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i PORTLAND INQUIRER Proctor-Jackson Nuptials Followed By Home Reception _ _ _ Miss Mabel Jackson of Washing ton, D. C. and Mr. Houston Proc tor, son of an old and prominent Portland family, were quietly mar ried on the evening of Monday, De cember 11th, in the Clark County courthouse, Vancouver, Wash, by the Rev. James J. Clow, pastor of the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Portland. Their marriage was the RATION CA LE N D A R (Clip and keep for handy reference) Society Doings The Misses Gwendolyn and Vy- olette Hooker entertained at Tur key Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Stanton and their son and daughter-in-law Captain and Mrs. R’ rhard Star'ton. Charming and ap preciative in every respect the guests leave memories of a pleas ant afternoon with their hostesses. G RAN D CHRISTMAS DANCE Mr. Otis Latham of Vanport left this week to take his wife and four children back to their home state, Illinois. Mr. Latham will return to Vanport and his job in the Kaiser culmination of a romance started shipyard after a short visit home. while the groom was Privdte Proc Mr. Jessie Thomas of the Van- tor, LT. S. Army and stationed at port Sheriff’s office returned this an Army Base in the East. week from an extended automobile trip through the midwest states. The bride wore the traditional His tour included Oklahoma, Texas, white satin fitted with a train and Louisiana and California. a long fitted bodice with net yoke Sister Monnie Beachim Moore of and angel neckline. She was at Tucson, Arizona, is visiting Elder tended by Mrs. Joe Crane whose V C. L. Simms of Guilds Lake. husband was best man for Mr. Proctor. Friends of Mr. Manuel Moore- head wished him a Happy Birth The wedding was followed by a reception in the home of the bride day, Merry Christmas and a Hap groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. py New Year at a birthday party H. Proctor, 2054 N. Williams Ave. last Monday night. Mr. Moorehead The house was a riot of beauti who lives at .4104 N. W. 41st Court ful flowers, chrysanthemums, car in Guilds Lake is a member c f the nations, etc., a wedding cake, oh, Veteran Guard and Patrol of the so tall, adorned the table and also Guilds Lake District. mountains of gifts. Elite Social Club presents H A Z E L FISHER and her Orchestra in Portland’s Favorite Dance Hall VICTORY BALLROOM S. W . 11th and Morrison Xmas Night, December 25 Admission . . T a x ................. M a n y prominent Portlanders were guests at the Reception. Some of those present were: Mrs. Lena Mae Howard, Mrs. Ludie Randal, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Proctor, Mrs. P. L. Price, Mrs. Sylvia William son, Mrs. Beatrice Smith, Mrs. C. WITH U. S. FORCES IN THE L. Pickett, S-Sgt. J. Dickson, Rev. UNITED KINGDOM— When San and Mrs. James J. Clow, T. V. Wil ta Claus visits the European Thea liamson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lewis, Mr. and ter of Operations this year he’ll Mrs. W. Johnson Jr., Mrs. Elsa have the biggest load he’s ever Richardson, Miss Naomi Daniel, hauled across the Atlantic. The Mrs. I. B. Vessella, Mrs. R. Morris, eleven Negro soldiers o f this unit Miss Geneva Proctor, Mrs. James under the supervision of first Lt. Hayward, Mr. Moffett, Mr. and Ernest J. Harris, 1118 Embury Mrs. Jessie Patton, Mrs. Robert Ave., Neptune, New Jersey, are Steiner, Mr. Remus Gentry, Mrs. handling over six British Carloads Zeta Gentry, Miss Betty Lou Gen of mail a day. The unit is the oldest Negro pos try, Mr. Perry Whitlow, Mrs. P. W. Whitlow, Ona and Ida of Mid tal unit in the ETO. I way Grocery, Mrs. Sydney Porter. “The men that have gone to Miss Annabelle Proctor, Miss France will get priority. We are