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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1929)
Society Golden Wedding Surprise Party Inspiration A Joyful surprise party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hedda Swart in honor of the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs. Swart'g parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Brown accompanied by their son, Bert Brown and family of Des ; Moines, Iowa, who came for the sole purpose of surprising his ( parents on this occasion, were In . Tited to spend the evening at the I home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. M In to. When all the invited guests had arrived at the home of Mrs. Swart; she telenhooed for her parents to return. When they ar rived, they were greeted with sonrs celebrating their golden wedding. A mock marriage took place in which Beverly Swart took the part of the bride, and Rnthfe Brown that of the bride groom; while little Bobby Brown, as ring-bear er carried the ring tn a small heart shaped pillow. The tiny Misse3 Velma Swart and Mildred Brown, very gracefully carried the bride's train. All taking part in this mock marriage were grand children of Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Mr. Bert Brown very ably took the part of the parson. After this ceremony an interesting program of songs and music was enjoyed by all. After the program, the bride and groom Mr. and Mrs. Brown led the way to the dining room, where was arranged a long dainty table, on which were scattered many golden hearts, hanging from the chandelier to the corn ers of the table. The table was lighted by gold colored candles in golden candlesticks. A bride's cake and also one for the groom, adorned either end of the long table. Many beautiful gifts were re ceived; also many golden anni versary cards and letters from friends In the east. After refresh ments were served at a late hour the guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Brown many more years of happy wedded life. Those Invited were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brown and daughters of Des Moines, Iowa. Miss Annice Cro-sland, of Seattle, Wash., Mr. E. W. Purvine, Mrs. Winters, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown and son, Bobby. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Minto, Jack Minto, Mrs. Belle Tompkins. Dr. Max A. Moon, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Moon, Miss Beverly Swart. Velma Swart, ,Mrr and Mrs. H. C. Moon, of Portland, and th host and liostessv Mr. and Mrs. Hedda Swart . Miss Gene Belle of Portland, will be the house guest of her parents, Mr. and MrsH. S. Belle, for over the holidays. Statesman Pattern PATTKRX 1801 Statesman 15c Practical Pattern An evening gown which grace fully interprets the new femin ine spirit in fashion. Is developed In flowered fabric. It favors the long, uneven skirt and moulded bodice. The narrow belt Is de cidedly tailored, one of fashion's newest whims on formal frocks. Design 1801 would be charm ing made of flat crepe, satin, vel vet, moire or chiffon. While prints continue in popularity among smart women, many plain colors are seen, particularly, shades of green, red, yellow, blue and the favorite black. A jewel ed ornament fastens the belt In front. May be obtained only In sizes 16. 18. 20. 34. 36 and 38. She 16 requires 3 yards of 40 Inch materia!. No dressmaking experience Is nvsary to make this rnddel. Tbt pattern has ample and exactt Instructions. Yardage is given fov every size. A perfect fit is guaranteed. " rVtorns will be delivered npon iiri;t of fifteen rents id colhi rsrsaKy wrapped, or stamps. Be write plainly your Mine, adasaae. jle.- niimbe. adaie. vialed.' , . " U fifieea eei, lt only tea eatt waes ordered Willi j,ttvra Address all mall and orders i talesman Pattern De- -.r?tl. 943 Wet street. NfcTT Vnrk OitJ. - , ; News and Club Olive M. Doak, i . r r 2 v -a. m i j Mrs. Roy Keene, tcho with her husband and wee daugh ter Madeline Glee, is spending the 'Christmas vacation in Southern California. Mr. Keene is coach at Willamette university. Salem Heights Folk Entertain A delightful surprise was giv en Mrs. Cecile Wiegand, principal of the Salem Heights school Sat urday evening, at the home of Mrs. Fisher. The students of the seventh and eighth grades pre sented Mrs. Wiegand with many nice Christmas gifts. The evening was spent playing games and In singing. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Booth and son, Mr. and Mrs. Higher. Mrs. Charles Rat cliff, Irene Fisher, Meal Fisher, Harold and Glendon La Duke. Au drey La Duke, Thomas La Duke, Jack Bohannon, Daniel Williams, Lee May, Frederic Thlelsen, Ha zel Bedlent, James Riffe, Mar Jorie Pruitt. Lorene Prultt.'Irma Robare. Billy McReynoIds, Doris Battles, Elizabeth Casebeer, Eri- ka Ohm, Harold Monroe. Miss Edith Hazard and her fa th E. W. Hazard have returned from a short visit in Seattle. They will have as guests as their home over Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sawyer. Mrs. Hazard and daughters Mary Elsie and Cather ine all of Seattle. a Society Editor y v- -'.v.