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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1942)
Six Hit Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon Saturday, February 21, 1942 I n p kS -JJere n )lt ere with Roby SPRINGTIME ... tea at the home of Mrs. James Walton, Jr., Tuesday was given for the pleasure of Mrs. L. Harter Markwood (Gwen Panton) of Berkeley, Calif., who Is here visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. James J. Panton. . . About twenty Salem maids and matrons, all friends of the guest of honor, called during the aft ernoon to welcome her. . . . The table, an attractive round one which Kay has artis tically painted white, was covered with a gay, yellow linen cloth and centered with an antique silver bowl filled with spring flowers of every description. ... Mrs. Panton, In a good looking gown of Ice blue, poured and Rovena Byre helped serve Gwen wore a smart black dress and Kay, the charming hostess, was In a tailored brown frock. . . . Compliments a-plenty went to Mrs. Chandler Brown, In her new spring suit of avocado green wool, with hat to har monize. . . . WAR TALK. , . . Little boy rebuked a woman the other day for having a new dress with a peplum. . . . Said he: "Wouldn't you rather have a parachute with that extra material?" BUSY , , , person these days Is Miss Frances Clinton, who has come here from Umatilla county to be the new home dem onstration agent and who has been the In centive for several parties. . . This Is easily understood, since so delightful a per son is bound to be much In demand socially and otherwise! Bob and Marguerite Rlcder were hosts at a beautifully arranged "at home" Wednesday night at their "Frenchy" little home In South Liberty street, with about fifty Salem and out-of-town folk call ing from 8 to 10 o'clock. . , , Miss Clinton wore a lovely gown of light blue chiffon with bands of lace and her corsage was of gar denias and pink roses. . . . Marguerite's gown was of garnet taffeta, with velvet bodice, and In her hair she wore gardenias and paper white narcissus. ... At the door was vivacious Mrs. R. Franklin Thomp son, in a white chiffon gown with pastel blue Jacket, and among those assisting about the rooms were Mrs. Mclvln Ocist, whose gown was a combination of black skirt and pink Jacket, and Miss Bortha Babcock, In blue crepe with a wide, pleated skirt. . . . Miss Elizabeth Lord looked handsome In a gown of blackberry crepe, embroidered In sequins, and Miss Edith Schryvcr wore black lace chiffon. . . . Mrs. Walter Smith looked especially nice In her gown of black taffeta, made with tight bodice and full skirt and Mrs. Lester Barr's gown was a black skirt with bodice of white. . , . one of the loveliest lovelies there was Inabelle Creech, In her glamorous gown of taffeta In two shades of rose. . . . Blondc-hnlrcd Marjorie Van De Walker also looked very fetching In a flowing gown of black lace and pink organza. . , , The serving table was In perfect harmony with the color scheme of the Rleders home. . . . The cover was of rose net over garnet undercloth and Iho centerpiece certainly was an attcntlon-at-tracter an apothecary scales In crystal and gold, filled with daphne and freeslas, and guarded by tall tapers In shades of garnet and pink . . . It was a gay party and everyone enjoyed It. , , , Even the host iooked as If he were having a good time I Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Kern and their daughter, Miss Glenn, will spend the week end at their beach home at Neakowtn. Judge and Mrs. George R. Rossman will be host at dinner next Thursday evening it their home In North Capitol street, with covers placed for fourteen. Guest of honor will be A. L. Shafer of San Francisco, manager of the Pacific branch of the American Red Cross, who will be to the eltj on official buiintw at that turn, At left Is Miss Frances Clinton, newcomer to Salem, with Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rleder, who were hosts at a smart "at home" Wed nesday night honoring Miss Clinton. (Jes-ten-Mlllcr). THE SECOND of a series of American Legion auxiliary-sponsored benefit dances will be held tonight in Legion Home. Mrs. Don Madison, Mrs. Mem Pearce, . Mrs. Lester Newman and Mrs. Stanley Krue ger are the committee In charge. The dances are semi-formal and the public Is Invited Music will be furnished by the "Top Hatters" and refreshments will be served In the din ing hall at Intermission. Reservations may be made by calling 8787 or 6469. Over ninety guests attended the Thurs day benefit luncheon In Legion Home. The fourth In the series will be Thursday, Feb ruary 26. The sewing group met Thursday after noon and completed articles for the Deacon ess