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PAGE FOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1939, SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS OF THE WEEK By CLARA MART DAVIS n Bride-Elect Feted At Social Events During the Week Social activity In Medford tha paat week has centered around (roup of nrlde.to-b. Within the next fort night eli of the valley'a charming member! of the younjer aet will ue the marrlaga vowa. St. Mark Episcopal church will be the scene of the wedding next Sat urday of Mlaa Justine Miller and Lieut. Robert Emmens. The prospec tive bridegroom la due to arrive In Medord today to participate In sev eral pre-marital social affairs honor ing the couple. Tuesday evening the Misses Pat Thompson and Barbara Drury enter tained at the latter's home on South Oakdale avenue with a kitchen show er and bridge party for Miss Miller and on Thursday evening Mine Har riet Sparrow was hoe teas at Ktrtland Farm for a dinner and bridge party feting the petite bride-elect. At the Drury home the following guest were bidden: Meadsmes Wil liam Bowerman. Charles W. Barnes. Harvey Robertson. Robert Sherwood. Wilton White, John S. Day. Ben Day. George Harrington and Otto J. Prohnmayer and the Misses Frances and Clarlta McCormlck, Mildred Drury. Harriet Sparrow, Marian Moore and Iaobel Miner. Mrs. onerwooa and Miss Miller won the bridge prizes. Miss Sparrow's guesU were Mrs. Charles Barnes, Mrs. Harvey Robert son, the Mlaaea Clarlta and Prances McCormlck, Barbara end Mildred Drury and Pat Thompson. The P. Corning Kenlys and the Alfred S. V. Carpenters will be among hosts Monday and Thursday evenings of this week for cocktail anairs Hon oring Mtsa Miller and Lieut. Emmens Carpenters Will Have Guests Soon Mr. and Mrs. Alfred 8. V. Carpenter will be hosts to two house guests this week at their home on the Old 8tage road. Expected to arrive Tuesday are Mrs. John Scott of Arcadia, Cel., and Mrs. Frederick Forbes of Pasadena, Cal. Mrs. Scott Is Mrs. Carpenter's sister and both the visitors art well known In this valley. They plan to stay here about a week. Several Motor to Football Game A number of valley folks traveled up to Portland for the week-end to attend the University of Oregon Stanford football game played yester day. Among those making the trip were Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Deuel, Mrs. Kinney Holmes, Uoyd Williamson, Mrs. Rob ert B. Maenta, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Day, Dr. and Mrs. Edwin R, Durno, and Mrs. Ernest R. Gllstrap. 4 Pro-America Will Meet Pro-America will hold a luncheon Monday at noon at the Hotel Holland. BURELSON'S You'll never know until you wear LE GANT uMl MM 1 what real control and complete comfort is. "TwoWay-OneWay" is the real control the back stretches up and down from hip to hip controlling all bulges whether you stand, sit, or crouch the sides stretch BOTH ways LeGant always stays in place! When you see this Corselette with its soft satin front you won't want to be without it! $7.50 and $10 BURELSON'S Ladlei' Ready Medford BMr. Marian Anderson 7 t i jy A Wl Marian AnderrKJii. famous contralto, who will appear at the Holly Then tor In this city on March 3. Mtsa Anderson la now on her fourth consecutive transcontinental tour of the United Status, she gave 70 concerts between January and May, 1038 which wns the longest and most Intensive tour ever booked In concert history for a singer. Minn Anderson Is the first negro singer of the feminine sex In the history of the concert world to achieve such International success. Art tiro Toscsnlnnl, noted conductor says that she has the greatest voice In the past 100 years. She will ap pear here on a series of three outstanding programs being presented by George Hunt then tors. Others who will appear at the Holly include Os sy Rnardy, 17 year old Viennese violinist, November 7 and Donald Dick son, young American baritone of the Metropolitan Opera who will come here on February 6. Magnolia Tree to Be Dedicated at Wednesday Service ' The