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MEDFOVRT) MAIL TRIBUNE. ftlEDFORD. OREGON. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 193B. PAGE FIVE 'SOCIETY and CLUBS By Janet Wray Smith Poets Discussed By College Club Membera of the Rogue River Val ley College Women's club were enter tained Saturday afternoon at the home of Mra. George Oanode, when various poeta and their work were dlacu&sed by the group. MIm Annette Gray reviewed "A Poet In America," by Edgar Lee Mastera, describing the method by which poeta paint word plcturea In varloua aubtle waya and Illustrated her discussion by reading poems from noted authora. Mlsa Grace chamberlain related anecdotes concerning Robert Frost and Gertrude Stein and Mrs. Opal Wheeler Mooter read her own compo sition, "I Salute." New members Introduced to the club were Mrs. Jamea Campbell, Mra. Opal Wheeler Mooter and Mlsa Hazel Bruner. Refreshments were served by Mra. R. A. Work as chairman, assisted by Mrs. L. C. Williams. Mrs. J. w. Murray, Mra. , R. E. Reld, Miss Jane Snedlcor, Mra. o. O. Tajlor and Mrs. Harry Olson. Daughters of Kile Plan Contribution Among business discussed at Sat urday's meeting of Zulelma temple, Daughters of the Nile, held in Grants Pass were plana for the annual Thanksgiving box to be sent to the Bhrlne hospital for crippled children in Portland. Announcement was made that the box will leave Medtord Monday, No vember 23 and those making dona tions are requested to do so as soon as possible. Contributions may be left at the J. D. Rlckert office, 222 East Main street. In charge of the projeot are Mrs. O.-Ii. Overmyer, Mra. R. R. Johnson and Mrs, J. D. Rlckert. Party Postponed Bv Pvthlan Club Announcement was made today that the card party previously plan ned by the Pythian Slstera club for Thursday - evening of thla week has been postponed until Friday evening, Nov. 20. because of conflicting dates. The affair la to take place at the elubroome In the K.P. hall, starting at 6 o'clock. Auction and contract bridge and pinochle will be played and the nubile Is cordially Invited. Prizes and refreshments axe being planned by the committee in charge. Community Club Planning Display An. art display la being arranged by the Talent Community club and has been scheduled for November 18. Those in charge Issue en Invita tion to anyone Interested to view the ' work. Anyone dosirlng to exhibit la In vited to do so, with the article! to be displayed Including fancy work, rugs, quilts, pictures and dishes. Mra. N. B. Ashcraft is among those mak ing arrangements. prlscilla Circle Meets Tomorrow Mrs. Lydte Vincent Is to be hostess to members of the Prlscilla circle at her Phoenix home tomorrow after noon, the group announced today. Information concerning transporta tion may be had by calling 912-J. Lady Lions Will Entertain Tonight Beglnlng the annual activity which leads to the distribution of hun dreds of Christmas toys to children of the community, the Lady Lions will entertain thla evening at cards In the social hall at the armory. Varied card gamea will be played and a oordlal Invitation is Issued to the public. ' Beneflta will go toward repairing end renovation of donated toys sent each year to children In the vicinity. The repair work and repainting of toye is done by city firemen, .with citizens of the community contribut ing old or discarded playthings. Con tributions may be sent to the cham ber of commerce or the fire hall. i Double Program For Delphians A double program, covering both Romanticism in France and the Bar blzon school, la being planned for tnis week's meeting of the Delphian society Thursday at the Glrla' Com munity olub. Mrs. O. A. Barr Is to lead discus sion of both subjects, which have been arranged to continue the year's study of European art. Individual topics are: "David," Mrs. O- O. Alenderfer; "Bongereau." Mrs. H. N. Butler; "Ingress," Mrs. ' Olen Arneplger; "Delacroix," Mrs. John Moffatt; "Courbet," Mra. J. F. Wallace; "Carrlere." Mrs. O. B. Cordy. "Rise of the Barblzon School." Mrs. J. Grigsby; "Rousseau," Mra. H. L. Brown; "Corot, 'the Poet Painter'," : Mrs. C. Hubbard; "Lesser Barblzon Artists," Mrs. A. Work; "Mlllett." Mrs. T. E. Knackatedt; and "Thermltte and Cazln,1 Mrs. O. A. Eden. Two Return After . Visit' In East. South j Returning home this morning were Mrs. Anna Mlksche and her grand daughter. Miss Geraldlne Wilkinson. Mrs. Mlksche has been away for the past three months, vacationing in the south and east. She was tilt guest of friends and relatives In Lot Angeles and other California cities and In Jollet, 111. Mlas Wilkinson has spent the past ' month vacationing in San Francisco and other cltlea in the south. 