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MEDFORD MAIL' TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON', SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1930. The Week's Society Happenings Edited By Eva Nealon Miss Helen Has kins To Wed Mr Semon at Quiet Home Wedding Miss Holbrook to Be Bride December 27th At Seattle Wedding Formal Dancing Party Interests .; The Younger Set j Charity Dance Well Attended, Colorful Miss Thorbus Will Wed Mr. Coleman 4 o'Clock Service Homecoming Gala Event at Rebehah Meeting on Monday Directs Cantata Married Friday Event of Holidays P3TJE XOTTR Tho Christmas holiday non-son In Med ford threatens to rival tho Hummer in number of weddings to Its -credit according to an nouncements mnde each day. In vitations are out this week lor lha mnrrlne-n nf Mira llotpn Clinr 1 Haskins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon B. Haskins, and Mr. Kussell Hemon, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. .1. Hemon, which will he solem nized at the bride-to-be's homo on Saturday, December 27th. . The service will be read by Rev. Claude . B. Porter of the First Presbyterian church. Miss Gert rude Haskins' will he her sisters maid of honor and Mr. Homer Marx will be Mr, Semon's attendant. Invitations have been issued to 30 Kuests, who are relatives or Jm mediate friends of the two fam ilies. r, . The wedding will be followed by a luncheon at the Haskln's homo nfter which the bride und groom will leave for n motor trip south. B. P. W. Club Enjoys Christmas Party at Y. W.C. A Thursday A jolly ChrlatmaR party, which provided many ihinK to he giv'ii for charity, wan enjoyed Thurs day evening by members of the Buftinefts and Professional Wo men's club at the Y. W. C. A, building. An interesting progrnm wns pre Merited by the committee, members nf which appeared In kid . cos- tumes, with one member, Miss Katherlne Stewart, dressod as tho teacher. A school program wns given including pieces, songs and skits.- Miss- Elda Ohelardi gnvo "Twas the Night Before Christ mas," Miss Lucy Davis, "The Hhooting of Dan McClrow," and MIks Elsie Brown and Mrs. Clarico Hpuhn sang a duet. The school wing "Jingle Bells"- and ".Silent Night" with the co-operation of the audience. ' Santa Clans then, arrived and distributed the gifts on the Christ mas tree. Ho wns impersonated by Mrs. Grace Vow, who added much humor to the occuslon. : Following Santa's -arrival sup per was serv4 by -Ote oommlttoe headed by Mint Winifred Wnlkor In the absence of Mrs. Kdna Isaacs. Other, members of the committee were: Mrs. Mary Bler ma, Miss Lucy Dnv'ls, Miss Elcla Clholardl, Miss Katherlne Stew art, Mrs. Winnie Welshnar, Miss Winifred Walker, Miss Ollva Park er, Miss Elsie Brown, Miss LouIbo Compton, Mrs. Pearl McCredle, Mrs. Lynetta Goodwin and Miss Margaret Kerr. . ' Bridge Club Enjoys Gala Party Thursday C' -' f1 : Mrs. lOffle Hcrhert Vocimnii, who In iliriftiiitc tho ran la la, "The An Kelle Choir,' In Im preHciiifri ut I he Flit,. Clii'lsiliin cluti-rli tills oven lug Kilo will he n.Hslsled by Mrs. Muhlo llniiley Sims, orffnnlsl, jiml Mrs. Kiiim-i-noii, violinist. Mt'iiibcrs of Hie chorus are: Soprano Itulli Jtrel, .IckmIo Waicnrr, Kmili-e IIIIIIh. Muninna Eiiini-Mon. KKln llrmvn, llolcn Wilson, Kiinice Sin I Hi, Irene (Hshy, Aileen Par ker: alNiH W1 C, Young, Mar gery linn, Dorothy Hnrr, Olnilin OImoii, Virginia (.regory, (Velllu Wilson; tenors Marinlo OImoii, (i. (.miner, V. M. Hon; iNiNseH John W. Kirkpntrlck, I In rob I Cor IIhh, All Curry, Mr. fJove, (-lies- ter Wcinlt, NVirmim avaley and IJnyri KlmnioiiNon. Saturday, Dec. 27th, nt the home of .Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Cednrwnll, Hcuttle, W'nsh., Miss l'nrndlno Hol brook will be mnrried to Mr. Harry Odarwall of this city. Miss Holbrook, who hns made her home In Medford for a Bhort time is tho daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Holbrook of Hood River. Hlie Is spending tho holiduy season with her pnrents arid will go on In Keattle after Christmas to meet .Mr. Cednrwnll, who left for the northern city Frldny. Following a two weeks trip to coast points they will return to Medford to be at homo to their friends Jnnunry 14 Mr. Cedarwnll Is nssoclnted with the American Fruit Growers Inc in this city. Holiday Atmosphere Prevails at Bridge Luncheon Wednesday Mrs. Grey Hostess To D. A. R., Annual Christmas