PXGE FIVE l
Women's Interests and Activities
Edited By
Irene DeLosh
MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OttEClOX, SUNDAY, OOTOUKU 27. 1929.
Activities of
Legion Auxiliary
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The American Legion Aux-
lltary will have tills column
every Sunday so that mem-
in bers unable to attend the
' meetings and those Interested
li) Its aotlvltles may read of
Its social affairs and also the
work that Is being done by 4
this organization. Mrs. Wm.
I.ee Brlcker, press correspon-
dent.
Tho officers for the coming year
of the Legion Auxiliary were hos
tess at a tea Friday afternoon giv
en In the women's parlor of the
Presbyterian church from three
tintil five. Tho parlors were trans
formed into a comfortable living
room decorated with massed au
tumn leaves and flowers. The yel
low and orange of the tea table
was carried out in the refresh
ments. Mrs. B. G. Harding regent
of the local G. A. R. and Mrs. II.
K. Deuel, mother of commander
Deuel of tho Legion presided at
the tea table. During the after
noon Miss McCluro accompanied
by Mrs. H. F. Deuel and Miss Ell-
nore Curry acconianied bpy Miss
dnvilpr minp several numhertt.
Guests included the presidents of
the Civic, Service and Patriotic
organizations and the members of
the Auxiliary and those eligible to
membership.
October Is named as Fidac
month by the National Legion and
Auxiliary and the local unit will
have a most Interesting meeting
devoted to tills subject that is one
of world-wide interest this next
Monday. As the last conference
of the Fldac was held at Serbia,
one of the new countries created
after the war, it will be studied
and a comprehensive explanation
of the growht and organization of
Fidac and the place it has among
the great movements of today will
be presented.
' Mrs. Edward Leach has prepar
ed Serbian refreshments and the
entertainment Is being held as a
surprise.
All members and those eligible
to the Legion nre cordially Invited
to come to the Armory at eight
p. m. Monday evening. The exec
utive committee has more surprises
in store.
Daddy's Night -
Jackson School
. Daddy's night at the Jackson
school is over but from all re
ports the memories will linger for
a long time.
' The gathering took place In the
lower hall of the Jackson school
last Friday at 6:30 p. m. Two
long tables were arranged the en
tire length of the hall and places
for over one hundred "dads were
arranged.
.There was a profusion of dec
orations of black and orange Hal
lowe'en effect that made the room
In keeping with the season.
A- bountiful repast was served
In the form of a covered dish sup
per.
. While the visitors were still
seated around the tables Mr. Hen
derson gave an unusual reading
of the schoolmaster of yesterday.
Mrs. D'Alblni reported In her
usual Interesting; manner the re
cent state P. T. A. convention
meeting.
Mr. Meeker then treated the
audience to two of his choicest
vocal numbers, after whlchc the
Hoverend Eaton finished with one
of his light hearted happy ad
dresses which all appreciated.
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Hallowe'en Dunco
lly American Legion .
The Hallowe'en dance to bo
given by the American Legion on
Thursday evening. October 30 at
the Oriental Gardens, will be one
of the leading social affairs of tho
week.
Tho committee In charge of the
dance Is sparing no effort to make
this affair a real party. Dancing
will start at 9 o'clock and will
continue until 12 o'clock. Several
spcclnl features have been plan-red.
Miscellaneous Shower
For Brtdc-Kk-cl
Mrs. Lillian Puhl was hostess
for a miscellaneous shower Tues
day evening at her home on East
Ninth street in - honor of Miss
Lunetta Pollock, bride-elect. The
room waB beautifully decorated,
the color scheme being carried out
in orange and black in keeping
with Hallowe'en.
The bride-elect received ; many
useful gifts. The evening was
spent listening to a radio program,
after which a toast was given to
the future bride. Refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Those present at the shower
were the Misses Lunetta Pollock,
Itha and Thelma Heard, Jean
Fitzglbbon, Alice Zehner, Pearl
Rhoades, Mrs. Leota Thompson,
Mrs. Cora' Davis, Mrs. C. W. Conk
lin. and the hostess.
Garden Club Members
Do Interesting Things
At the special meeting on Wed
nesday evening, members and
friends of the Medford Garden
Club enjoyed a most interesting;
talk given by I. N. Gabrielson, of
the Oregon Gardens, a well known
nursery near Portland.
The speaker gave generously of
his knowledge, acquired by years
ol experimental research and
study of native wild flowers and
their ways.
