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PAflF, FOUR "MEDFO'Rn MAIL TETBTJyE. IVrEDFORD. OREGON". STTNDAY. NOVEArBER 27. 193ft & SOCIETY zAND QL UB NEtFS OF THE IVEEK VrfcU? By CLARA MARY DAVIS PR Ethel Chord to Wed Mr. Luman In Near Future Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Chord of tiili city announce th engagement of their only daughter, Etnei Marie Obord to William Luman, Jr., ton of Mr. and Mra. William Luman. . The betrothed couple will wed In the near future. . Miss Chord and Mr. Luman are both graduates of Medford high school and have resided In this city for a number of years where they have been prominent members of the younger social set. . 1 , Plantation Program Enjoyed by Nevita Chapter O. . S. ' Nevita chapter No. 93 O. . 8. of Central Point met for the regular meeting Tuesday evening, November 22 In the Maaonlo hall. At the close of the chapter meeting a group of "colored gentlemen" entered the room singing plantation melodies. Very soon "Joe", an old decrepit darkey, leaning heavily upon his gnarled and twisted cane, made hts way to the stage singing "Old Black Joe." The minstrel show which followed was very cleverly arranged and presented. The Interlocutor seemed- to pry very deeply Into the Uvea of his compan. tone adding much fun to the situa tion. Sambo quite "regusted" with the lnqulsitiveness of Mr. Interlocu ter got revenge by leaving him to hold his fishing pole while he pre tended to get something, but In real- Ity sat down and laughed at his helper. The men of the chapter were re sponsible for the very entertaining program and the refreshments that followed. Harold Head waa In com plete charge of arrangements. Those taking part in the program were: Interlocutor, Harold Head, assisted by Ed. Vincent, M. J. Swing, Hensely Holt, L. C. Scott, E. P. Stone and Everett Faber, Barbara Holt Receives Honor Word received In Medford from the TJnlveraity of Oregon campus In . Eugene tells of the pledging of Miss Barbara Richmond Holt to Mu Phi Epslfon, national music honorary. Miss Holt Is one of two under graduates to receive a bid to this society. She la also a member of Phi Beta, national mualc and drama honorary. Miss Holt Is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William P. Holt of this city. She was pledged to Mu Phi Epsllon at a reception In Eugene Tuesday evening after the University of Ore gon Symphony concert. - Stockwell Children Honored at Party Mr. and Mra. Charles Stockwell entertained Friday afternoon at a birthday party at their home In Phoenix. The occasion celebrated the birthdays of their two children, Oer aldlne, age I. and Lyle, age 4. Little guests present at the party Included: Eleanor and Max Llndley, Nola Cannon, Joy Finch, Kay and Shirley Dudley, Nanette Furry, Larry Quackcnbush and the smsll sister of the honorces, Carol Stockwell, Mrs. Hazel Landgraph, grandmother of Ocraldlne and Lyle, assisted at the party. The youngsters received many birthday gift and two large cakes were enjoyed.' mm mm Ms Stewards Hosts to House Guests Over Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Steward had as their house guests at their home on number 1- Eastwood drive over the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Dr. - and Mrs. O. R. Chambera and daughter and son, Betty and Neal of Corvallla On Thursday the Stewards wero hoste for dinner honoring the group and Friday afternoon, Mrs. 8teward entertained with a party at which i Mlas Betty waa the guest of honor. Quests Invited to meet the visitor Included the following members oi the younger set here and those visit ing their homes from schools: Jean Schuler, Julie Carpenter, Pat Dlppel, Lola Prlngle, Pat Farrell, Polly Scher er, Jean McPherson, Nanette Rosen berg, Collsta Farrell, and Rosalie Roberts. Mlas Betty Is a freshman at Uni versity of Oregon In Eugene and her father, Dr. Chambera la dean of the psychology department at Oregon State college In Corvallls. Dr. and Mrs. Chambera and the Stewards, prior to their msrrlages, were all echoolmatea at Indiana uni versity and have been frlenda for many yeara. The northernera left for their home yesterday morning.. Benefit Recital In Masonic Temple I hursday Evening The Eastern star Social club will present In a boneflt recital Thursday ovenlng, December 1,. Mr. George Maddox, well known tenor, In the Masonic temple at 8 o'clock. Also to appear on the recital pro gram will be Alleen Crawford Maddox, pianist, and Hans Hoerleln, who will present a group of piano selections with Mr. Maddox singing, The public Is Invited to attend this outstanding performance und tickets may be procured from Mrs. Hattle Alden at 20 South Orange street, phone 847-X or from Kldd'a shoe store. All of the artists appearing on tho program are accomplished musicians and their performances are always a treat to valley residents. Bridge Party Is Monday Affair An enjoyable affair of Monday evening was tho bridge party that Miss Helen McAllister had at 1 her home on North Peach street. Oueete present were Mesdames John