Party . Tho Building Bridge club and guests were entertained nt ' tho Pnrlsh hall Tuesdny afternoon I when Mesdames Murray nnd Wood were hostesses at tho annual Christmna party, The hall was decorated .with Christmas tree, laurel and out chrysanthemums for tho occasion. Following several games of bridge the hostesses surprised their guests with the announcement of Snntn Claus' arrival. A gift was left for each member, which added much to the merriment of tho Inst meet ing of the year. Will Spend Vacation In Seattle Miss Helen Kinney will leave this week for Brattle to spend the Christmas vacation with relatives. Yosterdny afternoon Crutor Lake chapter D. A. R. held lis regular December meeting and ' nnutlul ChrlstnuiM party .at the homo of Mrs. J. O. drey, 22 Hose avenue. After the tlsunL -onelilru. -exeutiaes u snon ousinoss meeting was Held, tho regent, Mrs. H. o. Harding, prodding. Tho senior high school' girls sex tet sang two Christmas carols, ac companied by Miss Marlon Moore. These carols were followed by a Chrlstmns rending by Miss Burn Van Metpr. The OhrlBtmns trW had botln decorated by. the committee and the, distribution of tho inexpensive gifts udded still mora enjoyment to a pleasant afternoon. There was an unusually Inrgo nt lemlniico nnd the chapter enter tained four guests. Mis. Howard. Mrs. Bensohoter, Mrs. Newell nnd Mrs. Adnms. A silver collection was taken up that Mrs. Don Newbury, loonl chairman for tho veterans' hospital might send the money to cheer the boys in the Portland hospital. Mrs. Lewis Ulricll took charge of . . . ... inc sum tor Aiigei isianii nnd win send n generouB box of gifts Mon dny for tho n. A. K. work there among the Immigrants. Mrs. Grey wns nsslsted by Mrs. It. O. Bench, Mrs. Adeline Hlnck, Mrs". A. B. Strntton nnd. Mm. It. J, Knrl. Airs. j. w. young wns among the charming hostesses of tho week in local soclefy. Hhe enter tained a group of friends at her home on South Oakdalo with a 1 o'clock brldgo luncheon Wednes day afternon. The dining room was decorated In holiday attire for the occasion. In tho center of the long table was a smnll Christmas tree, elec trically lighted. Place cards and ine arrangement of each course reminded tho guests that the holi day season is here. The dessert was a benutiful Ice crenm Chrlstmns treo nnd each guest was given a miniature Christmas cake as a favor. High scores at bridge wero held by Mesdames Pnrsons, Jennings nnd jJuHuquo. Dinner Party Given Preceding Dance at Oriental Gardens Among tho many locnl pconle who entertained with dinner par ties .last evening preceding the Community ball were Mr. and MubKensa. Brnloy. ,.r vovers wore placed for Mr. nnd Mrs. Allen Smith, Mr. nnd Mrs. John Boyle, Mr. nnd Mrs. C. Glen Smith, Mr. nnd Mrs. Hnmll- ton Pntlon, Dr. and Mrs. Bert Lngeson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hart, Mr. nnd Mrs. Qenry Gar rett, Mr. and Mrs. D. a. Tyree, nnd Mr. nnd Mrs. Brnley. Miss Ontmnn Hero Fur llollilnjn MIkh Lucille Ontmnn arrived In Medford yesterday from Vale, Ore., whero sho is nn instructor In the giailo school and will spend tho holidays with her mother, Mrs. N. 8. Ontmnn, nnd brother, Wil liam Ontmnn. Piano Recitals By Gore Students Are Enjoyed By Many Lawson .. Rlsher Watson ... Howe that never depreciates, that has no up keep, that constantly increases in VALVE But mora than thot, a Virgin Diamond cur- ri a thrill of owner ship, a oy of poiioition, that only th knowledge that you ar the f!rl to wtar and to own tlii beautiful gm can offer. Clrtihid Virgin Dia. MONUi com to you dirct fiom th minx, in u wije rang of dis tinctive mountings, at ttondurd pricai, through AUTHOmLO V!RGINIAMONU nrALERS LAWRENCE'S V I RCJ N DIAMONDS Tho studioH of Mrs. E. K. Oor In the Spurt a hulhllng were the sotting for a juvenile reoitnl Thurday uftnrnoon .when children and their mot hern wore entertain ed with a ClirlHtmat program. The following children played numhem Hhowing their work in rhythm, ear training, tvuriHposi tion and niomorl'inR: ratrloia Short, Jonn Hchuler, Dorothy Mc Kennle, Dorothy (lill, Elsie Saun ders, Nell Stone, Everett Jucob- non, Kenneth Anderson and Dorr Barrett. Mm, Oore was assisted by Miss Helen Wilson. Mrs. Oore also entertained her pupils nnd their friends Haturday evening at her home, 11 0 (ieneva avenue. Tho following program was Riven. , A Chord Study, The Hrook In the Forest Adnlr Everett