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TAGS SIX Tha OREGON STATESMAN, Colam Oregon. Tuesday Morning. Dtctmbcr 12. 1342 V.i. Betrothal -Told at " Party: The engagement of Miss Ester Porter and Mr. WUIard French was announced Simday night at an informal party at the home at the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Porter. Mr. French is the son. of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson French of Worland,. Wyoming, and his mother, pres ent for the party, was honor guest. . Christmas decorations were used, and guests were given eel lophane-wrapped popcorn balls from the tree, which contained cards bearing the names of the ngaged couple. No date was set for the wedding. At the party were Mrs. Wilson French, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Porter, Miss Ester Porter, Mr. Willard French, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Dobyns, Mr. and Mrs. Clar tnce Conrad, Ruth, Robert, Mel Tin and Clarence Conrad, Miss Ruth Doerr, Dale Gordon, Verne Scott, Janet Boise, Mrs. John E. Erickson, Edward, Donald and William Porter, and Bobby Johnson. Miss Porter is a graduate of Salem high school and is now a., -freshman at Willamette univer sity. Mr. French graduated from Worland high school and is now with the cavalry, stationed at Fort Lewis. Book Club at Kubin's The annual Christmas party of the Book and Thimble club was held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Fred W. Kubin on Gehlhar road. Alter a "no-host lunch-' on,- the afternoon was spent most enjoyably, with an im-' promptu program, and Christ mas tree, highlighted with gifts which revealed the name of the unknown friend of each lady for the past year. ? Members present for the occa sion were: Mrs. Charles Adams, Mrs. Rollin Beaver. Mrs. Con rad Fox, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. C. Schwartz, Mrs. R. Damrell, Mrs. Albert Isaac, Miss Fern Morgan, bd Mrs. Kubin... Mrs. John M. Graves has gone to Great Falls, Montana, to spend Christmas holidays with her sis- ter, Mrs. Ron Wilson. Favorite Slippers X 327 Here's the very newest thing In play shoes or bedroom slip per yours for bit of easy cro chet! They're done la that heavy rug cotton coles and all and work up so quickly. Pattern 327 contains directions fc slippers - in small, medium and large size; . Illustrations of stitches, , ; Send ELEVEN CEXTS in coins for this pattern to The Oregon Statesman, Keedleeraft Dept. 215 South Commercial, Salem, Ore. Write plainly PATTESN KOnCS, your NAEtE and ADDRESS. - S5; SOf IETF UUSIC TfceOaE CLUB CALENDAR - TUESDAY' . VFW auxiliary Christmas party at VFW hau. M dinner and en tertainment. THCKSDAT Fidelia class. First Baptist church, with Mrs. Ada V. Skiff. 421 - Court street, 1 p. m. FRIDAY '- ' Ann Judson circle, Tdt p. m 1st Baptist church. Dinner. Meeting Is Held - Women's auxiliary to Salem chapter Disabled American Vet erans held their Christmas party Thursday night A covered dish dinner was served with the chap ter as guests. Tables were lit with red candles and Christmas decorations. Jay Harnsberger is commander of the chapter and Mrs. Stuart Johns, commander of the auxiliary. Mrs. Bryon Zumwalt was ap pointed chairman for the USO canteen for January. Mrs. Cecil Long reported fifty ditty bags had been finished and 100 more ordered. . On Saturday the following members were going to Camp Adair to decorate the day room, and trim a tree for Christmas, hang the drapes and arrange the furniture: Mrs. Stuart Johns, Mrs. Jay Harnsberger, Mrs. Rite Grif fin, Mrs. ' Freida Odom, Mrs. Verne Ostrander Miss Verna Johns, Mrs. Tom Boatman and Mrs. Carroll Long. The next business meeting will be January 15 and the next sew ing meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Tom Boatman. Disabled American Veterans held their business meeting Thursday nigfit preceeding the dinner at :30. Jay Harnsberger reported that complete furnish ings, even to a piano, were ready to be sent to Camp Adair. William ' Croghan reported their membership quota had been made for the coming year. Their next social meeting will be De cember 31, and business meeting January 15. Meet at Church Parlors The Ann Judson Missionary society held a meeting Friday at the First Baptist church. A short business meeting was led by the president, Mrs. Marion Curry. An appropriate Christmas de votional was given by Mrs. Ed Lucas, followed by a solo by Marjorie ScheideL Miss Helen Bier was the speak . er. The meeting was closed with a Christmas carol, sung by Mrs. i'C, Purvine. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Ray Cates, Mrs. Glen Newland, Mrs. Lydia Gibson and Dorothy Ege. t SILVERTON Frleinds have received announcements of the marriage of Miss Evelyn Zum walt and Richard S. Thoman at Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Bap tist church there. Her mother, Mrs. Frances Kester, and her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Zumwalt, were the only relatives present. Mr. Thoman is studying for his ' master's degree at Los Angeles, where they will make their home. Mrs. Thoman is a former steog rapher at the Silver Falls Timber company and left for Los An geles in early October. - mm? m mm 'r . .. Come fa tonight! Youni'find a huge variety of quality gifts . ; all at Wards usual down-to-earth prices! Buy all of your gifts and -' all your holiday needs at ' 7e ATCl Close Christmas Era ct 6 P. I t OFFICIALS of the Salem Camp Fire Girls council are pictured as they made plans lor .1943. activities of the local aroup. From left to i right ftiey are, Mrs. Sidney King, president of the Guardians' association, Charles Huagins, president of the Salem council and Mrsv Chester Zumwalt, newly appointed Camp Fire executive lor the Salem area. Included among plans for Camp Fire activities is a drive to obtain greases and fats for war pur Saturday a party was given for Carol Ann Lukinbeal on her 8th birthday. : ; Bidden to the party j were: Janet Marie Kufner, Karen Joy Rutherford, Mary Ellen Hen drickson, Marilyn Jane - Olson, Allan Olson, Sue Arlene Wilson, ' Clifford and Rose Ann Eiffler, Verna Lenhardt, Barbara Lee and Jo Anne Marie Evans. Re games were played. Women's Council Hears Hostess Miss Elizabeth Rogers, hostess at Camp Adair, was the speaker at the December meeting of the Salem Women's council. In speaking of the duties of a camp hostess she gave interest ing sidelights by recounting her own experiences in dealing with the soldiers and their visitors at the guest house, a small hotel ac commodating 54 for use of en listed men's guests. During the business session of the council the members voted to buy a bond for the Red Cross. Nearly every organization repre sented reported furnishing a day room at Camp Adair. Some were plannnig a Christmas tree and treats. Miss Mary Ann Brady, pupil of Lena Belle Tartar, sang "O, Holy Night" and "Adeste Fi deles." She was accompanied by Miss Alice Rose. A tea and social hour followed the business meeting. Players Have"! Holiday Party A Christmas party was held for weekly playing class, Mon day afternoon, at the home of Mrs. David Eason. Grade and high school members are John Weller, Robert Deacon, Bob Thompson, Alfred Laue, George Adams, Leland Hoar, Page Bailey,- Marilyn Wyatt, Joanne Twedt, Elizabeth Nelson, , Janet Rilea, Jewell Gueffroy Frances Baum, Peggy Burroughs, Diane - Stoody, Susan Perry, Audrey Simmons, Sandra Nordyke and Justine Lewis. WOOD BURN Miss Betty Je Otterstrom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Otterstrom of 1 Lake side, formerly of this city, be came the bride of Bernard E. Murtro, son of Victor Murtro of Lakeside in Vancouver, Wash ington, December 11. The cere mony was attended by a few friends and members of the fam ily. Donna Jean Ernest was maid of honor. The best man was Kenneth Noble of Portland. , The bride, a popular member of the class of '41 at Woodburn high school, has been employed in Portland for the past year. The happy couple will make their home at Lakeside, .where Mr . Murtro is engaged in the logging Industry. . ; j; i. j . - i -i "-'' "'-V ' k.-.-' s- Rainbow to Have Party Tonight Christmas is traditionally a time for celebration and Chad wick assembly. Order of the Rainbow for Girls, is proving this year to Ve no exception by plan ning their annual Christmas party to follow Immediately after the regular meeting' tonight, at 7:30. During the business meet ling, presided over by Miss Mar garet Forsvthe, worthy advisor, and Mrs. Wayne Henry, mother advisor, final arrangements will be made in regard to the Camp Adair recreation room. At the same fime any last minute plans for the Christmas formal will be discussed and decided upon. This formal, to be held from 9 to 12 on Wednesday, December 23. "Will "be in the Salem armory. Tickets are now on sale under the direc tion of Miss Jean Driggs. ' The Christmas party will fol low as soon as the business meet ing has been concluded. Gifts will be exchanged. The commit tee for the party consists of Miss Jean Newman,, chairman. Miss Pat Mansfield, Miss Georgia Hull, Miss Carol Gregg and Miss Jean Fowler. Party Given For Club The annual Christmas party of the Knot-a-Kare club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas on Morgan ave nue. Christmas greens and, can dles with a lighted Christmas tree formed the decorations. - Pinochle was played, with hon ors going to Mr. and Mrs. Ar thur Andresen, Mrs. Irene Birch and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wolz. After a late supper gifts were exchanged. Guests for the eve ning were Mr. and Mrs.. Arthur Andresen, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Bressler, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gustafson, Mr. and Mrs. George -Sharmeei -KayollS IN HER PERFECT 11 !, ' "it " ''t.f " Today's. Menu . Hot slaw will be a featured dish to go with a pre-Christmas dinner. Macaroni and cheese Hot slaw , Buttered spinach Hot biscuits 1 Lemon chiffon . pie HOT SLAW 2 eggs or 4 yolks cup vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar Va teaspoon dry mustard H teaspoon salt V teaspoon paprika cup water 4 cups shredded cabbage Beat yolks and add vinegar, stir in sugar, mustard, salt, pap rika and water. Cook slowly, stirring constantly until a little thick. Add cabbage and serve. Elliott Prairie School Plans Yule Program MONITOR The Elliott Prairie school will give a Christ mas program at t p.m. Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hawley and Luella are spending a few days at Tillamook. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Beckett and son, Roger, of Salem were visi tors at the J. P. Jenson home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Lenon were called to Corvallis recently to sign the papers deeding their land within the boundary of Camp Adair cantonment to the US gov ernment. Mrs. Ila Dewickard, Mr." Harold Gregerson and son Donald, visited with Miss Edith Sawtell in Idaho last Sunday. Mrs. Willard Hunt of Newberg was a recent overnight guest at the Edgar Tweed home. Mr, Hunt has been inducted into the army . and is now stationed i at Camp Roberts, Calif. Gardner, Mrs. Carroll Robinson, Mrs. Irene Birch, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wolz and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Thomas. ' 7 QivcMer FITTING LEG SIZE! 'A tirT II . a. ' J V I . .. - From the skilled hands o IUlU-Sbar-metraxoe Rayon Stockings as Iorelr as cht BnSbsrnur Nylons you girt bet last Christmas. Every bit as flatter lag, too-because now, as always, Sbmrvtem are leg-sued ia both width and length to fit her tpa of leg! smoothly, perfectly from top to toel Esl dusire ith us of course! : ; r Mrs. FDR Helps Poet, Noiv at Adair CAMP ADAIR, Dec -21 Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt has acted as an ' unpaid literary ' agent" for Second Lt. oJhn E. Caughman, of the 38 lit infantry, 6th division. Through .her .'interest, a poem which he wrote -while a sentinel at - Camp v Roberts, - Calif- . last Christmas eve, appears in the cur rent "number of the Ladies' Home Journal. . "This poem was" written by a fellow member of the regiment as we sat around a little fire between turns on"1, guard ' duty," a soldier wrote to Mrs. Roosevelt, in send ing her the poem. "It touched the feelings . of: all . of us who were away from home for the first time. at Cbristnu.;t - To, the present lieutenant, then a private, Mrs. Roosevelt wrote: "By chance your verses. A Christmas Silhouette -1941, have fallen into my hands. I wonder If you would : let me have them printed? I may, of course' be able to sell them, but aside from that I would like to see them printed in a number of publications be cause of the last verse, which I think the youth of the country will particularly enjoy and ap plaud. ... Very sincerely yours, Eleanor Roosevelt "If there should ' be any ocm pensation," the lieutenant wrote in telling. Mrs. Roosevelt to do as she pleased ; with his ' poem, aBcftMaaaoaatfii 0 ... New i t : . .. . U vy eg) ii l!J Ivii ICi ov iuj yw m t QWrff ".'1 i s si UP f ...... . " y CL 1 -J would like for yoa to jiccept pay ment in defense bonds, and then in turn send the bonds to my mother. It would greatly please Lt. Caughman "comes from Crip ple Creek, Colo, and was a credit man for a jeweler,' but now has done a novel, as well as s h o r t stories, and hopes to write for a living when the war Is over. He Is a University of California grad uate." " . . ' . The last two verses Of the poem read as follows: v ,We have' come to that time of : , wrath and .hate : , . When ' death wings down from - ' the skyr When. Christmas lights go dim' go. blade ' f - . We Walk the. beach alone my "gun and L 'But we must keep . faiths my ' gun and L , We must stand guard in' the wind and rain. And we shall pray, yes. Hear our prayer, "May the Prince of Peace re turn again " Shriners Hospital .'. Said Help to 2000 PORTLAND, Dec. 2l-(5))-Port-land Shriners hospital for crip pled children has helped or cured more than 2000 children, R. R. Adams, member of the board of directors, said Monday. He told the members forum of the chamber of commerce, how ever, that 2000 more are on the waiting list. V TODAY, Shipment of New v : Shop f T ..'r" . ""- Z.. -;. -.y Best : -ALSO- PERFUMES! . ... COSMETICS! Store Hours t. r ' r 9:30 A. LI. to 6 P. T.I. Including Srturdaya Holiday Masses Set ST. LOUIS The services at the St. Iioois Catholic church on the feast of Christmas will start with high mass at 6 a. m-, follow ed at 8:30 and 9 a. m. by two low masses. A Mt. Angel priest will conduct the services. ) He will re place Father Kraus, who is still in the hospitaL A A A A H A I tin - g al, Unexpected Gift-: & VL 1 Early For ' ,(''.- ;. " . - Selections! I-r..; j'Hjl.:,; -'V: I pig .3". if j. ( r i . r r nu 51X3 1 tovww a pair r- " i i' LXH as J TSArfSFES ' id L. - c: 31 ... t Uers . IVlUlt
