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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 30, 1944)
PAGE EIGHT Students to Give Play Friday Willamette university drama students are putting the finishing touches on the play "Ladies in Retirement', which win be pre sented as the annual May week end play Friday night at the Sa lem high school auditorium. Tickets are on sale on the cam pus and will be for sale, at the door that night Lois Phillips, senior in drama from Klamath Falls, plays the feminine leading role of Ellen Creed, a spinster obsessed with a desire to care for her two in-, sane sisters. Miss Phillips is fa miliar to Willamette playgoers, having played the leading roles in "Philadelphia Story and "Ar senic and Old Lace" and taken major parts in "The Comedy of Errors," "Distant Drums," "Yel low Jacket" and "Curse You, Jack Dal ton." Last summer she was selected for study at the Priscilla Beach theatre and re ceived favorable reports from . there..',. . The masculine lead and only masculine part in the production is played by Seaman Charles Strong who had major role in "George Washington Slept Here" presented earlier in the year. Strong is a transfer from Linfield college where he was active in dramatics and played the same role there. Pat Otis and Phyllis Crowdcr have the roles of the two Insane sisters. Miss Otis is Louisa Creed and Miss Crowder Is Emily Creed. Leon o r a, an ex-actress whose charms have somewhat faded, is played by Joyce Feiden who also appeared in "George Washington Slept Here." Cath erine Thomas is -Sister Theresa, a nun. Romantic interest is provid ed by Lucy Gilham, played by Donna Hinckley, and Albert Fea ther, the role taken by Strong. Dr. Herbert E. Rahe, instructor in drama, is directing the play. Carola Hays, freshman from Sa lem, is drama manager. Joyce Feiden is in charge of the art and scenery and Fred Farris heads the construction work. Proper ties are: under the direction of Beverly Cox. Costumes have been secured by Nancy Hoak from the Portland Civic Theatre association and are the same ones as used by that group's produc tion of "Ladies in Retirement." Poppy Committee To Entertain Meeting of Capital unit, Amer ican Legion auxiliary will be held Monday at 8 o'clock in the Salem Woman's club. After the business meeting the poppy committee will present a musical program consisting of songs by Mrs. E. T. Barnett who will sing "Song of the Robin" by Anna Case and "The Little Be trothed" by Eleanor Warren. Miss Bernice Kleihege will play selections on the viola and they will be accompanied by MrsT D. B. Kleihege. Reports of the poppy commit tee will be heard in preparation to the poppy sale May 26 and 27. Mrs. E. A. Lee is general chair man of the sale. The meeting of May 15th wilL honor the American War Moth ers at which time the Junior aux iliary will hold initiation. - - Mrs. Mabel Wlasten. chairman state AAUW radio committee, announces the final series of lec tures over KOAC Tuesday aft ernoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. E. W. Warrington of Oregon State col lege will act as moderator for the panel discussion and the top ic la "Whoe World." ! w Cjicc Hcl a special "ccmhittatlcti package" ofr Most welcome, most enchanting of feminine gifts! Beautifully wrapped, aglow with -ribbons and flowers, i evaTthe most modest package is an expression of your ' good taste . . sincerely flatters the recipient ! "' Variety of "combination. : . Bendel Soaps, Toilet Water, Body Sachet, Dtnting Powder, Bath Oils, Bath Mitts, Eati ca Sachet. -Exclusively in Salem At' i i i i! Lois Phillips, who ploys the lead part in "Todies in Retirement," Willamette May week end play. (Kennell-EllisJ Seaman Charles Strong, who has the only male role in the Willam ette Junior weekend play to be presented at the high school auditorium Friday night (Kennell- CLUB CALENDAR SfOHDAT American Legion auxiliary at Salam Woman's dub, S p. tax. TUESDAY Americas War Mothers, all day at USO. Missouri club auxiliary with Mrs. W. C. Walker. IMS North Summer street, no-host lunch eon. Laurel Social Hour elab with Mrs. Vina Koffel. Glenn Creek road. IM p.ra., -sew for Red Cross. WEDNESDAY Royal Neighbors Sewing etub with Mrs. Winston Purvine. 