hospital and the American Red Cross. Mrs. Lelf Bergsvlk and Mrs. Glen Klrkwood were hostesses. Rex Putnam, state superintendent of public Instruction, will speak on the auxiliary sponsored radio program Monday night, Feb ruary 93, at 9:30 o'clock. He has selected "Americans" as his topic. There will also be a violin solo, "Romance," by Geraldlne Schmoker, accompanied by Rose Mary Gaiser. Mrs. Ray Waltz will entertain at dessert luncheon Tuesday afternoon for members of her bridge club. Esplln-Zwlcker Miss Marlann Zwlcker, attractive Salem maid, will become the bride of Charles Esplln. son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Esplln, Tuesday morning, March 3, at 11 o'clock In First Christian church. Only members of the family will witness the exchange of vows. Rev. Guy L. Drill will officiate at Hie Impressive service. The bride will be given in marriage by her brother, Roy Zwlcker. Her only attend ant will be her sister, Mrs. Kenneth Lewis. Mr. Zwlcker also will serve as best man for the bridegroom. Following a short wedding trip the couple will return to Salem to make their home at 8S5 Judson street. Miss Zwlcker attended Salem schools and Is well known here. Mr. Esplln also was graduated from schools In Salem and Is now a member of the city police department. Miss Zell linpson of Seattle arrived Friday evening to spend the week-end with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hendricks. Willamette University campus Miss Iras Mcourdy, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. C. L. Mccurdy, has announced the date of her marriage lo Winston Bunnell, son of Mr, and Mrs. B. E. Bunnell of Portland, as March 27. The news was revealed at a dinner at tho Delta Phi sorority house Thursday evening. Centering the table was a large cake, decorated In pastel shades, topped by a silver bell. The date was re vealed on the cake. Miss McCurdy Is a member of Delta Phi sorority, and of the Junior class at Wil lamette. Mr, Bunnell Is a graduate of Wil lamette University, where he Is a member of Kappa Gamma Rho fraternity and was ac tive In music circles on the campus. He li now a member of the high school faculty at Irrlgon, Oregon, where the couple will make their home following the wedding. Those present at the dinner were Miss Esther Ounnesdal, Miss June Woldt, Miss Helen Zimmerman, Miss Marian Hermanek, Miss Elvy Fredrlckson, Miss Jean Collagen, Miss Betty Keller, Miss Betty Backett, Miss Ruth Mathews, Miss Elolse Flndley, Miss Marcla Prey, Miss Gwen Griffith, Miss El eanor Todd, Miss Dorothy Estes, Miss Ber nice Marey, Mist Maxlne Holt and Mrs. Bella J erne. ;V4 yprl Ms., frfr ft :1 "W - " 1 i J I if i- -. -.'-: I f U".-' ! I V . i 7 Vk'i ). t -J - , S , r ,i L ' ' - - ' Miss Edith Ilcrry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Wilbur F. Berry, whn will become the bride of Amhcrson II. Blrkhead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver W. Blrkhead of dale, New Vork. March 14. The couple will be married In Wakefield, Rhode Isl and. (Bachrach) Mrs. E. L. Potter of Corvallis. who is pop ular as an entertainer, will give a dramatlo review, "Dear Octopus." before members of the Town and Gown club when they meet at Lausanne Hall on the Willamette campus next Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Potter hns appeared In Salem several times and her return here Thursday Is antic ipated with much Interest. During the afternoon piano selections will be given by Roy Cooke. Mrs. Albert C. Oragg heads the hostess committee, assisted by Mrs. James Garson, Mrs. Lloyd Bell, Mrs. LaMolne Clark, Mrs, Edna Craig, Mrs. Jessie Dent. Mrs. Roy S. Keene. Mrs J. L. Kennedy, Mrs. F. E. Mc cracken, Mrs. L. C McLeod. Mrs. N. S. Savage, Mrs. S. Roynor Smith. Mrs. Jay Stockman. Mrs. Ernest C. Richards and Mrs. Merle Travis. Mrs. Roy s. Keene has charge of the tea hour, Mrs. S. Raynor 8mlth will arrange the decorations and Mrs. Jay Stockman will arrange the tea table. Presiding at the urns will be Mrs. George R. Rossman and Mrs. James C. Harrison, Alpha Mu Delphlans will meet Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock in the Salem Art Center. Subject of stud)' will be "Mark Twain, Frontier Humorist." Those taking topics are 'Mrs. 8. Raynor 8mlth, Mrs. Oscar Hayter, Mrs. J. K. Hubbard and Mrs. Bert LundahL -R. AND MRS. WILBUR French Berry of Salem today announce the en . gagement of their daughter, Miss Edith, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, to Am berson H. Blrkhead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver W. Blrkhead of Scarsdale, New York, The marriage will be an event of Satur day, March 14, at 1 o'clock In the Episcopal church at Wakefield, Rhode Island. Miss Berry, who