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' -3 Sec. 2-Page 2 The QSSGOII STATESMAN, Salem Oregon, Sander? Morning. February 15 1342 1 llLllC? X 11 liD Event of Week The home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles I Sherman was the setting Saturday for the mili tary wedding of their daughter, Miss Eleanor Sherman, and Mr. William H. Bones, son of Mr, and Mrs. W. W. Bones of TafL Dean Daniel Schulze read the ceremony at 8 o'clock before an improvised alttar with a large flag in the background. On either side were baskets of pink and white flowers and candles. Mr. Ronald Craven sang "I Love Yu Truly" and "Because." Miss Alice Crary Brown was the accompanist. Mr. Eugene Sher man, brether of the bride, lighted the candles. Receiving guests at the doer was Mrs. Lester Wray, jr. (Elaine Sherman) of Port land. - Dr. Sherman gave bis daughter 'in marriage. For her wedding, the bride chose traditional white satin bridal gown. The full skirt terminated in a train and the fitted bodice was fash ioned with a high neckline en hanced with seed pearls. The sleeves were long and full at the shoulders. Her shoulder length tulle veil fell from a cornet of seed pearls. For something old, the bride carried a white prayer book, an heirloom belonging to Mrs. Agantha Bartelle. The book was topped with a cluster of gar denias , and white satin ribbon streamers. Mrs. William Giesbrecht (Gladys Bartelle) of Portland was matron of honor, wearing a pastel green organza frock with full skirt and puffed sleeves. She carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mr. Giesbrecht was Mr. Bones' best man. Reception for Guests A reception for the wedding guests followed the ceremony. Miss Frances Vireinie Melton Miss Frances Virginie Melton presided at the coffee urn and Mrs. William E. Kirk cut the bride's cake. Mrs. Agantha Bar telle was in charge of the din ing room and serving were Miss Martha Rose Roddy. Miss Mar garet Upjohn, Miss Eleanor Perry and Mrs. Robert Day. Mrs. Norris Joyce passed the guest book. The serving table was cen tered with a bouquet of pink, blue and white flowers flanked with white candles in crystal candelabras. Mrs. William H. Lytle assisted in the living room. Mrs. Sherman wore a pink satin gown and a corsage of roses for her daughter's wedding. The newlyweds will live in Astoria temporarily, pending army orders. For traveling the bride wore a silk jersey print and navy blue coat with cara cul coat and black accessories. Her corsage was of gardenias. Mrs. Bones ia a Willamette university graduate and a mem ber of Delta Phi sorority. She has been employed at the Wil lamette Wholesale Grocery. Mr. Bones attended schools in Taft and received his navy train ing at San Diego and Norfolk, Va. He is now a flight engineer with the United States Navy. Corvallis Rites Of Interest Miss Veda McCallum, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mc Callum of Corvallis, became the bride of Mr. Norlyn B. Stephens of Eugene, formerly of Salem, son of Mr. B. J. Stephens and nephew of Mrs. Rose J. Wilkes of Salem, at the First Baptist church in Corvallis Saturday night at 6 o'clock. Dr. E. B. Hart officiated and an orchestra played during the ceremony. Mrs. George Waldo was the organist and Mrs. E. B. Hart sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Because." The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white silk net frock over satin. Her bou quet was of white rosebuds cen tered with an orchid. Miss Pauline -Land, maid t honor, wore blue chiffon. Miss -May Taylor, in peach taffeta, and Miss Marion -Burt, in blue, were bridesmaids. " Mr. Robert -Smith was best man. Ushers were Mr. Law rence McCallum, lir. Lynn Johnston, Mr. Lyle Bower and Mr. Edward McAlvage. A reception at the bride's home followed the wedding. Mrs. McCallum wore to velvet and tafieta and Mrs. Wilkes wore black chiffon for her nephew's marriage. After a trip the couple will reside in Eugene. The bride at tended the University of