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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1934. PAGE THREE Society and Clubs Edited by Irva Fewell Edwards 18 Tables in Play At Bridge Tourney Town Club Friday Eighteen tables were In play at the bridge tournament conducted Friday evening at the Town club, the second In a series planned for the winter. Mrs. Qua Newbury waa In charge of the duplicate tourney, with Mrs. Robert Norrls and Mrs. C. Glenn Smith winning north and south, while Mr. and Mrs. Homer Marx won the east and wea;. In the progressive tournament, high score for north and south waa held by Mr. and Mrs. William McAllister, and high for east and west by Mrs. H. D. Reid and Mrs. William Vawter. The latter tournament waa under the supervision of Mrs. Donald Clark. Mrs. Ray Lenox was official score keeper for the evening. At the close of play, refreshments were served. 'Wooden Soldiers99 fs Play Presented By Mission Society The Women's Missionary society met In regular session on Wednesday afternoon at the church. Mrs. P. J. Wllmot, president of the organization, conducted the business period which waa followed by a brief prayer service. The devotional service "On earth, peace and good will," was led by Mrs. Lough. Mrs. Everett Eads had charge of the mission study, which was given as a review of the points studied during the preceding months. Mrs. Walter Kindred, program lead er, presented the topic, "The World a Friendly Neighborhood." "The World Is a Family," stories of friendliness, J was the title of a talk by Mrs. A. D. Curry. Mrs. R. W. Gray gave a paper entitled. "A Study In Color." A- peace play, "Wooden Soldiers," given by Mrs. Jewett and Mrs. Mar jcrle Pierce, carried a gripping mes sage and was much appreciated by the audience. Mrs. Lois Young, of Central Point, closed the program with a solo appro priate to the occasion. She was ac companied at the piano by Mrs. Alma Wade. The missionary benediction waa given and a social hour followed. Thirty-nine members and friends were present. 4 Christmas Play At Club Given Friday A delightful play, "Entertaining for Father Christmas," was presented for the pleasure of the Lincoln Service club at the Friday meeting. At the close of the program, a business ses sion was held, during which time fu ture plans of the club were discussed. Refreshments were served and a so cial hour dnjoyed. The cast for the play follows: Mother, Miss Vera Humphrey: chil dren and neighbor children, Lillian Newton, Doris Rohrer, Clata Gill, Mlchlko Kamlkawa, Bobby Smith, Kenneth Beer, Dick Morgan and Jack Florey; Father Christmas, Jack Ha ney; French boy. Jack Edmonds; Dame de Noel, Kathryn Shelley; Swed ish girl, Dorothy Dickinson; Brownie, Clifford Pence; Fairies, Barbaraetta Landlze, Dolores Blsmark and Betty Ann Shaw; Spanish boy, Ralph Brock; Italian girl, Norma Cantrall; English waits, Peggy Daley and Hugh Scovell; German bugaboo, Carleton Blsmark; German child, Ruth Kinder; Russian child. Helen Cox; Babushka, Lorraine Groves: Dutch girl, Betty Whipple: American $irl, Dorle Rohrer; Eng lish wait, Jeanette Showers. Several Visitors Ai Club Luncheon The Wenonah club held Its regu lar covered dish luncheon and busi ness meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Florence Rush. Guests for the afternoon were: Mrs. Mae Miller of Halsry. Ore.; Mrs. Rob ert Montgomery of Phoenix, and Mrs. Earl Mlllng, Mrs. Gladys Waltermlre and Mrs. Inez Hayes or thia city. Assisting the hostess were Ed mere Watson and Blanche Rlnabarger. The following officers were elected for the coming year; Harriet Watson, president; Dorotha Watklni, vice president; Juanlta Thornton, secre tary and treasurer; Florence Rush, re porter. The next meeting will be In form of a Christmas card party to be held at the home of Nellie Purdin, 335 North Holly street, December 20. Delphians9 Concert On Thursday to Be Mendelssohn Music The Post-Delphian program for De cember, a "Mendelssohn Concert," will be held on Thursday evening. December 13, at 8 o'clock at the Bald win recital hall. Each member Is per mitted to Invite two guests and there will not be any charge for admission. Inspired by a radio program heard over the NBC network, entitled "Mas ters Immortal," Mrs. Royal E. Bebb. chairman of the committee, wrote asking permission to use their ma terial for the Delphian program. Very graciously the writer of the script. Forrest Barnes, replied and forwarded the script on Mendelssohn. Assisting Mrs. Bebb In preparing the program are Mrs. Burdette Dodge and Mrs. I, E. Schuler, who will read the script. With much enthusiasm Is the an nouncement made that Antoinette Petrova Detcheva, concerto-planiste, will be guest artiste on this program. Mme. Detcheva