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SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 22. 1930 THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM OREGOK PAGE FIVE 'is' y- ' PHOTOS &V G CAt,Ll. 4A0 R.OB& H (, , , ' Program,Tea Entertains Club Group One of the most interesting pro' grams presented at a meeting of the Salens Woman's club this year was held Saturday afternoon at the Woman's clubhouse on North Cot tage street, when members of the different Camp lire Girls groups In Salem presented a program under the direction of Mrs. W. J. Mlnkie witz. The program opened with a piano aolo by Jean Hewitt, followed by a song. "Indian Lullaby," sung by Charlotte McKee, Geraldine Peter son, Opal Ecker and Margaret Albin. A dramatization of the legend of the canyon of the Colorado followed, with Esther Cook as reader. Frances Decker was the violinist, Betty Mlnkiewitz the flutist and Doryce Ross the pianist. Others taking part were Josephine Anderson, Vael Rog ers and Barbara Ames. A dainty minuet number was given by Elva Sehon and Dorothy Burke with Echo Balderree at the piano. Edith Clement gave a read ing, while vocal solos were offered by Owendolyn Hubbard and piano numbers by Doryce I toss. The main feature of the program was a play let, "What Is Camp Fire," with Ro berta Mills, Doris Hiday. Peggy Mlnkiewitz, Maxine Schomaker, Sed onia Keith, Maxine Stout, Louise Brown, Ila Mills, Phyllis Keith, Eleanor Chadwlck, Helen Millet, Marjorie Schomaker, Virginia Myers Ruth Roberts and Ruth Massey taking parts. The Camp Fire pro gram closed with all the girls on the program pantomtning the song, "Mammy Moon." Other unmbers on the program were talks by Mrs. W. B. Johnson on two French pictures, Shardins "Grace, Before Meat," and Frag nard's "Say Please," sponsored by the picture library division of the club, and the literature divisions contribution to the program, with Mrs. J. A. Jelderks reading a group of poems by Ethel Romig Fuller, Oregon author. Mrs. V. E. Kuhn, chairman of the . finance committee for the state convention here in May, announced that Mrs. C. K. Spaulding would open her home for a benefit bridge tea Friday afternoon, February 28. Mrs. Karl Becke will also sponsor a benefit bridge tea in her home In the near future, while among others who announced benefits in their homes were Mrs. George Alden, who will entertain with a benefit Ken sington, and Mrs. Kuhn, who will entertain with an evening of bridge. Dr. Fannie Brown Tibbetta gave a report on the first benefit of the aeries, the silver tea held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. L. O. Clement. Mrs. J, M. Devers, chairman of the club's study classes, announced that class meetings would be held Monday, beginning at 2:30 o'clock, in the club house Instead of In the public library. Mrs. James Nelson will review two books, rrragle Era" by Bowers, and "MarcnW On," by Boyd. Dr. Franklin will conduct the current literature class. T Mrs. E. C. Cross and Mrs. T. A. Elliott presided during the tea hour at an attractive table centered with pastel-shaded sweet peas In a sil ver bowl flanked by tall green tap ers in silver holders. Mrs. Ralph Cooley, chairman of the tea com mittee, was assisted in serving by Mrs. U. Scott Page, Mrs, W. I. Needham, Mrs. George L. Forge, Mrs. A. L. Headrlck. Mrs. T. S. Rob erts, Mrs. C. H. Robertson, Mrs. J. M. Devers, and Mrs. A. L. Wallace and Mrs. F. O. Bowersox. Pictured are four members of Woodbum's younger set who have been active in social events in the northern part of the county this past winter. Reading from the left: Miss Waivo Lenon, who play ed one of the leading characters in "Peg O' My Heart"; Miss Opal Hodge, retiring Worthy Advisor of Evergreen Assembly, who acted as installing officer at the recent installation; Miss Alberta VanCleave, who played the leading role in "Peg O' My Heart," annual senior play pre sented at Woodburn high school recently; Miss PfSOy Sadler, newly in stalled Worthy Advisor of Evergreen Assembly No. 12,' Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Dinner and Cards Amaranthus Club Members of the Amaranthus club, their husbands, and a number of special guests were entertained Fri day evening with a carnival din ner and evening of bridge at the Willamette lodge cJb house on the Wallace road, with Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Mercer as hosts. Covers for 45 were ploced at long tables decked with vari-colored bal loons and George Washington nov tdties and favors: The patriotic motif of flags and pictures of George Washington was used effectively About the club rooms. Mrs. Lyman McDonald won the high score prize for the evening of bridge that followed the dinner. The second prize went to Mrs. A. B. See ley. Out-of-town t-uests for the affair were Mrs. Francos Hurlburt and Mrs, Jennie Smith of Portland. Mrs. P. E. Mercer was assisted by Mrs. J. Burton Crafy and Mrs. W. P. Ellia, - . i "White Elephant9 Party Enjoyable Mrs. Herbert Hauser and Mrs. F. S. Anunsen entertained for mem bers of the Kensington club and their husbands with a "white ele phant" party at the Hauser home Friday evening. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harland Brock. Pussywillows and pink primroses were used attractively about the living rooms of the Hauser home where bridge and rook, were in play. Prizes went to Mrs. George King and Mrs. Charles Hudkins. Fol lowing the card games, the mem bers exchanged their "white ele phant" gifts. Mrs. Brock assisted the hostesses in serving. In the group were Mr. and Mrs. Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Otto J. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Doughton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Power, Mr. and Mrs. George M. King, Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hud kins, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mohr, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Kaffoury, Mr. and Mrs. F. 8. Anunsen and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hauser. . ? Mrs. Wood worth Hostess to Club Mrs. J. L. Woodworth entertained members of her bridge club and several additional guests at a lunch eon in her home Thursday. Covers were placed at a pretty table; cen tered with a Colonial nosegay, for Mrs. Gus Hixson. Mrs. P. C. Mc Donald, Mrs. Roy Keene, special guests, and for the club group. Mrs. Carl Nelson. Mrs. P. D. Quisenberry Mrs. Clifford Farmer, Mrs. Donald Young. Mrs. Allan Carson, Mrs. John Carson. Mrs. Hrtlis Hunting ton, Mrs. Paul Hendrick, Mrs. Karl Becke, and for Mrs. Woodworth. High honors for the afternoon of bridge went to Mrs. ttixson and to Mrs. Farmer. Informal Tea Friday Afternoon Mrs. E. E. Botsford was honored on her 88th birthday anniversary Friday by her daughter, Mrs. 8. J. Butler, with an informal tea. Spe cial guests for the afternoon were Mrs. B. B. Herrlck and Mrs. Carrie Roland, whose birthday annivers aries also occurred Friday. A large birthday cake for Mrs. Botsford, two smaller cakes for Mrs. Herrtck and Mrs. Roland, and pot of pink cyclamen and tall pink tapers were arranged on the tea table. Guests for the afternoon Includ ed Mrs. Botsford,. Mrs. Herrick. Mrs. Roland. Mrs. N. E. Ounnell. Mrs. J. L. Stockton, Mrs. Minnie Oraham, Mrs. R. W. Davis, Mrs. Mary Putnam. Mrs. R. B. Fleming. Mrs. 8. R. Vail, Mrs. W. T. Btaley, Mrs. Joseph Beck, Mrs. Paul V. Johnson. Mia Lottie Dlmlck, Mlsi Julia Webster and Miss Margaret Putnam. The Standard Bearer society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Cart Gregg Doner, 3 South 12th street. Elizabeth wein eral, Dorothy Taylor, and Agnes Moore will be asstitant hostesses. LaVada Maxwell will lead the de votions. The lesson on Korea will be given by Fem Col well, Doris Hoogerhyde, Dorothy Moore, Elva Sehon, Fayt Colwell and Mildred Warn pier. j Bride Elect Honored At Bridge Party Miss Vivian Stoltenberg, whose marrage to Deryl Myers will be an event of the near future, was com plimented by Miss Maxine Myers with an evening of bridge in the Frank Myers home on Chemeketa street Friday. Miss Myers, who Is home from the University of Ore gon for the week-end, invited a few of her friends to meet the bride-elect. Miss Dorothy Moore of Portland, was an out-of-town guest. High score for the evening of cards went to Miss Yvonne Smith. The second prize was awarded to Mrs. Jerome Hansen, and Miss Phyllis Day received the third prize. A guest prize was presented to Miss Stoltenberg. Late in the evening Miss Al Adolph and Miss Yvonne Smith as- ; sisted Miss Meyers and Mrs. Frank Meyers in serving refreshments. The i rooms of the Myers' home were J decked with dainty baskets of pas- ! tel-shaded spring flowers. ! Miss Stoltenberg, whose home is : in Salinas, Kansas, has been a j guest of her sister, Mrs. Garnet j Harris, since the holidays. I ' ' ! nt-r win prcciiir fceveiai u uinr pu pils in an afternoon musicale in Portland Sunday, February 23. Those being presented are Elisa beth Smith, Veta Lemon, Amy Stein, Mrs. Mary Randolph, Arthur Cham bers, Floria Downs, Vera Jean Hu ber, Jean Hewitt, Rachel Pember ton. Jack Bush and William Bush. The aifair is invitational.. I Dinners to Fete j Guests At Ball One of the major social