In his gardens he hag over eight
hundred choice varieties which he
has nursed along from seeds and
plants collected from the far cor
Oregon and other places on the
Pacific coast, these lie watches
andt tends until they reach per
fection, when he sends them out
to private gardens and grounds
over the country.
lie slated that the Siskiyou
mountains have more than seventy
varieties of wild flowers, some of
which are found only In this locality.
Mr. Gabrielson, being a native
son of Oregon himself, naturally
more Interested in the flowers of
this state; he said that Oregon
is one of the five places In the
world where the climate Is favor
able for lilies and advised all
flower lovers to grow more lilies.
It is not necessary to export
from England lilies obtained from
the U. S. in the first place, and
now send them back here in a
perfected state. Oregonians can
get better plants right at home.
The many tips given to his
listeners about flower culture
were enthusiastically received and
appreciated.
On November 12 there will be a
meeting of the state Horticultural
Society in ' Medforl, n half day
session In charge of Harry Von
Hovenburg of Gold Hill, who is
president of the State Horticul
tural Society. Clayton Long, of
Corvallls, secretary-treasurer, and
unve Kosenburg, of Medlord. pro
gram chlrman of the day.
With these well known enthus
iastic men, Mrs. Carl Swlgart,
president of the Medford Garden
Club, will cooperate and a meeting
no flower lover can afford to miss
will be the result.
Do not forget the date, Novem
ber 12. All flower lovers of South
ern Oregon are urged to attend.
The meeting place will be an
nounced at an early date. Proba
bly the Elks temple.
It Is hoped to have a speaker
on rose culture and one from or-
vallis on planting and pfennig
small grounds, tips to small grow
ers, help they may not be able to
anord otherwise. .
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Mrs. Conner
Will KiMcrUiln. '
Mrs. Guy Conner will ho hostess
to the Building Bridge club nt her
country home Thuisdny afternoon
Vera Hall Will
Head Auxiliary
1930 Activities
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Photo by Peasley.
President of American Ix'glon
Auxiliary, who presided at a tea
given by I ho newly elected officers!
of the ornitlzalion for the per
sonnel of the Auxiliary and also
tho presidents of tli various civic
mid service duns of this city, In
the parlors of tho Presbyterian
church, Friday afternoon.
.Medford AiiImm rVutiircd
(milts Puss Concert I
A concert will he given In :
Grants Pass on Friday evening, ;
November 1 at the Christian i
church for the building fund of
the new church, under the super
vision of Mrs. J. Albert ' Mo
Corkle. The program will consist
of three groups of numbers on the
harp played by Miss Betty Sten
nett; readings by Miss Suzette
Stennett: duets on two pianos by
Marjjnret Childers and Mrs. J. A.
McCorkle; and three groups of
baritone solos by Carmen E. Moll,
pastor of the Christian church of
this city.
A large number of Medford peo
ple are planning to attend this
concert which promises to be One
of the leading musical events of
the fall season.
Kdison Radio Program
Pleases Listeners
Last week's Copco Jubilee radio
program in honor of Thomas A.
Edison and the fiftieth anniver
sary of the first electric lisht, was
enjoyed by the radio public of all
southern Oregon.
Interesting highlights of Edison's
life and accomplishments were
given by H. L. Hromley, Copco
advertising manager who acted as
master of ceremonies for the pro
gram. .Musical selections notn 10- .
cal and instrumental, were pro-1
vidd by the following well known j
artists: Margaret Huntoon Wil
liamson, soprano. Montana Mahan,
violinist, Lloyd Williamson, bari
tone and Aimee Deuel, piano.
Next week's Copco program will
feature a brand new Morris drama
entitled "The Best Man."
Gloria Qreer
Ashland Qirl
in First Talkie
Miss Gloria Greer, known here I
as Elbert, daughter of Mrs. Hert
Greer of Ashland, appeared In
her first talkie, "Man of War," I
which was at Hunt's Cniteiiun
this past week.
Miss Greer, who has been In
motion pictures a little over a i
year, has made splendid progress. I
She Is 21 years of age, vory at
tractive and has a winning per-
sonnllty. She has many friends
in this city, as well as Ashland,
who are Interested -in her career.
She attended Ashland high
school and also tho University of.
Oregon, where she was very popu-
lar in campus activities. Missj
Greer has been interested In mov
lea, ever since she has been large !
enough "to dress up" and stage ;
"neighborhood plays." . j
She has 'appeared In n number
of pictures, but this Is her first
'talkie." .
IHstrlet Rebeknh Moethiff
Gold Hill Wednesday.
The annual Kebekah convention
of District twelve will be held at
Gold Hill, Wednesday, October
30th and a large number of dele
gates are expected to attend from
the ten socvietles of the district.
