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SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1937 THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON s o By ROVENA EYRE . i HOSE who come ind go continue to Interest (- III Salem society circles. Thursday Oregon's first couple, Governor and Mrs. Charles H. Martin, left for a visit in Bremerton with their son-in-law and daughter. Lieutenant and Mrs. Schuyler Pyne. They expect to return home the first week In September. Greeting those who have been away is also evincing Uie Interest of Salem folk. Senator and Mrs. Charles L. McNary are coming In for their share of warm greetings from Salem folk. The McNarya. with their lovely young daughter, Charlotte, returned Mon day from Washington, D. C, and are now domiciled in their country place. Fircone. Brides continue to be feted with a round of parties. Esther Wood, attractive daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. Lee Wood, Is the center of a whirl of Informal entertaining before she deserts the ranks of the Spinsters, of which she is president, September 1, when she will become the bride of William Bodner of Corvallls. And so the Summer draws to a close with happy memories of visitors, travelers, weddings, informal luncheons, teas and splash parties Soon the young things will be packed off to school and club activities will commence again for matrons and maids. No matter what the season Is life In Oregon's capital Is always exciting. ... CHARMING VISITOR Mrs. John Evana of Denver, Colo., who is In the capital with Dr. Evans to visit his parents. Dr. and Mrs. John C. Evans. 8everal In formal affairs have been arranged for the couple's , , pleasure. t , . t The Rainbow Girls will sponsor a picnic and splash party at Riverdale next Saturday. Those wishing to make reservations are asked to call Miss Helen Kestly, 6746, or Miss Esther Vehrs, 5198. Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Collins motored to Eugene today where they were the guests of friends. Much interest Is being evinced in the approach ing wedding of Miss Kathleen Llndbeck. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lindbeck, and Ivan W. Crum, son of Mrs. Mary Crum of Medford. The ceremony will be said next Saturday after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the Llndbeck home in South High street. Dr. James E. MUligan will read the service in the presence of the two families and a few Intimate friends. Mrs. Walter A. Denton will play the wedding march and Miss Wllletta Sneed will sing "I Love You Truly" and "Oh, Promise Me." Che bride will be given In marriage by her father. She will wear a striking model of white satin, fash ioned with a stand-up collar embellished with, pearls, long sleeves and train. Her veil will be caught in a cap with orange blossoms and she will carry a bouquet of bride's roses. Miss Madeline Sleppy will be the honor attend, ant She will wear a gown of bronze taffeta and carry an arm bouquet of Talisman roses. . Lester Lynch of Corvallls will be the best man. A large reception will be held from 3 to 4 o'clock. Assisting in serving will be the Misses Adelaide Liddle, Veva Schattuck. Mrs. Hoyt Snyder, Mrs. Alex Cruick ahank and Miss Evelyn Hesse, sorority sisters of the bride. Later the couple will leave for a short wedding trip. The bride has chosen as her going away cos tume a gray tallleur with green hat and accessories. After September 1 the couple will be at home In Oakrldge. . Miss Llndbeck is a graduate of Salem schools and was a member of Alpha XI Delta at Oregon Stat college. Mr. Crum Is a graduate of Oregon 8 late and is now In the forestry service. He Is a member of Beta Kappa. Mr. and Mrs. James Hardy are being felicitated upon the birth of a son, James Stewart, at the Salem General hospital August 1. Mrs. Hardy will be re membered as Dorothy Reed. 1 M MBtMWttVi Bib 'N' Tucker B ROBY LAUGHUN NEW TREND .... of slender silhouette I evi denced In practically every new gown one sees these days. . . . And if you want to look as though you had Just stepped off the boat from Paris you'll very quickly get yourself a slim, long-lined black dress. ... All the stylists are agreeing that the fitted formula, accenting slim waists, flat diaphragms, shaped busts and "caved In" tummies. Is the fashion Ideal for the coming seas on .. . Molyneux calls the new style "pencil straight; Allx. "Straight and narrow, long, thin diaphragm; Schlaparelll. "clear cut. scanty as to skirt;" Patou, narrow, slender, molded;" Chanel, "stralghter cuts;" Rochaa, "slim, severe;" Lelong. "supple, slender" . . . Just remember that It doesn't matter whether the waistline of the slim dress Is high, low or medium, as long as It Is the right waistline for your figure. . . , If your legs are short you can make them appear longer by wearing a higher waistline a real Empire line turned in under the bust, with no belt to show where the real waistline Is. ... If