Oregon and Mr. Stevens is a Salem high school graduate and attended Willamette university where he was a Sigma Tau. He is with the Standard Oil company. Mrs. Frank Power was hostess to members of the, Kensington club Thursday , afternoon. ; Tea was served late in the afternoon and the Valentine motif was car ried out in the decorations. Spe cial guests were Mrs. Norman - Frees, Mrs. James Brand; Mrs. Homer V. Carpenter, " Mrs." V?, Irwin Williams and Mrs.' John ' Scott Redecorated - Enlarged Usual Wave $L5 j 1 "Tk Perm Oil ( V Cmplet $2X3 j . i J Open Thurs. Eve. V - by Appointment ; ' V phone 3663 -Hi First National Bank Bid. - CASTLE FE&M. ITAVECS Weddings Paramount ''. a- : ENGAGED Miss Phyllis Lerdall announced her en gagement to Mr. Robert McCurry of Portland, Saturday night She is a Willamette student (Jesten-Miller). Century Ball Highlight of Year at Willamette; T It mHrOnC Attonri 1 1 1J.L il L LCI 1U Outstanding social event .of the year for Willamette uni versity students was the Senior Century ball Saturday night at the armory. The Century girl, Miss Nancy Austin, was officially announced on her arrival, escorted by Mr. Robert Lee. She wore a stunning model of white silk jersey fashioned with a high neckline, Grecian sleeves and wide gold kid belt at the waist. She wore a gold sequin juliet cap and an orchid was pinned to her shoulder. Miss Austin, and Lt. Col. El mer V. Wooton, who officially represented Governor Charles A. Sprague, led the grand march, followed by Mrs. Wooton, Mr. Lee, Dr. and Mrs. Carl Sumner Knopf, Miss Mardell Webb and Mr. Ralph May, student body president , 5 The grand march was describ- ed over KSLM by Gene Sevel lier. The Centennial theme was carried out in the decorations. Robert Voigt and Nadine Or cutt painted a beautiful mural, 60 feet long, depicting the pi oneer life of the valley and the first people coming to Salem. Purple, pink and blue crepe paper streamers extended over the ceiling from a half hoop over the orchestra pit where Russ Brom and his boys played. Small decorative panels were arranged on the side walls where daven ports, chairs and palms were placed for the special guests. Colored lights cast a soft glow over the hall. Punch was served during the evening. Several hundred students, alumni, faculty members and special guests attended the for mal affair. Official patrons and patronesses were Gov. and Mrs. Charles A. Sprague, Secretary of State and Mrs. Earl Snell, Dr. and Mrs. Carl Sumner Knopf and Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Wal lace. Invited guests of the stu dents and university who at tended included: Messrs and Mesdames John Rand, William M. Hamilton, Gene Vandeneynde, David Ben nett Hill, Hall S. Lusk, J. O. Bailey, Percy Kelly, H. R. Craw ford, C. A. Downs, Van Wieder, George Rossman, Harry Belt, Arthur Knox, Dean Walker, Guy Hickok, Frank Davidson, Robert Farrelt Robert Notson, E. M. Page, P. D. Quisenberry, F. G. Myers, Custer Ross, W. L. Phil lips, Leon Barrick, Fred Anun- , sen, Douglas McKay, Ray Stum bo, Brazier Small, Oscar Olson, Cliff Parker, Frederick Lamport, David Eccles, Tinkham Gilbert, Leslie Scott Roy Harland, G ro ver Bellinger, John Evans, Paul Jackson, W. Irvin Williams, Rob ert Hutchinson, Henry Morris, Frank Bennett, George Alexan der, Donald Black, Bruce R. Baxter, Frank H. Spears, Stephen Mergler, Wheeler R, English, Mr. Ellis Cooley, Mr. Lyle Page, A. C. Burk, I. H. Van Winkle, Miss Maxine Buren and Mrs. Ronald GemmelL Miss Corning To Marry ; Saturday, February 21, has . been chosen as the date ior-the marriage of Miss Pauline Corn ing, daughter of.' Mr. and Mrs.' E. R. Coming, and: Mr. "Wallace ; Tower, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cor-", don E. Tower all of 1 Salem. ;- The couple wilt be married in the fireplace room of the First Presbyterian church r with '.Rev."; W. Irvin Williams officiating at " 7:30 o'clock. - ... ! Miss Bette Welch of Eugene will be the honor attendant and Mr. Eugene Tower will be his