events : of the year will be the annual mil- Itary hall to be held at the Salem armory Saturday evening, with Ore gon Reserve officers at Salem as hosts. More than 1.000 people, in- i from Vancouver barracks.' and gov ernment and state officials as well as civilians from all over the Pa- 1 cific northwest, are expected to at- i tend. j The reception and ball are In com pliment to Major-General and Mrs. George A. White, honoring the gen- I eral's recent promotion. The event ! also is coming on the silver wedding j anniversary of the Whites. t A number of dinners are being j held preceding the ball, and several buffet suppers will follow. Miss Henrietta White Is entertaining for 10 at a 7 o'clock dinner in the White home, while Major-General and Mrs. White will entertain with a large bullet supper alter the I dance. j Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Huntington j and Mr. and Mrs. Ercel Kay will be j hosts at a buffet supper for 60 at i the Kay home. A large no-host dinner will be held at the Marion ! hotel for both local and .out-of- town guests at the dance. In ad- j dition, a number of smaller and 1 fore mformal dinners and buffet ! suppers will be held, with 8alem folk honoring their out-of-town ; I Guests for Miss White's dinner preceding the dance will Include j Captain and Mrs. George Dutton, Captain and Mrs. Douglas Bor roughs, Captain and Mrs. Gordon Stryker, Lieutenant T. A. Davis, all of Portland, and Captain and Mrs. Willis Vincent. ! The military motif will dominate at both the dinners and the ball. The armory has been decked for the occasion with Innumerable flags. palms and flowers. A military dance specialty will be given dur- ing the ball by two small pupils of Barbara Barnes, Emily Ann Kol lenborn and Pauline Zoe Chambers. The chorus choir of the Knight Memorial church will present the regular monthly concert of sacred j music Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, with the pastor of the church. Rev. H. C. Stover, directing'. Donald J. Allison, organist, who will accompany the choir, will also play Prelude from the Suite L Arleslen- ne" by Bizet, "Dawn" from a Day In May" by Frimland. and "Postlud- lum Clrculaire" by Oaul. The chorus program will open with Petrles chorus, "I Walt For the Lord," with obllgato solo by Benett- ta Edwards. Mrs. F. E. Brown and H. C. Stover will sing the duet, "Hold Thou My Hand." by Brlggs. The women's chorus will sing "Bells of Prayer," by Loreni. 1. i. Thomp son will sing the Incidental solo to the chorus "Fear Not, O Israel" by Splcker. Caroyl Braden will read the poem, "Enough To Know," with an organ accompaniment The duet. Now The Day Is Over" Uonnouw will be sung by Mrs. C. A. Huston and Pearl Eyre. "Protect Us Through The Coming Night" (Curschann) will be sung by the choir's octette. The program will conclude with the chorus, 'Let There Be Light" (Wil son), Incidental to be given by Don ald Barnard. Mr. and Mrs. Ursula Q. Wolfer entertained in their home on North Fifth street Thursday evening with three tables of bridge. High honors went to Mrs. Barney Kropp and Guy Albin. Later in the evening. Miss Vera Warden assisted Mrs. Wolfer In serving refreshments. In the group were Mr. and Mrs. Barney Kropp, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Albin, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Jones. Miss Vera Warden. Miss Gladvs Al bin, Kenneth Log, Cecil Gardener, andthe hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Wolfer. Gay Affair Compliments Miss Ihrig Complimenting Miss Mildred Ih rig, who will leave In a few days for her home near Fresno, Calif ornia, Miss Cecil McKercher and Miss Helen Brlstow were hostesses for five tables of bridge Friday eve ning in the Gray Belle. Baskets of yellow roses were arranged at tractively about the Chinese room, where cards were In play. ine prize lor nigh honors In the evening of bridge went to Miss Merle McKelvey. Miss Ihrig was present ed with a guest prize. Miss Brlstow, and Miss McKer cher', guests Included Miss Ihrig, Mrs. George Hug, Dr. Estella Ford Warner, Miss Mary Eyre, Miss Beryl Holt,' Miss Carlotta Crowley, Miss Carolyn Buodc, Mrs. Oertrudc Smith. Miss Claudia Plank, Miss Ethelwynne Murton, Miss Ada Ross, Miss Leah Ross, Mls.i Beatrice Wal ton, Miss Beatrice Gelger, Miss Flora Brown. Miss Alta Kershner, Miss Lillian Davis, Miss Merle McKelvey, Miss Ola Clark and Mrs. Harvard Maclntyre and Mrn. Herman Kehrll, both of Portland. The affair Friday night was the first of several which will honor Miss Ihrig before her departure for the south. Miss Ihrig has been statis tician -with the Marlon