beautiful old magnolia tree that stands on the Jackson county courthouse grounds will be dedlcntcd In a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The public Is Invited to attend the services. Senator A. Evan Rcames will give a short address as presentation la made to the county court. Dedication ceremony Is sponsored by the MedfDi'd Oarden club. The tree originally stood on the grounds of the E. B. Plckel home on West Main street which Is the present site of the Richfield servlc station. It was moved several years ago to the courthouse grounds and was given to the county by Mrs. Plckel In memory of her husband, the late Dr. Plckel. Othor Le Ounts am Warners' for all figurci $1.98 to $5 - to Wenr Phone 28 4 I sMmJ I (' .-v vs. : y rr. rj-A: Elson Home Scene Party Honoring Medford Bride-Elect Miss Helen McAllister, bride-elect of John D. Kafferty waa compli mented at a combination shower and card party Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Elson on Laurel street. The honoree received an abundance of lovely gifts. Bridge was enjoyed throughout the evening with prizes being won by Mrs. Andrew Hnnnu, Mrs. Louis DuRoos and Mrs. Harold Gould. Mrs. Arvard Fried land won the prlzo in a guessing game. Refreshments were served at a table prettily centered with orchid and purple shades of asters and white tapers with smalt golden wedding bells. The bells were given to the guests as favors. Mrs. Elson 'a guests included Mes dames J. K- McAllister, DeRoos, Gould, John Redden, Jack For tin. Robert Elson. Wiley P hares. Frled land. G. W. Mallery. Hanna, E. L. Hcimlnger and the Misses Frances McGulnn. Helen McDonnell, Lois tjnyder, and Ruth Prouty. The popular young Medford couple will be married on Thanksgiving Day. November 23. AAUWYtudy Groups Will Meet Soon Study groups of the American As sociation of University Women will enjoy the following sessions this week. Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock the creative art group will meet at the home of Mrs. Darrel Huson, 45 Llnd ley avenue. Wednesday at 7:30 the Mtistc club will meet at the home of Mrs. W. H. Fluhrer on Wellington Heights. Thursday evening at 6 o'clock the East Main street home of Mrs. John Lawrence will be the scene of the international relntlons group session. P. T. A. Activities (Contributed) During the month of Cvtober nil persons interested In child welfnre will be invited to Join the Parent Teachers a.vH-latlon. This month linn been officially set aside ns mem bership month. The national ornsnl rattou numbers nearly two and a quarter millions. In the forty-two years since Its benlnning It hns le- comu a grtttt power in promoting m- tell t etit cooperation between the j home and the school. j The first object of the organization Is to promote the welfare of children and youth In home, school, church and community; to raise the stan dards of home life; to secure laws foi the care and protection of children and youth. Try to be the first to Join your association, believe In It, msko It I worth while, give of your best to It. I make It fill a real need and so help It to grow in interest as well as ( membership. I A membership In the Parent Teach ers association Is the grandest start we can make In demonstrating an Interest in our children. The Med foul council of the Parent Teachers association had a very en joyable dinner at the home of Mrs A. E. Brockway on TueMlry, with a prevram at the table. During the business sealon the month of Octo ber was officially declared the "Mem bership Drive Month" for all tin schools In this city. There wer abou thirty members present. Mrs. Throckmorton Leave for Home Mrs. Tom Throckmorton, who ha been it nest lor some time of her par ent. Mr. and Mrs H. C. CleUnd. left on Thursday to join Dr. Thnvkmor ton in making their heme In Hoclwt trr, Minu. ! Numerous Social Affairs Honor The Boyle Briggs Mr. and Mrs. Coy la Briggs of Fresno, Calif., have been the inspira tion for a round of gay social activi ties In Medford the past week. The popular former Medford