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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 5, 1930)
I i it Hi I: V i i: . S: i -J Society News and Club Affairs Olive M. Doak, Society Editor Marion Pioneers Enjoy Golden f Wedding Mr. and Mrs. James B. Simpson of Salem celebrated their golden -wedding anniversary Sunday at the home , of their oldest son, J. Clyde Simpson at Frnitland. at the home that is known as the J. B. Simpson place, where the family lived many years. At 1 o'clock dinner was served with Just the Immediate family present. - Clyde Simpson was seated at the head of the table with the mother at his right and the father at the left. The rest of the family was seated according t- age and re lationship. An old fashioned cake stand, bearing a beautiful white cake. decorated with a yellow rose and buds. The cake stand baa been hi the family 45 years. - The yellow and white color scheme was carried out in the a. . ... HAfi am tliA ftn guest rooms us wen as vu in . I ner table. Yellow daffodils and Oregon "graoe were used in profu- si on about the rooms. f The Simpsons were married in Salem, 50 years ago, April 1. They were married at the home of Da vid Simpson, father of James Slmnson. at the corner of 19th and 1 State streets. The old house still stands but has been moved back and a new stucco house stands in its place. . Mr. Simpson will be 73 years old in June and Mrs. Simpson will be 70 years old in June. Both were born in the Waldo Hills district, and the parents of both crossed the plains in the forties. Those present were the honor ruests, Mr. and Mrs. Jame3 B. Simpson, and Mr. and Mrs. Noel E. Simpson of Fruitland and two small sons, Elno and Donald; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Matlock (Mo na Simpson Matlock) and two chil dren. Miss Eilene and Robert of Veneta and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. J. Clyde Simpson. No other guests were invited because of the poor health of Mrs. J. B. Simpson. Frank Simpsoji just happened In in the afternoon and was sur prised to find a wedding celebra tion In process. He is J. B. Simp tons nearest living relative, a dou ble cousin and a brother-in-law. Their fathers wee brother? and their mothers were sisters, and they, in turn, married sisters, Ma ry Jane and Laura Hockersmith. 1L. cx(y V&VJ M MM ews of the Day in Mr. and Mrs. James B. Simpson, who c e I eb rated their golden wedding anni versary at the home of their son J. Clyde Simpson, o f F ruitland, Sunday. SOCIAL CALENDAR Saturday Rainbow Girls' initiation, 7:30 o'clock, Masonic temple; grand worthy advisor, Shirley Stuart, is expected. Woman's Relief Corps, 2 o'clock, Miller's hall. D. A. R., with Mrs. Homer Gouley. 1 9 i Zena Missionary Folk Name Committees Zena. The Spring Valley Mis sionary society was delightfully entertained at the first meeting of the new year at the home of Mrs. Roy E. Baker of Zena, Wed nesday afternoon. Mrs. Barker r,-as assisted by Mrs. L. Frank Matthews. The newly elected president, Mrs. Charles McCarter. made her initial appearance. Other new officers were Mrs. W. Frank Crawford, vice presi dent; Mrs. Mysta Hendricks, sec- j retary: Mrs. V. Lee Gibson, treas- j urer. The meeting was opened with group singing, with Mrs. S. D. Crawford at the piano. The regu lar business meeting routine was followed by a glowing account by Mrs.