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pAorc four WEDFORT) AfATTTHTBUNE. 'NrED'FOTIT). OREGON.' RTTND A Y.r NOVEMBER 20. 1938 SOCIETY lAND CL (IB WEIFS OF THE IVEEK V By OLAEA MAM DAVI8 Catherine Chapin Weds R. Parsons In Bay City Rites Batln and tulle, traditional bridal Anery, was worn by Catherine Chapin when ahe walked down the aisle of tb Swedenborgtan ohurch Wednesday sltemoon to meet her bridegroom Reginald Bemls Parsons. Catherine, who transferred her al legiance permanently to Seattle with her nuptials, was given In marriage by her father, William Wallace Chapin, at o'clock. Her Ivory-hued frock waa feah- loned with v-neckllne, tiny revere, sleeves puffed at the shoulder and ending In points ovor the wrists, and a flaring, trained skirt. A tulle cap and a aeml-wrcath of orange blos soms held the flowering veil. The bndal flowers were bouvardla, or chids and lilies of the valley arranged In a shower. Comprising the quartet of attend ants were matron of honor, Mrs, Robert Sullivan; maid of honor. Dorothea Holden, Mrs. John Day of Medford, sister of the bridegroom, and Mrs. John Batton Rlabrough, Jr., or Los Angeles. Carrying out the all-whlta color scheme, their gowns, designed alike, were of Ivory tulle, full-aklrted and tlght-bodlced. Sleeves were short and puffed and the necks were v-llned. From wreathe of Ivory velvet fl were Tell their shoulder length veils. Sole color accente were their bouqueta, tne nonor attendants oarrylng show ers of pink and Ivory chrysanthe mums, while the othera carried pink chrysanthemums. Flower girl waa the bride's god daughter, email Charlotte Nichols Jonas, whose Kate Oreenway frock waa also of Ivory tulle. She carried an old fashioned bouquet of shaded .pink .and blue flowers. Standing at the altar boslde his brother was Best Man Oeorge How land Parsons. Two other Seattle resi dents, A. Talcott Ostrander and O. Balnbrldge Yerkea, and John Day were ushers. The Swedcnborglan church, scene of many a fashionable ceremony, was oandle lighted and decorated with white chrysanthemuma. Marking ths pew ends were candles and bunches of pom-pom chrysanthemums, while white flowers garlanded the altar. The same flowera were alao used as decorations at the Chapin home In Washington street, where a re ception followed. The newlyweds re ceived In the library. An arrange ment of white sweet peaa. snap dragons and pom-pom chrysanthe mums waa used on the white cloth covered bridal table. Mrs. Chapln'a gown of black velvet waa trimmed with an ermine oollar and dusty pink ostrich feathers adorned her peaked blaok velvet hat Mrs. Reginald Hascsll Parsons, who oame south with Mr. Parsons for their son's wedding, wore black and ecru ; lace over black taffeta. The bow of oerlee velvet at the waist matched the bow which trimmed her black hat. After the first of the year, the new Mr. and Mrs. Pareona will be at home to their friends In their new home In Seattle. Catherine, who haa lived there for the last few years, is a member of the Junior League there. (By Cholly Francisco of the Sen Francisco Exnmlner.) No-Host Party Observes Wedding Rites of Couple A no host pnrty was enjoyed Thurs day evening when frlenda honored Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Ray at their borne on Weat Second strest. The occasion marked the Rays' asth wed ding annlvereary. Frlenda and relatives of the Raya' participating In the pleasant event Included Mr. and Mra. J. o. Cook, Mr. and Mra. R. m. Cooley, Mr, and Mrs. Richard Kayo, Mr. and Mra Victor Milnea, Mr. and Mra. w. 1. Roberta, Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Strayer Mrs. Sallie Pittenger and Mr. and Mra. Fred Honner. The honored couple received a number of gifts during the celebra tion. Newly Wedded Couple Feted On Friday evening a group of Eagles and Auxiliary niembera par ticipated in a aurprlse party at the home of Mr. and Mra. Al Redbarn on North Oakdale avenue. Mr. snd Mra. Redbarn are a newly wedded couple. Honored guests at the party be. aides the Redbarna were their house guesta. Mr. and Mrs. Roes Drove, also a recent bride and groom. Later In the evening the party proceeded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. McEwen where a plesaant evening was spent. Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Banwell and Mr. and Mra. K. O. Thatcher enter tained with muslo and singing dur Ing ths evening stter which re freshments were enjoyed. Leading Debutantes Taboo Upsweep and Piled Hair Do By Betty Clarke AP Feature Service Writer Who asya you have to put your hair up) Ths debutantes aren't do ing It. And If ever there was a group of girls who religiously followed the dictate of fashion. It's the debs. Cor years these budding society leaders have been doing what fashion experts, social secretaries and ambi tious mamas have told them. They've pared their figures or filled them out, whatever the season's style haa been So, thinking to get some support for the vanishing cause of the up-wepl-c!fure, we took In one of the Luncheon Bridge Series Enjoyed at Denman Home Mrs. Harold It. Larson and Mra. Kenneth Q. Denman were hostesses Wednesdsy and Thursday afternoons for delightful luncheons snd bridge psrtles at the letter's home on Gene va atreet. Oueste on Wednesday afternoon In cluded Mosdames Edwin R. Durno, Dwlght H. Flndley, William M. Mc Allister, Jack Porter, Lyle Wilcox, Karl L, Janouch, C I. Drummond. Raymond Fish, Everett Faber, Bayard Oetchell, Dwlght L. Houghton. Olen Fabrlck, Jamee F. Moore, Otto J. Frohnmayor, Stanley E. Phillips, Homer Marx, Frank Perl, John W. Johnson, and Jock Simpson. Quests who received prizes for high bridge scores were Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Janouch, Mrs. Houghton, Mrs. Phil lips and Mra. Perl. On Thursday afternoon the two hosteesea Invited Mesdames L. L. San ders, Chet Hubbard, BUI Roberta, T. E. Knackstedt, Harry Prentice, Walter E. Fllnn, Harvey Robertton, Maynard Bush, A. z. Dean, Bruce Bauer. Lee Bishop, August W. Olutach, H. O. Obye, Darell Huson, and R. Ralph uippei. Recipients of bridge prizes Included Mra. Hubbard.. Mrs. Dlppel, Mrs. Dean and Mra. Sanders. Music Club to Have Interesting Program Monday Evening The Novum hfr mrntlns nt ths Uarf ford Muslo club will be held Monday a a ociocjc in the Baldwin Piano ahODDO. Follow! nC m. hrUf hua.r.a ikhkuuu me c.ud win present inia in- treating nroo-ram: The Old Refrain Krelsler Hign school chorus, tinder the dtroCtlOll Of MlJtK F1rw Vnunt Biography of Krelsler Mra. nrf ntrl Rnia !.,.. Krelsler Records courtesy of Prultfs Mus.c-K&aio center Llebealeld Krelsler MIm Mrlnn MnA Review of muslo and life by Krelsler Arrangement of The Rosary.... Krelsler Llebeslled Krelslsr Mrs. Bernlce Bolser Mrs. Effle Herbert Kurtn Accompanist: Krelsler Records courtesy Prultt's Music-Radio Center District Confab P. M. Recently Held In Medford On November 9 the Ladlea' Auxili ary Patriarch Militant. I. o n v nr district No. 8, consisting of Klamath rsus, Grants paaa and Medford held their second district convention in the I. O. O. F. hall in this olty. The convention convened at I o'clock and continued during the afternoon, with Lady Sara Redden, president, presiding. At 0:30 a banquet was served in the banquet hall to all Canton and Ladles' Auxiliary membera. in tne evening a Joint meeting was held with all Canton and Ladlea' Auxlltsry members attending, at Which time LadV Olsa Ttowem. nnut. dent. Installed Lady Ethyl Weed, vice president or the association. The district convention offlcera for next year are: President. Lady Carrie McDannel; secretary-treasurer, Lady Mary Wiley. Those sttendlne from Hilt, rtf titans. were Lady Olga Towers, president of tht ajwoctatlon; Lady Agnea WaUins. matron of the hospital corps; Lady Huntly, nurse of the hospital corps; Brig. den. a. E. Watklns, dept. com mander, P. M. of Oregon; Col. FVwter, dept. military advisor; Col. steel, colonel or 1st regiment; Major W. p Rector, major of 7th battalion: Major uouse, inspecting officer. Shaws Entertain at Dinner Party Mr. and Mra. Frank Shaw enter tained last week with a dinner party at their home on Maple street. Quests were Mr. tnH mn n., Stacy and daughter, Patricia. Charlie anmw oj on rTanciaco, Pat Shaw oi Long Beach, J. B. Shaw, and the host's Wire daughters, Betty Ann, Janet and Anita. The two California guttata departed from her Monday aftr having visit ed relatives in this city. Pat Shaw la tha hmth nt e.ni. Shaw and waa i ponding a 00 day iwve here. He Is assigned to the u. a. o west Virginia In Long