you're long-legt-ed and short waisted you'll probably find a lowered waist line more becoming. . . . Accentuate the latter by a molded effect, now (Continued on page 13, column CIETY RS. WILLIAM J. GRIGG presided at lunch eon in her 8agtnaw street residence Wednes day in compliment to Mrs. Lynn D. Lambeth, who sailed Friday for Alaska with Mr. Lambeth. During the afternoon contract was in play with honors going to Mrs. Lambeth and Mrs. R. D. Paris. A kerchief shower for the traveller was a surprise feature of the afternoon. The attractive table was centered with an ar rangement of pastel sweet peas and tall tapers. Those bidden to bid Mrs. Lambeth bon voyage were Mrs. A. D. Woodmansee, Mrs. K. W. Helnlein, Mrs. L. V. Benson, Mrs. William Schlltt, Mrs. M. Y. Brooks, Mrs. H. L. Staver, Mrs. R. D. Paris, Mrs. L. D, Gtlbertson, Mrs. William Mott, Mrs. A. A. Hall, Mrs. H. G. Brock, Mrs. R. L. Edwards, Mrs. A. L. Adolphson, Mrs Elzora Smith, Mrs. Carl Gloss, Mrs. Howard O. Wells of Portland and the hostess, Mrs. William J. Grigg. The executive board of the Salem Council of Church Women will meet at J o'clock Tuesday in the V.M.C.A. rooms. KING-MARTIN The First Evangelical church will be the scene of a beautiful ceremony Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock when Miss Irma Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney 8. Martin, becomes the bride of Joseph Jerone King, Jr.. son of the J. J. Kings of Portland, formerly of Salem. The Rev. Mr. John Rudln will officiate. The altar will be banked with gladiolus in soft pastel colors and cathedral tapers will cast a solt glow over the wedding party as they witness the exchange of vows. Mrs. J. Hi Bennett will play the organ and pre ceding the service William Wright will sing '"At Dawn ing" and "I Love You Truly." The bride will be given in marriage by her brother, Linden Martin. She will wear a gown of white moire, designed with tight bodice, full skirt, long train and off the shoulder effect. A Juliet cap will hold the full length veil in place. The bride will carry an old fashioned nosegay. Miss Janet Frye will be the maid of honor. She will wear a gown of leaf green taffeta made along princess lines. The bridesmaids will include the Misses Esther Vehrs, Shirley Knighton, Virginia Wassam, Harriet Pointer and Mrs. Maurice Heater. They will wear princess frocks in yellow and bronze trimmed In brown velvet ribbon. They will also carry old-fashioned bouquets. Gay Riggs, niece of the bride, will serve as flower girl. Frits Amman of Los Angeles will act as best man for Mr. King. Ushers will Include Buster Hen-en. Don Cannon, Howard Adams and Glenn Wilbur. A reception will follow at the Alpha Phi Alpha house with members of the wedding party and the two families receiving informally. Dispensing hospitalities at the urns will be Mrs. Earl Riggs and Mrs. George Vehrs. Mrs. John Rudln and Mrs. Vem Wells will cut the bride's cake. Assisting in serving will be Miss Muriel Stewart, Miss Alice George, Miss Beth Holcomb, Mrs. Homer Freeman and several others of the younger set. For going away the bride has chosen a brown tallleur with dark green accessories and a corsage of gardenias. The couple will leave by motor for Black Mountain college in North Carolina, where Mr. King has an lnstructorshlp in economics. The bride, who was an Alpha Phi Alpha at Willamette university, will matriculate at the college. En route to their new home the couple will stop In San Francisco to visit Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cos (Claudia Buntln), formerly of Salem, and will also spend some time at Leland Stanford, from which Mr. King was graduated. They will visit in Cheyenne with relatives and also stop In Chicago. After a short stop at Lexington, Kentucky, they will be at home at Black Mountain. EVANS-ENTRESS A pretty wedding of the late lummer will be solemnized this evening at 8 o'clock when Miss Evelyn En tress, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Entrees, be comes the bride of John B. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. J, W. Evans. The ceremony will be said at the Entrees home In South Commercial street with Rev. H. C. Stover officiating. The vows will be exchanged before the fireplace, which will be decorated with pink and white gladiolus. The bride will wear a gown of blue slipper satin, fashioned with long skirt and high neck. She will carry a Colonial bouquet of Cecil B runner roses and sweet peas. There will be no attendants. A reception will rouow. The serving table will be covered with a lace cloth and cen tered with a crystal bowl filled with mixed flowers. White tapers In crystal holders will guard the ar rangement. , Both Mr.' Evans and 'the future Mrs. Evans are graduates of 8alem high school. He is now connected with the Willamette Valley Cherry Growers' association. The couple will be at home at 190 East Bush street upon their return from a wedding trip. Middle Grove Members of tn Hollywood district held their sec ond community supper on the lawn of the Walter Davis home. Present ' were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holler, Mr. and Mrs. Victor LaDue, Melvln, Maxlne and Keith. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher and Mary Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wagers and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kleeman and daugh ter Florence, Mr. and Mr. Peter Ems ton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tho mas, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Forward and George, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Munson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Mrs. Carrie Williams, Mrs. Will Starr and granddaughter, Mrs. William Hensell. Mrs. Harriet Watts, Mrs. Agnes Tlndall. Mis Monica Wilcox. Miss 8usan Wilson, the Misses Audrey and Elaine Harms. Clarence Williams, Charles Low, Oeorge Richards and Miss Pauline Hen-en. Sllverton Mrs. T. T. Turner (Ar dith Drake) left Chicago yesterday for a visit In Sllverton with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Drake. Mrs. Turner Is driving through with friends and plans to visit enroute, arriving about the middle of th week. . IBS ESTHER WOOD, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. Lee wood, Is releasing the plans for her .wedding to William Bodner of Corvallls. The ceremony will be solemnized Wednesday evening, Sep. tember 1, at 8 o'clock In the First Presbyterian church. Dr. E. W. Warrington of Corvallls will officiate in th presence of an assemblage of prominent capital folk and many from out-of-town. Miss Wood has asked Mrs. Robert Judson of Port land to be her honor attendant and her bridesmaids will include Mrs. Noel Cavender (Edythe Walker) and Mrs. Maurice Wood of Seattle. Mr. Bodner will have Wayne Ham of McMinnvtll as his best man and ushers will Include Maurice Wood of Seattle, Robert Judson of Portland, Noel Cavender and Selwyn Nock of Oswego. A reception will follow at the Wood residence in South Liberty street with the wedding party receiving in the drawing room. Dispensing hospitalities at the serving table wlU be Mrs. Catharine D. Simms, Mrs. T. W. Creech, Mrs, C. E. Guenther. Mrs. J, O. Mathis and Miss Vera Horner of Corvallls. Mrs. Harris Lietz will be in charge of the dining room. Assisting in serving will be Miss Margaret Corey, Mrs. Phillip Brandt, Mrs. Frank Shafer, Mrs. Carl Collins and Miss Isobel George, Miss Wood is a popular member of the debutante set and Is president of the Spinsters. She is a graduate of Oregon State college and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. For the past two years she has been a member of the Parrish Junior high school faculty. Mr. Bodner Is also a graduate of Oregon State and a member of Beta Theta PI. He Is now a member of the Corvallls high school faculty. SCHROEDER-SHAW Salem friends are interested in the marriage of . Miss Jean Shaw of Salem and Dr. Robert Schroeder of Whlteflsh, Montana, which is being solemnized today in Spokane. Only members of the two families and a few friends will witness the exchange of vows. The bride is a graduate of Portland schools and later attended, Albany college. She took her technical training at Good Samaritan hospital and has been connected with the Salem General hospital for th past two years. Dr. Schroeder Is a graduate of the University of Montana and the North Pacific School of Dentistry. After their wedding trip the couple will be at horn in Whlteflsh. The Writers' section of the Salem Arts Learu will meet Tuesday, August 24, In the Salem Municipal park for a picnic at 6:30 o'clock. Mrs. Dorothy Watney of Portland was a luncheon hostess Friday, entertaining for Miss Muriel Gabriel, bride-elect of Charles H. Heltzel of Salem. The Misses Regina DeArmond and Esther Rumbough will enter tain with a dinner dance at the Heathman hotel this evening honoring the engaged couple. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bergman returned to their home in Baker Sunday after a visit in the capital. Misa Dorothy Pearce and Ml as Helen Yockey are expected home this week-end from a cruise in Alas kan waters. C. R. Thatcher is announcing the approaching marriage of his daughter, Miss Myrle Thatcher, and Pete McCaffery. The ceremony win be said at 8:30 o'clock the morning of August 30th in the chapel of St. Vincent's Catholic church. Both Miss Thatcher and her fiance are well-known to members of the younger set and attended Salem schools. Upon their return from their wedding trip they will be at home here. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Mercer are entertaining his mother, Mrs. Clara Mercer of Rochester, Ind., and sister, Mrs. J, E. Hathaway of Hammond, Ind., a their house guests. The two matrons came west on the streamliner. Mrs. Catharine Simms and Mies Margaret Slmroe are entertaining this afternoon at two table of bridge, complimenting Misa Esther Wood, whose mar. riage to William Bodner will be an event of Sep tember L Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Henderson and daughter. Donna, are spending the week-end at their Cutler City summer place. Accompanying them were Mrs. Mary Taylor, Miss Mary Jane Taylor and J. S. Henderson, The Salem Community Concert association an nounces that Miss Florence Hutchenson of Monmouth will act as chairman for the membership drive in that city. Miss Katherine Arbuthnot will act as co-chairman. NrwroMKR Mrs Hugh RoMon. who will arrive shortly from E'ltrn to take up her reftldenc In Orton's capital. Mra. Rowon has b n promln-nt In aortal and club clrclM In Exifna ard hrr arrival hare la Ming tagarly anticipated (Courtesy Kugene Ouard). , V- y ( .... .v Vvw mm 0 'A WEDS AT HOME BITES Mrs. Lawrence T. Helnl. who was Misa Louise Plndley until her marriage last . Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents. Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Plndley. The Hetnls will be at home In Oregon City upon their return from their honey, moon. (Jeaten-Mlller Portrait). CORDIAL Interest Is being evinced In announce, ment of the engagement of Mrs. Thyra Gwynn of Salem, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Etnll Person of Toledo, and Delford Knapp of lone, Wash. Mr. Knapp, who Is superintendent of schools in lone, has been spending the summer months with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jorgen een of Salem. He is a descendant of the J. N. Savage family, prominent in pioneer history of the state. He was graduated from Llnf leld college In McMlnnvllte. The bride-elect Is the sister of Mrs. Ernest Knapp of West 8alem and Is well known In the capital. The wedding will be an event of early fall. LINFOOT-GORDON Of Interest is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Dorothy Ann Gordon, daughter of Mrs. An drew Gordon of Portland, and William J. Llnfcot, son of Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Llnfoot, formerly of Salem and now of Portland. Rev. George Poor, who was a classmate of the couple at Willamette university, performed the simple cere mony at the residence of the bride's mother Friday evening, August 30, at 8 o'clock. Only Immediate members of the two families at tended the wedding and th Informal reception that followed. Mrs. Llnfoot is graduate of Willamette university and the University of Oregon graduate school of social work. She is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha sorority. She is a member of the Business and Professional Woman's club and the American Association of Uni versity Women. For the Past two years she has been social service supervisor for the Marlon county relief committee. Mr. Llnfoot is a graduate of Willamette university law school and was affiliated with the Delta Theta Phi national honorary law fraternity. At present he Is engaged In the practice of law In this city. After a trip to San Francisco the couple will reside In Salem. Monmouth Invitations have been Issued for the wedding of Miss Gertrude Pauline Morlan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Morlan. and Glenn C. Halladay, son of Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. Halladay. The vows will be taken In the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, August 33, at 3 o'clock. A reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Morlan In West Main street will follow. Rev. Victor P. Morris of Eugene will officiate. The Business and Professional Women's club will give a picnic at the home of Mrs. Winifred Herrlck, 386 Richmond avenue, at 6:30 o'clock Tuesday evening. Those attending are asked to provide their own table service. Reservations are to be made with Miss Ruth McAdams, 7378. The executive board will meet at 6:15 o'clock. Mrs. Henry Schmahl and her daughter. Mis Barbara Jane Schmahl, are leaving today for their home in Oakland, Calif, after an extended visit In Salem. Officers and committees of the Salem branch, American Association of University Women, will meet at the home of Mrs. Philip Barrett next Wednes day night to formulate plans for the ensuing year. Dr. and Mrs. John M. Simpkin (Charlotte Zteber) of Marshfleld are registered at the Hotel St. Francis In 8an Francisco. They will arrive in the capital during th next week for a visit with friends. Friends hav received word from Mr. and Mrs. Roben Maaske, formerly of Salem, revealing their plans for the ensuing year. At present they are with her parents at Monte Vista. Colo., and they will leave shortly for Chapel Hill, N. C , where Mr. Maask will be on the faculty of the state university. This summer Mr. Maaske has taught at the University of South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Blair and Calvin Blair, Jr. of Thermopolle, Wyo., were guest of Mr. and Mrs, E. J. Scellars Thuradsy, Mrs. Oeorge C. Penron and dsughter, Joan, of Salem, have been In Corvallls