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Newspaper Page TextPAGE FOTJTt MEPFORD MAIL TKTBTTNE. MEPFOHD. OREGON. SUXTVAY. JULY 31.' 193R DAVIS ean Woodford Weda Mr. Jester In Garden Rites A charming event of the summer aeuon among the jounser Mt m the lovely garden wedding lut Sun day afternoon, of Mlaa Jean Wood ford, only daughter of Mr. and Mra. Ralph Woodford of Med ford, to Mr. Curtlj Jester, eon of Mr. and Mra. Oharlea Jester of Portland. The marriage ring oeremony, per formed by rather B. a. Bartlam of St. Mark's Episcopal ohurch, took place In the attractive gardens sur rounding the Woodford home on South Holly atreet, amid a profusion of rarl-colored flowers, the wedding party standing within a natural arbor formed by vines of allverlace In which were Intertwined gladlolaa In shades of blue and oream. Large baskets filled with gladlolaa of the Plcardy variety were placed at either aide of the improvised altar of white and atlver, and the same flowera were bright accenta at other points In the gardens. To the nuptial music of the en trance march from Lohengrin, played by Erne Yeoman Kurtz, the prldo entered on the arm of her father, preceded by the matron of honor, Mra. Benton Newman. Mr. Thayle Ford, cousin of the groom, man. The bride waa beautiful gown of white lace chiffon, formal on princess lines half-length train, Rer head-dress was of white gladlolas and she carried an arm bouquet of the same flowera. The matron of honor waa lovely In malee silk and carrying white and yellow gladlolas, Mrs. Woodford's gown waa rose beige silk crepe, while Mrs. Jester wore light green silk, Immediately following the Impres sive ceremony, a reception waa held, Mrs. Woodford, Mra, Jester and Mra, M. M, Ottoman receiving. The wed ding cake, placed beneath a large bell jormea of white flowers and Jasmine Tines, was first cut by the bride who used for the purpose, a handsome pearl-handled silver knife, an heir loom of the Colvlg family of Jackson county, and loaned by Mrs. W. J Warnor. The knife has been used at similar events for several generations caice and luncheon were aerved by Mrs. E. B. Barr and Mra. Harry Hart, aunt or uie bride and Mra. B. Z. Ford, aunt of the groom, others as sisting were Mra. Kurta, Mra. Marmle uiaen. Mra. Ottoman, Mra. Ralph Cook and Mlaa Frances Klem. The fifty gueata present were seated at email tablea under the treea In the garden. Mr. and Mra. Jester left soon after the oeremony for the forest service lookout station near Bend Oregon, where the groom la stationed for the aeaaon and whore they spent a Thla summer, perhaps more than week a honeymoon. The brlde'a going- over before, parents are considering away ooatume waa a suit of light this question. Once, camping In blue, with aooeasorlea of wine color, some American fsmllles was looked XAter, Mrs. Jester expects to return I upon chiefly as something that would to The Dallea to resume her position I take "Mary off our hanrta for a few at the Eastern Oregon Tuberculosis weeks" and provide a welcome respite aT" ism - rr-ii ir II , ST Summer Fun For Girl Scouts kef. IssrWSsAT. : I -.f ."'J I My -MMMMMM. iTl TWS I J t ' - S Burnt iTilnMnittti jriaw.feafeg Girl Scouts by the thousands will enjoy new experiences and a great variety of out-of-door activ ities at camp tills summer. (I) Cooking over an out-door Are will give food a new flavor and city bred girls a new adventure. (2) The tonle effect of cold spring water will help to start the day with a smile. (3) They will And the satisfaction of honest crafts manship and the Joy of making tilings with their hands. Miss Thompson Hostess Honoring Medford Visitors Miss Patricia Thompson- entertain ed Friday evening at her home on Anderson Road with a pleasant bridge party honoring Mrs. Brlttaln Drake Jr., a recent arrival In Medford from Norfolk. Va Miss Ban no Hunt of Los Angeles, a former Medford resident and Miss Elaine Line of Sidney. Aus tralia who is a house guest of Miss Thompson and Miss Helene Balade. Membera of the younger set enjoy In the affair were Hie Misses Helene Salade, Margaret Mary Mann, Janet Mann, Marguerite Boyle, Gertrude Hasklna. Everett Olllesple, Patsy Smith, Nancy Olark. Kathertne Ford, Betty Ann Thorndlke, Patricia Hayes. Betty Vllm, Jean Hamilton and Jus tine Miller. Bridge