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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 28, 1939. AGE THREE Society and Clubs By Clara Mary Davit Medford Students Pledge University Greek Letter Groups An Aasodated Preea report from Eugene yesterday disclosed the list ef Medford students pledging sorer- lues and fraternities after the an r Bual five-day "rush week1 before registration for the regular school Tear. Fire hundred and five fresh wen were pledged. Among the local school set pledg ; tog were: Audrey Brugger, daughter ; of Captain and Mrs. E. J. Brugger, and Deborah Tumy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tumy to Alpha Delta 9 Mary Louise McElhose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McElhose to ' Alpha Gamma Delta; Margaret Ann Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 4 H. L. Brown to Alpha Omlcron PI; Dorothea Kreaky to Delta Delta Delta; Natalie Tengwald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tengwald to PI Beta Phi; Bette Reames, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reames to Sigma Kappa. Pledged to fraternities were Jack Brown, BUI Caples and Spencer Wei Us, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. 5. Weill to Phi Sigma Kappa; Harold Bartzell and Cecil Hunt Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hunt, to Sigma Alpha Epsllon. Greek letter women's societies pledged 231 while the men's organi sations extended buttons to 274. Portland students led the number of pledges with Eugene second. 4 Bride-Elect Feted At Shower Party To compliment Miss Justine Miller, bride-elect of Lieut. Robert Emmens, Mrs. Harvey Robertson and Mrs. Charles W. Barnes entertained last evening at the former's home on Thomas road. V Guests were bidden for dessert, after which a towel shower was given the bride-to-be and bridge was en Joyed for the remainder of the even tog. Present were Mesdames Robert W. Shepherd, John S. Day. Clarence L. Bhewalter, John W. Johnson and the Misses Barbara and Mildred Drury. Clarita and Frances McCormlck, Pat Thompson and Harriet Sparrow. The honoree's marriage will be an vent of October 14 in St. Mark's Episcopal church In thla city. Women Divoteers Enjoy Outing at Grants Pass Club Women divoteers of the Rogue Valley golf club traveled to the Grants Pass club Wednesday where they were guests for a full day of pleasant activities. Luncheon was served in the at tractive new Grants Pass clubhouse and an Invitational tournament fol lowed. Among local members enjoying the days outing were Me&dames Larry Schade, Lewis Stewart. George Cod ding. Willis Wood. Leland Clark, Keith Kittles, Laddie Selkirk. Jerry Jerome, Thomas Puson, P. G. Bunch. Stanley Sherwood, H. B. Kellom, Belle Thompson, Leonard Mayfield, Aletha Vawter and the Misses Helen Thomp son and Jerry Bunch. Recipients of golf prizes were Mrs. Stewart, low net: Mrs. Bunch, low gross; Mrs. Codding, approaching, and Mrs. Puson. putting. Come Wednesday, all members of the local club are Invited to partici pate In the annual club champion ship event for the president's cup at the local course . Many Attend Club Dancing Party A harvest motif was carried out In attractive decorations last even ing in the Knights of Pythias hall when the Lively Rogue Dancing club held Its first party of the fall season. Seventy-five guests attended the affair and danced to tunes by Dickey's orchestra. Committee In charge was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Faber, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ogle, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Render. Mr. and Mrs. George T. Prey and Mr. and Mrs. Prank Runtz. Refreshments were served at mid- Bight on tables centered with large wicker trays filled with fruits and vegetables, orange tapers and fall flowers completed the harvest scheme. The dancing club enjoys a party the last Wednesday evening of each month. Former Resident Weds in Portland Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Younger and Rufus Younger returned recently from Portland where they attended the wedding of the Youngers daugh ter. Miss Margaret Younger, to Dr. Robert McBrlde. The couple were