Elson, Wiley Pharea, J. V. Mc Allister, Lawronce Espoy, Paul New- comb, Eddie Barnes, Arohle Stewart, Fred Wooldrldge and Maude Wonzel and the Misses Helen McDonnell, Chloe Elson and Elsie Oliver. Refreshmsnts were enjoyed later In the evening and recipients of bridge prices were Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Wensel. . ., Portlanders Guests at Hon Home Here Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hon had aa house guests at their Crater Lake avenue home over Thanksgiving Mr. and Mra. Rosa wymore of Portland. On Thursday tho Hons entertained the following guests at a pleasant dinner party: Mr. and Mra. Edwin. Cobb and Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Heck- man. The Wymores left Medford for the coast where they were to visit Mr. Wymore'e brother, Buy one Place Service now 1 Dessert Knife 1 Dessert Fork 1 Tea Spoon 1 Salad Fork 1 Butter Spreader 1 Cream Soup Spoon Let us send you one Place Service month or whenever you wish. Soon you will be the proud possessor of a complete set of Sterling. Prices shown beneath each pattern are for the Place Service listed abov.. Belect PritUrn Now Your Friends Will Know What to dive You For Christmas. Lawrence s Starlets Display Latest In Millinery A neet of green felt with a cluster of vari-eolored flower it adapted from the period of Marie Antoi nette, and worn by Lana Turner. Family Reunion Held at Davis Home In Phoenix At ft family reunion held at their new home, Mr. and Mra. B. N. Davis entertained a group of relatives with a Thankaglvlng dinner. Following dinner the entire group attended the Ash land -Medford foot ball game. Those attending Included Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Mills and Mra. Bess Gentry of San Fernando, Mr. and Mrs. Gil bert Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hill and daughter Ruth, Jock Samuels, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Compher and children. Jerry and Benny Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Bob Waterman and , son Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Silva and children, Barbara and Irene, dene Davis and the host and hostess, all of Phoenfx. Newly Wedded Couple, Honored Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson were pleasantly surprised lost week when a number of friends called at' their home on Capitol hill to honor them with a party. Guests Included Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hagstram, Mr. and Mrs. Mar tin Weatrong. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hendricks, Berry, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. and Mrs. Gustaf Peter son, Mr. and Mrs. oecar reterson. Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mra. Hans Engelv, Mrs. Ina Rlnktr, Mrs. Skelner, Roll In Gustafcson, Miss Astrld Peterson, Alfred Peterson, Norman Peterson, Walter Peteroon. Sally Peterson, Roger Peterson, and Roger Hogstrame. Two showers feted Mrs. Peterson recently. One waa given by the ladles of the Salvation army and the other by Mrs. Inga Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson were mar ried In Grant Paaa on November 0. The bride la the former Mrs. Rosa Akers. T" Former Residents Medford Visitors Thanksgiving Day visitors In Med ford were Mr. and Mrs. Melvln Morse and William A. Howard of Sacra mento. Cal. They were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl O add Is and Mr. Hal Piatt of this city and also visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlea Angle of the Table Rock district. Mrs. Morse will be remembered In this cly aa the former Mary Howard. She and her brother. William Howard formerly lived In Medford. A family dinner waa held at the a a d1 is home on Thanksgiving Day honoring the out-of-town guest. Miss Young Visits In San Francisco Miss Dorothy Young Is expected to arrive home tomorrow from the bay area where she baa vacsttonrd since Wednesday. The Medford resident was ft .meat of her sitter, Miss Patricia Young In San Francisco and later th two went to Fresno for Thanksgiving. Miss Patricia la a student at Arm strong college in Berkeley, Salemites Visit Mrs. Hoffmann Mrs. W. I. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. William Nolsnd of Salem were rhanksglvlng day holiday uests of Mrs. Kthelwyn Hoffman at her Car glll court apartment. Mra. Brown la Mra. Hoffmann". mother and Mra. Nolsnd her ltr. The latter will be remembered here Mary Brown, a former hlh school Instructor. Returns From Vacation Trip Mra. Helen Holt Wilson reo.ntlT r. turned to her noma In tnl. eltr from a fortnlght'a tacatlon spent in tha north. Mra. Wilson Waited friends In Port land and Vancouver and apent seme tlm. In other Oregon and Washing ton cltlea during the trip. MedfordGirl Is Feted at Dinner Miss Mary Cummlnga. daughter of Mr. and Mra. A. L. Cummlngs, of 10 ; i-aurei street, waa honor gue.t at a birthday dinner glren at Marylhurst college Monday evening. Miss Cum minaa I, a Marylhurst freshman. Other pre-hollday affairs at the college Included a dramatic nreaenta- Ann