spending a week visiting at the home of Mrs. Pcnson's parents, Mr, and Mra E. T, Burns. INVITATIONS were received In this morning's post for th marriage of Miss Muriel Gabriel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Gabriel of Portland, and Charles H. Heltzel, son of Mra James Heltsel of Salem. The vows will be said at o'clock Saturday eve ning, September 11, In the Grace Memorial church In Portland. A reception will follow at the home of the bride's parents in Regents drive. ROTH-HEAKN Numerous Salem folk will be motoring to Portland tomorrow to attend the marriage of Mist Vivian Lotus He am and George Pearmlne Roth of Salem, son of the Theodore Roths. The ceremony will be held in th Church of tn Immaculate Conception at 4 o'clock with Rev. Joseph E. Vanderbeck officiating. The bride will be given In marriage by Dr. J. Milton Murphy. Miss Bertha Damaln will be th honor attendant and bridesmaids will include Mia Frances Roth of Salem and Miss Jean Clark. William Will will be the best man and ushers will include Stewart Nelson of Salem and Fred Hill of Portland. A dinner at the Heathman for the wedding part and members of the two families will follow th cere mony. Following their wedding trip the couple will be at home in Salem. Mrs. Carl Koeske of Hlllsboro Is visiting in town as th guest of her cousin. Mis Honor Beidy, and Mrs, Glenn Wilbur. MORLEY-FLESHER Announcements have been received in Salem re vealing the marriage of Mrs. Trussle May Flesh er and James A. Morley. The wedding was solemnized la Grand Island, Nebraska, July 11. The couple will make their home In Salem, when Mr. Morley Is In business. Mrs. Morley I former resident of Portland, Indiana. Mrs. David Wright entertained Informally at tea, this afternoon In compliment to her daughter, Mrs. Willis Danforth of Klamath Falls, a popular visitor In the capital who will be remembered a Eleanor Wright. Mrs. Asa Fisher entertained Informally at tea Thursday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. Roy Klein of Denver, who Is visiting In the capital with her daughter, Miss Lucy Klein. Mrs. Fisher was assisted by Miss Klein and Miss Mary E. Eyre. The Royal Neighbors of America will meet Monday evening at the Fraternal temple, Th ' will start at S o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. J. Deane Patterson and their young son, Tommy Deane, have returned from a holiday at Paulina lake and the Oregon beaches. They were Joined by Mr. and Mrs. C. Leland Smith and their two sons, Marshall and Deane, at the beach. Th Smiths will return today. POPL'l.sR H'ET Mrs. John W. Nelson of Marah. field, who has been a charming visitor in the capital during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson also hav spent some time In Woodburn. t The Post Office Clerks' auxiliary entertained wives of city and rural carriers at a dessert luncheon Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Claude H. Olenn. The afternoon hours were spent Informally. Covers were placed for Mra. O. A. McKay, Mrs. A. W. Strjker, Mrs. Leo J. Rock, Mrs, Dudley Taylor, Mrs. Frank Zinn. Mrs. Oeorge White, Mrs. J. W. Bolln, Mra John French, Mrs. Floyd Vokel, Mrs. Har mon Garrett, Mrs. Henry R. Crawford, Mrs. E. B. Daugherty, Mrs. Elbert Powell, Mrs. C. P. Dickson, Mrs. Floyd Drorbaugh, Mrs. H. J. Thomas, Mrs. Reec Jones, Mrs. W. O. Ross. Mrs. W. L. Massey, Mrs. Charles E. Eyre and Mrs. C. H. Glenn. Robert Hayter of Dallas, who has spent the past three years in England and on the continent as an Oregon Rhodes scholar at Oxford, Is en route home. He will dock at San Francisco, Calif., on August 30. His parents, Mr. and Mrs, Oscar Hayter, plan to drlv south to meet him. Here -n There THE HOME .... of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph A. Dekum In Portland was the scene of a beautiful chris tening service Wednesday afternoon, for their grand daughters, Linda Dekum and Mary Prancesca. two-and-a-half-year-old- twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Shel don Tlbbett Mills (Franceses Dekum), who ar In Oregon from Bucharest, Rumania, where Mr. Mill Is connected with the American consulate. An un usual, though lovely, feature of the ceremony was that It was performed by the little girls' grandmother, the Rev. Mary Mills, pastor of the First Church of Truth In Pasadena, Cal., who was assisted by Dr. James E. Dodd. pastor of the Church of Truth In Portland. The children were named for their grand mothers, and the godparents were relatives and old family friends. Mrs. Edward H. Peck of Warren, Ohio, a girlhood friend of Mrs. Dekum, and Fred Blckel are the godparents of Linda, with Mra J. R. Meyers, Mr. Dekum's sister, acting for Mra. Peck. Th Rev. Erma Wells, pastor of the Church of Truth In Spoken and an old-time friend of the Mills family, and Charles Tlbbetts of Longvlew. brother of Mrs. Mills, ar th godparent (continued on Dag 11, column t i - : " " . SV: Lri' A)Va mm )i f ill: i$r.fh