-.v.-. , ..-.v.".-. IIP A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Miller Friday. The young man has been named Charles Ev erett. Mr. and Mrs. Miller reside at 1010 North Cottage street. ' 'A . .: .:. Mll jak'nifll Affairs Silverton Wedding Creates Much Interest SILVERTON The announce ment of the approaching wedding of Miss Frances Lyne, the daugh ter of Henry Lyne, formerly of British Columbia, but now mak ing his home at St. Helens. Ore gon, to Theodore Hobart. the youngest son of Mr. A. F. Hobart of Silverton, is of great interest The wedding, which is to be a church affair at Vancouver, Brit ish Columbia, has been set for sometime in February. Following the wedding the young people will make their home at Silverton. Mr. Hobart was graduated from Oregon State college in 1925. He is a member of the Kappa Delta Sigma social fraternity and dur ing bis four years at college was very active In campus life. Since his graduation he has been assist ing his father on the Hobart farm near Silverton. Miss Lyne was graduated from the University of British Colum bia in 1927, receiving at that time both her Bachelor of Arts and her nurse's degree. Since her gradua tion she has been employed as health nurse at schools in Koel owna, British Columbia. ST. PAUL Sunday evening the third card party of the series of six, that are to be given, was held in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Mrs. Laurence Bunnir.g won la dles first prize, Mrs. C. S. Mullen, second prize and Mrs. Caroline McKay consolation. The men's first prize was won by Mr. Kirk wood, second prize by S. J. Mer ten and consolation by Harrey McKay. Marie KIrsch also won a prize. There were 20 tables of five hundred and three tables of bridge. The first prizes in bridge were won by Mrs. Irene McKillipp and Harold Davidson, consola tions by Mrs. Marie Connor and Charles Gooding. The Merry Christmas, with its generous boards, Its fire-lit hearths, and gifts and blazing trees, Its pleasant voices uttering gentle words. Its genial mirth, attuned to sweet accords. Its holiest memories! -The fairest season of the passing year The merry, merry Christmas time Is here. George Arnold INC . a t. ciub is Roberts Guest ROBERTS The party held by the G. T. bers Thursday at the. Christmas club mem home of Mrs. George Hlggins was a Jolly event. The rooms were decorated with Christmas greens and a miniature trimmed tree centered the table. A turkey dinner was served at one o'clock by Mrs. Higgins and Mrs. J. P. Bressler. In the afternoon gifts for each member was taken from a dec orated tree in the living room. Those present were: Mrs. Alice Coolidge, Mrs. C. D. Query, Mrs. S. C. Davenport. Mrs. John Orsborn. Mrs. Bud Stutesman, Mrs. William Meier, Mrs. W. P. Kugel, Mrs. W. V. Johnson. Mrs. C. W. Brown, Mrs. George Higgins. Mrs. Forest Ed wards. Mrs. L. F. Clymer. Mrs. B. D. Fidler. Mrs. Flora Holley. Mrs. W. C. Pettyjohn, and Mrs. HV B. Carpenter, who will have the club January 16 with Mrs. C. W. Brown assUUi.,.-- Alberts Cele At Santiam Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Albert will celebrate Christmas with a big family party in their cabin on the Santiam. They will leave In the morning for the cabin and will not return until late Wednesday night. Guests, for this party will be Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Krausse and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sigel and daughter Suzanne, of Portland; Mr. and Mrs. John Griffith, of Eugene: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Eoff, Mrs. J. C. Griffith, Miss Josephine Albert. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mc- iure and Bruce Spaulding. SILVERTON, Dec. 23. Miss Althea Meyers was hostess at an interesting little party at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Meyers, Sunday evening in honor of her brother's, Ludvig's, birthday. A Christmas tree and (-games and music were enjoyed during the early part of the eve- ing and later a delightful supper was served in the dining room where the Christmas decorations were also carried out. A tiny Christmas tree formed the center piece and on each side of this were tall red tapers. Little place cards and favors in the Christmas colors further carried out the Christmas motif. Those attending were Inez Lee. Cora Goplerud, Francis Nelson, Martha and Helen Thompson, Es ther Borvick, Ludvlg Meyer, Richard Holm, Clifford Eklund, Merl and Irl Grace, - Arnold Thompson and Harbo Thompson. Btate A mils Dignified Credit SOCIAL CALENDAR Thursday All day meeting of the Woman's Relief corps, Fair- grounds, sewing and a pot- luck dinner at 'noon will be enjoyed. Friday Last meeting of the year for the Daughters of Veter- ans, at Woman's clubhouse, 8 o'clock. Mrs. Frank Lilburn Is Hostess One of the jolly studio parties of the Christmas season