brother's best man. , Mr. Tower will take his bride to Madras to live where be is a flying instructor. .... ..v 4 Betrothals of Young Girls Are Told February has been a popular month for engagement an nouncement and Valentine week proved no exception with sev eral young girls telling their troth. Gilman-Williams Miss Ethyl Mae Williams, daughter of Mrs. Aura Williams, announced her engagement to Mr. Clyde Gilman, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gilman, Thursday night at a dessert sup per given at the home of her aunt Mrs. J. F. Billeter. A Val entine motif was carried out in the decorations, and the table was arranged with red carna ions and candles The announce ment was written in rhyme on red paper heart valentines at tached by red ribbons to cor sages at each guest's place. No date has been set for the wed ding. Miss Williams attended Salem schools, where she was prom inent in musical circles, and is now employed by the J. C. Pen ney company. Mr. Gilman is formerly of Colorado. He at tended schools there, but fin ished his senior year in Salem high school. He is now connected with the Kay Woolen Mills. Those present were Miss Wil liams, Miss Tonie Krupika, Miss Betty Lou. -Evans, Miss Hazel Cooper, Miss LaVinia Buirgy1, Miss Doris McReynolds, Miss Merrilynn Boyd, Miss Edrudell Boyd, Mrs. Gail Lehmann, Mrs. Aura Williams and Mrs. J. F. Billeter. Lloyd-Crowley Friday night Mr. and Mrs. L. Crowley announced the en gagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Helen Crowley, to Mr. Edgar A. Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lloyd. The wedding will be an event of Wednesday, March 11. Both Miss Crowley and. her fiance are graduates of Salem schools and he is now with the Southern Pacific. i , WILL MARRY Miss Nora Doss, whos engage ment to Mr. Dean Daven- t . t i . . port was revealed by her v paxeni3. wx. ana rus. vv. .; W. LJoss ttus ,weeic Uen- " neU-EHisJ. " 4 in the Social World Traditional .White. Chosen By Brides; Church and Home Ceremonies ' Miss Audrey Fehler will re ceive her golden circlet from Mr. Amedee M. Smith, III, this af ternoon" when the couple ex change wedding vows at the First Congregational church. The bride, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fehler, will have as her only attendant, Miss Mar garet Ann Bligh. Mr. George Reed Sparling of Seattle will be Mr.. Smith's best man. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Smith of Portland. At 4 o'clock Dr. R. Franklin Thompson will officiate, assisted by Rev. Robert Hutchinson. Bou quets of pink and white snap dragons and carnations will bank the altar. On either side will be arrangements of woodwardia fern and candles. Mr. Keith Sherman will sing "Calm as the Night" and "Ich liebe oUch by Grieg before the bridal party enters. Jean Hob son Rich will be the accompan ist Of Ivory faille will be the bridal gown. The fitted bodice is torso length and ends in points over the hipline. The full skirt is gathered and slightly entrain. Tiny buttons extend from the sweetheart neckline to the waist In front The sleeves are full at the shoulders and end in points over the elbow. The bride will wear a juliet cap of seed pearls and net and the bridal bouquet will be a cluster of bouvardia and gar denias. Mr. Fehler will give his daughter in marriage. Maid of Honor in Gold Miss Bligh's gown will be of gold taffeta, designed with a full skirt and tight-fitting bodice. The Peter Pan collar and elbow length sleeves are edged in pleating. In her hair will be a Juliet cap of gold taffeta and her flowers will - be daffodils, narcissus and rosebuds. Seating the guests will be Mr. Roger Jayne of Seattle, Mr. Wil liam A. Stein of Portland, Mr. Robert Hamilton and Mr. Clair Fehler of Corvallis, cousin of the bride. Mrs. Fehler has chosen an aqua blue redingote suit with silk dress and wool coat fcr her daughter's marriage. Her spring hat is a shiny black straw and her accessories are black. Mrs. Smith will wear a print silk in