is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Sofia and Vienna State Academy of Music, and was soloist with the Bach society in Vienna for two seasons. James Stevens, well-known bari tone, will sing the distinguished aria, "Oh, God, Have Mercy," from the Ora torio "St. Paul," written by Mendels sohn. Other assisting artists will be Mrs. C. I. Drummond, Mrs. Rawles Moore, Marian Moore, Mrs. H. E. Marsh, Mrs. R. C. Mulholland, Mrs. H. O. Pu rucker and Mrs. Royal E. Bebb. Eagle Point Club Plans Christmas Party at Meeting The Eagle Point Civic Improvement club met at the attractive club room Thursday. Dec. 6, to perfect plans for a Christmas tree and party which is to be held on December 20. Thirty three members were present. The Civic club, noted for Its hospi tality, served luncheon at four o'clock Hostesses were Mrs. Royal Brown, Miss Lei ah Galllon and Mrs. Will Brown. The room was attractive with baskets of chrysanthemums. Another colorful event last week of the civic- Improvement club was a Joint shower given with the Home Economics club, in honor of Mrs. Lawrence Winslow. a recent bride. Mrs. Winslow Is the former Miss Fern Simpson, who was a teacher at Eagle Point high school. The club room was lovely with large baskets of autumn leaves, and the tables were decorated In a color scheme of yellow carried out with bowls of flowers and yellow tapers. A covered dish luncheon was served at 4 o'clock. The program, presented by the Civic Improvement club, was presented by Miss Yetta Olson, music teacher in the high school, as chair man of the program committee. Miss Olson was assisted by Miss Donna Earl, Miss Wild a Darnel lie and several of the high school teachers. The reception committee was Mrs. Walter Clements, Mrs. M. L. Prultt. Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy and Mrs. Royal Brown. Officers for Year Selected Thursday At Royal Neighbors The Royal Neighbors met In a busi ness session Thursday evening, and new members were obligated. District Deputy Lenora Broilt waa present and gave the camp advice and instructions regarding the "Gol den Harvest" campaign for member ship, which the order is now conduct ing. The following officers were elected to serve the camp for the ensuing year: Oracle : Margaret ha Garrett, re elected. Vice oracle, Frances McCo nlchle; past oracle. Nora Glascock, re elected; chancellor. Grace Wakefield, re-elected; recorder, Margarey Pear son, re-elected; receiver. Katie Palen, re-elected; marshal. Myrtle Arnold, re-elected; Inner sentinel, Edna Nixon; outer sentinel. Mae Rankin. Physicians, Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Bishop; musician, Christine Pearson; Installing officer, Deputy Lenora Broilt. Following business, refreshments were served by the committee. Neigh bors Leslie, with Elsie Klngsley and Eileen Pearson. Edward Farras' Observe Wedding Anniversary By Mrs. L. II. Smith CENTRAL POINT, Dec. 8 (Spl.) Honoring the fiftieth wedding an niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Farra on Tuesday, Dec. 4. at their home In Central Point, relatives from various coast points arrived for the Prof. A. J. Hanby officiating, using the ring service. Mrs. Hat tie Llnvllle years ago were in the receiving line. Assisting In serving were Mrs. Ed ward Jones, Mrs. Cliff Smith, Mrs. Ethel Chastaln, Mrs. Mabel Hanson and Miss Arlene Hay. At nine o'clock a marriage ceremony took place, with wedding feast, served at noon from a large and beautifully appointed table. Included In the group were their only son. Fred Farra and wife. Lil lian of San Francisco, Miss Anna Dean, a niece from Oakland, Calif., Miss Alice Slngletary. niece, of Port land. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Rodenber ger, of Klamath Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Charles White and son Charles Ed ward, all of Rogue River, Mrs. Ly dla Dean and Mr. and Mrs. James Dean of Grants Pass. Open house was observed from 7 to 10 o'clock in the evening for all friends who desired to call. Over two hundred responded to the invitation. Misses Dorothy and Marjory Jones in quaint costumes of more than SO was bridesmaid, and Harvey Walters best man. The bride's wedding gown was of white satin, with train, and veil caught with bandeau. Mrs. Don Piatt sang "I Love You Truly," and the wedding march was played by Mrs. C. A. Eide, as the party took their places beneath a white and gold wedding bell, making a striking pic ture. Many beautiful gifts,' cards, tele grams, and flowers were received by them. Mrs. Farra (nee Clara Dean) has spent her entire life in Rogue river valley, and Mr. Farra came here with his parents from Missouri when he was a small child, residing here since. D. A. R. News Activities of Legion Auxiliary The December meeting of Crater Lake chapter, Daughters of the Amer ican Revolution will be held at the A covered dish dinner will be served home of Mrs. Volney Dixon. 