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-from- Peg in Washington Washington, D C. Dew Marian: ' To point up contrast In fed ral and itate employment, 1 ahould cite the involvement! in working on Saturday for thii de partment in wasningion. m home I could always get into the Capitol any time onaturday or Sunday with my own Key. Here on Friday I must notify the Captain of the Guards that I plan to bo at the building at a given hour, then on arrival at a specified entrance the next morning I must produce my offi cial identification pass card; for the guard on duty to admit me. I must call the garage so that the ramp will be open for the Secretary's car to be admitted. Arrangements must be made for beat in the quarters and the tele phone operators must be advised that the Secretary will be in the building. It would seem they want to discourage Saturday work. Should I softly breathe "all right by me?" Not even the Secretary carries a key to the building. One advantage, if the private elevator should get out of commission here, like it did couple of times at home, some one would know. It continues to amaze me how many Oregonians or people who have Oregon relatives or con nections call at the Department Today former Senator and Mrs. Bafua C. Holman, and Mr. and ;Mrs. Dick Rushlight, all of Port land, called. Mrs. Holman owns :a beautiful homo here and has been redecorating it for new tenants during their stay here. Dr. E. T. Hedlnnd, Portland postmasters; Tommy Luke, guest 'of the Vie MacKenzies; Ralph Iw. Emmons, Salem; and Rofuj Tusk, Washington, brother of Justice Ball S. Lusk, have seen the Secretary. Mr. Lusk, in addi tion to discussing matters in which he has a public-spirited interest here in the District, promised the Secretary an invi tation to the Gourmet club. He told me as he left that there are "certain definite rules of the club: 'No discussion of politics, reli gion, or women (we get a break once in a while, gals); no smok ing until after dinner in order that all food may be fully sav Jored; and absolute promptness. They don't wait dinner on any Jone whether the highest military brass or the most Important per Json in officialdom. J Word from a former fellow 'employee in the Secretary of State's office was brought to me Jby Alrin C. Kurts, former Sa Jera resident, now in Washing ton. His sister-in-law, Musi Lenta BealL will be remembered ' in ISalem. She is working now for a building contractor in Wash- lngton, having returned here (from an assignment in Texas, Mrs. Kurtz, the former Virginia BeaU, and the younger sister, 'Harriett, who all called Salem .home, are Washingtonians now. Some of the state house ceonle will remember Louise Weber, the lively redhead who worked J for Wallace Wharton, in the ..Budget office, and who married Sterling Green. Sterling helped ime edit the Oregon Blue Book in J 1933, when he was editor of the i University of Oregon Emerald. He Is head of the banking and finance division for the Assoclat- ed Press, having had that as signment in Washington for jjsome 11 years. He is truly top J flight in the newspaper field and it is wonderful to renew friendship with Lou end Ster ling. i The McKays continue to lead busy life. The Secretary was a special guest of the famous Al falfa club of Washington, Sat urday night. The high ranking people in business, Industry, and official life belong to the lim ited membership club and their -BY ALEVE (PEG) PHILLIP8- program on Saturday was high lighted by their election of Jus tice Robert H. Jackson, as Pre sident of the United States - just to show their Independence. It s a highly bi-partisan group. with a tremendous reputation for entertaining fun. Mrs. McKay was the "second ranking guest," as they say in Washington social columns, at a luncheon given by Mrs. Harold Burton, wife of the Supreme Court Justice, last week. The luncheon honored Mrs. George Humphrey, wife of the Secre tary of the Treasury, and was given at the Congressional club. A number of wives of Congres sional members were additional guests. Justice Burton is a long' time friend of Secretary McKay, as they served together in the 91st Division in World War I. Speaking of cabinet members wives, Mrs. Charles E. WUsoa, in a market here, in trying to prevent a mixup of deliveries for families with a common sur name, said "Oh, we're the Wil sons that are having all the trouble in the Senate." Monday Mrs. McKay and Mrs. Guy Cordon 'attended the Joint session at which the President spoke, and lunched together af terwards. Mrs. McKay sat di rectly back of Mrs. Elsenhower with the cabinet wives group. At the Invitation of W. Bert Stevens, Tillamook, president of the Oregon Association of Real. Estate Boards, and A. J. Croee, State Real Estate Commissioner, Mr. and Mrs. McKay will be guests at the Congressional ban' uet Wednesday night when each state real estate board hon ors Its delegation here in Wash ington. On Saturday night, the Secretary will attend the annual dinner of the Radio Correspon dents Association, and on Friday evening, a stag dinner honoring Senator Robert A. Taft. The lat ter affair is to be at the estate of James H. R. Cromwell, one-time ambassador to Canada and one time husband of Doris Duke. If I were to get down to