1 I Sunday Rites Unite Couple v Mlaa Alma L. Morgan and Cleo E. Dunlap, both of Klamath Falls, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon, at fi o'clock at the First Methodist parsonage here. Rev. Joseph Knotts performed the quiet service. Immediately following the ceremony the young couple re turned to Klamath Falls where they will make their home. Kate Set For Union Session The meeting of the Women's i Christian Temperance Union which j waa to have been held this Thurs- day has been postponed until Thurs day, December 10, according to an-; nouncement by those In charge. j The December session is to be held j In the Nazarene church and Rev. ! Fred Weetherford will deliver the j main address before the group at j that time. I NEARING CLIMAX FOR MADRID, Nov. 17. (AP) Fascist attackers and the government de fenders of Madrid threw the full strength of their air foroe, tank corps and artillery Into ferocious battle for the possession of the capital to day. Four months old tomorrow, the Spanish civil war appeared in Its decisive stage. The thunder of artillery boomed ever louder and the chatter of ma chine gun fire filled the center of the city as the government militia men, whipped to a feverish fighting rage, hurled themselves against In surgent armies fllteting across the Manzanares river and Into Madrid proper. They turned close range artillery fire on the Moors and foreign leg. lonnalres who held doggedly to their battle-won positions In University City, Ins'.de the northwestern limits of Madrid. In successive waves, fsaclst fight ing plsnes droned over the center of the capital, spilling bombs and killing and wounding an unestimated number of persons. University City, once called the moat up-to-date scholastic group In Europe, was the bloodiest battle ground. Lake Creek Joseph Randlea and attended the Lost creek school. The Lake Creek Recreation club held their monthly party at Wyant's hall Saturday night with a good at tendance, and reported a Jolly good time. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ragsdale. of Pine Ridge are spending a few days with Mrs. Ragsdale's father, H. G. Meyer. The Rev. Elleliburger, of Ashland. held services at Wyant'a hall Sun day afternoon. Rev. Iveraon. of Med- ford, also preached In the morning after Sunday school. Mrs. L. J. Grlssom and dsughter. Joyoe, celled on Mrs. Ethel Hoefft Wednesday.' Mrs. Elizabeth Grlssom returned home Monday after having apent sev eral months visiting relatlvea. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tonn spent the week-end at the Tonn home. Among those shopping In Medford Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pech, Herb Grlssom. Wm. Csrle. Carl Short, Fritz Peck, Wm. Almy and Qua Peck. Turkey picking time has arrived ageln, although prices are not so good as last yesr. Mrs. O. E. WUhlte picked out a bunch Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Slmmona, of Eagle Point, spent a day or two with Mrs. WUhlte tela week. Wm. Hoefft was fortunate enough to kill a large brown bear Wednes day. His brother got a nice black cub last week. T.ATtW CR.RmC. Nov. 17 fSDl.l Mrs. S. B. Delk and daughter, Mrs. Elma Wright Evans and cousins. Mrs. Eva True, of Medford. and Mra. Mamie Orey were visiting at their old home places Monday. Mrs. Delk was the daughter of Mrs. Joseph Randle, who formerly owned the plsce now owned by Mr. and Mrs. John Welch. Mrs. True and Mrs. Orey are daught ers of the former Ssmuei Randies and at one time lived on the place now. owned by Wm. and Ted Hoefft. Mra. Delk with be nusband. Joe Delk. kept the first post office and store at Lake Creek In 1886. Mrs. Elma Wright Evans, formerly lived with hr grandparents. Mr. end Mrs. 8e the St. Anne's HOPE CHEST at Burelson's RITES WEDNESDAY FOR JOHN M. BLACK -INFANT Funeral services for the Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Black of j Forest creek will be held from the i Conger funeral parlors Wednesday at j 3 p. m. Rev. W. H. Eaton will con- j duct the services and Interment will j be made In the Log town cemetery at j Ruch. Henry Hudson discovered the Hud- ; son river In 1809. Two hundred years ; later Robert Fulton sent his steam- j boat along the river from New York ! to Albany. ; The strangling plant wraps Its stems about trees so tightly that eventually it strangles them to death. W3b Schilling MEDFORD'S FASTEST GROWING STORE KEEPING PACE WITH MEDFORD'S PROGRESS Apparel fitted to EX ACTLY suit the de sires of patron of this store In Bl KEL SON'S own tailoring department! VS5 FOR NOW! BURELSON'S 8th 7SALE OFFERS ASTONISHING VALUES Anniversary SALE OF DRESSES MAIN FLOOR DRESS DEP'T All of our better dresses including formals. dinner dresses, "Date" dresses, street and business dresses at REDUCED PRICES during our 8th Anniver sary Sale. THRIFTY SHOPPERS DRESSES Flattering