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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 30, 1954)
i I (See. W Statetmob Salem Ortu. Than Dee. 53, 19S4 Oke flea, 1955 jCook : . . 5HlgW "" Ucosmrg iow muxes wj SOC I ETY CLUBS MUSIC1 I Lois' MivEsfel! M7 abed Sises Colorful Year in Furnishings Miss Patricia Gordon Reveals Betrothal to John Humphrey Romantic newi revealed at a holiday party Wednesday night was the betrothal of pretty, blonde Patricia. Anne Gordon, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Gordon, to John Scott Humphrey, young- est son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Humphrey. Sixty of the college and oisen (Geri Bowles), who is visit- young married contingent were bidden to the party given by thelm in Portland and Salem during bride-elect at the Candalaria Heights home of her parents on Skopil the holidays, the engagement news Around Town . . . By JERYME ENGLISH THE PAKTY WHIRL ... The T. Harold Tomlinson home in Mor ningside will be the scene of an informal holiday tea this after noon when members of the Mur iel Morse Horizon Club entertain, with Kaye Tomlinson as hostess ... this is an annual party honor .ing the alumnae of the group and 'over 60 are expected to call be tween 2 and 4 o'clock . . . Betty Harrison will greet guests at the .door . . . Pouring will be Kaye Tomlinson and Claudia Waters ' . . . The tea table will be covered with a light green satin cloth with milk glass bowl filled with or naments for the centerpiece ... A holiday party ... for a group of the college contingent ' this afternoon when Judith Carlson entertains at the country home of her parents, the Kenneth D. Carl sons, on the Wallace Road . . . ' Twenty coeds have been Invited to the party between 4 and 5:30 ; o'clock ... A tea hostess . . . this after noon will be Mrs. L M Doughton, who has invited friends to call between 2:30 and 4:30 o'clock at her North Summer Street home NEW YEAR'S EVE . . . parties . are calendared for Friday night ... Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roth have invited a few friends to their home to welcome in the New Year . . the guests will re main overnight with breakfast and watching the Bowl games on the New Year's Day agenda . Preceding . . . the Carousel Club's New Year's Eve dance Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Buxton are en tertaining a group of friends at their home on North 23rd Street ... Twenty guests have been bid den to the party ... Hosts ... for a New Year's Eve party will be Mr and Mrs. Charles A. Spragne. who have invited guests to their North 14th Street home for a buffet supper and to watch the New Year in . . . Entertaining . . . a few friends at a watch party New Year's Eve will be Mr and Mrs. Howard L. Jenks, who i have bidden guests x to their country home in Brush College ... A pre-danee party ... when Mr. and Mrs. Wallace H. Bonesteele Jr, Mr and Mrs Stuart Compton and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taw entertain before the Cirque dab's formal dinner dance on New Year's Eve at the Senator Bote! ... the party will be held at the Bonesteeles new suburban home on Asalea Drive and 40 guests have been bidden ... For the college set . . . will be the New Year's Eve watch party ' for which Dick Buren will be host at the country home of his parents, Dr and Mrs. Wolcott E. Buren, at Lincoln . . . Thirty Sa lem and out-of-town friends of the host have been invited to the party ... Mr. Buren's fiance. Miss Betty Dobler, will be down from Portland for the holiday weekend -and will be a guest at the Buren home ... Arriving ; . . la the capital Fri day to spend the New Year's weekend will be Kay Huntington of Saa Francisco, who will be the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bonis W. Huntington . New Year's Eve guests ... of Mr. and Mrs. William Bush will be former Salem residents, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas McNeill and sons. Bob and Bill, of Portland . . Holiday guests ... of Mrs. Frederick Leopold, who has Just returned from Europe, at her Park Avenue home are Mrs. C VanHouten. Miss May Barr, B. Miss Marie Chambers and Mrs. George Fety, all of Portland Mrs. Leopold, Mrs. VanHouten and Mrs. May Fety of Los An geles spent several months tour- lag the European continent they visited the British Isles, the Scandinavian countries, France, Switzerland, Germany and Italy returning lb the states In time for Christmas ... It's a boy ... for Dr. and Mrs, Kenneth L. Prince (Carolyn Bates) ... the lad arrived Tues day at the Salem General Hospi tal and has been named Kenneth Charles ... he tipped the scales at one ounce over seven pounds The grandparents are, Dr. Charles E. Bates and Mr. and Mrs; C. K Prince . and the baby's great-grandmother is Mrs. Emma Minton of Nampa, Idaho, formerly of Salem ... Woodburn Dateline The betrothal of Miss Lois Mul cahy, daughter of Mrs. Florence S. ' Muleahy. to Quintin B. Estell of Silverton, son of Mrs. Anna Estell of Portlandwas announced it i holiday party . Wednesday afternoon for which the bride-elect was hostess at her home. As the party was arranged in compliment to Mrs. William p. Dances Events Of Holiday Week Plans Made for Sweetheart Ball Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Christ mas party at the home of Mrs. Robert McLauchlan with former members of the chapter as spe cial guests. The program included a gift ex change, caroling, and a puppet show fantasy. Plans are being formulated for the chapter's annual Sweetheart Ball to be held February 5 at the Isaak Walton League Gubhouse. Theme of the dance will be "Star light Serenade" and a sweetheart to reign over the ball will be elected from the chapter members. On the dance committee are co chairmen Mrs. Leonard Martin .. and Mrs. Patricia Ames; Mrs. Robert McLauchlan Mrs. Vera Fisher, Mrs. Robert Tomkins, Miss Katharine Anderson and Miss Mar da Summers. Engagement is Told j WOODBURN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gamroth of Woodburn an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Phyllis, to Roy Hoffman, son of Mrs. Katie Hoffman, also of Woodburn. Miss Hoffman is interning as a laboratory techni cian at Harborview Hospital in Seattle. Mr. Hoffman is with the Army and is stationed at Fort Ord in California. No definite date has been set for the wedding. Club Calendar v ' nrossDAY , lbiih Meadow Gardeners with Mrs. Joe Henny. Brooks, 130 des sort. By PEG DOERFLER WOODBURN A Christmas dance held by the 'Woodburn national guard company Christ mas night was one of the high lights of the holiday week here. Rex Tweed and his orchestra played for the occasion. DeMolay boys and their dates held a dance on December 29. The Mothers' Circle of the organization planned the party, which included a gift exchange. Another feature, of Christmas week were the caroling parties held by various groups in Wood burn. Among these was the Thursday night gathering of the Methodist Youth Fellowship, when they serenaded many of the Methodist church members and enjoyed treats later at' the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mouser. The Rainbow girls caroled Wednesday night after their regular meeting and were rewarded when the Rainbow board served them re freshments when they returned to the Masonic HalL Several out of. state students celebrated Christmas at' the homes of their families in Wood- bunt.' Among, them were Miss Jane McGrath of Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri, and Miss Har riet Hooper of Chadwick School, Palos Verdes, California. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Walling welcomed home their son, Wayne Walling, from Camp Travis, California. Among those who celebrated Christmas in other communities were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mouser, who visited at the home of Mrs. Mouser's sister, Mrs. L. E. Spring er at Newberg. Mrs. L. S. Mochel was surprised Christmas day when she received telephone calls from her oldest son, John Mochel, and family" in southern Indiana and Mrs. George Dukek, a daughter, of Fossil, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. S. Allen Edy, her brother-in-law and sister, were Christmas day visitors. Avenue Guests learned of the engage ment on entering the living room. A large hand painted sign depict ing a bride and groom with their arms looped through an engage ment ring was spotlighted in va ried colors in the picture window. Guests were invited to a talk athon" and during the evening a dessert supper was served. A punch table was also arranged in the recreation room. The buffet table was covered with . a pink embossed cloth with a pink and silver centerpiece with pnk nose- ears tied with silver streamers and a silver candelabrum holding pink tapers. For her announcement party the bride-to-be wore a mist blue faille tea frock. Miss Gordon and her fiance are graduates of Salem High School and are freshmen at the Univer sity of Oregon. The bride-elect is a pledge of Kappa Alpha Theta