Jacohson Minuet Johnson Dolores Smets Soldiers March Pchumnnn Arlene Eaber Airy Fairies Spauldlntt TeKny Reutor Uttle Itunnwoy Jalnre Me Donald Tho Clown Hirthday Willt The Fairies Dorothy Olll Study In Transposition Vnlse of Hln Drops- Shirley Tuber Volunteers March PputiWlnR Clarenee Swing luntlntr Song Dellafleld 1 CaroUn Cook Oiivotle Heueh Frieda Viulerwood June Hoses Hpnulding Frances Tost Spnrks Thompson Mnydr.y Itathbun Jean l'ease Curious Story Heller Uee Tort, Jr. Sun rfoucl Uaohman Wvt Wilson Vulf In E Minor Chopin Dorothy tloro Kumincnnl Ostvo Knbensteln Wlhln Hewitt " The Fountttin Hohm Dorr Barrett Trnumrrl and Honmnce ...... Si'huinann Darrel llison A Prlnress Mor Evelyn Herman i Fifth Wnlt Oodard D. Burgess ! Cnprlcnnte Wacks Trt VWt I ( lit INirtlnml I l Judg Win. Cnlvig and Miss ( Margaret Warnrr plan to leave en1 jSnturdny Vor Portland where they I will he guests of Mr. nnd Mrs. I Floyd Cook for a week. Of special Interest to members of the younger net will be the for mal dancing party to bo given by Miss Lucille Lowry and Berton Lowry Jr., in Kt. Mark's Guild hall Friday, Dec. 26th. Invitations are being Issued to 160 guests for the holiday affair. Miss Kucilte and Berton, Jr., are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lowry. Girls9 League Gives Christmas Parties Wednesday at High The annual Girls' League Christ mas party waw held in the gym A colorful finale to pre-Christ-mas week was tho Community ball held last evening at the Ori ental Gardens to swen the Community-chest fund. The dunce was attended by members of all social groups of the city and was characterized by a bevy of lovely gowns and holi day decorations. - Several special features added interest to trfe dance program, music for which was furnished by Dom Provost's orchestra. Patrons and patronesses for the dance were: Mayor and Mrs. A. W. Pipes, Mayor-elect and Mrs. E. M. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Ham ilton Patton. Mr. and Mrs. IT. D. McCaskey, Mr. and Mrs. F. Corn ing Kenly, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Braley, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lem- Wednesday evening. Winifred mon, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Smith, Warner, president of the league,; Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hubbard, Mr. extended a welcome to the guests' and Mrs. J. C. S. Well Is, Dr. and nnd then turned the program over' M K C. Mulhollund, Mr. nnd to Helen Wood and Wllda Hewitt, Mrs. D. J. Willson, Mr. and Mrs. program lenders. The first num- John C. Mann, Mr. and Mrs. M ber wuh a clever dance by Gret chen McAllister. Following this was a country B. Jurmin, Mr. and Mrs. E. Leach, Mr. nnd Mrs. E. R. White, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Corn, Mr. and Many Plan Trips for the Holiday Season school with Margaret Warner wiMru. C. S. Butterfield and Mr. and teacher. Headings were given byiMrs. John Perl. Uuby Hall and Maxinc Bohnert and musical numbers by Nello Greene and Ruby Stone, the popu lar character duo, Barbara- Wall, negro minstrel and Frances nnd Elizabeth Ferry, Huwnifan guitar artists. A dance by La Murlo Beck fol lowed and then a group of three songs by Frances Moller and Janet Smith, another pair of popular entertainers. Concluding the pro gram was a presentation of the "Turkey Skit," with Helen "Ed mlston and Cushte Wilson as the young recently married couple. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Music wns furnished by LouIho Osenbrugge, Margaret Warner, Winifred ' War ner, Mary Chambers and Cushle, Wilson. The hall was decorated In festive Christmas spirit and a hazaar, rummage sale and candy booth wore operated. The customary purty for grade school children was1 held in tho nfternoon. A short program con sisting of musical numbers, tap dance by Jane Antle and rending by Mary Maxine Hngen was given nnd then Santa Claus arrived to to greet all tho children. Party Given In Honor nf Hlrthdayfi Mrs. Lura Emery and Mrs. Alice Lounsherry were honor guests on Wednesday - evening at a bridge party given by the Misses Ella Glover and Letha SUrkey, the occasion being In compliment to tho two; women's birthdays. Following bridge refreshments were served and a beautiful birth day cake presented the two honor guests. The. guest list Included: Fern llarbough, Jessie Gibbons, MrH. Ralph Jennings, Susie Mae