shades of Kelly green, black and white. Her straw sailor is of black and green with a veil. They both will wear -corsages of rosebuds and narcissus. There will be a small recep tion at the Fehler honf e . after the ceremony. Mrs. S. H. Pro bert and Mrs. Earl L. Fisher will preside at the urns and Mrs. B. H. Drager will cut the cake. Assisting will be Miss Phyllis Fisher, Miss Marjorie Waters, Miss Barbara Williams, Miss Mary Ellen Mills and Mrs. John Kolb. Mrs. William A. Stein will be in charge of the gift room and Miss Mildred Meaney will pass the guest book. The serving table will be centered with the bride's cake encircled with an arrangement of rosebuds and narcissus. To Live in Portland When the couple leave on . their wedding trip Audrey will wear a smart deep water blue wool frock and a matching wool coat with a dyed lynx baby fox collar. Her accessories are py thon and her felt hat is country cream. Mr. Smith will take his' bride to Portland to reside at 2553 NE Glisan at the Del-Ray apartments. Miss Fehler and Mr. Smith 'are former Willamette university students and were members of Beta Chi and Alpha, Psi Delta respectively. jbon't Jlooh Jlocu. , m but ... we like teas. It seems thai we always meet people who remember uswhen we wore black bloomers and carried a BB gun, and we love it At a tea, like the Woman's club tea at Mrs. Kelly's Friday, we see lots of old friends, but enough people who never knew us in black bloomers, for us to feel reasonably dignified. We never drink tea, except at a tea but it seems to touch the spot along with a rich cookie or two. Oddities . . . Looking for a Valentine - wrapping for mother's gift, we found several pretty papers. The- first was pink and blue with "Welcome Baby" on it wouldn't da Little "Bon voyage" numbers were attractive but mother doesn't plan to bon voyage this season. Then there were several With silver . wedding bells on them mother's the belle of the family, but no use to rub the silver part in. Oh well, give her flowers and don't wrap 'emi W predict . . . that in a year or two fho same critics who now upbraid the sponsors Dinner Honors President A noKhost dinner at Godfrey! Friday night honored Andy Landforce, student body presi dent of OSC, who was guest at Centennial ball Saturday. Later guests went to the Century show at Waller hall. Guests were Andy Landforce, Rosella BelL Ralph May, Chloe Anderson, Bob Hamilton, Mar- xujuctsun, auu qwuuwo, Mr jorie WaterV Bob Lee, Nancy Austm Bob Simmons, Shirlee Morgan, Mr. and-Mrs. Orvflle Racsdale,' Jerry AndersonTPolIy- Miss Virginia Jarman will be come Mr. William J. Thomp son's bride at a lovely ceremony this afternoon at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Lee SteJner. Dr. R. Franklin Thompson .will read the double ring service at 1 o'clock. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dart B. 'Jarman, formerly of Salem and now of Santa Monica, -and the bridegroom's mother is Mrs. Ruby Thompson of Medford, a former Salem resident. Miss Carolyn Brown as solo ist will sing "O Promise Me" and "Because." Mrs. W. H. East will be the accompanist. The couple will exchange their vows before the fireplace which will be banked with baskets of cala lilies and candles. White tapers in ' candelabras will guard the arrangement Miss Jane Find ley, cousin of the bride, will light the candles. To Wear White Satin The bride, who will be given in marriage by Dr. Steiner, has chosen a handsome model of white satin for her wedding. The fitted bodice is made with a sweetheart neckline, and the yoke is embellished with pearl trimming. The long sleeves are full at the shoulders and extend into points over each wrist Tiny, self covered buttons extend from neckline to waistline In back and the full skirt termi nates in a court train. Her full length tulle veil cas cades from a Mary Stuart head dress. She will carry a white Bible topped with an orchid and a shower of ribbon streamers and bouvardia. Miss Eloise Findley, her cous in's maid