and Mr. Humphrey is a Beta The ta Pi pledge. No plans have been made for the wedding of the po pular duo. New Officers For Trinity Installed Mrs. R. C. Genre was installed as worthy matron of Trinity Chap ter. Order of Eastern Star as for mal ceremonies Tuesday night Installing officers were Mrs. Louis Irving. Madras, installing grand matron: Herman Johnston, install ing erand natron: Mrs. G. A. Reeher. installing grand chaplain; Mrs. Paul Robinson, installing marshal: and Mrs. Mervin Gilson, installing organist. New officers installed to serve with Mrs. Genre are worthy pa tron, Steven Rosenbaum; associ ate matron. Mrs. R. W. Hoffman; associate 'patron, Clarence Field; secretary. Mrs. C. M. ffixson; treasurer, Mrs. Wilfred Wilson; conductress. Mrs. Clarence Field; associate conductress, Mrs. Mary Pugh: chaplain, Mrs. Harry Mil ler: marshal. Mrs. Gleason Young oreanist. Mrs. L. M. Flagg; Ada Mrs. Ted Burns; Ruth, Mrs. Lloyd Vedder: Esther. Mrs. Charle Hedges; Martha. Mrs. Orval Gra ham: Electa. Mrs. josepn ratu son; warder, Mrs. Steven Rosen baum; sentinel, Mrs. William En- singer. Prorram Presented Durine the prograh Karen Cov ert slaved piano solos.. Mrs. J. A. Sholseth sang, accompanied by her dauehter. Miss . Ariene Shoisetn and Harrv Miller sang. Committee in charge included Mrs. D. M. Eby, chairman; Mrs. Harry Charlton, Mrs. J. E. Van Wyngarden, Mrs. William Ensin ger, Mrs. Tom Shipler. Mrs. Al bert Rasmussen, Mrs. Arthur Cummings, Mrs. Charles Unruh, Mrs": Florence Kortemeier and Mrs. Virgil Sexton.. Serving were Mrs. Harry Charlton. Mrs. Van Wyngarden., Mrs. Robert Forster and Miss Pat Sexton. Miss Shirley Peters6n ' A Bride came as a surprise to the longtime friends of the bride-elect and vis itor, who were bidden to the af fair. Not until the refreshments were 1 served did the guests learn of the duo i betrothal. Individual sand wich loaves were served and were decorated to resemble a Christmas . .... package tied with red ribbon and SPui' cSS of the engaged couple. A. Peterson of Independence, and Miss Muleahy is a graduate of Ralph Alfred Wilson Jr., son of wwamexie university ana a mem Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Wilson of ber of Pi Beta Phi. She is also Salem, exchanged their mariage n active member of the Spinsters vows at a holiday weddine on Dec. ana is now leacning ai aaiem 28 at the Monmouth Christian Heights. Church. Mr. Estell is a graduate of the tk Rv Twnntnn F.iwn f. University of Orezon Law School ficiated at the 3 o'clock ceremony and is the newly elected justice of before a settini of silvered cedar, peace in suvenon. wo Gate nas roval blue Christmas balls and been set for the wedding. s ! L.1 V 5 -- at. I 9mm rt1to im mmmmjIim a mm wmie carnauons. uuianx uiei vicu u sreuum a w candles were Leslie Peterson, the days here visiting her former Wist orae s oromer, ana vaiier wu- iue ummsny menus, i. son. the groom's brother. Mrs. Oisen is currently in Guam with Herbert Schunk sang and Mrs. R. the U. .5. Air Force. 5ne is re- D. Elliot was the organist maining at Travis Air Force Base, For her wedding the bride chose Calif., where she is teaching, dur white satin gown fashioned ing her husbands absence. princess style with tram and ' . sweetheart - neckline with stand- GeiSt Attends up cuiuir uuuuieu ui bccu pcaiu. A her i cuiuir uuuuieu ui bccu pcaiu. i satin headdress held in place Ml Mocatmn r illusion veU and she carried ,T1U 51 w lWng a Bible marked with variegated carnations. Sister Matron of Honor Mrs. James Hilborn was her sister's honor matron and Miss Beverly Peterson, the bride's Melvin H. Geist, dean of the Willamette College of Music, is representing the university at the 30th annual meeting of the Nation al Association of Schools of Music, at the Statler hotel in Los An Sister, MISS Mary Ann Smitn , Ot Dm. 29-31. The nwetinff cugene, a cousin ot we Dnae, ana marks the first conference to be MISS Genevieve POOle Of Aums-on the -west coast Leadine ville were the bridesmaids. They dueators from some 22s colleges ail wore identical royal blue vel- and universities in the United yet waltz dresses designed with states are attending the meeting, oowxnoi neexunes. iney carriea t additton to heini? the official bouquets of white carnations and representative of Willamette, Dean Geist is vice president of the as sociation's region 2, including Ore gon, Washington, Montana and Idaho. He will preside at the Northwest regional conference and participate in a general dis cussion of regional topics