Sholton, Queenle Alcock, Bonnie Holmes, Mildred Williams and Alice Lounsberry. Although the home holds a spec lat appeal during the Christmas season many Medford people will spend the holidays away from their own firesides. For there are other firesides, which are recalled when the fragrance of fir breathed on the street. And it will be Christmas In the city and Christmas on the sea as well as beside familiar chimneys. , Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Shockley left Thursday by motor for south ern California and Arizona. They -will spend three weeks vacation ing and will be Christmas guests of Mrs. Shockley's brother, Dr. II, A. Nelson, in Annaheim, Cal. t Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Carpenter are spending the holidays as guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Chand ler Egan at their winter home at Pebble Beach, Cal. , Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scheffel are motoring to Twin Falls, Idaho, to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives and friendsr And Mr. nnd Mrs. Emil Mohr will tnke to the sea as soon Christmas Is post. They plan to leave the first of the year for Honolulu, where they will visit their daughter, Miss Anita Mohr, who is a student this year at the University of Hnwaii. M Carpenters Will ltd urn the 27th Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carpen ter, who are guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Chandler Egan at their winter home at Pebble Beach for Christmas, wilt return to their homo in this city December 27. Many Students Return To Medford 1 For The Christmas Holiday Season The two approaching weeks will ho gala weeks in Medford with hosts of students home from va rious universities, colleges and fin ishing schools to spend the Chrlst mns holidays with relatives and friends. Among them are Miss Harriett Sparrow from Katherlne Branson school, Wm. S. Newhnll, Yale; John Weills, Tumnlpais school; Corning Kenly Jr., Thatcher school; Miss Roberta Stearns, Mills college; Ralph Klein, Stan ford; Miss Betty Bnrdwell, Marl horough school; Homer Piatt, Sacramento Junior college; James Hayes Jr., Columbia v university, and Miss El low Mae Wilson, Uni versity of Washington. The University of Oregon and Oregon State college will be repre sented by the largest number of students here for the hnlldny. In the list are Miss Eleanor Boyd Miss Beulnh Gore, Miss Alice Holmback, Miss Fredericka Brom mer, Miss Elizabeth Swigart, Stan ley Smith, James Edmlston, Ron aid DeVore, Dick Isaacs, Miss Do rothy Eads, Miss i Laura Drury, Tom Emmens, Ed Renmes, Eu gene Orr, Miss Margaret Psen- brugge, Miss Vivian Coss, Miss Ilss Betty Janes, Miss Gertrude Haskins, Miss Ruth Severance, Miss Camllle Clemenson, Laurence Olemenson, Marshall Gray, Estill Phlpps, George Winne, Norrls Por ter, Donald Moore, Bob Sleeter, Ben Day, Miss Betty Brown and Mifs Elsie Pardee. Others are Al Stoehr, Elmer Morgan, Miss Elsie Williams, Mer- Innd Tollefson, Rafael Benson Miss Bertha Etcher, Walter Harris Bob Hammond, Stanley Hoggs, Carter Hoggs and Miss Thelma Pan key. Attractive ; 5 Distinctive ; I "Handmade Gifts" I for last-minute shopping Cocktail Napkins Italian Lace Pieces Novelty Linen Luncheon and Breakfast Sets Chinese Tapestries and Cross Stitch Novelty Border Pillow Cases Rainbow Card Table Covers Embroidered and Hand Hemstitched Ouest Towels jj "Give Handmade Gifts'' I The Handicraft Shop Miss Marion Thorbus, daughter of Mrs. Grace M. Thorbus, and Elbert Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coleman, will be mar ried this afternoon nt an informal four o'clock wedding in the St. Mark's church, Episcopal, Father Win. B. Hamilton reading the service. The bride will be attired in a brown ensemble and will carry a bouquet of pink rosebuds. Her sister. Miss Edith Thorbus, will be her maid of honor. Mr. William Heath will be the groom's attend ant. Following the wedding tho bride and groom will leave for a motor trip south. They will re turn to make their home in Med ford. Poor Children Will Receive Toys, Nurses I Enjoy Gala Evening A Christmas party wart enjoyed by members of the , Graduate Nurses association Monday night at the home of Mrs. C. W. Ash pole, who was assisted as hostess by Miss Thelma Kent. Following a short business ses sion, Santa Claus arrived and toys were removed from the tree, which will be