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Heppner Gazette Times, Thursday, November 3, 1955 Page 3 : Social cJajijimbi . Mrs. Jack Bedford, Reporter Social News Deadline 6 p. m. Tuesdays VALBY CHURCH SCENE OF WEDDING OF BARBARA PROCK, HERBERT PETERSON Miss Barbara - Prock, daughter of Vernon Prock and Mrs. Mau rice Elder and Herbert Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peter son of lone were married at a candlelight ceremony at the Valby Lutheran church, Saturday, October 29th at 4:00 p. m. The Reverend Merlin Zier of Heppner officiated at the double ring cere mony. The bride, given in. marriage by her brother, Wayne Prock, wore a waltz length gown of Ice blue rice crystelette and a shoul der length blue sequin covered veil which was held In place with a small crown. She carried red rose buds centered In stephano tis with white streamers on a white Bible. Matron of honor was Mrs. Or ville Cutsforth, Jr., sister of the bride, who wore a coral ballerina length gown with a matching shell cap. She carried a nosegay of wfiite spider mums. Robert Peterson was best man for his brother and Roy Lind strom and Tom White were ush ers. Mrs. Lucy Peterson sang "Be cause", and "Always". Mrs. C. C. Carmichael played the wed ding music. The bride's mother wore a red and navy gown with white acces sories and a white rose corsage. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiMg : Peterson's Proudly Presents o delightful blend of traditional decoration and contemporary silhouette in WALLACE "Third Dimension Beauty" STERLING I $ix pe. V place settinp II $29.75 this lovely matching Sterling "PLACE MATE" DISH with every six pc. place setting of SILVER SWIRL purchased at Peterson's JEWELRY The bridegroom's mother was un able to attend because of illness. A reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Prock. After the bridal couple cut the first piece of the three tiered wedding cake which was topped with a miniature bridal couple, it was served by Mrs. Wayne Prock, assisted by Mrs. Jack Ployhar. Mrs. H. F. Scrits meir poured, Mrs. John Skuzeski presided at the punch bowl, Mrs. James Prock had charge of the gift table and Mrs. Calvin Sher man was In charge of the guest book. The bride chose for something old, her Bible; something ' new, her gown; something borrowed, a lace handkerchief; something blue, the traditional blue garter which was given by Mrs. H. F. Scritsmeir, aunt of the bride. For going away, the bride wore a green suit with avacado green accessories and a rose bud cor sage. After a short trip, the couple will be at home in Heppner. Relatives Coming from a dist ance were Mr. and Mrs. John Skuzeski and sons and Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Scritsmeir of Portland. Mrs. Leonard Tells Club The History Of Christmas Seals Mrs. Mervin Leonard, president of the Morrow county TB and Health association, told the So' roptimist club Thursday noon at their meeting at O'Donnell's, about the things accomplished by the association. She told of the history of the Christmas Seals and stated that they finance the work done by the organization. 74 of the money raised by the seal sale stays in the county. The Moitow county group was' the first in Oregon to think of buying X-ray equipment for the hospital to be used in giving chest X-rays. Mrs C. C. Carmichael, treasurer of the organization told how the money was spent here in Mor row county and stated that each year the seal sale seems to de crease. Mrs. Mary Van Stevens gave each person present a bouquet of chrysanthemums in honor of National Flower week. rDESSTr riparian, batjei lone Host To The Rebekah Convention . For This District The thirty fourth annual Re bekah- convention of district No. 20, was held at the grange hall in lone, Oregon on October 27. The hostess lodge, Bunchgrass No. 91, opened the afternoon ses sion with the noble grand, Mabel Ring, presiding. Chairs were surrendered to the following convention officers Edith Matthews, chairman; Ruth Bergstrom, vice chairman and Gladys Drake, secretary-treas urer. The honored guest, Edna M. Bradley, president of Rebekah Assembly, was introduced and welcomed by the members. Her song, "I Would Be True", was sung. The address of welcome was given -by Catherine Thorne of Bunchgrass and the response by Vern Batty of Mistletoe. The roll call of past chairmen found eleven present and a tri bute was given them by Bunch grass. Various demonstrations and exemplifications of the lodge work were given by the different lodges. A paper on How a Re bekah lodge can best serve the community, was given by Elaine Rietmann of Bunchgrass. Holly No. 139 extended an invitation to hold the convention in Lexing ton in 1957. The 1956 convention will be held in Heppner, with the following officers in the chairs; Ruth Bergstrom, chairman; Flor ence McMillan, vice chairman and Altha Kirk, secretary-treasurer. Enda Bradley answered questions from the question box. Coffee was served immediately