residents are spending their vacation here. Last week the Roy Harpers were hosts for a dinner dance at which the Briggs were among honored out-of-town guests. On Thursday evening Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Lageson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Porter and Dr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Durno were hosts for a dinner party at the Porter home on Minnesota avenue. Bidden to the affair were thirty-six guests who gathered first at the Lagcaons' residence on Glenn Oak court. Also to fete the visiting couple Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Pelrce entertained last evening with a cocktail affair at the University club. Later a no-host dinner and dancing party took place at the Chateau. Thlrt-flve guests attended. The Crater Lake avenue home of the J. Prank Relnharts was the scene of a pleasant luncheon and bridge party Friday afternoon when Mrs. Re In hart and Mra. Robert Norrls en tertained for Mrs. Briggs. The guest list numbered eighteen. During the middle part of the week, the Briggs spent several days at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Daniels. Johnson Home Is Scene of Meeting The Travel Study club met lost week, at the home of Mrs. R. R. Johnson, 10 Keene Way. Venezuela was the study for the day with Mrs. Lillian Lourwberry giving a most In teresting historical background as well as present day customs, re-! soxirces and government. j "Venezuela", a very recent book by i Erna Ferguson, telling of the author's visit to various cities and her travel up the Orinoco, was reviewed to make the picture of that country more vivid. Mrs. Everett Faber reviewed "The Jungle Book" by Dr. Herbert Spencer Dickey who, for thirty years, has been company physician for various com mercial enterprises In South America. Many amusing and some harrowing experiences were recounted In his book, but with It all the Jungle holds a fascination for him that takes him back, time 'after time. The next meeting will be held November 6 at the home of Mrs. A. J. Hanby and the study will be Cen tral America, with Mrs. J. W. Hoyt and Mrs. Janet Ouches on the pro gram. Dinner Meeting Enjoyed by B.P.W. The Medford Business and Pro fessional Women's club held their regular dinner meeting Thursday evening in the Hotel Holland. Eliza- zeth McGalllard, first vice president. presided. Mrs. Margaret Huson, Mrs. Jean McAllister and Mrs. Catherine Wcndt accompanied by Mrs. Eva H. Marsh, sang "Bend of the River" and 'Take Joy Home." Miss Anne Avery of Portland was honor guest. Mis Avery is publicity chairman of the Oregon Federation of Business and Professional Wo men's club. She gave a short talk on the importance of the Medford club members to attend the dis trict conference of B.P.W. to be held In Klamath Falls October 7 and 8. Mrs. Mabel Mack gave o short talk on "What The Federation Means To Me." Final plans for the dance to be ' held Friday, October 13 and obser- I vance of National Women's Wee): from October 8 to 14 were formu-, la ted. I Legion Auxiliary Dinner Wednesday The American Legion Auxiliary will start their fall activities with a Joint dinner at the Medford armory on Oct. 11th at 7 o'clock, for all Legion and auxiliary members. Mrs. Grace Holmes, chairman, wishes all reserva tions phoned her at 444 or U04-Y at an early date. Following the dinner the auxiliary will hold their reeular business meeting. Mrs, Vivian Meirlng. newly elected president will preside. Plans for the Armistice Day huuh eon will be discussed and committees appointed. Any member wishing to pay their 1940 dues will contact Mrs. C. E. Kuntz, junior past president, chair man of the membership committee, at this meeting. Wallace To San Francisco Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wallace left yes terday by motorcar for San From-tsco to spend a week visiting friends and attending the Golden Gate Interna tional exposition on Treasure Island Use Mall rrlbuue want ads. Starting . Monday, Oct. 9 nd Ton tinning Every Othr MnmlST