Baach, Cal., and win leave soon with the navy for a trip east. He formerly lived In Medford and haa many frlenda here among the younger set, M. K. Church To Have Hfimrcomlng The lad la Af f ha mH w .... . -i im, church will meet for Homecomtnn on Tuesday afternoon at 9 o'clock in ma cnurch parlors. weekly luncheons at the Manhattan deb rrndfsvoua. the Coq Rouge. Therr were some do deb heads In the group and on not one of them waa the hair up. "I put mine up for a fashion mags" alne." Brenrta Frailer. No. 1 Olamotu Olrl of this year a crop. said. "But I've worn It down ever since." "I suppoMi l could wear mine up. shrugged southern Msrion Coatn "Dut I want to have a gixxl time a my psrtles (this month snd shortlj after Chriatmss). And I won t If I hsve to worry about how my bait looks all evening." , Mrs. rthnr Larsen. the former Helen Abbey, with her young son, Teddy, who moved to McdTord re cently from Klumath Fulls, Many informal parties were given for Mrs. La rsen before her departure from Klam ath Falls. Mrs. I.arven Is t sister of Mr. Valtrr Ahbey of this city. Mr. and Mrs. I.arten are well known In Medford having visited here numerous times In the past. (Photo by courtesy of the News Herald, Klamath Falls.) ' - , Historic Church Scene of Wedding Tuesday Evening The quaint little Presbyterian church of pioneer days In Jackson ville waa the scene of a very pretty wedding Tuesday evening when Miss Betty Mai I pry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Mallery, became the bride of Mr. Robert Elson, son of Mr. Charles Elaon of this city, at a 7 o'clock ceremony. The Rev. B. N. Mallery, grandfather of the bride, officiated In the Im pressive rites. The bride, given in marriage oy her father, waa charming In a gown of blue crepe and black accessories. Miss Chloe Bison, sister of the bride groom, as bridesmaid wore a dress of rust colored crepe and black ac cessories. Mr. Raymond Palm of thta city acted as best man for Mr. Elson. Autumn foliage and chrysanthe muma decorated the church and Mrs. Reva Hens peter played the wedding march. After the wedding service a re ception honored the newly wedded couple In the church manse. Here a large number of guests were bidden. The bride cut the first piece of the three-tier wedding cake which was topped with a miniature bride and groom. Following the reception, the couple left for Portland. They will be at home to their many friends nest week at 133 North Holly street. Mr. and Mrs. Elson have lived In the valley most of their lives and are very well known here. Mr. Elson Is associated with Standard OH com pany. Miss Hill Dinner Hostess Friday Miss Ruth Hill entertained Friday evening at a dinner party In honor of Miss Helen Parish. The event was a golng-away party for Miss Parish, who will leave Med ford Wednesday for Chicago. 111. Mlas Hllla' guests included the Misses Marjorle Flsk, Catherine Camp bell, Burneza Lang and Vera Hum phrey. An old-faahloned bouquet of flow era centered the dinner table. Group Motors To Portland Saturday Mra. Mildred H. Byrne and two children. Joan and Margaret, accom panied by Mra. Roy D. Craft, left Medford yesterday by motorcar for Portland. Mrs. Byrne will visit Mr. and Mrs. Laater Peyton in the northern city over the Thanksgiving day holiday and Mrs. Craft will visit her mother. MON. - TUES. - WED. LB.HOFFMAHN Thanksgiving Reductions 20 DISCOUNT HATS COATS SUITS DRESSES BLOUSES Established Credit Account Always Welcome Recent Medford Arrivals 4. ' i-' Ajr:. V'";.. Lecture Series By B-P Club To Start Tuesday The postponed opening of the second annual series of educational lectures sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's club will be held in the Girls' Community club at 220 North Bartlett street tit S o'clock Tuesday evening. There will be five lectures in the series, one to be given each Tuesday night In the Girls' Community club. All young business and profeaslona) women, as well as high school girls preparing for business or the pro fessions, are Invited to attend the series. There Is no charge of any kind. First lecture of the series will be given by Mrs. O. M. Kurd on "The American Woman In Business." Mrs Hurd Is considered an expert organ izer who has had much association with women In business and