given to the Red Cross to be distributed to poor children on Christmas eve. Games and stunts were enjoyed and refreshments served by the hostesses at the close of the evening. Mrs. Sprague Makes Official Visit P. E. O. ... Mrs. William Thomas Gos wtt (Elhuibctli Evan Hughes) daughter of Charles Evan Hughes, chief justice of the United Slates, whoso wedding wuh a social event in New York Friday, December itt. Christmas Ball to Be Large Event at Oriental Gardens Chapter AA, P. E. O , was en tertained by Mrs. E. A. Moore and Mrs. Helen Tumy at the home of the former, on December 10. . The state organizer, Mrs. Blanche Sprague of Salem, made her of ficial visit at this time, and after the business session, which fol lowed luncheon, gave an interest ing .address. Final arrangements were made for the Christmas boxt and those having further contributions for it are asked to leave them at the telephone office or at 205 Crater Lake avenue today. A special meeting of the chap ter is called for Saturday, Decem ber 27, at 1 o'clock,, at the home of Mrs. C. D. Thompson. 4 Voss-Gchlinrtl W'cding Sunday " Miss Lucille Voss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Voss, was married to Harold Gebhard, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gebhard. Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents on Jackson street. Rev. W. 11. Eaton of the First Bnptlut church performed the ceremony, which was followed by- supper served for the members of the immediate families. The couple left on a short trip south and have returned to this city. They are making their home nt tho Kershaw orchards, of which Mr. Gebhard Is mnnnger. As a Joyful finale for the merry Christmas day, members of local society will meet at Oriental Gar dens for the annual Christmas ball of the Medford " Post, American Legion. Music will be furnished by Dom Provost's dance band and many 'features are being planned in keeping with the holiday atmos phere. The committee working under Horace Bromley, is making ar rangements to care for an excep tionally large crowd as dance lovers from nil sections of south ern Oregon are expected to attend the annual balh Kdgells to Hold ... Open House ; Mr. and Mrsl Corbln Edgell will i conduct open house Christmas day at four o'clock, at their home on Berkeley Wny, The 14th annual home-coming of the Rebekah lodge was held Monday evening, December 15th. Dinner was served at 6:00 o'clock to 120 guests. The lodge hall and tables were decorated In ever greens and laurel berries. After the regular lodge session a pro gram was presented including a solo played on the saw by Mr. Vimont, accompanied by MIkh Gonevleve Brown at the piano; vocal boIo by C. E. Meeker. A history of the first home coming held In 1917 was given by Mrs. Nellie Perl, who was noble grand of Gg !cdge at that time. Each noble grand who has had charge of a home-coming, re sponded with a resume of the event. The purpose and activities of the F. L. club of the lodge were ex plained by Mrs. Georgia Hess, past president of the club. - A lovely quilt made by the members of the club was exhibited. This quilt is to be sent to the I. O. O. F. home In Portland as a gift from the club. A clever play, entitled "Rag Carpet Bee" was presented by eight members of the Past Noble Ci rands club. Mrs. Minnie Bryant was chair man of the committee responsible for the success of the event. Colony Club Holds Regular Luncheon The members of the Colony club met at the club house Friday for their regular luncheon meeting. Several tables of bridge were en joyed following luncheon, at which Mrs. Sprague Hiegel, president. Dre sided. f Spending Holidays In Lakovlew Mr. and Mrs. James Stovall left this city Saturday by motor for Lakeview to spend Christmas with relatives. Miss Jessie Stovall, who is a student at the University of Oregon, Eugene, joined them In Klamath Falls. Miss Brown Is Home From Oregon Miss Betty Brown is among the University of Oregon students in. this city for the holidays. She is spending tho vacation with her parents, Mr. . nnd Mrs. Louis Brown. LLBQOKlNGSi (AnADIAI PACIFIC MEDITERRANEAN aw Jem 43 S. Central Phone 702 4 HI!WWI!l!l!lil?l!ffl!IH?WW!!l!l!'ik YOU'LL hoy, to hurry ' and moli. your t. i.r vationi loort if you'r, go ing on thil 73 -day "Mid itnaoon holiday.'' Only o f.w choic, accomoda tions remain. 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