sheer wools In new 1S37 col ors. Ideal styles for winter and early sprint;. Also silk dresses In charming new styles and colurs. Values from $19.75 to $?2.50. Anniversary sale $14.88 Silk Dresses Values to $18.50. Smart tailored silk sport frocks for office, school or street wear. Anniversary sale $9.88 Party Dresses Formals, dance drew, nfternoon and evening dresses, silk fnhrlcs nnd sittln. Values to $18.1.0. $8.88 ONE HOUR SALES MAIN FLOOR Wednesday 9 to 10 A. M. SILK HOSE 1 C pair You buy one pair at $1.00. The second pair costs yon only 10c. Gotham Adjustables, Humming Bird chiffon and Gotham chif fon. $1.00 quality. DOWN STAIRS STORE One Hour Sale Wednesday 10 A. M. to 11 A. M. WASH DRESSES Regular $1.05 quality. Two hundred new fall cotton and rayon wash dresses. SLzes 14 to 50. Guaranteed fast colors. Limit 4 to customer . No try- DOWN STAIRS STORE WOOL KNIT DRESSES Attractive new styles. Sizes 14 to 40. Anniversary Sale $.1.88 S2.88 - S3.88 Payne Satin Gowns Lace trimmed gowns in nil colors. Anniversary price $1.88 Payne Satin Slips Tea rose nnd white. Hlae 32 to 44. Regular ? 1.0.1 value. Anniversary price $ 1 .58 Costume Slips Brocaded Pajnne aalln allpa In tea roae and white. Reg. S2.4S val ue. Annher&nry wile $1.88 GOTHAM Gold-Stripe SILK HOSE Sheer chiffon and service weight hose. New fall colors. Sizes Syi to lO't- Anniver sary sale 68c 3 pairs $1.98 300 DRESSES A grand assortment of dresses for a variety of occasions. Formals, afternoon, street and of fice dresses. Values to $15.00. Anniversary sale $6.88 TWO FOR $12.00 Fur Trimmed COATS Three groups of sport and dress coats with beautiful fur collars. Anniversary prices READ Mr. Burelson's Statement The splendid patronage accorded BURELSON'S by southern Oregon and northern California people has made powlble the rapid and consistent expansion of this store This public acceptance of UUKKLSON'S business policies and approval of our quality mer criiindlse and low price Is gratifying to us. As an expression of appreciation for this fine support, we are offering Rome (WTSTANIHXG OPPORTUNITIES TO SAVE to our patrons In celebration of our eighth anniversary. E. T. BURELSON. ItfaaHUbiW 7 $14.88 $24.75 $28.88 SPORT COATS Warm, wool fleece sport coals. Many new styles to select from. Anniver sary sale $15.88 and $18.88 Sport Coats 1B0 wool tierce sport 'o Junior, missy and women's sires. Eight new fall styles and all colors. Slr.es 10 to 44. Val ues to 914.0.1. Anniversary sale $8.88 uw ..;.,,;nw.vT a I ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS ON OUR DOWNSTAIRS STORE FALL WASH FROCKS 200 new dresses In smart fall colors. Sizes 14 to 50. Values to $1.B0. Anniversary sale 88c Rayon and Cotton Dresses Prints, ohecks, plaids and plain Jolors. Rogular $2.05 value. An niversary sale $1.88 RAYON DRESSES Special purchase of dresses for fall and winter. All sizes in valuos to $4.05. Anniversary sale $2.88 SILK DRESSES ann llk dm. In pin In rolora and now prlnlrrt Mlk. Many of Ihrra were hniticht down from our mailt floor fir till mile Vnluca to Jil.n.l. $3.88 Barrel Sweaters All colors. Anniversary sale $1.00 New Fall Sweaters SPECIAL NOTICE! All our better cloth coats 'and fur coats at reduced prices during our 8th An niversary Sale. SALE PRICES Effective NOW! Gold Stripe Adjustable Silk Stockings Thfy fit ar.ry Ifneth of Ire.. hr.r HHffon In nfw fall rolora. SIim 9 lo I0H. Annl reranry aalr 88 3 Pair $2.58 BARGAINS IN OUR DOWN STAIRS STORE Check Over These Anniversary Savings! Knee High Silk Hosiery Pair 28c 1 (10 Four pair ' W Service Weight Silk Hose ttH Qrt Pair 38c. Three pair 3 I UU BERKSHIRE IRREGULAR HOSE Ringless chiffon, pair 68c. 4 ff Two pair for 3 I .UU Corsets and Girdles Bon Ton Innerbelts. Sizes 38 to 48. $5.00 quality. fp CJQ Anniversary Sale 4a.iOO Bon Ton Girdles. tt QO Anniversary Sale j I OO Tu Way Stretch Girdles. C4 QQ Brassiere tops. Anniv. sale3& I .OO Tu Way Stretch Girdles and nn. panties. Anniversary salo.. OOw BURELSON'S Medford Building Phone 28 Slip on and coat styles. Annivorsary sale $1.88 WOOL SWEATERS V targe assortment of new styles and colors. Anniver sary sain $2.88 and $5.88 WOOL SKIRTS Complete atork of n.w fall tylri and color. All alui priced at $1.88 $288 " $388 SILK DRESSES 200 dresses taken from our main floor to the downstairs store for our 8th Anniversary Sale. Olover new fall stylos in black and all shades. Sizes 12 to 44. Values to $7.05, ANNIVERSARY SALE PRICE $4.88 Downstairs Store MILLINERY DEPARTMENT ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS OUR BETTER WINTER HATS Vnlues to I.Yllfl In smart new styles nnd wlors. Anniversary sale $2.88 NEW FELT HATS ll.M mines In attractive thapM and new shades. This special group priced for Anniversary sale 78c pepper '" V " 'i J