- Ralph R. Scott, of her trip to the Presbyterial, held at Leb anon March 13 and 14. Mrs. Scott suggested two ideas which impressed her when given at the Presbyterian meeting: the election of an associate secretary and encouraging associate mem bers; a Pollyanna club for serv ice, work during the year. She advised all possible to attend the rext meeting. The Pollyanna club Avas adopted to take the place of the attendance contest. Attending the Presbyterial trith Mrs. Scotfc were Mrs. Charles JicCarter, and Mrs. A. R. Ewing. Several committees v.ere ap pointed for the year. Mrs. Frank Crawford as chairman and Mrs. Charles Purrine, and Mrs. W. V. Henry were appointed the devo tional committee; Mrs. S. D. Crawford, chairman, and Mrs. John Childers. Mrs. Jesse Walling and Mrs. Walter B. Hunt as the flower committee; Mrs. L. Frank 2.1athcws and Mrs. W. W. Henr werc appointed on the quilt com mittee. It was suggested that cards of greetings be sent to shut 4ns and mentioned Mrs. Clara Phillips. Mrs. Celia Walling and T. T. Scott. Dainty refreshments were terved by the hostesses at the conclusion of the meeting. Guests present Wednesday were Mrs. D. R. Ruble, Lincoln, Miss Grace Childers and Miss Vel ma Eberly of Spring Valley, and Mrs. Anna "Neiger, Lincoln. Mem bers present were Mrs. L. V. Gib son, Mrs. Charles McCarter, Mrs. W. W. Henry, Mrs. Ralph H. Scott, Mrs. Jesse Walling, Mrs. W. N. Crawford, Mrs. Alvin Mad sen and'' two sons, Richard and Robert. Mrs. Mysta Hendricks. Mrs. Charles. Purvine, Mrs. S. D Crawford and daughter Gladys Mrs. John Childers and the host esses, Mrs. Roy E. Barker and ' son, Sammy, and Mrs. L. Frank Matthews and daughter, Marjorie. Mrs. Marie Flint McCall will be hostess to members of the Thurs ' day club at her country home Thursday with a nine o'clock breakfast. This is a delightful cus- torn which the club has originated . and greatly enjoys. Mrs. J. M. Devers Is Alliance Head Members of the Unitarian Alli ance met in the church parlors for the regular meeting of the organi sation Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Election of officers for the year was the main business of the afternoon. Mrs. J. M. Dev ers was made president; Mrs. W. E. Anderson, first vice president; Mrs. Blanche Jones, second vice president; Mrs. J. M. Clifford, sec retary and Mrsr G. H. Littlefield, treasurer. The business hours took up so much time that there was only time for two solos by Mrs. Mink iewitz of the program which had been planned. Mrs. W. E. Ander son will present her book review at the next meeting. Following the Alliance meeting in the evening was a delightful reception for the new minister to this church, Fred Alb:. 1 Weil, who will preach his first sermon as the regular pastor Sunday morn ing. Mrs. Ralph Campbell was hos tess for a bridge tea in compli- j ment to members of her club Wed 1 nesday afternoon at her home. Mrs. William Gosser and Mrs. William Stacey assisted at the tea hour. Honors for the afternoon were held by Mrs. H. R. Wood burn and Mrs. William Stacy. M. Dorman Honored On Birthday Nydia Temple Will Visit Nile Club Mrs. Ethelyn Shephard, queen of Nydia temple of Portland will visit the Salem Daughters of the Nile In company with her staff Wednesday. April 9. At this time there will be a covered dish lnncs eon at 1 o'clock In the Masonic temple. As afternoon of bridge will follow this luncheon. The committee in charge of this afternoon will be Mrs. M. B. Wag- staff. Mrs. O. A. Olson, Mrs. John Steelhammer, Mrs. Charles Miller. and Mrs. Adolph Brabeck. Merry-Go-Round Club Meets A charming 7 o'clock dinner at the Cross-home followed by an evening of "500" at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spencer en tertained the members of the Merry Go Round club Friday night. Judge and Mrs. John Mc Nary, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spen cer, Mrs. E. C. Cross and Mrs. E. Russell Catlln were the hosts for the evening. Mrs. Catlin was not able to be present however as she has not yet returned from Califor nia where Bhe with Mrs. Frank Spears and Sybil Spears have been spending the winter. Dinner was served at two large tables, one In a color scheme of yellow and the other In red. Flowers were used to carry out the color idea. Members of the club are Judge and Mrs.' John McNary, Mr. and Mrs. Rollin K. Page, Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Max O. Bur en, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Rob ertson. Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Ship ley, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Boise, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Kay, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Moores, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. Frank Snedecor, Mrs. E. C. Cross, Mrs. Russell Catlin, Mr. and Mrs. Will Thielsen. Carrier for KSMature Planes Vestris' Hero Giyen Charge of Larger Ship r - v iJO . Vi V...., ..JTZf Liberty A h)vely birthday dinner was given in honor of the 9uth birthday of M. Dorman, Thursday. All of his phildren ex cept one daughter were present. Salem War Mothers A large birthday cake with can- I . . ,. dies centered the table around VlSlt Albany Statesman Pattern which were gathered the honor guest and his wife and the follow ing children : Walter Dorman and Mrs. Hattie Lathrop of Crescent City, Calif.;. Mrs. R. L. Dorman of Jefferson; Will Dorman, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dorman, Mr. and Mrs. Emery James, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dencer, two grandchildren, Eldon Dorman and Mrs. Bill Dorman, two great grandchildren, all of Sa lem; Mrs. Lucy Gille of John Day, Oregon was the daughter not present. Mr. Dorman received many lovely gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Dorman have been married more than 63 years. Mrs. P. Quisenberry Is Luncheon Hostess Members of the Monday club were entertained with an attract ive one o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. P. D. Quisenberry Friday afternoon. The table was lCKsSSSf 1 750i ITT 4 1 Friday afternoon 21 members or tne Salem war Mothers mo tored to Albany in response to an invitation by the chapter there for them to visit a regular meeting lit Albany Tbe meeting was held in the home of Mrs. O. D. Austin. The regular business of the Albany chapter was conducted and then followed a program. Readings of Edgar Guest and Paul Lawrence Dunbar were given by Mrs. James Bryant and Mrs. Clyde Williams presented a group of solos. Brief talks were made by Mrs. Mark Skiff, state president and Mrs. A L. Furgeson, a visiting war moth er in Albany from San Francisco and others. Mrs. Furgeson told of the inspiring work done by the 32 chapters that are organized in California now. Following this program Mrs. Austin served a dainty luncheon and was assited by her two young . . ... , . i fttauuDvua. iuq 1 Ul txt nuiucu vl f T........ ih. I Salem were greatly pleased with same flower was used about the Glider planir.g down to land on the "runway" of the "Fellow:!iip" for the purpose of demonstrat ing the practicability of mosquito aircraft car riers equipp 1 with runways for a single light plane. The glider is being piloted by Clyds Schlieper (inset) while the speedboat with its 12-foot runway is under the control of Joe Fellows, power-boat expert. Tbe testa being made at Lone Beach, CaL Captain Schuyler F." Cummin gs, master of the United States liner American Shipper and here of the Vestris disaster, has been pro moted to command ef'the Presi dent Harding;. He succeeds Will lam Rind, who died as he was tak ing the vessel into Plymouth on her last trip. Russian Novelist on Visit to U.S. Conquering Maid Comes Home n- ikn wsli .5, VS.C the afternoon's visit. guest rooms. Bridge was in play during the afternoon hours following lunch- fC Ar-o A FTirllo on Vt fnl.wtt. T),.n wnn tUm 1113. IV1. 