1730 North 22nd street, an day meet ing, no-host luncheon at noon. Members Chosen To Seat Officers Ladies of the Patriarch Mili tant met in the IOOF hall Friday night. Mrs. Rose Harland was elected delegate to the state as sociations of auxiliaries meeting to be held in Portland in May. Those on the team to seat the state officers are Mrs. William Beard, Mrs. Howard Hunsaker, Mrs. Rose Harland, Mrs. Gdldie Kyle, Mrs. Lloyd Suffler and Mrs. Clarence Townsend. Members of the auxiliary are to meet in the hall Tuesday, May 2, for an all day auiltine nartr. The team will practice in the nau Friday night, May 5. The Delta Zeta alumnae will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Harry Schenk. 2094 Center street, Tuesday night at S o'clock lor a dessert supper. The Navy Mothers social elnb will meet with Mrs. Don Smith at her home on North 16th street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All navy mothers are invited to attend. w The Seen and Heard... By TERYME NAVY ESC02TS for Queen Marjory Maulding and her prin cesses, Mary Jean Huston and Dorothy Estesy who will rule over the May festivities on the Willamette university campus this weekend . . . The first time a Willamette queen has ever had a navy man for king . . . The chosen three are Kenneth King, John Cotthoff and George Ottum . ; Outside of the coronation the biggest- thrill for the girls will be when they view the for mal inspection of the navy men, which immediately follow the crowning and winding of the May pole W So far the queen and her princesses have been able to keep their dresses a secret and hope to surprise their fellow stu-" dents. , - " TJDBXTS . . . Home again is Mrs. Thomas Hill, jr. (Ruth An unsen) ... she has been in Al ameda, Calif , with her navy en- ' sign husband ... Tom is now In San- Diego . . . Accompanying Ruth home was Mrs. Jack M. Beta of Los Angeles, whose hus band is now in Alaska . . . . She plans to stay several months with Ruth . . . Mrs. Bets' sister-in-law is Pauline Betz, the na tional known women's tennis player ... When Tom was in Los Angeles the tennis star showed him all around and took him to the various clubs. Xnroute west is Mrs. Julian Wilke (Betty Anunsen) after be- : ing in New Jersey since fall . . she Is headed for Colorado Springs to join her army hus band . . . He has been studying at Princeton and Betty comple ted her work at Brunswick col lege . . .-J. ",v Abo coming west is Jean Da vid of Washington, DC . . . She is leaving the nation's capitol on Tuesday and is going direct to San Francisco . . . she is driv ing west with her sister, who is joining her husband in the bay area . . . Jean plans to come to Portland and Salem later in the month ... She formerly made her home here and is the niece of Admiral Ross Mclntire . . . EASTWARD BOUND are Mrs. m DEK 1 Controlled delicate color, resiliency and stabil ity distinguish the material now used by den tists in making dentures. DR. 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Godbolt and daughter, Sally The four will go on to An napolis where the Nelsons have taken a house . , .They will be there for the graduation of their son, Stuart, from the naval aca demy on June 7 . . Mr. Nelson and their other son, Reed, also expect to be there for Stuart's graduation , Reed will re ceive his lieutenant's bars in June . . . He Is an aviation ca det in meteorology at the Univer sity of Chicago . . . The Nelsons will go to New York and Boston and plan to come home through th Candian Rockies, stopping at lake Louise 'rV':.--; A BIRTHDAY TEA on Wed nesday celebrated the local JYWCA's 30th anniversary . , . . " First board members and past presidents were honor guests . . . In the line, Mrs. Guy Hickok, this year's president, wearing a dusty rose silk crepe g own . . Mrs. W. E. Kirk, the first board presi dent, in a shell pink crepe dress . .. . Mrs. E. Blackerby.'Mrs. T. A. Elliott, Mrs. Frank Spears, Mrs. B. C Miles, Mrs. O. K. 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It is possible to day to obtain dentures that are lighter in weight, yet of tested durability. They have a beauty and grace of design, plus color tones that harmonize with indi vidual features." PAHIlEn, Dontist COHNCII STATC- . SALES! 325 j - iTtciiie. Ikjsst Utia Orjon. Eundor Morning. Apdl'SX 1941 white hat on Mrs. Frank Power . ; . Mrs. Silas Gaiser wearing navy blue with pink hat and many others.; v : ROOF GAEDEN the theme of the Rainbow sports dance Friday . night at the chamber of com merce ." . Beverly Davenport arranged the decorations . for the dance she wore a clever green cotton dress with red cir cles . . Garden furniture -arranged about the hall . 