re counting my own luncheon and dinner engagements, you'd be certain I wasn't getting much else done back here, but actually I've been working full blast. One highlight was the Theta Sigma Phi luncheon at which Mrs. Eleanor . Roosevelt spoke. Since leaving the United Na tions, she has taken on a Job of selling the United Nations to the people of this country. Her talk had many humorous tide lights as she recounted the cri tical looks she got when she first became a member and the hesi tancy with which she was given assignments. Her eyes twinkled and the guests were captive in the warmth of her personality. In speaking to her afterwards, I mentioned thst I was from the home town of Charles A, Sprague. Immediately she re sponded, "Oh, we valued his work so much he made a gen uine contribution." Lillian Por ter Say was my hostess. I should whisper that the luncheon was held at the National Democratic Women's club but as a black Republican I shall report that it is rented to organizations and I didn't have to sign a pledge. It is a beautiful old home adjacent to Dupont Circle, which lends Itself to group meetings admir ably. At the luncheon were many of the leading women writers, including Bess Furmau, who wrote "White House Pro file" and who introduced Mrs. Roosevelt In a most informal style. Mrs. Myra Helm, long a member of the White House staff, was a guest. Mrs. Zelta M. Rodenwold, formerly of Corval- A'- , I -- IS Recent Bride The marriage of Mrs'. Lester Davis (Patricia Smith was solemnized January 30 in Salem. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Franklin Girard of Medford and Mr. Davis is the son of Mrs. George Moorhead of Salem. Capital Women Edited ky MARIAN LOWRY FISCHER 6 Capital Journal, SaJem, Oregon, Friday, Feb. 6, 1953 Generosity of Public Revealed to Pattersons ' You never know how many friends vou have until a need arises, so the theme of some old adage goes. And Governor and Mrs. Paul L. Patterson found out they have many well wishers, albeit the occasion was a home emer gency, not one of need. In a Thursday morning newspaper a picture was printed showing Governor Patterson in the kitchen at their apartment in the Lee washing dishes with one hand his left one is in bandage due to an infection. For two weeks, Mrs. Patterson has been unable to be up and around because of a "doctor's orders" rest, although she is not seriously ill. but Governor Pat terson has been doing some of the necessary kitchen work along with his busy schedule at the office and at the legislature. Sam Wilderman, Portland photographer, was calling on the governor st his home about another matter when he "caught" the state's chief executive on kitchen duty. The picture hit the generous heart of people. Preceding the picture many friends had sent in food after hearing Mrs. Patterson was unable to carry on her housework for a time, but the tempo increased amazingly after the pic ture. Homemade breads, pies, cakes and cookies and other items poured in on the governor's apartment through Thursday as friends sought to do what they could to help out. Although overcome by all the generosity, the Pattersons are most grateful. Engagement Told Announcement is being made of the engagement of Miss Shir lee Jean Decker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L, Decker, to Rsy Benson, Jr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Benson. The wedding , is planned for next summer. Both young people are graduates of Salem high school The bride- elect is employed st the tele phone company, Mr. Benson at Loder Brothers. lis, and a sister of C. F. Feike, State Vocational Rehabilitation Director in Salem, and Mrs. Er nest Rostel, who lived in Salem when her late husband was with the Travel and Information Bu reau, dropped by our table to say "hello." Mrs. Rostel is exe cutive secretary for the Ameri can Hearing Society and doing a wonderful job, according to those who know of her work. Mrs. Rodenwold is with the Home Economics Division of the Department of Agriculture and she chatted about some mutual friends including Adelaide Lake, Corvallls, who is with the O.S.C. Journalism Department. Stole a few moments Sunday to unpack my record player and polish the silver and brass and my little apartment seems more like home. It's a dizzy life, how. ever, and only wonderful mail from the "truly" home compen sates. Feg. Alpha Phis Plan Tea To Fete Two Salem alumnae of Alpha Phi sorority are planning a tea for the afternoon of Wednesday, February 18. Honor guests for the affair will be Mrs. Robert Y. Thorn ton, an alumna of the sorority who has moved here to make her home, her husband being the new state attorney general: and Mrs. Irving Bennett of Seattle, district governor for the sorority. The tea will be at the home of Mrs. Harry S. Dorman. OSC Benefit More than 100 attended the benefit card party sponsored by Oregon State Mothers club Thursday evening at the Wom en s club. Mrs. Elmore Hill was general chairman. Prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Binegar, Clifford Nopp, Mrs. E. M. Page, Mrs. Edward Majek, Virgil Hume, Mrs. A. L. Rigby, Elton Thompson, Mrs. Harry Wenderoth, Mrs. F. H. Humph rey, Elmore Hill, Mrs. J. W. Re veal, Mrs. George Croisan, Elmer Orcutt. Colds' atheip 