has visited often In Salem and has many friends here, Is In Wakefield with her grandmother, Mrs, John B. Eldred. She was graduated from Traph agen Art school In New York City and haa been Illustrator for a large Providence store. Her fiance received his preparatory edu cation at the Star University school In Ala bama and was graduated from the University of Alabama. He is now estimator with the George Puller and Merrltt Chapman Scott corporation at Quonsett. The couple will live at Peace Dale, Rhode Island, following their marriage. Mrs. Bruce Hamby (Margaret Heltzel) and her young daughter, Judy, are guests at the home of Mrs. James Heltzel In South Liberty street. Monday night Mrs. Hamby will entertain informal!' at the home of her mother for the pleasure of Mrs. Winston Williams (Grace Elizabeth Holman), who is here from Ketchi kan, Alaska, Mr. and Mrs. Olin K. OeWItt have In vited a small group of friends to their home for an Informal party this evening. The affair will honor Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Lehmer, who recently came here from Puerto Rice to make their home. Marlon auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, No. 661, will gather at 8 o'clock Monday night In the VFW hall for a regular social meeting. After a short business session the post will Join the auxiliary for a program and refreshments, served under the direction of Mrs, Cyril Nadon and her committee. Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Smith will enter tain Sunday with a dinner party at their home in Mission street. Guests will In clude Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Smith, Betty Lou, Frankle and John Michael Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rleder. Entraining Sunday for Yuma, Arizona, are Miss Martha Rose Roddy and Miss Vir ginia Pratt, two popular Salem maids, whose weddings will be events of next week. Miss Roddy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Roddy, will become the bride of Ser geant Raymond Shirley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shirley of The Dalles, at a simple ceremony In the Methodist church at Yuma Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. For her wedding Miss Roddy will wear a light blue frock with knitted bodice and full silk skirt and navy accessories. Miss Roddy is a graduate of Willamette university and a member of the Delia Phi sorority and Mr. Shirley Is a former Willam ette student. Miss Pratt will become the bride of Ser geant Edward McClanahan, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. McClanahan, at a simple ceremony In Yuma next week, but no definite date has been set for the wedding. Friday evening Miss Roddy was honored at a bridal shower with Miss Jessica Kinsey as the hostess. During the evening the guests made a scrap book for the honor guest. Bidden to honor Miss Roddy were Miss Hllma Breuser, Miss Gertrude Dalk, Mlsa Eleanor Perry, Miss Margaret Upjohn, Miss Reeva Schmidt, Miss Margaret Mullen, Miss Lucille Bonner, Miss Irma Huber, Miss Dee Coffee, Mrs. Allan Craig, Mrs. R. M. Roddy and Mra. Norma Shaw, . s. immmmidaii t ocie ipALBM PHILHARMONIC Orchestra members are busy with last minute arrangements for the second concert of the current season, which will be presented Tuesday night, March 10, In Salem high school auditorium. An especially appealing program will feature a talented young violin ist from Salem, Miss Kathleen Broer, who will play Mendelssohn's Concerto In E minor. This concerto Is one of the composer's most popular compositions. Miss Broer, who is 17 years of age, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Broer of Salem. She began her career as a violinist when sle was five years old as a student of Ma-y Schultz Duncan. For three years she has been concert master with the Phil harmonic and has been playing with the orchestra for nine years. For the last five years she has been a student of Edouard Hurlimann, director of the orchestra. At present Miss Broer Is studying under Mr. Hurlimann and also Is a student in musio theory of Miss Alice Clement, head of the music department at Linfleld college in Mc Minnville She was graduated from Salem high school last year, where she belonged to the Honor society. In 1940-41 Miss Broer won first place aa violinist in the National Regional contest held for high schools. Just last week she was chosen to represent Oregon In the contest sponsored by the National Federation of Music clubs. The winner will be awarded a year's study at the Julllard School of Musio In New York. Mrs. J. J. Panton will be hostess at a smartly appointed luncheon Wednesday af ternoon at her home honoring her daughter, Mrs. L. Harter Markwood of