Rutherford weare an adap tation of the tarn in black velvet with blue feather detail perching precariously forward, and held on with a black velvet head-band and bow. Beach Home Scene of D.A.R. Session Saturday Afternoon Crater Lake chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Mrs. R. G. Beach on Satur day. November 19, for their regular monthly meeting. Members enjoyed a apeclal treat In hearing Miss Betty Jane Johnson play "Scherzo" by Mendelssohn and "Tapping at the Window" as an encore. Mrs. Sherman Divine read a most Interesting paper on Mary Morris, wife of the financier of the American Revolution. Mrs. Divine Is a former member of Mary Morris chapter of Washington and her paper well por trays the fine character of this lady of colonial days. Several guests were present and Introduced, among them were Mrs. Ray Wllfley, a member of Qrlverla chapter of Falrbury, Neb., Mrs. Chas. Johnson, and Mra. A. F. Burke of Whitewater, Cal. The regent, Mrs. Bert Lowry, an nounced the gift of a chair to Kate Duncan Smith school In Alabama. The gift was made by Mrs. H. E. Armstrong, past regent of Crater Lake chapter. Mrs. E. H. Hurd also con tributed a chair to the school. Mrs. A. B. stratten and her twin sister, Mrs. A. F. Burke, made a lovely picture as they presided at the tea table. Mrs. Beach, the hostess, was assisted by Mrs. J. H. Cochran, Mrs. A. C. Stratton and Mrs. S. 8. Smith. 1 Group Motors To Eugene Mrs. Ernest R. Gllstrap and non Bob and Miss Velma Severson are spending several days In Eugene. The former two are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walker and Miss Severson Is visiting her parents. Mrs. Gllstrap's two daughters. Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Wlllard Eberhart of Portland and Mrs. Walker's two sons will accompany the group back to Medford to spend several weeks visit ing at the Gllstrap home here on Geneva street. ANNOUNCEMENT IN TUESDAY'S PAPER Store Closed Monday and Tuesday CUPP FURNITURE STORE Reminiscent of San Juan Hill and the Rough Riders is this brown felt hat with brim turned up on left and flaringly swagger on right, with saucy green grosgrain ribbon detail worn by Ann Morriss. Symphony Orchestra Concert Will Be December Event The first of a series of presenta tions of the .Southern Oregon Sym phony orchestra will be held Decem ber 14 and will consist of Schubert's Unfinished symphony. Miss Marcla Van Dyke of Burllngame, Cal., for merly of Grants Pass, will be tho guest artist. Miss Van Dyke Is an accomplished violinist and her ap pearance here will be a rare treat to music lovers. The Southern Oregon Symphony orchestra was formerly the Southern Oregon Junior Symphony orchestra. The name was changed because mem bers of the orchestra personnel are from all of southern Oregon and any talented musician may play In the orchestra. Tickets for the symphony are now on sale at Ethelwyn Hoffmann's shop and Prultt's Radio and Music center. Mrs. Hoffmann may be contacted for any additional information regarding the orchestra. It la anticipated that the whole of southern Oregon will support this project, which Is one of the most worth while in the state. John R. Knight Is the director or the symphony and other officers ore: Mrs. Hoffmann, chairman, Effle H. Kurta. Lola Young. Laura Lynch and Mrs. Margaret Fabrlck. Rinabargers Hosts at Dinner Party ' Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rlnabarger were Thangsglving Day dinner hosts at their home on East Ninth street to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Thomas and children, Sally Ann and Jack of Yreka, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. Jay Snow, Mrs. Doc la Noriis, Mrs. Myrtle Gelst. William Rosendahl and Rolland Rlnabarger. Following dinner in the afternoon, cards were enjoyed and In the eve ning the group attended the Fire man's ball. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and children departed for their home Thursday night. FOR THE IMPORTANT aaUaVdaM fcarsMt -W.aWMi asafcSaat.au nr. i Dancing Party Heads Social Calendar For Week's Events Anticipated to be one of the out standing social events of the season is the semi-formal dance to be given Friday evening at Dreamland hall. Invitations were Issued to a num ber of Medford persons for the affair last week by the sponsors, the Nurses' association. The event Is from 0:30 to 13:30 o'clock. Patrons and patronesses Include the following: Dr. and Mrs. C.T. Sweeney, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Hayea. Dr. and i Mrs. E. R. Durno, Dr. and Mrs. D. H. I Find ley, Dr. and Mrs. A . E. Dodson nnd Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Lemery. Proceeds realized from the dancing party will be sent to the Florence Nightingale International Foundation fund and will be used to send a deserving nurse to the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing In London. The school Is represented by students from all countries. Prior to this year there has been Just one nurse sent to the school from the United States and