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4-(Sec. 2)-Capital Journal, Salem, Ore., Mon., Feb. 21, 1933 State Head Visits 3 Star Chapters STAYTON Meeting in annual district session to exemplify the work (or the worthy grand matron Tuesday evening in the Masonic hall were three Kastern Star Chapters, Victoria of Turner, Mari lyn of Mill City, and Acacia of Stayton. Worthy matron and patron, Mrs. Beckie Morgan and Larry Morgan. Acacia chapter, presided during all except escol, balloting and initia tion. 'Victoria chapter, worthy matron, Mrs. Doris Burkland, and worthy patron, Carl Graves, presiding, ex emplified escort, for worthy grand matron, Mrs. Louise Irving of Mad ras, and worthy grand parton, Her man Johnston of Salem, and past worthy grand patron. Rex Hartley of; Jefferson. Grand representa tives, grand committee members and grand appointive officers were escorted to the east, also. Worthy matron. Mrs. Clara Morris, and worthy patron, Carl Johnson, Mari lyn chapter, initiated Mrs. Edna Watkins. She was presented with a pin, a gift from her husband. Mrs. Merle LaMarr, junior past matron of ftamona chapter of Sil verton, who was a visitor, was an nounced as the grand representa tive for Michigan, by the worthy crand matron. An addenda featured two honey bees who buzzed up to the worthy grand patron and directed him on to each star point where he was given a card remembrance. The worthy grand matron was given a bee escort and presented a bee hive which held a gift from all three chapters. The "bees" proved to be Mrs. Worthy Burmester and Mrs. Vera Roach. Club Meets STAYTO.V-Winncr of the speak off, which the Stayton Toasunist ress club conducted at its meeting Thursday evening in the high school cafeteria, was Mrs. Eunice Phillips, who will represent the club in the area contest in March. Mrs. Evelyn Prugh of the Stayton club will be chairman. Subject tof Mrs. Phillips' talk was "Tomorrow." Two other speak ers were heard, Jane Star who talked about "The Divine Instru ment," and Jeanne Norton whose talk was about "The Birdwoman." Judges were Jerry Butler and Louis Corrigan of the high school (acuity. They were assisted by Mrs. Nell Stewart of the club. STAYTON Guest of honor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Smith, Sunday, was Mrs. Smith's father, George Spaniol, who was celebrat ing his 89th birthday. The occasion also marked the birthday of the Smiths' daughter, Mrs. Robert Sullivan of Salem, and Father Math. Jonas, pastor of Immaculate Conception church of Stayton. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spaniol, and Miss Clara Spaniol, all of Stayton: and Robert Sullivan and family of Sa lem. WOOIBl'R!V Thirteen girls will be initiated into Evergreen assembly. No. 12, Order of the Rainbow, at the regular meeting Wednesday night, February 23, beginning at 7.30 o'clock. This will be the first initiation for Miss JoAnne Gavinla, the new worthy adviser, and her officers. All members of the Eastern Star and Masonic lodge are in vited. Refreshments will be served by Misses Charlotte Seely, Janice Stach, Kathryn Thompson, Judy Reed and Carolyn Cheney. DALLAS Mrs. Kate Lucas cel ebrated her 92nd birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. O. Price, recently. Mrs. Lucas makes her home with her daughter. Calling during the day to greet Mrs. Lucas were Mrs. W. C. Hill, Miss Anna Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. K. N. Lucas, son and daughter-in-law of Mrs. Lucas, and Mrs. IVida Folsom, all of Rickreall; and Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Price and daughter, Debby, of Monmouth. Price is a grandson. Visit Legislature WOODBURN Sixteen wom en from the Woodburn Woman's club visited the legislature last week on the monthly guided tour. They visited both the house and senate and had lunch at Lipman's Cherry room. Those making the tour were Mrs. J. B. Gay, president; Mrs. Don Barrett, Mrs. Edgar Crosby, Mrs. Tom Renn, Mrs. Clare Mc Millan, Mrs. Henry Scheidegger, Mrs. Lou Pfaffinger, Mrs. Steve Baumnn, Mrs. Joe Walker, Sr., Mrs. 0. E. Meisenhcimer, Mrs. Frank Purdy, Mrs R. L. Ander