after the close of the afternoon session. A banquet was held in the dining room at 6:00 p. m. to over 100 members and guests. A short .program was given prior to the evening session. Lodge convened at 7:30 p. m. with Bunchgrass in charge. A 25- year jewel was presented to Har riet Brown of Bunchgrass. Drap ing the charter in memory of the departed members was given by Sans Souci. A tribute to 50 year members of the lodges in this dis trict was given by Bunchgrass. The following members were honored and received gifts for their years of faithful service; Emma Jones and Sadie Sigsbee of Sans Souci; Trina Parker, Eliza beth Campbell, Minnie Cicero and Ray McAlister of Holly; Dela Cor son, Clara Kincaid, Katie Waters of Bunchgrass. A tribute to Edna Bradley was given by Mistletoe. She thanked the convention for their hospital ity and complimented 'the chair man on the instructive meeting Your name and address printed fret on your ' regular personal checks at First National. You will enjoy this personal touch, and the convenience brought by easy identification ... on checks that arc yours, and yours alonel Coming Events Friday Nov. 4 Sans Souci Re bekah lodge Saturday Nov. 5 Lexington grange, turkey dinner Monday Nov. 7 Chamber of com merce, noon at O'Donnell's American Legion business meeting Tuesday Nov. 8 American Le gion auxiliary Wranglers, club house Thursday Nov. 10 Soroptimists, noon at O'Donnell's Friday Nov. 11 Ruth chapter No. 32, OES Worthy Grand Matron Visits Heppner and lone OES Chapters Worthy Grand Matron, Carlotta K. Wiseman of Grants Pass, visi ted the district meeting between Locust chapter 119 of lone and Ruth chapter 32 of Heppner at the Masonic hall. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Halvorsen of ione, worthy patron and mat ron of Locust chapter shared the East with Paul Jones and Mrs. C. C. Carmichael, worthy patron and matron of Heppner. An addenda was given by Ruth chapter on behalf of both chap ters and the Worthy Grand Mat ron received a gift from both chapters. The addenda was in the form of a wishing well. About seventy were present. Refreshments were served after the meeting, with Mrs. Claude Graham and Mrs. Kenneth Keel ing in charge. Mrs. Frank S. Parker and Mrs. Ed Huston poured. which had been held. Hollv No. 139 seated the 1956 convention officers, after which Bunchgrass held the closing cere monies. Refreshments were served after the, close of the meeting. No need to worry use faster foolproof RED STAR YEAST g'q Fresh Cake AND Special Active Dry Delivered FRESH by BORDEN PotifU Chtn Divitlon Area YPS Groups Meet At Episcopal Parish House Sunday About seventy five young peo ple members of the Episcopal Young Peoples Fellowship from Milton -Mreewater, Pendleton, Hermiston and Heppner enjoyed a, hamburger feed and an even ing of dancing at the parish hall Sunday evening. Harold Johnston furnished the hamburger, buns and hot dogs and Jack Bedford acted as chef, assisted by Robert Ferrell and Jack Loyd. Others present were Mrs. Har old Searcey, and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Masters, Pendleton; Mr. and Mrs. Armand Larive and Mr. and Mrs. Lad Sherman, Hermis ton and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Coe and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark, of Milton-Freewater; Mrs. Claude Graham, Mrs. Allen Hughes and Rev. and Mrs. George R. S. Little, Heppner. Youngsters Guests At Hallowe'en Party Judy Ferrell was hostess Mon day evening at a Hallowe'en dinner party at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferrell. Penney's FRIDAY and SATURDAY Imiwm Here's an unbeatable Pen ney buy on rich, radiant pin wale corduroy that machine washes beautifully I Selct from full pieces in a veritable rainbow of pastels and brights for every sewing need! 3637 inches wide. Special! 77c Yard Very Specially priced . . . only at Penney'sl 2-piece carving set of "Rogers" AA quality sllverplate! 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Two Members Pledged To lone Sorority The Beta Omega chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held a pre ferential tea October 27 in the basement of the Community church with Mrs. Carl Marquardt, Mrs. Don Linnell and Mrs. Ro bert Peterson as invited guests. Ponney't outdoos it$l( with BARGAINS to honor a man and his Founder's Day Special I Dacron-filled pillows alrlight permanently fluffy, odorless, nonallerglc. Covered in rose bud print nylon. Hand wash able, dry quickly. Corded edges. Pastels. 19 by 26 Inch size. . . $4.00 Each Another fabulous gift-value you'll find only at Penney'sl 6-Piece steak knife set of Ori ginal "Rogers" silverplate . . . with stainless steel hollow ground blades. Choose gracious traditional "Jubilee" pattern to match or contrast your pre sent service! 5.90 A Jw 1 1 4 IN 1 WRITING SET A ball point pen, mechani cal pencil, fountain pen and handy flashlight key chain, all in matching colors. 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