united In mar riage Monday at a beautiful cere- Ethelyn Evans to Washington, D C. Mrs. Ethelyn Evans left Medford last evening to return to her home in Washington, D. C after having spent several months here visiting her mother. Mrs. Lottie Daniels at her home on South Grape street and her brother. Prank Hull. During her stay In the valley, Mrs. Evans was honored rt i number of social affalra and asked to address several organizations In the city. Among them were Pro-America, Busi ness and Professional Women's club and Daughters of the American Rev olution. The popular visitor Is the author of the column "To You Prom Wash ington" which appears from time to time in the Mall Tribune. A delightful farewell luncheon honored Mrs. Evans and her mother yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Holland. Hostesses Included mem bers of Mrs. Daniels' club and guest were Mesdames Ella C. Westerlund and her sister. Miss Sopha Holmberg. Oris Crawford. Wlnfleld Bailey and H. A. Thlerolf. Federated Council To Have Program The following program for the Fed erated Missionary council meeting Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock In the Nazarene church will be presented: Procession of the Ages; soloist, Mrs. Ted Graham; candle lighter, Mrs. George Tucker; scene 1, Women of Christ's Day; Mary. Mrs. W. D. Rob erts; Martha, Mrs. W. A. Dawes; scene a, Saints of the Middle Ages, reader, Mrs. John Luttrell; scene' S, Frontier Women of America, Salley Peck's descendent, Mrs. M. Begg; scene 4. Foreign Speaking Neighbors In America; A Christian center work er. Mrs. L.. French. Women of Foreign Lands; foreign missionary. Mrs. Fred Landers; na tive of Burma, Mrs. T. Graham Revival Continues At Church of God Revival services continue each night this week, except Saturday, at the Church of God. There will be services Sunday at U a. m, 1 p. m. and 7:45 p. m., marking close of the revival conducted by Rev. Ellison of California. The new church, which has Just been completed, will be dedicated at the 3 p. m. service, Rev. Ellison bring ing the message. The public is welcome at all services. Burks Leave For Glen dale Mrs. John Burk and son Bruce left yesterday for their home in Glen dale. Cal after havtng spent ten days visiting Anna Detweller. The group enjoyed several days at Dia mond Uke and Crater Lake national park. Calendar ' .K, . , a.. fx -'JL. Ti - Wt at SEEK DISMISSAL OF BY PRODUCTS APPEAL The state department of agricul ture has filed suit tn circuit court asking for a dismissal of the notice of appeal filed against it by Oliver Morton, doing business ma the South ern Oregon By-products company. Morton would appeal from the ruling of the department denying him a license to operate the by products plant on the grounds it waa detrimental to "the comfort and njoyment" of residents Dear the plant. Hearing on tha license application waa held August 39 In the courthouse when the witnesses In opposition were called, VALLEY CORN HARVEST STARTS IN SOME AREAS Harvesting of the corn crop of the valley is now underway in some district and County Agent Robert G. Fowler reports the acreage and tha yield will be from 30 to M par cent larger than last year. The corn is now dead rips and was slowed up by heat of the past month, tha county agent said. Fattening of tha estimated 50.000 turkeys raised In this section thla season has started and tha fowls are being fed com. Tha turkeys arc in good condition. t Closing time for loo Lata to Clas sify Ads Is 1:30 p. m. mony held In th. chapel of the Epls- , mm , wome of th-church Xocllly; relatives were tn attendance. Dr. McBrlde recently accepted a position as residential physician In Buffalo, N. Y., and will report to his new work by October 1. His bride will Join him In Buffalo after she takes the state nurse's examina tion on October 26. She Is a grad uate of the Good Samaritan nurses' hospital In Portland. Mrs. McBrlde formerly lived In this city and is well known here. Birthday Party Enjoyed by Guests Mrs. Darell Huson entertained last evening at her home on Lindley avenue in honor of her husband, whose birthday was observed during the pleasant affair. Guests Included Mark Taylor, Miss Geraldlne Latham. Miss Opal Harvey, John Nledermeyer, Mr. and Mrs. Au brey Norrls, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Laraen, and Dr. and Mrs. S. E. Philips. Bridge was enjoyed throughout the evening. 