son, Mrs E. W. Nelson, Mrs. E. C. Peyton, Mrs. Lee Detweiler, Mrs. James Lamb. Wed 59 Years MILL CITY Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gooch, long time Mill City residents, celebrated their ROth wedding anniversary at their home last week, with members of their family and a few close friends honoring them with a dinner. Mr. Gooch, who has been in the logging business for many years, is still active in the Gooch Log ging company. All of their children were pres ent at the dinner, including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gooch Jr. of Sweet Home, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gooch and daughter, Twyla, of Salem, and Mrs. Sylvia Duncan, who Is home with her parents this year. ... nnitsil COLLEGE The mothers of primary pupils at Brush College school were surprised wueu wen young sons invited them to dance the Virginia Reel with them, at the Valentine party at school, for which mothers were the guests, equare dancing by the pupils was a spe cial feature, directed Dy ine leacn er. Mrs. Mary Lou Nicholson. Fourth eradc pupils opened ine Valentine box and delivered Val entines in the exchange. Refresh ments were served. SII.VERTON Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hagedorn have returned from As toria, where they visited for some lime at the home of their son, Don Hagedorn. Fndav the couple left lor ncat- tle to spend a week with the fami ly of a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hale (Audrey Hagedorn) and their daughter, Donna June. SILVEttTON Home temple No. 21-, Pythian Sisters, met Thursday evening. The Saturday cooked food sale was announced. The social committee for the Thursday, March 3, meeting in cludes Mrs. Ted Lorenzen, Mrs. Earl Meyer, Mrs. Ralph Adams and Mrs. Clarence Morley. Episcopal Guild Gives Coffee Party WOODBURN There was coffee party sponsored by SL Mary's Episcopal guild, Thurs day morning, at the home of Mrs. Clarence II. Ahrens. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Phil Bran son, Mrs. Howard Palmer and Mrs. Tom Hanna. Pouring were Mrs. Tom DeArmond, club pres ident, Mrs. H. M. Austin and Mrs. Henry Miller. Thursday evening the guild sponsored a reception for the new vicar, the Rev. Arthur Holmes of Salem, at the parish hall. A no-host supper was served at 6:30 o'clock with a large crowd attending. Tom Hanna, lay reader, introduced the Rev. Mr. Holmes who spoke briefly on his experiences in Canada. Ivan ue Armond, junior warden, present ed a gift to the Rev. Mr. Holmes from the parish. The next regular guild meet ing will be Tuesday, February 22, at 11:30 a.m. when a sack lunch will be served and a short business meeting conducted. The meeting was set early in order that the members may attend the Martha Washington tea Tues day afternoon sponsored by the Woodburn Woman's club. i WOODBURN February mect ine of Belle Paasi chapter, Daughters of the American Rev olution, was Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Drexel White in Elliott Prairie. Mrs. Ray Baker, regent, presided and Mrs. Lester Keller was in charge of the program. The topic for the day was Mary Ball Washing ton, the mother of George Wash ington. The state conference to be conducted February 27 and 28 and March 1 at the Multnomah hotel in Portland was discussed. Delegates to attend are the reg ent, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Karl Englcman, a member of the state board. April 14 was the date set for the annual Colonial silver tea to be given at the DAR Memorial cabin at Champocg park. j Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Lance White. WOODBCRN Meeting of the three circles of the Women'! As sociation of the Woodburn Presby terian church will be Wednesday. February 23. Mrs. Robert E. Van will entertain Circle No. 1 at the manse for a luncheon at 1 p. m. Circle No. 2 will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles Byers at 1:30 p.m. and Circle No. 3 at the home of Mrs. Lee Withers also at 1:30 p. m. Toasrmasters to Meet wnnrmimN t.. e,i Harold Livcsay and Joe Golik will be speakers at the breakfast meet ing of the