Night' MUSICAL SOCIETY of Medford Presents a Prognm of LOCAL TALENT KMED 8 to 8:30 P. M. I inler the Direction of Mr. James Mrvrn Mr. Preston, Jr.'s Engagement to 4 Eastern Girl Told The recent engagement announce ment of Margaret Jane Know lea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Clarice Knowles of North Heights avenue in Youngs town, Penn., to Frank Carlton Preston. Jr., of Pitts burg Is of much interest to residents of this valley. The betrothal was made known at a luncheon given by the bride-elect's mother. Mr. Preston la the son of Frank C. Preston of the Applegate district and of Mrs. C. N. Black of San Francisco, Cal. He attended the Tamalplas school and later obtained his educa tion In Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania. At present he is associated with the Halsey -Stuart Bonding company In Pittsburg. No definite date has been set for the wedding. Bate mans Feted On Wedding Anniversary Date Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Taylor were hosts for a dinner party Thursday honoring Mrs. Tsyior'a parents, Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Bate man whoso 47th wedding anniversary was the occasion for the celebration. The couple received several anni versary gifts at the gathering which was attended by the following guests Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bateman, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bateman, Mr. and Mrs. George Bateman and family, Sam Bateman, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Batoman, Miss Annie Bateman, Joyce Bateman, Lucre t la Whlllock, Floyd and Howard Whlllock, Clarence Jor dan. Daisy Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Toylor, Other guests dropped In later to pay their respects to the honored couple. Many Enjoy Card Luncheon Thursday A capacity crowd filled St. Mary's auditorium for the brides Iunehonn on Thursday afternoon. The hall wa8 mace gay ana attractive with Its floral pieces of bright colored au tumn leaves harmoniously blended with gladiolas snd zinnias. Luncheon was served under the di rection of Mrs. E. H. McKee, Mrs. Elmer Hayes, Mrs. Sid Brown and Mrs. T. Lednicky, Mrs. Mary Weston and Mrs. A. B. Bauman. Pupils of St. Mary's high school in trim blue and white uniform' assisted with the serving. Eusebe A. Dallaire furnished several seml-classlcal musical num bers during the luncheon. Guests were received by Mrs. J. C. Boyle, chairman, Mrs. Larry Schade, Mrs. Ray Lewis, and Miss Helen Mc Donnell, president of St. Mary's asso ciation, and Mrs. Joe Marshall. Prize winners wore as follows: door, Mrs. Hobart Price; auction, Mrs. Mae Simmons and Mrs. J. R. Marshall; contract, Mrs. B. L. Dodge, Mrs. Jim Murray and Helen Hyde. Building Bridge Party Thursday Mrs. Sid Brown and Mrs. F. E Bigelow will be hostesses to the Building Bridge club Thursday after noon at 1:30 o'clock at the former's home, 504 South Holly street. This will mark the club's first party of the fall season ond all per sons interested are Invited to attend Dessert luncheon will be served after which cards will be enjoyed for the remainder of the afternoon. Zonta Club to Dine .Monday Zonta club will hold a dinner meet ing Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock in the Hotel Medford. An interesting program will be offered durintr tho session and delegates will be chosen ior the district conference to be held In Tucoma on October 14 and 15. All members are asked to attend. PRESENTS SMUT JEW SHADES II LIPSTICK at'. v.,.v;a- imw- ? S JIUM. tVl v w ' , i ww a V II Here's your chance to get reason's smartest shades ol lipstick and Rouge, Inspired by leading co!or stylists, for the price of the lipstick alone. Ejy the regular Dorothy Perkins $1.00 lipstick... get the correct harmonized shade of Rouge at no evtra charge. For limited timn only! Glamorous Shades: DARING MIAMI BEGONIA BLUSH POPPY HOUY CAPRI III ESTER N THRIFT uflJ ORIGINAL CUT-RATE H Betrothal of Miss Webb Announced Friday Evening Joining the bevy of autumn brides will be Miss Georgia