Is therefore well qualified to help young women and students. Schedule for the rest of the lec turea follows: . November 29 Elizabeth McGalll ard, county nurse, on "The Amer ican Woman in Social Service." December 6 Una B. Inch, county school supervisor, on "The American Woman In Educational Work." December 13 Jean Carman. Unit ed States forest service clerk, on 1 The A merlca n Woman 1 n Gove rn -ment Work." December 30 Mabel Mack, coun ty home demonstration agent, on "The American Women's Personality Development." Smith' Armstrong Wedding Monday Miss Jessie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith of Ruch, and Loula Armstrong of Medford were united In marriage by County Judge Earl B. Day at 3:00 o'clock Monday afternoon. The brlde'a mother was hostess at dinner In the evening to which Immediate members of the family were 'invited. The bride attended Longmire's business college In San Bernardino. Cal., and Mr. Armstrong, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, attended a technical school In Nebraska. Mr. Armstrong haa become known In Medford musi cal circles, and the couple expect to make their home In this city. Miss Otterdale On Vacation Trip Miss Myrta otterdale left Saturday ovenlng by train for New Orleans where she will embark for Havana. Cuba to spend a month's vacation Miss Otterdale resides on Dakota street In thle city, she will also visit for several days enroute to New Orleans In San Francisco. 7 n, - v ' h acal Junior Symphony , Orchestra Will Present Concerts The Zonta International club of Medford Is again sponsoring the Southern Oregon Junior Symphony Orchestra this year. Mr. John R. Knight Is director of the symphony. This year the orchestra will pre sent two concerts. The first on De cember 14 and the second on May 8. The December program will con sist of Schubert's Unfinished sym phony. Miss Marcla Van Dyke, form erly of Grants pass and one of the first membera of the orchestra, will be the guest artist and will play the violin. Marcla la the daughter of Edward S. Von Dyke. The family moved to Burllngame, Cal., some time ago so that Miss Marcla might have the advantage of studying with the greatest violinist In the west, concert Maestro Blinder of the San Francisco Symphony orchestra. Mr. Blinder In talking to Mr. Knight voiced the opinion that Miss Van Dyke Is a pupil of unusual talent. Accompanying Miss Van Dyke will be Mr. Henry Tteager, a young pianist of much ability. It la anticipated that the whole of southern Oregon will support this project which Is one of the most worth while accomplishments In the state. Mr. Knight Is known for his abil ity In Instructing the orchestra and It Is through his efforts that the symphony has been so successful in the past. Sixty-five members from southern Oregon compose the orchestra. Ashley-Hyatt Rites Performed Yesterday Tea te rd ay morn in g at 11 o'clock , Dr. J. P. Bray of the South Methodist church united in marriage Miss Dora Ashley and Mr. Robert Hyatt. Only immediate members of the families witnessed the wedding rites. The bride wore a white silk dress and a gardenia corsage. Mr. and Mrs. Hyatt are well known In the Beagle district, where they will make their home. B. Thrifty Says: NITH Mf BEST Tabi-B liheh SILK AND STOCKINGS. "There-'a no 'BIO, BAD WOLF" hang ing around your B. THRIFTY Laun dry!" O 0 o HousewlVM who used to shudder at the very Idea of sending fine things to a laundry have been calmed down B. THRIPTY Service did St 1 Our laundry service la so modem, so careful, so eipert that It actually renew and prolongs the life of laun dered thins. Reeulta GUARANTEED And COPT LESS! PAMP WASH 4c per pound &0c Minimum Bundle All heavy flat piece beautlfnlty Ironed for Jut a few rent more than for the washing alone. Your Master Laundry AMERICAN LAUNDRY WlfeaarerV 1M sot Til rrTuu, Lin Heaths Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Today Mr. and Mrs. Fred I. Heath Sr., will celebrate today their fiOth wed ding anniversary. The occasion will be marked by a family dinner at the Heaths home on Geneva atreet. Guesta will include the couple's daughter. Mrs. Larry Mann of Portland who arrived In Medford Friday for the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heath Jr., and two daughters, Nancy