526 West by the auxiliary, Monday evening, De Tenth street on Saturday, December I cember 10, at 6:00 p. m. preceding 15 at two o'clock. This will be the the regular business meeting. This chapter's annual Christmas party, will be for the Legion and Auxiliary with a Christmas program and each; ana everyone Is asked to bring his 'member will bring a little gift for own service. Those who have not been the tree. i notified by the committee In charge Mesdames B. G. Harding. Glenn 'may bring any covered dish they wish. Taylor and Bert Lowry will be assis- Auxiliary members are asked to tant hostesses. Of absorbing interest to Daughters of the American Revolution la the work of the Geneologlcal Research committee. Although the character ol this work changes little from year to year. Us scope is constantly broad ening. Unpublished records, from any available source, are copied and placed In the D. A. R. library for the use of future generations. The preservation of old cemetery bring articles to be used In filling Christmas baskets, 'uch aa oranges, candy, etc., Monday evening. This la hospital and rehabilitation month, and Mrs. John Fluhrer, chair man of hospitalization has submitted the following article: As the festive days of Christmas are near at hand, let us not forget the less fortunate ones, especially the shut-Ins at the Veterans hospitals. At the 1033 national convention dele- Foreign and Home v Missionary Groups May Meet Jointly The auxiliary meeting of the W. P. M. 8. of the First M. E. church was held In the church parlors Tuesday afternoon with Mesdames C. C. Van Scoyoc, Konpen. and Mortensen as hostesses. Mrs. Wiley conducted the business session. The matter of the two missionary societies holding Joint meetings each month was discussed, with a committee appointed to con fer with the home society. A letter was rend from Mrs. Fletch er, the base secretary reporting fa vorably of no cuts In operations for the year. The devotional period was con ducted by Mrs. Van Dyke, the topic being "The Message of Praise." 06th Psalm, closing with prayer and sing ing In concert "The Morning Light is Breaking." Mrs. c. Meeker led the study pro gram, subject "Music and the Mes sage." Response passages were given following each with a verse of a hymn, bearing on the topic. Clip pings were given individually on m)sic typical of Paganism, contrast ing with the music of Christianity. Mrs. O. V. Myers gave the book review, relating the viewpoint of the .Japanese woman. In conclusion the hostesses served cake and coffee. Pocahontas Lodge Admits Six Candidate!!. Initiation was held Friday night at Wea tonka council with six candi dates being instructed Into the mys teries of the degree. They were Huzel Anderson. Gladys Waltermlre. Lillian Puhl, Lyla Young, Edna Wntklus and Rose Singler. At the close of the business hour, refreshments were served by Sarah Galle. Gladys Lawreniz and Junnita Thornton. Next Friday evening. December 14. a dance will be held. Members and their Invited friends are cordially Invited. Mrs. Young Imlte Club to Her Home. Mrs. Clara Young, of 518 South Oakdale avenue. Is to be hostess on Thursday at 1 :30 o'clock dessert bridge, members of the Building Bridge club having been invited. She is to be assisted by Mrs. Dordan and Mrs. Taylor. This Is to be the last meeting prior, to the holidays. Last week the club was entertained at the home of Mrs. H. C. Fredette. High score at contract was held by Mrs. A. Duff, and Mrs. BigaloW held high In auction. Announce Annual Turkey Dinner Past Noble Grands club wilt meet In the Oddfellows hall Thursday eve ning, December 13 for the annual turkey dinner. Husbands of the mem bers have been Invited. Each member has been requested to bring two gifts. Mrs. Getchell Honored As Poet of Minnesota Word has Just reached Medford that one of its residents. Mrs. Delroy Getcholl, has received a signal honsr I in the recognition by the National League of American Pen Women and I the Minnesota state branch, through (the inclusion of her poetry in "Min nesota Poets, an Anthology of Verse," j compiled and edited by Mrs. Maude i C. Schllplln of Minneapolis, vice j president of the National League and president of the Minnesota branch. The book is the first anthology of Minnesota poets and is also a hUtory ol poetic literature of the state of Minnesota. Containing the work of more than 80 writers and more than 200 poems, the volume la said to be I Tint, rmlv hnnV for Xtltmotntan hut a book for all lovers of poetry where '. ever they may live. The anthology differs from the us ual collection of poetry In that It In cludes biographical sketches of each author, the