Mrs. G. E. Eib, of Portland, in
chairman and Mrs. Bertha Coy of
Gold Hill is secretary.
Mrs. Hallie Ingle of Albany,
president of the Kebekah assembly
of Oregon, will be one of the prin
cipal speakers and other Grand
lodge officers will bo present.
Election of district officers and
meeting place for the 1931 con
vention will be included In the
business.
Gold Hill, Central Point, Grants
Pass. Jacksonville, Rogue River,
Medford, Ash In ml, Kerby, Glen
dale and Brookings lodges are In
cluded in the district.
Mistletoe Club or It. K. A.
Kntertiilned Wednesday KvcnJnjr
The Mistletoe club of the ltoy.il
Neighbors of America was very
pleasantly entertained at the W. O.
W. hall on Wednesday afternoon.
Hallowe'en games and stunts were
the chief attraction and prizes
were given for the most original
answers. Those winning were Cora
Lewis, Mrs. Deal, Mrs. Peyton and
Mrs. Krouse.
After a business meeting, re
freshments of pumpkin pie, sand
wiches and coffee were served.
Those entertaining were District
Deputy Anna Stnllsmith, Manta
Hussong and Edith Beck. There
were 25 present. ' . y .
Next Thursday evening a big
Hallowe'en carnival will be given.
Everyone Is invited In costume.
There will ibe a big fish pond for
the kiddies and grown folks, for
which every one is expected to
take n prize. A good program is
promised for nil.
Mr. ond Mrs. It. D. Hines of
Portland and H. O. Launspach of
Stockton, Calif., are guests of their
mother. Mrs. George Launspach.
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On Thursday Evening, October 31
The American Legion , (
will hold a Hallowe'en ' Dance' at
Oriental Gardens
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Many or the evening slippers worn ly
the best dressed ladies will
come from
Oregon State Club
Holds Mooting
The Oregon State College, cltlb
held Its first meeting of tho fall
season nt the home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. D. Thompson Monday eve
ning. The president, A. Z. Deane, ap
pointed committees for the new
year and the club decided to en
tertain tho O. S. C. freshman foot
ball team when they play Univer
sity of Oregon here on Saturday.
November 0.
Bridge was played at eight
tables. High score was held by
Mrs. A. Z, Deane and low by Miss
Hittson. '
The social committee- Included
Mr. and Mrs. C. D, Thompson,
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and Mr.
nnd Mrs. A. Z. Derne.
Hallowe'en Party
of Pocahontas lKlgc.
Tho Pocahontas lodge will hold
their annuiil Hallowe'en masquer
ade dance Friday evening, Novem
ber 1st at the Kedmen hall. The
members have been looking for
ward to the occasion as the first
dance of the season.
There will be prizes for the best
costumed lady and gent, also for
the funniest costume.
.-Every member is urged to come
nnd bring tht'ir friends us an en
joyable evening Is anticipated.
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Garden Club Committee
Met With Mrs. Swlgart
On Monday, Mrs. Carl Swlgart
entertained at luncheon nt her
home on Geneva street the officers
of the Illinois Valley Garden club
from Wilderville and Kery, Includ
ing Mrs. Hurry Smith, president;
Mrs. Hunch, secretary-treasurer;
and Mrs. Buprt Lowry of Medford.
Utter in the otiernoon tho fol
lowing ladies dropped in to dis
meeting to be held at the Elks
temple in Medford, Novomber 12:
Mrs. C. C. Furnas, Mrs. Dave Rob
ciiberg of Medford and Mrs. Lewis
Jacks of Ashland, president of the
Lilly Growers' association.
D. A. R. Marker
To Be Unveiled
The D. A. It. Marker to com
memorate the site of Knrt Lane
will be unveiled Thursday after
noon ut 2:30 under tho shadow of
the Flag Polo Pino tree.
Mr. Vlning will bo tho prin
cipal sneaker nnd an interesting
program 1ms been prepared. A
number of prominent people will
be present,
So much intercut 1ms been tuken
In this historic spot that through
the effort of Crater Lake Chap
ter 1). A. H. and tho Central Point
Crange, a marker will be built of
the long forgotten granites of the
long forgotten granites from the
old fireplaces and will he a source
of pride forever for all who love
Southern Oregon and especially
those who have hepled in its erec
tion. Table Rock School Will
Celebrate Hallowe'en
The Table Hock school will cele
brate Hallowe'en Thursday night.
October 31, with n combined enter
talnmen and box social affair nt
the school house.
There will be no admission
charge, but proceeds from the Bale
of box lunches will bo used in pay
ing for n new Htereoptlcon lantern
for showing moving pictures. The
teachers In charge of the program,
which will Include stunts uud sido
shows, are Miss Hetty Hrown and
Miss Nellie Klgan.
