. The Perry Clan has grown to include 27 grandchildren and seven living great grandchildren, who were all present except one grand son, Harland Struck, who is serv ing with the Navy. During the evening there were about 260 relatives and friends at tending the reception. The honor couple received many gifts which were displayed on two lace covered tables. Cove Seventh Day Adventist Church Sabbath school, 10:30 a.m., ser vice 3 p.m. '.Elgin Seventh Day ' Adventist Church Sabbath school 9.30 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. ' BOTH, OF COURSE I; Actually, both picture! ara of Dr. Notes' 13-year olel daughter who ha worn contact lenses 16 hours a V day for the past two years. And . .". the wear dark -green tinted contact lemet for swimming and skiing. A dramatic illustration of the cosmetic A psychological benefits to be derived from wearing' contact lenses. why not .end the WHOLE girl back to school? Convenient Credit e We give -tfOreen Stamp COLUMBIAN OPTICAL 0. 2255 Main CR 47124 PENDLITON tDrv Oroat J. Noltt and LarryF. Crowtll Woman's World MAXINE NURMI, Woman's Editor Community Meeting Held By Persons From Telocaset NORTH POWDER (Special) The Telocaset people got togeth er for the weekly community meeting Friady evening. There were 21 present, and the meeting was held in the school house. They discussed the happenings at school; the students and their progresses they made during the week. After the meeting they played pinochle. Refreshments were ser ved by Mrs. Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hall of Pilot Rock were Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wilson. Mrs. Carol Titus of Pendleton was also an overnight guest there. Mrs. Virgil Hill has just re turned from a weeks vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Grove of Teloca set were honored guests at a pot- luck dinner and supper Sunday at the schoolhouse. They also played pinochle in the afternoon. Mrs. Grove is the teacher at Telocaset. Tour Alaska Mr. and Mrs. Lacey Beauchamp of Denver, Colo., were overnight guests ot Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rowett and family last week. They have been on a tour of Alaska. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Lamp kin left for Los Angeles, Calif., Extension Unit Members Make Etched Trays Blue Mountain Jr. Extension unit met recently in the Fair building (or a project on etching aluminum trays. There were 22 persons attending. As some of the units will not have this pro ject, members of other units at tended. Guests attending were Gert Lentz, Sigrid Jones, Marguerite Cooper, Corinne Taylor and Var- eta Hartley. A game of feel and identify was held with Mrs. Hartley win ning the prize. Betty Rogers and Velma Cribbs Sfll Jak 4he project. fl'BWmer Buying," to present to the unit at the November meeting. It was decided to meet in the home of Irene DcLashmutt. Lois Rogers and Nellie Stew art were the leaders for "Etch ing Aluminum." Members each chose and made a tray. Due to the time element involved it was necessary to meet the following night to complete them. Hostess committee for the Oct ober meeting was Betty Rogers, Rose Carper, Velma Cribbs and Maxine Nurmi. The next meeting of the unit will be Nov. 4. J. Smith Becomes Sorority Member PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, (Spec ial) Jane Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle C. Smith of 2018 Adams avenue, was formally initiated into the Phi Lambda Om- icron sdrority at their first reg ular meeting this fall. She was pledged last year and is an active member of the social organization. Miss Smith is a sophomore maj oring in physical education and is a graduate of La Grande High School. tu attend the World Series and to visit relatives. Many people around this vic inity have participated in the yearly deer hunting season. Quite a few have bagged their deer. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Lewis of Union visited Mr. and Mrs. Garry' Erwin and daughter Lori Friday afternoon. Horn Ec Club Meets The Wolf Creek Grange Home Economics Club held their reg Jlar meeting at the home of Mrs. Henry McClure, Oct. 8. I They got the sugar bags ready to send in for the White Satin sugar contest. They also elected a nominating committee to secure candidates tor new officers to be voted on at the next meeting. Earnest Simonis put roofing on the Frank Harrison home Satur day and Sunday. Simonis returned to his job Monday of putting ce ment headgates in the Sunny Slope ditch for Ross Jones. Mrs. Duane Irvin of Union visi ted Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs. George Kirkland and family. She also visited her sister, Marilyn. A few of the North Powder people attended the annual liar vest dinner and dance at the Muddy Creek school house Wed nesday evening. The Ladies Aid will hold their annual Smorgasbord - Saturday evening at the school cafeteria. Mrs. Curtis Tibbs and son Ed dy have been visiting several days at the home of Clark Cray, while her husband works there. Mrs. Edna Turner of Hepner visited her sister, Mrs. Vida No ble, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Erwin spent Saturday in Union, where Gary hunted pheasants. : . Mr. and Mrs. Leal Graham have adopted a darling little girl. Her name is Nancy, and she .is - 2 months old. " .' There will be a shower (or the little Graham 8:00 Tuesday eve ning, Oct. 13, at the Grange Hall. It is open to the public. The Grahams have one other child, Randy. Mrs. Cora Kofford of La Grande visited over the weekend with her sister. Mrs. -Rose West... Eernlce and ' Olive McCansc traveled to Richland, Wash.,, last week where they visited relatives and friends. . Observer, La Grande, Ore., Fri., Oct. 16, 1959 Literary Society' Theme Of YWEA Monthly Meeting Page 5 r ,,L riV,-U Makes Bazaar Booth Plans Kerosene l;imis i h.M-kprol t:ili- Thi u-n followed bv several Iccloths ami dresses looking like I musical selections by Anita Pipes. designs from Godey's Style Book set the scene for the recent Young women's Educational Auxiliary at the Methodist Church. Ilighrght of the monthly meet ing as the program "The Liter ary Siciety", "liems of Recitation and Debate." May Hutchison aid Eva Maiden were co-chairmen tor this event. The meeting of the "Literary Society" was called to order by Mrs. Hutchison and she led the flag salute and the singing of "America.'' In answer to roll call each mem ber of the society responded with a Bible verse. Devotions were given by Garnet Rurkman. Eva Magden. acting secretary for the group, rcauv the minutes of a mythical meeting, with many interesting topics listed. A touching, nostalgic rendition ol "An Old Virginia Keel" was given by Margaret Miller. Dorothy Statler. Robby Waller and Mrs. H. Hoffman, including "Vtnen You And I Were Young. Maggie." "Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party'' and "Way Out West." A light touch was introduced in the recitation of "Little Or phan Annie" by Nell Clark. In true style she paused as if for getting her lines and was prompt ed in loud tones by a member o(t stage, much to the vnterlainnu-nt of the audience. "Gems of Recitation and De bate" was truly carried out by the group when The Rev. Louis Samson, Richard Neely, Katheryn Snider and Dr. Martha Addy were introduced and called on to de bate the topic "Resolved: That More Women Be Elected To High er Office." Mrs. Snider led off the debate by offering as her basis of opinion the political state of Plato. She told how women have influenced men and family. She chose Salome, tie- LOCAL EVENTS Services Planned For J. A. Mahon Jr. Funeral services for Joseph A. Mahon Jr., 47, who died in a log ging accident Thursday, will be held in the Elgin Nazarene Church Monday at 2 p.m. Arrange ments and services under the dir ection of the Daniels Funeral Home. The Rev. Volney Johnson vill officiate. Burial will be in the Elgin cemetery. Mr. Mahon was born at Lead ville, Colo., Feb. 9, 1912. He was formerly of Heppner and had lived in Elgin (or the past several years. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Maxine Mahon, three sons, Tom my, Bobby, and Mike, and one daughter, Jo Ann, all of Elgin; mother, Mrs. Nellie Mahon, Hep pner; one brother, Jack Mahon, La Grande; (our sisters, Mrs. Celia Matteson, Heppner; Mrs. Nellie Blodgett, Corvallis; Mrs. Colleen Hclget, Lebanon; and Mrs. Hannah Osborne, Mitchell. There are other relatives. Knights o Pythias and Pythian Sisters will hold a card partly at the KP hall, at 8 p.m., Saturday. The public is invited to attend. Blot Mountain Gm Club will meet Saturday at 7 p.m., at the Woman's Clubhouse at Union. There will be a pie social, and rock sale. Members bring a friend or two. Lumber and Sawmill workers Union will hold a special meeting,' Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Odd Fellows hall. All members re quested to attend. Union Pacific Junior Old Timers, 24, will hold a game party Satur day at 7:30 p.m., in McAllister hall. All Juniors and guests in vited. Refreshments will be served and prizes given. Chapttrs I and CO ot PEO will have a no hostess luncheon at 12 noon Saturday in the Sacajawea. Supreme convention reports will be given by Mrs. Golden Strickler of Enterprise. Pythian Sisters will meet in the KP hall, Friday at 8 p.m. All ifnembers are asked to be present. , Ant. Fannia Grange of Cove, will meet Friday at 8 p.m. i Regular business, election of of.icers, and installation plans. Refreshments to be served. World War I Auxiliary will hold a rummage sale Saturday In the building by the Eagles hall. Doors open at 9:30. Grand Master W. Vernon Hahn wiU make an official visit to the La Grande Odd Fellows Lodge Friday at 8 p m. in their hall. All lodge members in the valley in vited to attend. First Methodist Church will hold second of the Medical Mission Pro grams, Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship hall, beginning with an all church pot luck supper. Dr. Edward Payne, Africa, will be guest speaker. Whirlaway Square Dance club Saturday at the Union Sportsman's Club for a regular dance. Guests were present from La Grande and Enterprise. Committee for the evening was Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Adkins and Mr. und Mrs. Carl Bochtold. Merry Mixers will hold a dance at the Imbler Legion hall, Satur day at 8 p in. All Square dancers invited. Social Club of tha OES will meet in the Masonic Hall, Friday at 7:30 p.m.. for a dessert and busi ness meeting. Cards to follow. Pleasant Grove Grange will hold a meeting in their hall. Sat urday at 6:30 p.m., beginning with a potluck supper. Election of officers. WWI Veterans and Auxiliary, will meet at their new meeting place in the KP hall, 905 M Ave nuc, Monday at 8 p.m. Members and persons eligible fur member ship are urged to attend. Blue Mountain Grange will meet Saturday at 7 P m. A pot- luck supper will precede the pro cram and meeting. Program to include films on Centennial and Rose Parade. Celebrating birthdays today are Ruth Crossen, Mrs. Robert F. (Beverly) Suydam, Danny Moffitt and Mrs. Lulu Burnett of I -a Grande; and Mrs. Blance Rich ards. Cove. Past Presidents of the Ameri can Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Eugene Millering, 1904 Adams. paradise active tuition contciout woman... 'the aof teat aLoe you've ever worn Snooki4 1495 La Grande Shoe Store A Division of Inland Empire Shoe Corporation 1214 ADAMS HOME BUYERS ANNOUNCING Quality HOMES For LESS BY HUGHES HOMES BASIC HOUSES 2- BEDR00M MODELS "2486.00 T 3- BEDR00M MODELS '3240.00 AuNPD ' FACTORY BUILT UNION M A DB QUALITY MATERIALS ALL KILN DRIED LUMBER ROOF and CEILING 2x6 rafters 2x6 ceiling joists; Ms-inch plywood sheathing; 210-lb. thick butt shingles; 2-in. rock wool insulation. DOORS and WINDOWS Mahogany doors throughout Glider or Awning win dows, 4x6 picture windows; Nail and hardware; In side and outside' trim. FLOORS 2x8 on 16-inch centers; 2x10 on 16-inch centers; Vi inch plywood sub-floor. WALLS 2x4 studs on 16-inch center; Plywood sheathing: Cali fornia redwood siding; Mt-inch sheetrock for ceiling and walls; Double Insulated. OCTOBER 16-17-18 FRI., SAT., SUN. FACTORY REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE PRESENT AT CORNER OF 1ST A Z AVENUES WHERE FIRST HUSHES HOME IN THIS AREA IS BEING ERECTED BY STICKNEY & SONS TOR MANY YEARS BUILDERS OF FINE HOMES IN THE LA GRANDE AREA 1 npiilrj. .Han of Arc and (Jucen Vu-tona to illiitraie her point. Dr Addy then added several per timv.t tacts, b:olomcal and physical weaknesses of men aid growth ol number of women college grad uates. These and several other Hems we:e found enleclaiinnu by the mert;bers listening. The llev. Samson started the