'a striped canopy over the punch bar and lots of garden flowers . . Clever programs in pastel shades decorated with garden tools and seeds. . .Cotton dresses. lor. the girls and sport shirts for their escorts . . . Ka therine Moran wearing a pretty pinafore printed with large clus ters of roses . . . Peggy. Paxson in a luggage dress with white buttons down the front and large white printed bands on the skirt . . . Marilyn HJort In a becom ing summer red two-piece linen suit . . Brunette June Young in a pink and white print . Marie Ann Newman in white and Betty Zo Allen in green. AGEAND CLIMAX to the Community concert series this year was the appearance of Hel , en TraubeV W.tgnerian soprano, - on Friday . . . She wore a beau tiful gown of black sequins fash ioned with long sleeves and skirt was of black net, very full and graceful as she walked ... the neckline was low and her only ornament was a clip on the right shoulder. Thm Wae da Ceaaaramity clmb met Wednesday at the. home of Mrs. W. H. Kraber for luncheon. Five hundred was In play with prizes going to Mrs. Robert Fromm, Mrs. Ernest Andres and Miss Battle Skelton. Thirteen were present. '- Y FEEL FRESH IM A spun rayon It's so downright smart so crisp and dean-cut, You can wear your spun rayon dress from the start to the end of a long, hot day, without losing that bond-box look I You'll probably want more than one I So how about a two piece style and a one-piece classic t Prints, solids and combinations. Sizes 9-15, 12-20. 7.90 M lvilontgomery 155 N. Liberty Phone 3194 Qub Proposes ' '! , City Plan , . The Salem Zonta : club win . support the proposed city man ' ager plan, following a business i meeting held at the Gdlden Pheasant on Thursday night, when favorable action was tak en. Mrs. Byron B. Herrick, pres ident of the local club presided. The Zonta' club also agreed to k assist the state department of agriculture in securing emergen ' cy farm help during the" sum mer. The need for such assist ance was presented to the club v by Miss Genevieve Morgan, club -secretary. '..':r: , . - - ' The business session followed a dinner served to the following members. Mrs. . Margaret Rose crans, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. 'Phil Brownen, Miss Katherine Carthew, Miss Edna LUcker, Mrs. Jferrick, Miss Morgan, Miss Helen Yockey, Miss" Mabel Sav- : age. Miss Dorothy Pearce, Miss Lillian McDonald, Mrs. Lucia Dare, Mrs. . Lelace Elis, Miss . Neva LeBlond, Mrs. Rollin K. Page, Mrs. Arthur Hunt and Miss Maxine Buren. CANTEEN CALENDAR to 11 Royal Neighbors ot Lake lanwn. 11 to 1 Etokta club. 1 a . V la.ran. .lrvHf.rv. 4 to T Oregon Stat Mothers dub. 7 to 11 Roberts uome bc cnw. MONDAY, MAT 1 rtrst Presbyteriaa .church groupw TtTXSDAT, MAT S gllverton group. rsaMSSDAT. MAT S Junior Guild. THtTKSOAT. MAT 4 Hollywood lions auxiliary. ram at. mat s rtrmt Cooxrcaational church. MONTGOMERY WARD "-j" OU'LL ALWAYS mi U . ;r-' S:. 1 1V 1 - . - - - I , . j , -Ward 6TLVE2TO Jf Mrs. G e e f g e Steelhammer left Saturday for Portland where she was joined by Miss Frances Keene, San Fahcisco, daughter- of Dr. and Mrs.. C. W. Keene, Sttverton. The two went on to Astoria for a visit with Miss Keene's sister, Mrs. J. M. Cosovich and Mrs. Charles Reynolds, formerly- of Silverton. Miss Keene will re D CACl'TT TJAIY YIU. GUf.ir.inn Yb duy f.lY TEIGY'QG THAT DGOf.llClG f X ! pBaWfe hew pvnp ta itidlwnWct You dont need to wait lob iu onW minute to get your Word Maydwesl Wards b utt bunt ing with aay, colorful ityUs fight new. No coupon needed for the and they're priced low. Wear the . for cool comfort, to ao everywflmre this summer, and save your retmnod tnoet. Corns in and see mete off toda y I : ' i 155 il. Libertj turn here to visit her parents be fore going oa to San Francisco where she Is employed. t ' Fmal meeting ef the year for . Salem Garden dub members will take place Monday night at the YMCA at 730 o'clock. Elec tion of officers will be held and there will be a discussion of vic tory gardens. - 17AC1D im, 4f"7- - I A - J . -S SalWha tia In ri ar 1.98 WbMt fabric xfarcL Of feck ana to. 298 wf. 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