county child health demonstration for several years. Thursday Dinner Club Entertained The Thursday dinner club mem bers were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pugh Thurs day. The afternoon was spent In bridge by the women of the club, with their husbands Joining them at the dinner hour. "500" wa the diversion of the evening. Mrs. William W. Hogan won the high score at bridge, with second prize going to Mrs. Vern Compton. For the evening of "600" honors went to Mrs. O. E. Johnson and William Hogan, and second honors to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kinzer. Special guests for the affair were Mrs. Mary MarchaU and Miss Lil lian Marshall. Miss Marshall assis ted the hostess In serving at the dinner hour. Covers were placed for the two special guests and for all of the club members at a large table decked with pink roses. Members of the Kanna Gamma Rho fraternity at Willamette uni versity will entertain their six pledges to be Initiated Into the fra ternity Saturday with a dinner Saturday night at the Gray Belle. Covers will be placed for 30. A father and son banquet will be held In the social rooms of the Knight Memorial church Wednes day evening at 6:45 o'clock. Dean Roy Hewitt of Willamette university , will be the speaker. Brief addresses will be made by' a number of the guests. Musical selections will be given by Newell Williams, Ronald Craven, and a male quartet. I 67thWedding Anniversary Celebrated Mr. and Mrs. George D. Peck ob served their 87th wedding annl versary at their home on Falrvlew avenue Saturday. An informal family reunion and reception to their many friends, during the aft ernoon, followed by a family dinner in the evening, marked the occa sion for the elderly couple. The four children of the five born to Mr. and Mrs. Peck, who were married 67 years ago In La Porte, Iowa, were present at the celebration Saturday. They are Mrs. H. F. Prescott, H. 8. Peck, Mrs. R. D. Cooper and Prof. Mor ton E. Peck of Willamette univer sity. They are all residents of Sa lem and vicinity. Mr. Peck, who Is a naturalist and taxidermist, was bom in Oreat Barrington, Massachusetts, 91 years ago, and was In the vanguard of the settlement which swept the country from the east to the west He tells many Interesting tales of the days when there was not a foot of railroad In Iowa, and when the flight of passenger pigeons dark ened the skies.. Mrs. Peck was born in Jackson, Michigan, 87 years ago. The couple have lived In Oregon for nearly 40 years A special guest at the celebration Saturday was Mr. Peck's sister, Mrs. Edward Pioneer, who, as far as is known, Is the only living wit ness to the ceremony read 87 years ago. Blodgetts Observe Golden Wedding Rev. and Mrs. W. N. Blodgett were honored on their golden wedding anniversary in their home on North Seventeenth street Tuesday. An In formal reception was beld during the afternoon from 1 to 4:30 o'clock, with Rev. and Mrs. Blodgett re ceiving friends and relatives. l he serving table was centered with a pretty bouquet of yellow daf fodils, tulips and snapdragons flank ed by yellow tapers. Mrs. E. N. Blod gett and Mrs. A. W. John presided at the tea table. Assisting about the rooms were Mrs. E. J. Tucker, Mrs. C. H. Peterson and Mrs. E. O. Shep herd. A 7 o'clock wedding dinner was served In the evening In compliment to Rev. and Mrs. Blodgett. Mrs. Julia Blodgett and Mrs. C. H. Peter son, who attended the wedding 90 years ago, were guests, as were Mrs. Adeline B. Cashing. M, of Raymond, Wash, 8. 8. Blodgett, 84, of Seat tle, and Mrs. Julia E. Blodgett, 77, of Salem, sister, brother and sister-in-law of Rev. Blcdgett. Other guests Included Mr. and Mrs. Adln Blakeley, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Peter son. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Tucker, Mrs. Blanche Rich, Miss Dorothy Tucker, Miss Bessie Tucker, Master Clinton Blakley, Master Dean Blakley, Gor don Tucker, all of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Blodgett, Max Blodgett and Robert Blodgett, all of Bend; Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Blodgett of Portland, Mrs. E. O. Shepherd of Kansas City. Kas., Mrs. Velma Shep herd John, Miss Velma Marcls John of Corvallis; and Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Flint of Kennedy, Minn. Rev. and Mrs. Blodgett were mar ried at Mvnomle, Wis.. February 18. 