1 IU1CI Bridge Club Guest Maxim Gorki, brilliant Russian writer, who, because of his health, lives in Italy, and returned to Russia after many years absence, in terprets the riddle that is Russia of today through the medium of a new novel. Gorki describes the present status of women in Russia and compares it with that of the imperial regime. Gorki, who has been invited to New York, declares that Russia will find itself. f r Helene Madison, national swimming champion, recently scored a ssries of sensational swimming victories in Miami, Fla. She is shown waving to the great crowd which greeted her when she ar rived in Seattle, Wash., her home town, by airplane guest prize and Mrs. Gus Hixson won the club prize Special guests for the afternoon were Mrs. Wolcott Buren, and Mrs. George Weller. Club mem bers are Mrs. Lewis Griffith, Mrs. Richard Slater, Mrs, Frank Dur bin, Jr., Mrs. Gus Hixson, Mrs, A. C. Eoff, Mrs. Richard Slater, Al-the Mrs. Ralph Mase and Mrs. fred Marr were hostesses at home of the mother of Mrs. Mase, Mrs. Wheeler, on South Commer cial street Wednesday afternoon. At the business meeting the group made plans for a trip to Neskowin this weekend. Twelve or 14 couples expect to go. Honors Mrs. Breyman Boise. Mrs. Bert went to Mrs. Harold Baulig and Ford, and Mrs. Quisenberry. Mrs. T. B. Kay Entertains for Club . Mrs. Mervin Fidler. Mrs. Edwin Eby and Mrs. Forrest FuUon will be hostesses to the club in a fortnight. Members present were Mrs. Ty ler Brown, Mrs. Red Carter, Mrs. Harry Koner, Mrs. Edwin Eby, Mrs. Mervin Fidler, Mrs. Albert Bradford, Mrs. Harold Baulig, Mrs. Carl Allport, Mrs. Marr and Mrs. Mase. 1 1 ' - lltiquette By ROBERTA LEE !-:. Q. A what, age is. It proper' for ..'girls to have. their own cards?. -? A. 1C or 17. ' . Q. - At a wedding feast, where floe the father of the groom sit? . A. He sits to the right of the . j iride s -mother. : "- Q.. What, should one remember - wnen onttenng oreaar - - slice of - breaf at one time, nor to . sileswof bread at 'one Um-, aor to balance- it on his hand. ; Members of the Piety Hill club were guests at the home of Mrs, T. B. Kav Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Kay and Mrs. C. H. Rob- I ertson acting as hostesses. A i pleasant social afternoon was j spent and this was followed by an -m i vr it orieinal tea service. MnUrCh Women Have Those present Thursday after- Plf.oconr MI-incr noon were Mrs. C. K. Soaulding. rleaSa.nt Aleetmg Mrs. F. WT. Spencer. Mrs. H. B. Thielsen. Mrs. R. P. Boise. Mrs. J, T. Whittig. Mrs. S. P. Kimball Mrs. E. T. Barnes, Mrs. W. P. Fowle, Mrs. WT. B. Kirk and Mrs, Kay and Mrs. Robertson. From Tee to Green in Thrilling Game JLeads Anti-Prohibition Crusade in Capital Mrs. Paul Davis Is Complimented Mountain View. A group of j young matrons gathered Thurs- uay aicernoon ai me nome 01 Mrs. Paul Davis to honor the birthday of their hostess. The aft ernoon was spent is sewing on a quilt belonging to Mrs. Davis and an educational game was played. This charming frock has bodice and hip yoke that point their way to smartness. The skirt is grace fully flared. The frock Is sleeve less and the bodice yoke Just cov ers the shoulders in a most be coming line. Small buttons dainti ly finish the bodice point. The narrow belt is made from the fab ric. Design 1750 is equally lovely if made of cotton or silk, pique, lawn dimity, pongee, crepe de chine, eac. A plain color or a print may be. chosen with charming results. Designed only for sizes 16, 18, 20. 34, 36, 38 and 40. Size 16 re quires 3 5-8 yards of 40 inch ma terial. ' No dressmaking experience Is necessary to make this model with our pattern. Yardage for -jvery size, and simple, exact instructions are given. , -'-fitter will b-d?)iTere4 receipt f fiftaea Matt (15e) is a in a varefollr wrapped mr ;itupc - Be sere to write plainly year-name, sddreee. at;! aaaiber and (Ue wanted. . Oar sew spring book ef patters styles. H bow ready. Price fif teen cents, but ealy tea rent a wkes erdered wits s Batters. Id sress all suit ass rdera to Statettaaa - Patters . ' Prpartatant. S3 Wee tTth a tree. Saw Serb City. The ladies of the Knight Memo rial church spent a very pleasant afternoon in a business and social meeting at the home " Mrs. Avis Martin. 