was that for which Mrs. Frank Lilburn was hostess at her kindergarten stu dio Monday morning. In compli ment to 35 of her young stu dents. A clever program of especially arranged musical numbers, both roice and piano solos, duets and trios were given by the young students. Also several numbers were given by the rhythmic or chestra. This ras followed by T:ch fun from well nlanned Jlames. And the morning was rbrought to a Joyful close with the presentation of gifts from the brilliantly lighted Christmas tree. Mrs. Lflburn was assisted by Miss Lois Plummer, Miss Barbara Barnes, and Miss Frances Mercer. PARTY BIO HT E WEST SALEM, Dec. 24. (Spe cial) A very pleasant time was enjoyed Friday evening at a party given at the Jack Summers home honoring the birthday of their son. Bill Summers. A lighted Christmas tree made a very attractive setting for the party. Bill received a large amount of useful and nice gifts from his friends. The young folk spent the eve ning playing games, which every one enjoyed. At a late hour refreshments In cluding a large birthday cake with candles, were served by Miss Clara Summers assisted by Miss Lenora Burk. Those enjoying the evening were Miss Esther Fox, Miss Doris Han by, Miss Lillie Shipler, Miss Len ora Burk and friend. Miss Eliza beth Weatherby, Miss Ruth Thom as, Miss Clara Summers, Shirley and Jean Summers, Otis Fisher, Tom Grter, Winston Gosser, Leo Stevens, Bill. Sam, and Jack Sum mers, and Chester Fredrickson. V J J ZJ WEST 11 ft (Contract goods excepted) .We have never had a January sale to equal this one for many years either in amount of merchandise of fered or in extent of reductions made. More than 1200 pieces of QUALITY FURNITURE at sale prices-Come! , 1 -r ., ., i ' i I, , ';,, -h ; " .v. "J- -J-' ' ;''"s" '''"' "''-.V ta SCHOOLS UNITE III ROBERTS PR06RAM Boberts, Halls Ferry, Sun day Schools and Com munity Join ROBERTS. Dec. 24. The Christmas program given by the Roberts and Halls Ferry school Sunday school and Community club Saturday night was attended by one of the largest crowds on record at the church here. Stand ing room was at a premium. The church was beautifully dec orated with evergreens. A lovely big electrically lighted tree stood at one end of the platform and a small one on the piano. An arti ficial fireplace with its glowing embers was the center of a num ber of the dialogues and exercises put on by the pupils. The following program was given: Sonf hj all: "Joy to the world. Exerrire by four primary pupit. Reading, "SanU'i Whiskers" Gerald Shorey. Sonic liy primary room, "Down the Ch'.inney and l"p So High."' Reading "Who Santa Is" Martha Selby. Solo. "Cradle Song" Donald Salchen berr. Recitation by Master Fddy Goodrich. Duet, Milton and Wallace Beckett. Quartette, "Those Kvenine Bells." Mrs. W. C. Pettyjohn, Mrs. Forest Eilwards, tieorjte Veall and George Hig gins. l'!y. "A Christmas Gift" y fourth gr?,de pupils. Song "Star of the East" popila f older grades. Recitation "Grandma Remem brance," Romeanne Goodrich. Primary Exercise and song. "A Christmas Wish," exercise by fourth grade pupils. wf c rr j aii jl uu Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year Atlas Book Store W. I. Needham - John Graef i 9. Pay As You Earn AD T TaithfeU" Dorothy Wee. Dialogue, "A Merry Surprise," Ty V Oils Hall's Perry -hool. Play Tty Hall's Ferry achoel, "X Christmas Paddiaf." Son 'Jingle Belle," Hall'l Ferry school. Play "Ponkin Holler School," by ol der pupils ef Roberts school. Janice Hir gins acted as teacher and Jnne Edwards took the part of the aunt who visited school and made remarks about every thing that wss done. The pupils put on a program and many pranks and amus ing witticisms were offered by them. Solo: Miss Julia Query accompanied by Miss Maxine Pettyjohn on the saxo phone. Both wore costumes representing the sixteenth century. . Miss Query dressed as a lady, gracefully curtisied and Miss Pettyjohn as a gentleman made many profaso bows. As an encore they acted a short pantomime. The teachers, Mrs. Miaaie Beckett and ifrs. Helea La r so a of Roberts school and Miss Jalia Query Hstt's Ferry school deserve great credit for the man ner in which their fupils Were trained for their parts. After the program earns the old yet ever new custom of giving out boxes of candy. Bliss Fidler acted ss Santa and his helpers were Maxino Pettyjohn. Dor othy Kice. Janice Higgink and June Ed wards. Every one present was given box. The evening ended with the audience singing "Silent Night." OFFIKMEO IT WEST SAIEM WEST SALEM. Dec. 24. (Spe cial) At the last Community club held by the people of West Salem, new officers for the coming yea were elected. They were as fol lows, president Walter B. Gertli. vice president Ray Ferguson; secretary J. A. Gosser; directors W. L. LaDue, Elmer Cook, Guy Newgent and J. J. Arnold. It is hoped that everyone will cooperate in making the commun ity club very prosperous. The new officers seem to be very hopeful for West Salem's future. it?