this year there were two. Steve Whlpples orchestra will play at the dance. Oakland Guests Visit Mankes Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hurst and grandson Billy and Mr. and Mra. Jack Frost of Oakland, Calif., were house guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Manke on Bellinger Lane. Mrs. Hurst Is Mrs. Manke's sister and Mrs. Frost Is the Hursts' daugh ter. The guests enjoyed Thanksgiving Day dinner when the Mankes were hosts at a large family gathering. The visitors left for their Oakland homes on Friday. Contemporary Book Club Will Convene The Contemporary Book club will convene Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Floyd Hart on Grant Road. Members will meet at 12:45 o'clock for luncheon at the Hotel Medford prior to the session at the Hart residence. . The Garden Club The Medford Garden club will hold ! its regular monthly meeting Thurs- j day, December 1 at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. E. M. Wilson. 340 South Riverside avenue, Christmas decorations will be the ' subject for the afternoon and mem- j bers are asked to bring arrangements ' suitable for use in windows, on en- j trance doors or for table decorations. ! Berry bearing shrubs will be dls- ! cussed during the afternoon by an able authority, and door prizes will ! be awarded. j Dancing School , I Meets Wednesday The rhythmic dancing class will resume Its regular schedule this week, according to Jo Overturf, Instructor. 1 She urges oil members to note the class wilt meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock In the girls' gymnasium of the Senior high school. j C.S.W.V. Auxiliary Meets Wednesday j U.S.W.V. auxiliary service club villi meet at the home of Mrs. Joe Wood j Wednesday, I Gilstrap Home Will Be Scene of Tea Wednesday The Ernest R. Gllstrap home on 35 Geneva street will be the scene of a tea Wednesday afternoon for persona who will sell Christmas seals In booths throughout the city. The annual drive of the Jackson County Public Health association for sale of Christmas seals was formally opened Thursday. Invitations have been Issued for the hour of 3:30 to 4:30 o'clock for the tea and all persons planning to sell seals through the booths ore expected to attend. A member of the board of the health association, the seal sale chairman and the booth chairman will speak during the afternoon. Phivps Vacation In this City Mr. and Mrs. William B. (Estill) Phlpps of McMlnnvllla are spending the Thanksgiving Day holiday In Medford at the home of Mr. Phlpps' parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Phlpps on mantle street. Mr. Phlpps, a former Medford resi dent, Is associated with the Tele phone Register newspaper In Mc Mlnnvllle. The couple plan to leave tor their home In. the north today. Luncheon Enjoyed at Ray Residence MrB. P.. L. Bay was hostess recently at her home on Oak Grove drive for a delightful luncheon. Guests Included Mrs. C. M. ' Hon, Mrs. Jack Hemstreet and Mrs. E. E. zads. During the afternoon, many nfhnr riiPxts nllrvl Infnrmnllv at. t.hp " o - Yellow chrysanthemums were about the rooms and the table was centered with yellow chrysanthemums in a crystal vase on a mirror. MON. - TUES. - WED. uB. Hoffmann 15 DISCOUNT on all Foundation Garments ARTIST MODEL BRASSIERES GIRDLES Established Credit Accounts Always Welcome aim loina-ii-" 1 :;;j.;.v;. Marcella Jones Thursday Bride of Mr. Troyanek On Thursday at a 9:30 o'clock cere mony at the home of her mother. Mrs. Laura Jones of 543 South Ivy .street. Miss Marcella Jones became the bride of John Frederick Troyanek, Jr. The bride was attractive In her mother's wedding gown of- white wool challie made on princess style. Her all white bouquet was composed of carnations and chysanthemumo. Miss Winifred Jones was her sister's bridesmaid. She wore a frock of pink net over satin and a corsage of whirs chrysanthemums. j John Smith acted sb best tftan for Mr. Troyanek. Rev. W. E. Strain of the Church ot Christ united the couple n marriage before an Improvised fireplace altar decorated with varied shades of chry santhemums. Candles were lighted on the mantle! Miss Mfl'e Bottom played the wed ding march. The bride, daughter of the late Sam L Jones, was born and raised In this valley and graduated from the Jacksonville high school. Mr. Troyanek Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Troyanek of Chattanooga, Tenn. He received his schooling In that city and later attended the otate university at Knoxville, Tenn. A reception followed the wedding at the Jones home after which 17 guests Including the immediate fam ily and friends enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner. The couple will make their home here at 16 Mistletoe street. Among out-of-town guests attend ing the wedding were Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Pence and the Misses Winifred i, The,ma Jonc!,-of K,amatn Mrs. Pence and the Misses Jones are sisters of the bride. (Continued on Page Five.) Use Mall Tribune Want Ado. 0 vsl W tl wun sua a lornuu d.nea. TP