Woodburn Toastmasters Tuesdav. Fph nl i-u im . the Coney Island restaurant. L. If. Paulson will serve as toast master. Walter Scarborough as table tonim p h o l m .. - a ii, jiaiH Thompson, timekeeper, Kilian W Smith, master evaluator, Lloyd rroom and Melvin Riii-m, . .,i uators. Mickey McClure will pre- Lohr-Lowry LEBANON Announcement was made this week of the marriage of Mrs. Doris Lowry to Dr. Wil liam H. Lohr. The two were wed in Dallas last Saturday in St. Thomas Episcopal church. The Rev. David W. Gordon of Lebanon performed the 4 o'clock rites. For her nuptials the bride a powder blue brocade dress. Atten dants were Mr. and Mrs. Victor Burre of Portland. Terry Lowry, a son of the bride, served as ring bearer. After a two-weeks wedding trip to California, the couple will re turn to Lebanon to make their home. Mrs. Lohr is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leisy of Sweet Home. Dr. Lohr's parents are Mr. and Mrs. William I. Lohr of Taycheedah, Wis. Relieve suffering last, effectively with wicks a V Va nsNDi.o re"'' ,mber Now Being Featured At Your Favorite Store iV v i.. SEWING MACHINES PORTABLE CASES BUTTON HOLERS SKIRT MAKERS - SEWING AIDS OIL, BELTS CABINETS SCISSORS MOTORS NEEDLES THREAD PARTS PINS... 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It may well be one of Salem's outstanding homemakers according to plans revealed today. Announcement is made that a community-wide contest will be con ducted under the sponsorship of Portland Gas & Coke Company, in conjunction with KPTV, . Channel 27, to select Mrs. Salem. Local homemakers, married, and 21 years old or over, are eligible to enter the 17th annual compe tition for the national title and more than $15,000 in prizes, it is disclosed. Advance plans, revealed today, call for a series of elimination con tests throughout the state, culmin ating in the naming of Mrs. Ore- MRS. AMERICA! WHO? f Salem Woman Has Chance to Win in Nation-wide Contest gon, at a final contest to be held in Portland in April. The state winner, with her husband, will go to Elltnor Village. Ormond Beach, Florida for the national finals the second week in May. Salem homemakers may secure application blanks for the Mrs. America Contest at their local gas company office or gas appliance dealer display rooms. The Mrs. America contest, it Is stated, is not a bathing beauty competition, but a contest, testing I the homemaking abilities of the 1 housewife. Personality and person-j al appearance will be important, but major emphasis will be given I to housekeeping talents. Cooking,! sewing, ironing and general home- making ability will be sf greatest importance. Mrs. America win receive more thai 115,000 in prizes, highlighted by a complete "New Freedom Gas ', Kitchen aind Laundry." In addition she will receive a two week, all- expense paid vacation for herself ' and her husband at Ellinor Vill age, Florida, following the week of competition, and dozens of other prizes. The 17th Annual Mrs. America Contest is being conducted na- ; tionally under the auspices of the American Gas Association, and Mrs. America, Inc. YACHT CLUB MEETS MOLALLA Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lewis, as members of Riverside Yacht club of Canby, attended the monthly meeting of the club Thursday night, held in the Don Creitser home, Oregon City. About 30 were present. The Lew ises were the only members at tending from Molalla. STORE HOURS: 9:30 TO 5:30 4sk ' &r J I NATIONAL "SEW AND SAVE" WEEK FEB. 19th to 26th MO SHE i FORTUNE MILE 1W MESS LIKE A HlllUM . . . Complete In every detail! Fabrics! Notions! Findings! Patterns! Sewing machines! Everything to make the home dressmaker happy and efficient in her quest for better styling and tailoring to give her home sewing the touch of professionalism! . . . Shop Miller's during National "SEW-N-SAVE" week fabrics they have arranged for this event. see the new ROSELLA WOOL CREPE By Forstmann $5.95 yd. Your choice of the new spring shades. Fountain blue, yewtree, lavender sachet etc. ORIONA WOOL, RABBIT HAIR By Forstmann $7.95 yd. 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