sketch concerning Mrs. Getchell being as follows: "Alice McClure Getchell Is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McClure, one of the most prominent of the pioneer families of I Minnesota. She was salutatorlum of her class when she was graduated I from St. Mary's Hall, Faribault. Later I she went to the Anne Brown school i records is ono of the major projects j gates approved tho Jelly campaign at present and members throughout Oregon, as well as other states, are visiting old cemeteries, copying through the medium of the AmerJcan Legion auxiliary, and every member la urged to do her part to take care of names and dates from headstones i our local community service, child and monuments. Some of these rec ords are almost obliterated by time and the elements and In a few years would be lost. These records will be alphabetized and typed and will be of inestimable historical value. Mrs. H. C. Galey of Ashland is at present, state chairman of this com mittee and Mrs. J. H. Cochran is local chairman. .Mesflaines George, King Will Entertain Circle The Ever Ready circle will meet at weiiare and rehabilitation of our war veterans. Because of the exigencies of the times many departments had to econ omize In the hospital program to the profit of the veteran's family so It la up to every local post and the auxili ary to see that the patients at he Portland and Rose burg veterans' hos pital receive a merry Christmas, The local American Legion auxili ary sends a cash donation every Christmas, besides a paid subscrip tion to some magazine. . They also send the Mall Tribune to both the the home of Mrs. George and Mrs. I Rowbur 6nd portiRnd hospitals, so ! King. 204 North Ivy. on Tuesday, Dec 11. a covered dish luncheon will be served at 1:00 o'clock. Every lady Is asked to bring her own service. Mrs. Hewitt haa charge of the deco rations. The members are anticipat ing a pleasant afternoon. that any patient from the Rogue River valley may keep in touch with the home news. Be correctly corseted in an Artist Model by Ethelwyn B. Hoffmann. Use Mall Tribune want ads. 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While a member of the literature division of thj Department of Fine Arts of tho Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs, she prepared the only complete bibli ography of Oregon Indian Myths. It has since been distributed by the Oregon Stat Library. , "Mrs. Getchell began to write poe try In 1922. after a visit with Mr. and j Mrs. Joseph Hergeshelmer, at which time Mr. Hergeshelmer turned to her land aald. 'You should write.' Mrs. (Getchell's two poems, 'Ode to Mult j nomah Falls' and 'Crater Lake were chosen from hundreds of poems by Fred H. Kiser, foremost scenic photo grapher of the Pacific coast, as 'tho moat beautiful descriptive poems' of those scenic wonders. Mrs. Getchell. with her family, lives at 1131 South Oakdule avenue. Medford, Oregon." Many gifted poets, onco residents of Minnesota and now passed on. are Included In the state anthology. Among the.m Is Hazel Hall of St. Paul, who moved to Portland. Oregon and Idled In 1924. j Kenneth Rand, also Included, .known for his achievements In verse as "the modern Poe" wrote the beau jtlful poem. "Limited Service Only" which whs found In his pocket after i his death from influenza during the jwar. Cheater Firkins, younger mem ;ber of the famous Firkins family of the University of Minnesota, is repre sented by a group of poems, while j William C. Edir, well known editor of The Bellman, is represented by his .exquisite verses, "Absent" and "Tho i Flag In Belgium." Arthur Upson, i best known as a great ptoneer in Min nesota poetry. Is Included In the antholoey by "Attar of Roses" and ; many others from his two volumes of verse. i Martha Ostenso. Me ridel DeSeuer jand Darroch Aldrlch. famous writers residing now In Minnesota are con tributors to the Anthology, as well as j poets from the Minnesota League of Poets, Including Marie d'Autremont aery, president; Irl Morse, editor of Better Verso; Clara Clausen, chairman of the state poetry division and Rob- jert Cary, St. Paul's noted poet. Margnrette Ball Dickson, represent ed in nearly every nntholoy in the country, is Included with "Night on tho Dunes," while Hazel B Arlington Selby and Carol Ryrle Brink, winners of national poetry prizes, are two others represented. Many of the auth ors are young and are outstanding in their achievements, as Austin Farley of St. Paul, a Rhodes scholar and famous for his sonnet sequence. For all who are Interested In Min nesota literature (and many former Minnesota live In Medford) and aU who like poetry, the anthology should be fascinating. It Is the first book oi its kind In that state. 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