155 N. Liberty Phone 3-3191 PLASTIC TILE DEMONSTRATION Friday and Saturday -.WARDS BASEMENT mum Theta Rho Girls Beta Iota of Theta Rho girls met Thursday evening at the IOOF temple. The group decld ed to honor members with birth days in February at the next so cial meeting, February 19. A swimming party and spaghetti dinner is planned soon and on February 25, the group will cele brate its fourth anniversary by making a fraternal call on the Odd Fellows lodge. On School Committee Castilleja School, Palo Alto On Saturday evening, February 14, the resident seniors of Castil leja school will entertain the day seniors and their escorts at an Informal dancing party at the St. Francis Yacht club in San Francisco. One of the hostesses will be Miss Elsbeth Nelte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Nelte, 2090 South High, Salem. Welcome New Member Mrs. Lyle J. Sacre was in ducted as a new member of Chemeketa Toastmis tress club on Thursday evening, Toastmis- tress was Mrs. O. K. Beals and Mrs. L. C. Tennis was in charge of table topics. Three of the five speakers scheduled to compete in the club contest late in February talked to the group, Mrs. Joseph John ston, Mrs. Lee Hasklns and Mrs. B. L. Trelstad participating. tjsli..ejs Is Betrothed Announced this week was the engagement of Miss Anita Aguilar, daugh ter of Moses Aguilar, to Henry Franco, son of Mr. and Mrs. Juan Franco, Mexico. Birthday Party Arthur Erickson, Jr. will ob serve his 12th birthday on Satur day, and a party is planned at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Erickson. A birth day supper will follow the late afternoon affair. This evening, Mr. and Mrs. Erickson. are entertaining a group of friends at a dinner party. Coffee on Saturday Mrs. Ted Morrison and Mrs. Braden Daggett are to entertain at the home of the former on Saturday morning at an inform' al coffee to honor Miss Alice Mullen, who is to be married to Herbert Savage on February 14. Guests have been invited to come st 10 o'clock. Assisting the hostess will be Mrs. James Marshall. Salem Writers Entertained Thursday Salem Writers club met Thurs day evening at the home of Mrs. Albert Girod. Mrs. C. E. Layton is a new member of the group. Joseph Singer was interview ed on radio station KOAC re cently by Dr. Henrietta K. Bur ton, Oregon state president of Pen Women, and Mrs. Gladys Chambers, on the subject ' Cre ative Writing as a Hobby." Mr. Singer feels that writing a little each day will help people learn to write and they can get their ideas through people they know. Writers who receive rejections on their work should consider them a challenge. He has writ ten many works for literary magazines and currently is cre ating short stories. Stories read and criticized during the evening were writ ten by Mrs. N. F. Anderson, Perry Reigelman, Mrs. Jessie Singleton, Mrs. C. E. Layton, Miss ' Ren ska Swart, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn F. Cronemlller, Mrs. Lloyd Smith and Joseph Singer. Other members present were Mrs. Effle Maye White, Mrs. Al bert Girod and N. F. Anderson. The group club will meet March 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn F. Cronemlller. 1 Birthday Party Richard Phillips, known to his friends as Rip, is to observe his fifth birthday anniversary Saturday and a party is planned that afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam L. Phillips, Jr. Young friends of Rip's invited include Barbara and Cathy Sierp, Mike Culp, Becky Ann Davis, Gary Jackson, Linda and Terry Polk, Diane and David Lee, Janet and Steve Ashton; and the two grandmothers invit ed are Mrs. John R. Polk and Mrs. William L. Phillips. Sr.; and the little boy's three sisters, Christie, Deborah and Robin. In the evening, Rip's godpar- Miss Blaxoll to Be Wed on May 17 Date for the wedding of Miss Joanne Blaxall and Gene W. Bartu of Portland is set for May 17, the, ceremony to be In th. First Congregational church in Salem. The engagement was announe. ed the past month. The bride-elect Is the daush. ter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Blaxall of Salem, Mr. Bartu the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mylo Barto of Waldport. Blue Birds Event The regular meeting of the Happy Blue Birds was at the home of the leader, Mrs. Karl Olson. A short business meeting was called by the president, Vickl Fronk. The meeting then was turned over to the assistant leader, Mrs. Kermlt Ward for the amateur hour which all of the girls participated. The program consisted of: Pi. ano solos by Kathy Joseph, Joan Tigard, Patty Olsen, Patty Mor riss, Eileen Hadley, Patty Lee, Patty Johnson; solos by Karen Shott, Marilyn Olsen; trio br Terrie Gustafson, Barbara Fenlx and vickl Fronk; accordion solo by Penny Lee Hill. After the program, Barbara Fenlx was in charge of refresh ments. Mrs. Karl Bryan and Mrs. F. Shott were guests. Alumnae Meet Miss Shirley Hill was hostess to a meeting of Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae for a Valentine party Thursday evening. Attending were Mrs. Estill L. Brunk, Mrs. Robert Nelson, Mrs. Maynard Nelson, Mrs. James H. Turnbull, Mrs. David Turnbull and the hostess. ents, Mr. and, Mrs. A. W. 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