prizes wen won by Miss Line and Miss Hayes. Mlaa Line will visit In the valley for three weeks during whlcti time she will participate In a number of entertainments. Bride-Elect Feted at Shower Wednesday Mlaa Verna Forncro3k. popular bride-elect, was feted Wednesday at pleasant shower party when Mra. Lloyd Johnson and Mtsa Bessie Dean were co-hostesses at llie letter's home on Laurel street. The bethothed miss was the recipi ent of many attractive glfta during the miscellaneoua shower. Quests present at the affair Includ ed Miss Forncrook. her mother, Mrs D. Forncrook. Mrs. Darell Palmer. Miss Jeanne Chamberlain, Mlsa Jean Crawford, Miss Chloe Elson, Miss Vi ola Cloven, Miss Barbara Bostwlck. Miss Bernlce Shellabarger, Mlas Fern Cherryholmes. Miss Evoral Dean. Miss Betty Mallory, Miss Edna Harper Mlsa Zetta Dean and Mlsa Peggy Mo- ran. Miss Forncrook will wed Mr. Ken netn Anderson on August 10 In Van couver. Wash. The couple will reside in Aatorla. Mrs. Overmyer Honored Guest at Garden Party Mrs. Charles Kuna was hostess at a garden party Tuesday evening at her home on Weet 11th atreet, honor ing Mrs. O. L. Overmyer, retiring president of the Medford unit of the American Legion auxiliary, who has Just completed a very successful year aa leader of the Medford organiza tion. Oally colored Japaneae lanterns, flowera and ahrubs formed an attrac tive setting for the guests, who were seated at small tables on the ,awn. Mrs. Timothy Dally and Mrs, George Codding, entertainment com mittee, kept the guests diverted with an Impromptu program which In cluded a aklt presented by Mrs Over myer and Mrs. J. F. Fllegel. A variety of games proved nlghly entertaining with prizes awarded to Mrs. Jose phine Jerome and Mrs. Overmyer. Later In the evening a delectable - buffet aupper was served. Present at the affair were Mes- damea: E. J. Feldman, Josephln? Jerome, o. L. Hanklns Ray L. Wright, Roland Smith, Katy McCallum. Dia mond Flynn. Timothy Dally, C. O. Larlson, William Holloway. Belva Aiken, Robert Ebel. F. O. Bunth, W S. Thurlow. John Enders. Charles Tuttle. O. L. overmyer. Thomas Freed, Cole Holmes, Oeorgc Codding, Helen Eblnger, J. F. Fliegel, Margaret Burton, Nettle Sllennurg. Charlej Kunz, and Miss Chloe Ellenburg. Camp and Your Daughter; What It Can Do For Her Hospital. In the fall, Mr. Jester will return to Corvallia to complete his course in forestry, at Oregon State college. Mrs. Jester also attended Oregon State college, of which she u a graduate. from the exuberance of youth. But today parenta expect, and usually receive, more from camp than that. They take for granted the high atari dards of hygiene and aafcty .xdopted by modern camps the experienced Quests attending the wedding from counselors, the attendant nurse, nual tusiant points Included the groom's ltlN water front director and In parents, Mr. and Mra. Charlea Jeater sending their daughter to camp, look vi roruano. Mr. Emll Solum of Port land, Mr. B. B. Barr, uncle of the bride, Mra. Ban- and their sons. Billy ...u m.ger oi uaKiand, California, and Mra. Mary Colvlg of Qranta Pass, Oregon. Mrs. Jeater, the bride, was born and for values which lie beyond these The Olrl Scouts, one of the most successful extinnems of camping In the nation, believe that camp can Rive the nation's daughters new olds In self rellanco and initiative, row outtota for wholesome physical devcl- reared In Medford. her nareMi h.i opment, new horizons of mental and from families who am .m ..! spiritual growth, all combined with long-time residents of southern i-r. Possibly the most Joyous adventure gon. and among the wedding guests 'he te,lde''Ioot camper has ever had. "iuuy irom pioneer Jackson . mirm nm ii-urmuK "ow 10 uve in a group, now to share pleasures Joyously and tastes unselfishly, are the beat of all pre paration for future citizenship. If combined with the opportunity to de velop aa an Individual. Whether a glrl'a particular flalre be for the county families, which added Interest -nu aignuicanco to the occasion. Wisconsin Residents Guests of Schmidts r. una Mr,. B, r, scnmi,,, n, a their house guests at their hnm. on Howard atreet Professor and Mrs. Fichtnpr Hnmo James w. Watson and two son.. n,eh. 1 ,c"r"er flOme ard and Jamea of Madison, Wla. Pro. Scene of Part feasor Wilmn i. w.. 