Friday silvered greens tied with blue satin bows, in their hair were matching headbands, Ann El well, the flower girl, also wore blue velvet and Roger Hart- man was the ring bearer. TValter Wilson stood with his brother as best man and ushers morning. were w a y n e oumnons, ine irrfwun! ftnticin -TAhn PatApeAn an1 Le&lRtalTb; f"?M HEIGHTS-MI.. Cheryl thers. James Hilborn and Walter ecfamann and Miss Florejne u9rf 1 iomiin emenainea me laana nig- Mrs. Peterson chose own of I Saia yamp rire group 01 uic mui ,riro;t ki- ...;.k , I and sixth grades on Tuesday r .. ni. the Fletschmann home on E. Wi JMM MVVVlMVtlVdi UV 4 Will 0 ! V : By JANE COCHRAN I SAN FRANCISCO (INS) A colorful new year for the far West and for much of the rest-of the United States is forecast by a top authority in the home furnishing field. " w FTDo Runytn. general manager of the Western Merchandise Mart in San Francisco, declared himself to be "quite optimistic' bow ue luiure 01 ine nome furnishing business in 1955. ne sua inai ne was speaking primarily for the West but he predicted that western influence would spread more and more to ward the Atlantic seaboard. Increasing numbers of firms and magazines interested in the home decorating field, he said, are sending representatives to the Mart to study trends, and he added: They are quite interested in the design of our houses, our fur niture and the accessories that are dictated by these designs. "We go in for color more than the East and I think the East is beginning to recognize that color is a factor in telling. The West nas been more courageous in the use of color for years. But while color is imnortantlT think that quality will continue to be the most important factor in the coming year. Women have been educated through their read ing of the home news in the daily press and the magazines and their taste and the standard of their demands have improved. Sometimes we think that women know more about what they want and the material they are offered than some of the salesmen in the furniture stores." Runyan said he did not forsee any radical changes in furniture or home furnishings in the com-. ins year; rainer, ne envisions continued improvement in exist ing lines. He continued: From the value standooint furniture represents a very high value for the dollar spent. There is more built-in value, better materials, workmanship, and price has not kept-pace with the in crease in quality. This makes for good value. He believes business will be crood because: "New hnm mn. i struction is proceeding on an even keel and our curve of sales coin cides almost exactly with the curve of residential building. "There is lots of modernization going on and this will call for a tremendous amount of floor cov erings, decorative accessories, fur niture and kitchen equipment" Runyan said it has been his ex perience, and the experience of home merchandise men to whom he has talked, that the trend to ward buying is becoming more pronounced. Marge Droscher Is Engaged The engagement of Miss Marge Drescher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Drescher of Monitor, to Leo Buchheit, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buchheit of Silverton Route 2, was announced during the holidays. No date has been set for the wedding. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Mt Angel Academy and is em ployed at the Oregon Farm Bu reau. Mr. Buchheit is a graduate of Mt Angel Preparatory School. CENTRAL HOWELL John Kaufman left Sunday for Morton, 111., where he will be married to Miss Betty Hari on Jan. 9. He was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. J. S. Kaufman. She will return by plane after the wedding. mother wore a cotillion blue gown wttn white accessories. Their cor sages were of pink camellias. Reception Follows Rites A reception followed in the church parlors. Mrs. John S. Sim mons, the groom's grandmother, cut the cake. Pouring were Mrs. Lula Thurston, Eugene, the bride's aunt and Mrs. George Wilson of the groom's anut. Mrs. Lee Smith, Eugene, aunt of the bride, was in charge of the reception, assisted by Miss Hezel Peterson, Miss Dons Wilson, Miss Judy Peter son, Miss Sandra Bartel, Miss Sue Turner and the bridesmaids. Mrs. .Bessie Dupont cut a fruit cake honoring the 27th wedding anniversary of the bride's parents. After a wedding trip along the Oregon Coast the newlyweds will be at home in Salem at 226S Fred rick St For going away the bride changed to a grey suit with char coal hat and accessories and a melon red blouse and top coat. Strode Family Visits Mr. and Mrs. Earl Strode enter- tamed as their ' holiday guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Strode, Je anette and Barbara of Eugene, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Strode, Don na and Jimmy of Coquille, Corpo ral and Mrs. John Wenger and Bobby of Fort Lewis, Eleanor, Elza, Glenda, Ivan and Ben Win ter. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hendrick- son were hosts for a birthday par ty in honor of Wesley Strode. Mrs. John Wenger and son will be living with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Earl Strode, until Corpo ral Wenger is released from ac tive duty in ApriL Mrs. Marvin Strode and children are remain ing until after New Year's and this weekend will be joined by Mr. strode. son St Creates that specie! heat needed to relieve AGUES-RUNS Hospital tests psotk Uusterolo gives quick, long-lasting relief, also greater east la moving. You e&n nxx. Uusterole work! Stainlets. SENSATIONAL THE MIRACLE SHOE OF THE INDUSTRY VelVa-Sole Shoes The Perfect. Shoe For Style, Comfort And Fit j?t v ft Iflfjdcleline - PCOY LlELtUP GUAnAHTEZSD Ol TOVI nc:::v dacei wIMt I vttb wmjm an sst mslcMf itlsIM NTOl MONCT WILL . , tf RtTUNOO VelVa-Sole Arch Restorers are a completely new approach to ward, foot comfort and not to be confused with any other arch support you may have ever worn. Gmnmteee n ApptUace Only No stiff leather, phstic, ccrk cr steel If you are suffering from Arthritis. Back or Leg pains, bunions, calouses. sore or ach ing feet yon try ValVa-Soles, ' the sensational arch support mat is maxing nistory. . LOWE'S FOOT AID SHOE STORE Next to Model 265 N. Hirh SL One TV. Feed Market Phone 44351 luLfo iJl tun. OXFORD - Black kid, median heeL Sizes 4tt to 11 AAA to E With the Built-in VelVa-Sole Arch Restorer Dealer for Connolly's Kid and Kangaroo Shoes for Men i Sherry' Spaniol Tells Betrothal STAYTON Announced at a holiday luncheon on Tuesday, De cember 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Spaniol in Stayton was the engagement of their daughter. Sherry Spaniol, to James Warren Prugh. The bride-elect is a sophomore at Oregon State College and a member of Alpha Omicron PL Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L Prugh of Salem and is sta tioned at present at White Sands, N. M. No date has been set for the wedding. Present at the luncheon were Misses Shirley Minten. Jane Cox, Carol Courtney, Sally Ashby. Sally Studnick, Rose Foltz, Sandra Davie, Mrs. Stan Smith, Miss Spaniol and her mother, Mrs. Eu gene Spaniol. The Women's Bible class of the the First Methodist Church will hold a social meeting Friday aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. Myr tle Heard 995 N. Church St, at 2 o clock. Bethel to Hold ; Installation Bethel 43, Job's Daughters made plans for installation of officers at the Monday night meeting at the Scottish Rite Temple. Installation will be Jan. S at the Masonic Temple at 3 p. m. with Cbeme keta Chapter, Order- of DeMolay to assist the installing officers. Bethel members assisting at the Indoor Sports Club Christmas din ner were Deloria Shriver, Sharon Cushing. Judy Shriver, Glenda Browning, Jeanne Jones, Laura Hendricks and Judy Erkkson. Nancy Ladd was - appointed chairman of a committee to form plans for a ski trip, assisted by Barbara Keuper, Marilyn Murphy and Sue Shaw. A Third Birthday Sharon Joan Small, three-year-old daughter, of the Paul L. Smalls, celebrated her Christmas birthday on Monday at a party at the home of her parents. Hon oring Sharon were her grand mothers, Mrs. Cecil L. Stark and Mrs. Paul H. Small, Mrs. Henry Sunderland, Melda and Glenda, Mrs. Delmar Klassen and Denny, Mrs. Alvin Schwengel, Rodney and Janet, Carol and Paul Kuhn, and Mrs. Paul SmalL at FRUTTLAND Mr. and Mrs. John Derrick were hosts on Christmas to members of their family. In the group were Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McCutchen, Robbie and Judy of Scotia, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Derrick and Claude, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Der rick, Jerry and David, and Miss Detonia Byrn. USED APPL1MI Wringer Washers it Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers tt Ranges Refrigerators Ironers it Vacuum Cleaners These guaranteed nsed appliances are being sold at greatly re duced prices for quick clearance. Prices good through Friday, December 31. Up to 12 months to pay. v. Cherry Cily Electric 339 Chemeketa Phone 2-6762