Berkeley, Calif, (Gwen Panton)iand Mrs. David Eccles. Mrs. Markwood Is visiting here for a fortnight with her parents, Dr. and Mrs, Panton, and has been the Incentive for sev eral smart affairs. Mrs. Eccles, one of Sa lem's popular young matrons, will leave toon to make her home in Portland. Covers will be placed for sixteen. Lucile Cummings, contralto, who will be presented In concert March 5 In the high school auditorium by the Salem Crescendo club, has sent word of new contracts she re cently signed, which proves that her outstand ing ability is recognized in the radio world. Miss Lena Belle Tartar, advisor for the Crescendo club, was Miss Cummings' voice teacher when she lived In Salem and attend ed school here. Miss Tartar states that the young artist always excelled in music from the beginning of her career, always partici pated in any musical event, ho matter how small, and was then, as now, gracious and cooperative. Miss Cummings Is now under contract to the National Broadcasting company. She resides in San Francisco and Is featured in many Important musical events in California. Tickets for her concert here are now on sale at Wills Musio store. """"""" iLi "ELEN JEPSON, brilliant soprano ol of the Metropolitan Opera company, ' who will be heard in concert In this city the night of February 27, under sponsor ship of Community Concert association at Salem high school auditorium, Is a friendly and human person who drops her prlma-donna-dom as she steps off the opera stage. Particularly In her vacation time, she be comes Helen Jcpson, camper, animal raiser, comrade of all the local farmers and chief cook and bottle washer of her quaint hunt ing lodge, nestled away In the foothill of the Catsklll mountains In New York state. The acquisition of this camp was charac teristic of Miss Jepson's youthful energy and decisiveness. Five years ago, scanning the classified columns of the Sunday real estate news, Miss Jepson's eyes lighted on a de scription of a 166-acre tract in the Catsklll mountains, with everything on It that she wanted from a trout stream to a silver birch forest. Characteristically, she drove up that very day. Characteristically, the next day, she made up her mind, decided she wanted the place, paid Immediately and bought it on the spot. "No one could find It without a special map," laughs Miss Jepson. "It's truly a place for relaxing away from the world. Even my nearest neighbor is three miles away. We have no telephone, and last year, when my manager wanted to reach me for a special engagement, they had to get out a state trooper to call me." The camp is made up of a group of small cabins. There Is a recreation lodge, a cabin which serves as a studio and music room, a cabin for guests, which looks out on 'The Glen." Tills Is a natural hollow, surrounded by trees and rhododendron bushes, which serves as an outdoor dining room and picnic grounds. A rustic table and chairs and a stone fireplace, plus Miss Jepson's talent for outdoor cookery, make It the scene of many menial and happy occasions. Miss Jepson's own cabin Is finished In natural cypress and boasts a large gabled room with a balcony, which might be an appropriate set for the last act of "The Girl of the Golden West." From balcony of silver birch, Juliet greets her farming neighbors. Miss Jepson has never allowed the place to be wired for electricity, because she has so much fun collecting old kerosene lamps. There are old carriage lamps, oil lamps, and lamps that once stood out in front of New England taverns. There is room, says the ' avid collector, for many more; meanwhile, even the big Ice box runs by kerosene. Since tennis courts were out of the question, be cause of the severe winters In the mountains. Miss Jepson has substituted badminton, at which she Is a vigorous and skillful player. Here In the shadow of the friendly moun tains from which Rip Van Winkle emerged, and In which, so the legend says, you can still hear the dwarfs playing bowls on thun dery nights, 'Helen Jepson, golden voiced lyrio 6oprano, favorite of concert audiences all over the country, proves that fundamentally she is still the simple Ohio girl who has managed to stay simple. Dr. Helen Pearce and Miss Dorothy Pearce will entertain Salem Zontlans at their "Treasury Evening" Saturday at their home In North Winter street. A distinguished guest will be Miss Ann Langlow of Tacoma, chair man of District No, 6 of Zonta International, 'KrijSWi " - Mrs. James Walton, Jr, (right) with Mrs. L. Harter Markwood of Berkeley, for whom she entertained at tea Tuesday afternoon at her home In Falrmount hill. Mrs. Markwood Is the guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. 1. 1. Panton. (Jesten MlDer). . !