'J . ounmiara brother and this la the first time they have aeon each other f. in Also visiting the SrhmMt. . ..-. -I Little Mlaa Shirley Ann Flchtner, aon-ln-law and daughter. Mr. and daughter of Mr. and Mra. Clyde Flcht- ... riizgerald of Klamath Falls nor, was hostess Wednesday afternoon WnA aai THaa 1 j - j ... I w ramiora especially aa Mr. and Mrs. Watson. art of cooking, for sports or drama tics, for naturo or dancing, the Olrl Scout camp gives her opportunities to explore each especially, at the some time enabling her to take part in all aa a member of the group. Lcadera who are not only specialists In campcraft, but In her chosen In terest aa well, will be her guldea and understanding friends. Csmp McLouglilln, Medford'e Olrl Scout camp la opon to all registered Qlrl Scouts. Camp this season will be from August 7 to 21. Bed rolls and food for campers will be taken to Lake o' the Woods on a truck, but Individual campers must arrange for their own transportation. Preceding the regular camp, the camp counsclora will meet Atuust 4th and plan and aet up camp, so everything will bo In "camp shspo by Sunday, August 7. Sunday Is also visiting day at camp. Visitors are not allowed to awlm at the Olrl Scout waterfront unless they have the same health examina tion as required for every air! Scout. Mcala are not served to visitors Sunday Is "cook'B" day off and Scouts have a noon "noae-bag" lunch. Last minute registrations and full payment of all camp fees will be received at the Olria Scout office. Auguat 1, 3 and 3. curing their stay here, the Watson. Jov "'P to varloua recreational wi miereat throughout the ..). rroiesaor Watson la electrical ngincenng Instructor at the Unlver- ivy oi Wisconsin. English Writer Was Guest Here at the Carl Flchtner home on South Holly atreet, for a birthday party honoring Raymond Miller, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Elton Miller of Grants Pasa. The enjoyable affair feted Master Miller a first blrthdsy. Very small guests sttendlng the psrty included Nancy H.rrla. Barbnra and Elaine Fahvell. Georgia Lee Brown, Dorecn Cantrnll, Helen Marie Brown, Maxlne Daley and Muriel Dr. A. M. chlrgwln uiI.,i.L.Jjitm of Grants Pasa. Roe Marie ""K""" writer and apeaker. who urlws- t-aroiyn . ncntner, uonakl With hla wife, haa been a gue.t .. Johnston. Dmmlaa Pcoe. Blllv the home of hla brother, H. 8 Ci-lrg- -sl'cl' of Grants Psss. and Raymond win, left Wednesdar evenin. r ... Miller. Francisco. From there he aalled Frl- Other guests were Mrs. Raymond day for Yokohama. Shanghai, and Johnson, Mlaa Valeria Whitney, Mrs. Other Oriental polnta. In th. hi.,. Carl riehtner. Mra. Edward Yoiinu st of the London Missionary society, "d Mlaa Mnrjorle Ryan of GranU. Of Which he la general seci-.,.., i-' Pass .n1 all nf h nf ih. December, lie will go to Madras, In- children. oia. to attend the World Mlsatri..r. Tablea were e.vlv ArrnruM In conference. Dr. Chlrgwln will return ora of pink and grren and the small England In February via the Suet guests were given favors of balloons eanai. I M ,.. . ,, , w ...... aitri null! Il-t I Ffl II II1C 11 Mrs. Chlrgwln left Friri.v mri. .. ...j for Boston, via Vancouver, Lake Lou- lse. and Nova Scotia, where . -ml 1 II . another brother, return,.,. " rS. n UHtreSS Leaves tor Home visit another brother. England late In August. Maasdam Home Scene of Party aire. a. n. Maaedam entertained Thursday afternoon at her home on ooutn central avenue for a luncheon and bridge foursome. Guests at the enjoyable party In. eluded Mra. L. F. Plrkett. Mrs. 8. A Nye and Mra. H. V. Lum.vten Mra Plrkett was recipient of ine bridge price for high score. Mrs. Koti rrlne Huntress. Instruc- trea In the Medford schools, who has atient the summer attending achool at the University of Denver. Is now on her way home, visiting a num ber of friends en route. Before leav- Ing Denver she apent another day with Mra. Ernest Hostel and Mra Golden Wedding Anniversary Party At Fish Lake Lodge A number of out-of-town residents arrived In Medford yesterday and are gueata of Mr. and Mra. Ralph Steph enson at their home on Arcadia street. air. oiepnenson s parents. Mr. ami Mra. O. L. Stephenson or Hemming ford. Neb., came to Medford by mo torcar to celebrate their 60th wed ding anniversary. They were Joined here by their two dausi