of honor, will wear a gown of pastel yellow tafieta fashioned with a tight bodice and full skirt. There is seed pearl trimming on the waist and the sleeves are short Her flowers will be yellow snapdragons. Mr. George Arbuckle, Jr., will stand with Mr. Thompson as best man. Mrs. Jarman will be gowned in gold chiffon with a full skirt and a bodice of seed pearls and sequins. Mrs. Thompson will wear a black crepe model for her son's wedding. Their cor sages will be of gardenias. Reception to Follow A reception for the wedding guests will follow the ceremony. The , bride's table will be cen tered with the wedding cake en circled with smilax and bou vardia. Mrs. Louis Lachmund will preside at the coffee urn and Mrs. Milton L. Meyers will cut the brjde's cake. Late in the afternoon the bri dal couple will leave on their wedding trip. For travelling the bride has chosen a navy blue suit with white pique collar and cuffs and navy accessories. On her shoulder will be pinned an orchid. At present the couple will re side in Medford where Mr. Thompson is with the United States government engineering corps. Virginia attended Willam ette university this fall and was a pledge of Beta Chi sorority. She previously attended the University of Southern Califor nia and is a Delta Delta Delta. The bridegroom is a graduate of Salem's schools and attended Oregon State college where he was a member of Theta Chi fra ternity. Newcomers to Salem are Mr. and Mrs. William W. Alexander and daughter, Barbara. They are former residents of the Univer sity district Seattle. Barbara is a high school student - of the postoffice mural, will be showing them proudly to visitors, just as they are the state house murals. Was there ever an attempt at .public beautification but awakened a torrent of talk? Always "against" of course. Subversive activities ... We heard of the meanest rodent the other day. A young friend of our acquaintance is trying to get a retread on her bicycle tire because a rat chewed a three-inch hole in itl Uncle Sam follows through ... Friday we met a mailman.' He must have been air mail man, because he came soaring down a hill, forced us Into a gravelly ditch and flew on. We had only spun off half an inch of rubber , when along came a Dept of In terior truck. Two husky shoulders boosted us on our way. We shouldn't be too harsh with the postman after all, "the mail must go through," but we did give a postage stamp an extra vehement licking that day. Maxine Buren. anna Shinkle, Lawrence Wills, Catherine Thomas, Dick Stacer. Bettie Browne," Bob Blanding, Maxine Bolland, Ralph Scales inger and Miriam Jensen. Monday Night Dancing clab . members will hold their month ly dance in Billings-Armstrong hall Monday. A no-host dinner at the Cheerio Inn will precede the dance. Arranging the affair Mr- nd Wallace Bone- " Steele, Mr.- and Mrs.' Paul Bar- den. Dr. and Mrs. Grover C Bellinger and Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Barlow, y ' t , , i i : :t v. J J n , y K f . : - L . . : " - " v , V RUTH PECK (Kennell-EHs Engagements RUTH PECK WEARS ' A DIAMOND Guests of Miss Ruth Peck on Valentine afternoon, learned of her engagement to Mr. James G. Smith at a tea in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Peck. The bride-to-be attended Cor vallis schools and Capital Busi ness college. She is now at the secretary of state's office. Mr. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward C. Smith of Lake Grove, is a graduate of the University of Oregon law school and is now with the attorney general's of fice. The couple have not set their wedding day. Miss Jean Peck of Portland, cousin of the bride-elect passed legal scrolls, bearing the names of the couple. For her announce ment tea the bride elect wore a lovely mist blue French mar quisette frock fashioned with a full skirt, a wide girdle and bishop sleeves. Bachelor but tons with gold centers were em bossed on the cuffs and pockets. In her hair she wore her favorite flower, blue bachelor