Former Medford ir
Vi.olts Friends Here. ;
Miss Ozellne Smith, who has!
been visiting in this city for sev
eral days has returned to iter home I
In Los Angeles and has resumed j
her studies in pipe organ and nrtj
at a Pasadena college.
Miss Kchmltt has been attending'
to business for her father. M. P. j
Schmltt, also of Lou Angeles nnd'
nt the same time has been nJoy-j
lug a delightful visit with friends.,
Mr. and Mrs. Scbmitt and fam i
ily formerly lived here. i
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('niter Inkc tiulhl '
Meet with Mrs. Chambers, j
The Crater Lake tluild met
Mnmliiy evening nt the Imnie of
M I'M. I). A. Chambers on South
Oakdate avenue. Miss Kuth Abele
and M iss Winifred Andrews as
sisting. Following the business meeting.
M iss Margaret A mold sang three
charming solos, nnd Mrs. Una It.
Inch reviewed a book on mission
ary work in China. Refreshments
were served to thirty-five nieiu- !
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Miss Peter leaves To
Attend Home Comings
Miss Eleanor Peter, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Peter, left this
past week for a month's visit with
friends in Eugene and Portland.
She will attend the "home com
ings' of Oregon State college and
of the 1'nlversity of Oregon.
PofiilioutiiH liOdges
Meet In Yreka.
The Pocohontas LoVlge of Med
ford. Weed, and Me,Cloud, Cal.,
were entertained , by . the. Yreka
council in that- city on Sunday at
an annual association meeting.
.Mrs. Alleen Reeves, the Great Pnc
ohontiiB and Mr. Tilaine,. Great
Sachem, both of California, Word
present.
Tho following members - from
the Medford lodge who attended
were: Mr. and Mrs. Cieorgo Arm
strong, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Glascock, Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Pub
din, Mrs. Harriet Watson, Miss
Maude Mil. oil, Mrs. Sadie N'lchol.
Mrs. Walter Wilson and Miss
Kathleen Wilson, Ed Shackel and
Ottls Hubbard.
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Committee of Oregon Tcnehers ,
Will He Knlerlnincd ' ,j
What promises to be one of tho
most interesting of the meetings
arranged for Dr. Arnold .Bennett
Hall and party, is the mothers'
meeting at the Hotel Holland to
morrow afternoon, October 28.
Mrs. Walter Cook, state chalrmnn
of the Oregon mothers committee,
Mrs. Hill nnd Miss Ply will i At
tend and answer questions pertain
ing to campus life. All women in
terested in the university nre in
vited' to be present.
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The Newest
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Things first in
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Last
OUK style experts iu New
York have carte klanehe
to send us reproductions
of the newest modes that appear
on Fifth Avenue. This may ex
plain why you always find here
the very latest things fink
ADRIENNE'S
Distinctly, Individual Apparel
tts fAVtSW 1 ?Jm5t1 J "dding gown of
4 f' "Ir. fW WK ' . ATtT ivory satin, and veil
' ,yt'l of tulle and point,
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"In tho delicately do
tigned, beautifully
finished Princess Pa-
triciapattern,Ifound
the silver I have al
ways wanted," Mrs,
Stauffer says.
Slauffer
kMys. Walter J.
of aristocratic New Orleans "';; J
selected her wedding silver in this
exquisite pattern Princess Patricia
TlIE repent marringo in New Orleans
of Mr. Wullr J.SluulTorwas nn event
of social iniportaneo and historic sig
nificance . . . uniting two of the most
illustrious families of llie South.
For Mrs. Stauffer is a fuir descendant
of Jefferson Davis... and her husband's
ancestors include tho redoubtable
Zacliury Taylor.
In tho beautiful old Colonial home
stead of her parents Mrs. Stmiffcr
Mas horn and bred ... in tho famous
Southern traditions of gracious hospi
tality. When she plunnrd her own '
home the selection of silver . . . most
important of table appointments... was
inevitably one of her chief concerns.
Mrs. Stauffer found that the silver
she most admired was Corham Sterling
. .. the silver that had graced hr grand-", '
mother's tabic. ' And bW selected "
it in this lovely Priacess. Patricia- .
pattern, .v J "i i jj ',! PJ' 'Uil-"
Now it is on display in our store, .
together with a number of other ex-
iiisitc Corham patterns that promi
nent brides anil distinguished young ;
hostesses have chosen.
And in every pattern this silver' of
imperial artistry is moderately priced.
A complete dinner service may be had
for a not too great investment. -
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