tera and fam lllea and two aona and their families who are Mr. and Mra. L. R. Sorter of Thurman. Iowa, Mr. and Mra. Andrew Dlehl of Loa Angelea. Mr. and Mra M. A. Stephenson of Anaheim, Cal . and Mr. and Mra. O. M. Stephenson of Huntington Beach. Cal. The ste phenson'a grandchildren present for the celebration are Stevle Donald Porter. Dick and David Bteri-cnson. Mary Dlehl. LaVerne. Colecn and Beulah Stephenson. The entire group left today tor the Ralph Steplienson'a summer home at Fish lake where tomorrow the 60th wedding anniversary party and reun ion will be held. Mr. and Mra. Jack Porter of thla city win also be guests ir ti e strphensons. All of the visitors will vacation at Fish lake for several week prior Ui deporting for their respective hom,-a. Unique Party Is Successful Affair Of Friday Evening The "Trip Around the World party sponsored by the Ladlea' Aid of the First Methodist Episcopal church held Friday evening waa moat enjoyable and successful affair. About 100 participated In the unique entertainment. New Orleans waa represented at the home of Mrs. I,outs Blttle on South Oakdalc avenue. Hero a south em motif In decoratlonB prevailed and the flrat dinner course served by the members of Just Folks circle who were gowned In southern cos tumes. Old southern melodies were played by Mrs. Morris Sample and Dorothea OLsen after which all the guests participated In group singing or soutnern songs. Quests next proceeded to the J. W, Wakefield home on West 10th street and entered Into an atmosphere of Italy. The main course of the din ner waa held here and consisted of Italian apaghettl and bread sticks served by the Queen Esther circle. Mrs. Elsie Carleton Strang sang "O Sole Mlo" and other appropriate melodies, accompanied by Mrs. Dorla Lantz. Ruth Hedges was hesrd In violin solo and Phoebe Swem In an accordion solo. On the spsclons lawn of Dr. I. D. Phlpps' home on East Main street, Ireland waa represented, fidelity circle members wearing shamrock aprons served the salad course. Tables were attractively appointed with shamrocks and a centerpiece of Irish potatoea. Mlas Mary Anne Gates. accompanied by Mlsa chloe Ellenburg -rang ine r.erry Dancera", "Klllar ney" and "Believe Me". Severson trio rendered "Wearing of the Green" and an accordion trio compoaed of Mra. Harry Prentice, Joan Burk and Doro thy Coffeen played "Red Wing." Oth. era playing the accordion were Joan and Richard Harrison, and Vera .nd Jean Rao. The Samuel Bateman hom. on Maple avenue flew the Danish flag aa their lawn was transferred lnt me country of Denmark. Priscllla circle aerved Danish paatrv. "Abels klber". and trimmings. Mr. D M McDannel presented nlano and luuiiira number and Mra. Bateman sang seversl Dsnlsh songs. The enjoyable affair adjourned at the First M. E. church when mem bera of Mary and Martha and lovalty circle, served the drs-sert course. Cleverly decorated tables represented Iceland on the church lawn. Miss Lever ette Has Texas House Guest A recent arrival In Medford from Dallas, Texas Is Miss Ruth Angus who la the house guest of Miss Joanne Leverette at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Lev erette on South Oakdale avenue. Miss Angus la a school mate of Miss Leverette at Prlnclpla in St. Louts, Mo. The latter haa apent the past several Chrlatmas holidays at Miss Angus' home In Dallaa. Miss Angus came to Medford not only to visit her school chum but to view the Shakespesrean Festival to be held in Ashland soon. She la a stu dent of dramatics and very much in toested In the works of Shakespeare. Surprise Party For Miss Thompson A delightful surprise party was given In honor of Miss Elva Thomp son's birthday at the home of her parenta. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Thomp son, In Talent, Thursday evening. Those present were: Misses Agnes Lacy, Mabel Rorntnger, Josephine Fenton. Ruth Kyneston. Edith Huson, Evelyn Huson, Bernlce Huson, Genevieve- Thayer, Delta Thompson, Lois Thompson and the guest of honor. Mlsa Elva Thompson. Measra. Alvln Fenton. Lloyd Lacy, Cecil Walker, Berl Walker. Ernie Walker. Clarence Holdridge. Rodney Thompson, Joe Fenton, Jr., and Owen Thompson. A very plessant evening was en- Joyed by all. Juvenile Club Meets Snturdav Degree of Honor Juvenile club win convene Saturday morning at 10:45 o'clock In the Townsend hall. All membera are asked to be present. : Plays Part of Shrew r -i r ft 'Seven Dwarfs Party Birthday Event At McAllister Home A clver "seven dwarfa" birthday party waa held Saturday at the borne of Mr. and Mra William M. Mc Allister on Capitol Hill when their daughter, Kathryn celebrated her third birthday. Kathryn small gueata oame to har home at 10 o'clock In the morning laden with gifts. At noon thej were served luncheon after which they en Joyed games and especially the dwarf masks which they wore during the party. The "seven dwarfa" gueata included Diane and Jeanene Flndley, Phillip aetchell. Don and Ann Denman, Billy McAllister and the little honoree, Kathryn. Mra. Raymond Pish waa a special guest at the children birthday event. Sallle Geary of Yaktma, Wash., Is shown here as Katlnrlna, Hip shrew In Shakespeare's comedy, -"The Tamhij; of the Shrew." A ttturtent at the Cornish school of drama In Seattle, Miss Gearv Imparts to the role a vin egar flavor that makes the character rominclnRly realistic.' The play la part or i nis years Oregon Shakespearean Festival to be presented In the Ktlnbcthan theater at AMiluml August X to 13. "The Tamine of the Shrew" will he presented Monday. Aueust 8 nnd prldav. Aniriist 12. Gadilts Hot urn To Medford Mr. and Mrs. Earl O. Qaddls. who have been visiting In and around Portland for two months returned home this week-end, accompanied by their daughter. Mrs. Oaddts hna visit ed with friends and relatives in the north, and Mr. Gnddls has been In Salem. Group Tours To rater Lake Mr. and Mra. F. E. Russlll of Ash land, accompanied by Mrs. Kyle Stradllng and Miss June Knecht of Munlce, Ind., and Mrs. Robert Sllng- er of this city, enjoyed a trip to Cra ter lake Friday. Mra. Stradllng Is Mrs. RuasiH's sis ter and Miss Knecht tier niece. The group stopped In Klamath Falls for dinner en route to their homes. Mrs. Sllnger la Mrs. RusslU's daughter. The Indiana residents are vacation ing here and In Ashland. Greys Here From Portland Home Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grey of Port land ar rl ved In Med ford Sa turd ay and are guests of Mr. and Mra. Kerb Grey at their home on South Oakdale avenue. The former Medford residents ex pect to visit here for several days. Woodfords Have House Guests Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Barr and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Foley and son and daughter, all of Oakland, California, and Mr, and Mra Elmer Page of San Diego, California, havu been spending a vacation In southern Oregon, guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Woodford, the past week enjoying sojourn at Diamond Lake and later at Rogue River. Mr Barr 1b a brother of Mrs. Woodford. (Continued on Page Five.) Entire HOSIERY atock REDUCED Ethel wyn B. Hoffmann ihitiiVi'ftiafi nimatf WWSSsWWJfj Klowers In Porketa PARIS (AP) Countess Paul de Kotzebue, godmother to the little Princess of Holland, haa ordered from Molyneux an ensemble In natry blue woolen. Both dress and three-quarter-length Jacket are trimmed with chalk-white embroidered bands, and a cluster of daisies ts thrust into ft Jacket Instead of being posed on a lapel, VSSim isWMaeaMiati1l IS ensafional Semi-Annual B. Thrifty Says: Klamath (meats Vl.ll llrnvin Mr. and Mra. P. H. Cofer and little sranddaughler Janet Cofer of Klam ath Palla are spending several dava In Medford aa house guests of Mr and Mrs. Rllet D. Hensen at .h... country home. Missourian Visits Relatives Here Mlsa Marian Latham of California. Mo., la a holae guest of the P. C. tathams at their home on South Oakdale avenue. Mlsa Latham has been on an exten sive tour of the west having recently David Canfleld. who came to the city enjoyed trips to Lake Lou!.c. Seattle from Hrvky MmuiMIn National park land other northern places of Interest. Hhr vlsltcl for a day will trlendu hi j she will tls.t Cr.iu-r l-ikc and iui:n- i Salt lake City and la nw guest .-join recn tional rrsotts during hr rc. stives and friends In Poitland. lormuht soicurn In the vallev SPECIAL for Summer Months BOWMAN BEAUTY SHOP Phone 67 Permanent Wave $1.60 up Wot Finger Wave 25c and 35c Dried Wave 35c and BOc Shampoo and Dried Wave 60c and 75o Hinse 15c 16 So. 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