Luena Howard, Miss Geneva Proc doing everything in our power to tor, and Miss Betty Gentry served see that they get their packages on as waitresses. / time,” said Lt. Harris, one of the first Negro Officers to be commis Mrs. James Heywood served as sioned in Britain. assistant to the hostess. Attendants In a building about the size of a were Mrs. Clara Pickett, Mrs. Geo. sub-post office building in Chicago, Washington and Mrs. Hicks. Music was provided by Mr. Toby the eleven men and their helpers sort incoming and outgoing mail Williamson. and parcels in addition to selling money orders, stamps and War Savings Bonds. Postal Unit Giving Santa $1.00 .20 # ' T o t a l ................. 1.20 Claus Big Hand FOR T A B LE RESERVATIO NS PHONE BEACON 7041 THE Medley Hotel 2272 N. Interstate Are. ZtUfc6uiider& / | 1 Authorized Adam Hat Agency D A V ID ’S SS™ Washington Near Fourth Open Friday Evenings Gwen and Vye Hooker, Proprietors 6126 N. E. Halsey >b McCORDS SERVICE & G AR AG E Guaranteed Against Breakage for One Year ( rimless glasses excepted) Guaranteed Highest Quality Lenses • As Near As Your Telephone: LA. 7027 & & Portland’s Leading Colored Hotel MUrdock 9533 Prescription Guaranteed One Year * THE MECCA FLOWER SHOP CLASSIFIED FEMALE HELP WANTED WOMAN— Middle-aged housekeep er wishes room, board and sala ry. Small home, no children, no laundry. Call Br. 1908 after 5 p. m. A Merrv Christmas T fc t Fuel Oil: * Current coupons valid through August 81, 1945. Not more than 14 per cent of season’s rations should have been used to date. Price Control: Refer inquiries and complaints to price clerk at local board. Rent Control: All rented dwelling units must be registered, and changes in ten ancy reported. Male Help Wanted Pin Setters— 12 Boys or young men for Day or Night Shift. Top rates paid. No experience requir ed. Phone or write Portland In quirer, 2736 N. E. Rodney Ave. WEbster 7220. Best Wishes For ADAM Gasoline Coupons: Not valid unless t endorsed. " A ” 13 expires Dec. 21. Each coupon worth 4 gallons. Stoves: Apply local board for purchase certificates for oil, gas stoves. Wood, Coal, Sawdust: Delivery by priorities based on written statements of needs. Stenographer-Typist, capable of taking dictation. Must have had experience in office routine. Phone or write Portland Inquir er, 2736 N. E. Rodney Ave., City 12; WE 7220. ------------- The unit was activated in July 1942, at Camp Lee, Virginia. First Lieutenant Wellington Parker, of 2625 Dante St., New Orleans, La., commanded it when it arrived in England in August 1942. from Processed Foods: Book 4—Blue stamps A8 through Z8 and A5 through W5 valid in definitely. Meat, Butter, Cheese: Book 4—Red stamps A8 through Z8 and A5 through P5 valid in definitely. Sugar: Book 4. Sugar stamps 30 through 34 val id indefinitely, 5 pounds each. Sugar stamp 40 valid through Feb. 28, 1945 for 5 pounds home canning only. For more canning sugar apply local board using spare stamp 37. Shoes: Loose Stamps Invalid Book 3 — Airplane stamps 1-2-3 valid indefinitely. New stamp valid Nov. 1. Guaranteed Perfect Styling Immediate Satisfaction Guaranteed PERSONALITY PORTRAITS Latest of Fluorescent Lighting Very Reasonable Clayt Green Photo Service 415 Raleigh Bldg. BE. 7455 Portland, Ore. RED BALL TRANSFER & STORAGE CO. Long Distance Hauling, Packing, Crating and Shipping 2211 NE Union Ave. Tel. TR 4320 Dr. W m . Corbin, Dr. Kennoth loitxol, Registered Optometrists ‘ COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE r T s b e r g tr i ck SERVICE Contract and Commercial Hauling Overhauling — Body and Fender Service Washing and Polishing — Lubrication Brake Service Williams and Weidler Manager C. C. McCord VE. 4143 Day Music Co. FOR GOOD USED PIANOS , Terms 1123 SW Washington, Portland