1880. To them were born five children, Mrs. E. O. Shepherd of Kansas City, Kan., Levi W., who died in infancy, Roy S. of Bend, Or.. Emery N. of Portland, and Clair L. who died In France. The first years of their married life were spent on a farm until 1890 when he went into the ministry of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. After serving the church 10 years in Wisconsin one year was spent in South Dakota on the Wil low lakes charge. They came to Ore gon in 1901, since which time he has served the church In this state with the exception of two years' work with the Capital Journal of this city. In the faU of 1929. he retired from the active minlnstry and is now Interested in the grocery busi ness. Mrs. Lillian Belt. Mrs. Albert Petltt and children, Billy Ray and Paul, of Sllverton, and Mrs. Dave Furlough-spent Friday at the home of Mrs, Belt's mother and Mrs. Petitt's grandmother, Mrs. Brock, on North Fifteenth street. Mrs. Fred Thompson entertained members of the Spanish American War auxiliary with an interesting social afternoon . and program In her home Friday. A short program on Lincoln, Washington, and the anniversary of the sinking of the 'Additional Socfety on Page 7) PH OTOGRAPHERS' ZE CONTEST February 22 May 10, 1930 Where is the Loveliest Mother and Most Attractive Child in All America. Maybe they live at your house. O io Cash will be awarded to 444 mothers and children in the United States-Canadian Photographic contest con ducted in Salem by the Gunnell & Robb Studio, aided by $20,00 CONTEST RULES (Abbreviated) Contest open to any resident of United States or Canada, except persons connected with photos ra hic industry. Any photograph taken by pro fessional photographer after Febru ary 20, 19 JO, eligible for competition. Such photograph will show entrant's present appearance. Each entry must be accompanied by official entry blank, properly filled In. Each entry must be single figure, mother or child. Photographs may be entered only by the subjects themselves or with written consent t Each prize-winning photograph becomes property of Photographer's Association of America. AH others will be returned if requested. Any one entrant may receive only one .price. Internationa) prize win ners are not eligible for sectional competition. Read complete rules on entry blank. LOCAL CONTEST RULES All contestants entering the National contest; will be en tered in the Salem contest free. Get Free entry blanks at the Gunnell & Kobb Studio. THESE NATIONALLY NOTED JUDGES Miits Fannie Hurst Brilliant short story writer Charles Aylett President, Photographers Association of America Mrs. Mary Roberts RJnehari Famous for tales and plays HOW TO ENTER CONTEST Obtain free official entry blanks at the Gunnell & Robb Studio of Salem, who are official members of the Photographer's Association of America. Ask for assistance, if you wish it, in filling put the blank. Ion't lose this golden opportunity to enter. Decide now to benefit by this offer. Pliotouraphs from farm, smallest town or largest city receive equal consideration. ... ("ash awards made for loveliness and attractiveness. (Not a beauty contest or artistic photographic contest.) Honor and fame awaits those whose endearing qualities, so greatly admired by people everywhere, win them the awards. . Gunnell & Robb Studio. IllFK IAI, CONTEST PHOTOGRAPHERS S20 STATE STREET PHONE 263 MANY AWARDS America's Loveliest Mothers International Awards 1st International award II, K0 2nd International award 5O0 3rd International award 250 Awards in Six Sections 1st award, each section $100 2nd to 11th awards, each section M 12th to 33rd awards, each section 25 Awards in Canadian Section ' 1st Canadian award 1100 2nd to 11th Canadian awards, ea. M 12th to 21st Canadian awards, ea. 25 America's Most Attractive Children Interna'! Awards 1st International award fl,500 2nd International award 500 3rd International award X50 Awards in Six Sections 1st award, each section 9100 2nd to 11 awards, each section.. 50 12th to 33rd awards, each section IS ' Awards in Canadian Section 1st Csnadian award $100 2nd to 11th Canadian awards, ea. 50 12th to 21st Canadian awaids, ea. 15 AWARDS IN SALEM Salem's Loveliest Mother 1st award 11x14 Portrait Painting on canvas. 2nd award DxlO Portrait Painting on French porcelain. Salem's Most Attractive Child 1st award 11x14 Portrait Painting on canvas. 2nd award xlO Portrait Painting on French porcelain. Two Separate Contests Two Chances to Win United States-Canadian Contest ... 444 Awards Totaling $20,000 Cash Local Contest . . . 4 Awards . . . Value Totaling $170.00 Mothers and children may enter both contests, in Salem contest FREE. Rules permit them to win In both. Contestants In the NATIONAL contest will be entered Get Free Entry Rlanks from the GUNNELL A ROBB STUDIO Carefully follow the Simple Directions