and Madeline and Father- Ernest S. Bartlam. Mr. Heath waa wed to Mlsa Ger trude Williams In Hastings, Mich.. In 1888 and the couple moved to this city in 1909. They also lived for some time In the Eagle Point dis trict. The bride and groom of fifty years ago will receive' many appropriate golden wedding gifts at the dinner party this afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Heath have made a host of friends throughout the valley during their long time residence here and have always been prominent In social nd civic activities of Medlord. Children Enjoy Birthday Party Marian Tlllev celebrated her elev enth birthday Wednesday afternoon xouowing school with a party to which ahe Invited many of her voune playmates. Games were played during the, event and Marian received many at tractive presents. Mrs. Tllley served refreshments later and was assisted by Mrs. Rose Kyle and Miss Peggy Nagel. Guests Included Frances and Do lores Prltchett. Doris Kyle, Doris KnUtSOn. Beverlv Blahnn Rttv nn. derbak. Constance Turnbow, Rose mary Marshall, Donald Monroe. Billy Glass, Winston Tiirnhnnf WrtWi, Thornton, Bob Chan and Philip Oetchell. 75 Years Experience With Furs e a i'VF HAMILTON FURS On Display in Our Women's Apparel Shop 2nd Floor Monday and Tuesday Only Over 1 00 Sample Coats to Select From Beautiful costs with style in every line . . . dashing young cools . . . dignified coat . . . coats that have: that million-dollar look. Whatever you want in a fine fur coat, you are sure to find it in the Hamfl ton line. Hamilton Coats are reasonably priced, toot ASSURE YOURSELF OF VALUE AND QUALITY BUY FROM HAMILTON! Hayes Home Will Be Scene Of Silver Tea Event Monday An Interesting event of Monday afternoon will be the silver tea at the home of Dr. and Mra. James C. Hayes. 835 East Main street. The affair Is sponsored by the graduate nurses association, district number 4 and proceeds will be used for the educational loan fund for nurses. Honored guest at the tea will be Mrs. O. E. Osborn and guest speaker will be Mrs. Llnnle Laird, executive secretary of the Oregon state nurses association of Portland. Musical selections will be enjoyed throughout the tea which is be tween the hours of 3 to 5 o'clock Mrs. L. D. Inskeep and Mrs. O. C. Boggs will preside at the tea table. The affair Is invitational. Miss Buchter Is Party Hostess Miss Jo Anne Buchter waa hostess Sunday evening for a dinner party at the home of her aunt, Mrs. E. N. Eld ridge on Grape street. Guests enjoying the pleasant affair were Beulah Stephenson, Jean Mc Candltss, Dorothy Hayes, Carol Teng wald, Susan Vilas, Bob Stead, Bob Leonard, R. B. Webber, Jim Elliott. Arden Miller and Warren Holbrook. Alter dinner guests attended the theatre. A centerpiece of small orange chry santhemums and blue tapers decorat ed the table. Helen Wagner Wed To Ross Grove At a quiet ceremony on October 1st Helen Wagner became the bride of Ross K. Grove at the home of the Rev. Joseph Knotts. The newly married couple are mak ing their home at 618 Pennsylvania avenue. Closing time" for Too Late to Clas sify Ads la 1:30 p. m. US: 1 feat I '.'I. ,..' i HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE FUR Bride-Elect Is Complimented At Shower Party , A surprise kitchen shower Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Margaret Ash on North Riverside avenue, com plimented Miss Zada Cash of Central Point, bride-elect. Co-hostesMS were Miss Corlnne Har wood and Mrs. James Warner. Games were played throughout the evening and the bride-to-be was presented with many gifts which were concealed in an Inverted umbrella. Guests Included the honoree. Miss Cash, Ml&s Ester Cash. Miss Edna Shaver, Miss Viola Penland, Mlsa Margaret Dow, Miss Nola Ha r wood. Miss Peggy Brazelton, Mra. John Cash, Mrs. Marahall Simmons, Mrs. Clifford DeJarnette, Mrs. Russell Ayres, Mrs. James Cummlngs, Mrs. Jack Meyers and Mrs. Sidney Ash. Miss CaAh will become the bride of Mr. Carl Wlltermood of this city within the next few weeks. (Continued on Page Five.) - Pay only a small deposit down and start wearing this A - , smarr new ouiova iuuai k. . . pay the balance In v . convenient installments . LARRY SGHADE Official S. P. Watch Inspector -i jKitfvro - Budget Terms COATS CATHERINE tflATI tr 1 I