775 North Cottage street. Wednesday afternoon. Reports were read and plans for future work were made. The ladies that attended were Mrs. F. M. Williams, Mrs. Frank N. Martin, Mrs. J. E. Lucas, Mrs. Guy Newgent, Mrs. Thomas Tee- son, Mrs. S. H. Anderson. Mrs. Julia Rorfse. Mrs. Harry Ross, Mrs. J. B. Ashby, Mrs. H. C. Sto ver, Mrs. Frank E. Brown, Mrs. A. R. Barnard, Mrs. J. N. Robert son, Mrs. Maude Pointer, Mrs. Chas. E. Eyre. Miss Grace Rob- x- t.?4 w-sey.ww-' . J V? W . J V lYirtiin... I ammmmmJ LAie in tne arternoon, refresh- ertson. Mrs. W. F. Nentnne. Un. ments were served. v. I. Powell and iarinri mi auubc vi rocui were jm r. n.. v . i amp hivvi km ra u 7 r,nAnAA - - i o. ias.! t v.iarae, Mrs. cugene souinwica, Mrs. Joe Schindler, Mrs. J. C, airs, wnuam senwartz, Mrs. Am- Sande. mon Grice, Mrs. Robert Adams. Mrs. Albert Bouffler and the host- Richey Mrs. U. J. Culver and ess, Mrs. Paul Davis. Mrs. Martha Lockhart of Salem were callers at the M. M. Mazee aurora At spring time the 1 home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Aurora Women's club plan to get Culver has Just returned from Cal- out into tne country and meet at lfornia, where she spent the win me toveiy homes or its outside ter. and her many friends are members. Wednesday April 2. glad to welcome her back. The Mrs. M. N. Crissel and Mrs. Diana trip was made by motor and Mrs Snyder entertained at the large J Culrer was accompanied by her L,nsei nome situated on the 1 sister and niece. Mrs. Bessie Asch enbrenner and Mrs. Walter Grim A very unusual picture taken at the finish of the t side. Bill Melhorn, who won the $15,000 tourney La Gorge open championship tournament, Miami Beach, Fla., showing the gallery forming around the last hole, from tee to the final green. Note the symmetry of the crowd's formation, on either was driving as the picture was snapped. Horton Smith, of Cragston, N. Y., finished second, one stroke behind the leader. (Inset) Bilk Melhorn receiving first prize. Nathaniel Holmes, 2d, commander of the newly organized Washing-' ton branch of the Crusaders, a na tional organization of young men who seek real temperance, but are opposed to the present prohibition law. British Envoy at White House At Trial of Indian Love Murder banks of the Willamette. There was a large number present who answered to the roll call. A paper. "Herbert Hoover as an Oregon boy" was given by Mrs. Jessie Stelnhoff and a paper on the "Oregon Historical Society" was given by Mrs. Frank McAllis ter. Two .interesting art reports were given by Mrs.. John Kraus who spoke concerning Sir Gallhad by Watts and Mrs.' tester Reed, The Children of the Shell." by MureHo. The president appointed Mrs. James Ogle, Mrs. Harry Br ans, and Mrs. John Kraus . to serve on the program committee for next year. At the tea hour the hostesses were assisted in serving" by Mrs. James Taylor and Miss Evelyn Eilers. . Members, of the Delphian club are reminded that there will be a' regular meeting of the club Mon day afternoon at the city library, beginning at 2 o'clock." .-. . e e ; ;; Mrs. Roy .Mills will leave , today for several days to be spent at Neskowin at the Mills cottage there.. " - PERUGIA, Italy (AP) More than 3,000 medlaval coins of gold. sliver or bronze were found in an urn discovered here recently. Sev eral speclments were sent to King Victor Emmanuel, one of the world's foremost numismatists. .6 v. V -a The aew British Ambassador, to the United States, Sir Ronald Lindsay (right), leaving the White Rouse, Washington,. D. C, after preseatins Ids Credentials to President Hoover. He ia shown with Captain Buchanan Gelt). Ue President's aide. Court Crier Frank Hecs administering the oath te Hearl karciand, JrM when the bey testified at the trial ef Nancy Bowes, aged Indian ' squaw, and lila Jimerson. Indian model. aceuseoL-of slaying the" boy's mother. Mrs. Qothilde Uafchand. at BsJTiT ff, T; The boy's ' father, a noted artist, for whom the models, eaafessed a deep love, is held as a material witness.' '. J j . .