4 Wakefield Home Scene of Party Mrs. Lee Wakefield entertained Tuesday afternoon at her home In Jacksonville with a luncheon party in honor of Frank Shaw who ob served his birthday during the event. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaw, Ted Terrell and Bert Wakefield, who were all friends In Idaho; Mrs. Virgil Swanson and daughter, Barbara Lee, Mlsa Frances Wakefield and the hostess, Mrs. Wakefield. speaker, Mrs. R. Hague; scene 0, World Wide Guild and Children's Work; The Guild Girl of Today, Zavlve Lester; Crusade Girl of Today. Donna Dawes; closing hymn, "Take My Life"; consecration, prayer, Mrs. E. E. Wilson; accompanist, Meryl Dawes; directed by Mrs. J. E. Lester. Knowles-Vance Marraige Told Mr. and Mrs. Ted Vance of Med ford announce the marriage of their youngest son, Ted Vance, Jr., to Miss Edna Knowles In Reno. Nev.. last Saturday noon, September 33. The bridegroom's mother accom panied the couple to Reno. The bride la the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Knowles of 416 South Grape street in this city, Mr. and Mrs. Vance will make their home at 40 North Quince street in Medford. Houghton Home Is Scene of Supper The home of Mrs. Dwlght L. Hough ton on Newtown street waa the scene of the Actlvlan women's covered-dish dinner and bridge party Tuesday evening. Hostesses for the affair were Mes dames Houghton, Bert B. Lowry, Jr., and Homer Marx. Mrs. Chester Hubbard and Mrs. William Miller won bridge prizes and others attending Included Mesdames Emil Mohr, Benton Newman. Kenneth Denman, Aubrey Norrls, Glen Fabrick. Royal Claire. Darell Huson, Frank Humphrey and Paul McDuffee. Thursday 8:00 p.m. Carnation club, home Mrs. Mabel Bennett, 343 South Grape street. 8:00 p.m. Reames chapter, O.ES., Masonic temple. Fririav 1:30 p.m. St. Mark 'a Oulld card party, parish hall, North Onkdale avenue. 3:00 p.m. Federated Missionary council, Nazarene church. 6:30 p.m. Oak Grove P. T. A. re ception, school house. First Lady Plans Jaunt to Seattle WASHINGTON, Sept. 28. (AP) Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt indicated today she might visit her daughter. Mrs. John Boettlger, In Seattle, next month. Although refusing to say definitely or to name a date. Mrs. Roosevelt told her press conference she thought she would go out to see Anna, after explaining the president would not go west m October as planned. MASON NEW PRESIDENT NORMAL SCHOOL MEN SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF EDU CATION. Ashland, Sept. 28. (Spl.) The Associated Men Students of the Southern Oregon College of Educa tion have elected their officers for the school year of 1030-49. Woodrow Mason of Medford will serve for the year aa president of the men's organization. Robert Du sen berry of Cottage Grove will act as the vice-president, and Warren Thompson of Ashland was elected secretary -treasurer of the men stu V J U E L E C T E 0 As new National Yoath Concreas president. Jack McMlchael of Atlanta heads (roup drawing members from collegiate, church, "Y", social service organizations. STATE SUES TO FIX RIGHT-OF-WAY PRICE The state highway commission has filed a condemnation suit In circuit court against Bessie West and her husband, and Jackson county, for right-of-way for the Pacific highway on the Siskiyou -state line unit. Jack son county Is named a defendant In the action because of a tax Hen in' terest. Amount of land Involved In the suit Is approximately two and one- half acres, and the suit is to deter mine the amount to be paid for It THREE FACE JUDGE ON AUTO LAW VIOLATIONS Charles Nehl, charged with operat ing a truck for compensation with out a license, was given a 60-day suspended sentence in Justice court yesterday. Floyd L. Somen was assessed $2.50 and costs for non-possession of a chauffeur's license to operate a truck. Everett R. Telkamp waa fined the same amount for Improper clearance lights on a truck. M-J-B WHY? 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