re butlal eui of the debate with sev eial s'aiemenis rcpiilng points made by the wo:nen. He said facts indicate that although women vot ers outnumber me.i tliey wouldn't elect a woman as president. Then Neely tried to get the de bate back on a debate level and based Ins statemens on the facts that women shouldn't get into the muck that usually erupts (luring a political campaign. He also stress ed that politics conll.cts with a woman's femininity. Judges named for the debute were Mahle Doty, Mae Stearns and Annette Adskun. A split de cion. two to one, was lecorded due to large red apples which were give'i by the rebuttal section to two ot the judges. Following the debate the group sang songs of long ago. led by An ita HiHs and Mrs. Hutchison. The regular meeting of the YWEA was called to order by Flor ence Smith. She introduced Sarah Stein, who annoiiiiciil a speciul program to lie held by Mrs. Scott t'astle on Christ mas decorations fur the home. The programs will le held in the Sacajawea ball room at 2 p til. and 8 p.m., Oct 27. There will bo a charge for the event and tickets are on sale at the Radio Music Supply. Miss Smith also announced the Civic Music Association's annual drive for meniliers. Secretary treasurer. Falcon Johnson read the treasurers' re port which was accepted a id filed Mrs. Ella McCoy, membership chairman, announced that Eva Wear and Edna llotitz had become new memlHTs. Thank you notes were read from Mrs. Statler and Gladys Lester. Mrs. Johnson then read the by laws and amendments of the YWEA, which are read annually Follow ing the program, the com mittee served refreshments from a table decorated in the style ol early days. Committee for the evening in cluded Mrs. Hutchison, Eva Mag den, co-chairmen, and Emma Becker, Leonn Hingemun, Nellie Charlton, Nellie Clark, Martha Jane Colvin, Mamie Douglas, I.en na Hermann, Josephine Hug, Hel en Lane, Luella Miller, Marga'et Miller, Bernlce I'aige, Gurnet Ruckman, Winnie Sayner, Geneva Wallsinger and Lura Wells. In keeping with the year's pro gram of "Merrily We Roll Along" the theme of the Nov. 3 meeting i will be "The Quilting lice" and Annetta Adskim and Esther Bur-j nett a-e co-chairmen for the ev-, ening. Circle 4 of the Presbyterian Church, met Tuesday evening in the home of Mrs. Gerald Strickler. with Mrs. Webb Hickman a co hostess. Making p'ans for the groups re sponsibility at the church bazaar, were a part of the evening' dis cussion. Circle 4 will be responsi ble for the white elephant booth., Each member was asked to con tribute to other booths as well U their own, according to Mrs. Rus sell Hug. Mrs. Richard Neely, candy: project chairman, explained the sales program and aistrupKed pound tins of candy for members to se'l. . ' During the evening coffee can lids and coupons for silver wear, were collected from members. State ACE Meet' Reports Givert Union County branch ,of the Association for Childhood Educa tion, met Monday evening in the Imbler elementary school, for a 7:30 dessert. Hostesses were Ilia Dial, Evelyn Fuller, Velva Ho( maun, E'oye Hopkins and Grace Rye, of the Imbler faculty. ' During a business session, coo ducted by Ruth Smith of Willow School, president, a report was given on the recent state ASE meeting held at Newport. This report was given by Neva Nll und Gertrude Cereals of EastirB Oregon College, and Ann Johnson ol Cove. ' i-. f.' High point ot the evening, wit a presentation of several recen'f books by Miss Mabel Doty, (ornw ly director of the La Grand 4 Public Library. ' f , . Cove Grange Will Hold Elections' Mt. Fannie Grange members will meet Friday at the Ceve grange hall, at 8 p.m. Master, Roy Comstock will preside at the reg- '' ulur meeting. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and plans mfde for installation of the newly tet- ected. . ' , ir Men's Night will be a feature - of November, date announced lat- er. f Mrs. Roy Comstock assisted, by the Home Ec Club, will serve rt-: freshments at the Friday meeting. Legal Blanks AND FORMS ! authoiizso num .' TKK McGLASSON'S STATIONERY NO deductible to pay... when Allstate-insured cars collide! Another good reason why it pays to insure your car with Allstate. 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