buttons. Mrs. Peck received in a powder blue crepe gown, wearing a cor sage of pink roses. Mrs. Smith and Miss Gretchen Smith came from Lake Grove for the party and received informally. Presiding at the tea urns were Mrs. Bert Peck of McMinnville, aunt of the bride-elect Mrs. Bert Read, Mrs. Arthur Pugsley and Mrs. W. S. Brown of Corvallis. Serving were Miss Charlotte Mc Clary, Miss Mary Jane Lau, Miss ! Helen Harley, Miss Ruth Melson and Mrs. Robert Beardsley of Corvallis. Valentine appointments were used on the tea table and the centerpiece was of pink and white carnations and blue bache lor buttons. An arrangement of the same flowers were used on the mantle. Mrs. Merrltt Truax and Mrs. John Ficklin will be hostesses for a bridge luncheon Tuesday afternoon at the Truax home in Park -avenue. Twenty-four of their friends have been invited. Spring flowers will be used for decorations. Mrs. R. E. Lee Steiner, Mrs. Rex Davis and Mrs. Milton Mey ers will entertain members of the Leisure Hour club at a 1:30 o'clock dessert luncheon at the Meyers' home on Court street Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. MarkWood TO Visit Arriving in the capital today for a fortnight's visit - will be Mrs. L. Harter Markwood (Gwen Panton) of, Berkeley, Calif, who will be the house guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. James J. Panton. -Tuesday afternoon Mrs. James Walton is arranging an informal tea for Mrs. 1 Markwood, who mw a uiuuwr ux menus la uv capital. Guests have been in has a number of friends in the "vited to call at 3:30 o'clock at . the Walton home on East Su perior street. photo) MARGARET JOHNSON (Jesten-Miller photo) Revealed . MISS JOHNSON TO MARRY A FLIER Miss Margaret Seargeant John son will be an army bride early this spring. Today Mr. and Mrs. John M. Johnson are announc ing the approaching marriage of their daughter to Mr. Marion C. Jewel, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Jewel of Bend. The bride-elect left Saturday for California to visit with her relatives until '.the time of her marriage. The wedding will take place on the day of Mr. Jewel's graduation from advanced flying school when he will be commis sioned a second lieutenant in the army air corps.. Miss Johnson is a graduate of Salem schools and attended Wil lamette university for two years. She is a graduate of Oregon State college and a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. For the past two years she has been teaching home economics at Sil verton junior high school. Mr. Jewel alio attended Ore gon State college where he first met his bride-to-be. Several showers were given in honor of Miss Johnson before her depar ture for the south. AAUW literature, group will meet Wednesday at "8 o'clocfr-fn the home of Miss Elsie Miller, 1180 North Winter street. Mrs. Herbert Rahe will read "Watch on the Rhine"? by Lillion Hill man and will give a brief review of "The Corn Is Green" by Emlyn Williams. Other mrlyeV" S17.95 to $29.95' SMART SHOP l- 115 N. LIBERTY Co-ed Tells Troth at Dance A Willamette university coed, Miss Phyllis Lerdall of Port land, announced her betrothal to Mr. Robert McMurry of Port land at the Century ball held Saturday night President Carl Sumner Knopf made the an nouncement during the ball. The bride-elect is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Lerdall of Portland and her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Mc Murry of Portland. Miss Lerdall wore a cream brocaded taffeta gown for the occasion. She Is freshman and resides at Lausanne hall. Mr. McMurry attended schools in Portland where he is now em ployed. No date has been set for the wedding. Engagement of Couple Told Announced this weekend is the engagement of Miss Alma Fanning, daughter of Mrs. Bert Fanning and Mr. Arthur L. Goss, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Goss of Stayton. No date has been set for the' wedding but it is planned to take place this summer. I I II m m - m m mm atoeaatibfawuhttftMHMu