Webb, whose engagement to Donald Pierce Green was made known Friday evening when Miss Webb's aunt. Mrs. Ed ward Carlon, entertained at her home on Kings highway. The betrothal was revealed when each guest received a cleverly decor oted match folder entitled "It's a Match." The inside cover announced November 19 as the wedding date. Mrs. Carlon bid the fallowing guests to the delightful party: Mes dames Harry Beesley, Richard Witt, Chet Llndley, Bernard Mathews, An sel Knox, John Wood, Warren May, Ralph Bailey, Clarence McRae, Leona Webb, mother of the bride-elect. George Martin, Duke Lorton, Mamie Shaddack, Harvey Eads, Bob Lewis, Fred Wooldrldge and the Misses La Verne Stephenson. Aline Fowler, Alice Walton. Florence Boussum, WUraa Beery, Lela Hlbbard. Marian Gould. Wlnnlfred Law and Oladys Robinson. Reglna Smith and Alice Bailey assisted the hostess. Cards were played throughout the evening and attractive refreshments in a bridal motif were served. Miss Webb graduated from tho Medford high school and attended the business college here. She Is a long time resident of the city and well known. Mr. Green Is the son of Mrs. Mona Green of Santa Ana, Caf., In which city he received his edu cation. In Medford he Is associated wit h the Texas company. The Presbyterian church will be the scene of the couple's marriage on November 19 and Dr. Sherman L. Divine will officiate. CarroUJ acobs Wedding Service Recent Event Mrs. Mabel Carrol, daughter of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Northrup of Portland and George W. Jacobs of Gold Hill were married September 30 at the home of Edith Lynda 11 Jacobs by the Rev. Darlow fl. John son of Grants Pass. The bride wore a white lace gown with a gardenia corsage. Mrs. Donald Gay, the bridesmaid, wore blue silk and a corsage of pink rosebuds. Donald Oay acted as best man for Mr. Jacobs. The mother of the bride was dressed In a black lace ensemble. The bridegroom's sister wore a pale gray lace ensemble and corsage of pink rosebuds. Assisting at the reception were Mrs. Winfleld Bailey of Medford, Mns. Harry B. Ellsworth of Grants Pass and Edith Lyndall Jacobs of Gold Hill. The couple Is now at home at Delta Farm near Gold Hill. Luncheon Event Enjoyed Recently The Thirteenth club met recently at the home of Mrs. M. Johnsburg for a pot luck luncheon. Members present were Mesdames Clyde Bentley. Lester Young, Ivon Gay, Earnest Tan, George Ounn, An drew Larsen, G. E. Corbett, Carol Poe and H. H. Warner. The next session will be held at the home of Mrs. Gay, 1522 Bryant avenue. Nile Daughters k Will Meet Soon Zulelma Temple No. 13. Daughters of the Nile will convene Saturday In Ashland for a very important session. Luncheon will be served to mem bers at the Plaza Cafe at 12:30' o'clock after which a meeting will take place at 3 o'clock In the Masonic Temple. Plans will be made at the session for the fall ceremonial to be held In Klamath Falls In November. Lenora Kellom, queen of the temple will preside at the sessions. the M7 Calendar Monday 13 :00 Pro-American, Hotel Hol land. , , 0 :30 p. m. Zonta Club, Hotel Medford. 6:30 p. m. Crater Lake Guild, LaTosca Inn, Phoenix. Tuesday 13:30 p. m. Jacksonville health group, home Mrs. Roy Smith, Old Stage road. 1:00 p. m. Sunny Sisters, home Mrs. Louis Brown. 737 West Jack son. 1:00 p. m. East Side circle, home Mrs. George Schwsrz. 838 East Main. 1:30 p. m. Queen Esther, home Mrs. C. D. Trill, 100 South Ivy. 3:00 p. m. Ever-Ready, home Mrs. T. A. Waterman. 639 West Tenth. 3:00 p. m. Baptist auxiliary, home Mrs. M. S. Kaufman, 118 Washing ton. 3:00 p. m Merritt circle, home Mrs. E. O. Randolph. 848 Pennsyl vania. 3:30 p. m. Fidelity Circle, home Mrs. Berry, Crater Lake avenue. 3:30 p. m. St. Anne's Altar, parish hall. 7:30 p. m. Creative Art group. AAITW, home Mrs. Darrel Huson, 46 Llndley. 8:00 p. m. "Back To School." Junior high school. 8:00 p. m. D.A.V. auxiliary, arm ory. Wednesday 13:30 p. m. Get-Together, home Mrs. Edith Whlllock. Howard dis trict. 1:30 p. m. Mistletoe club, Girls' Community clubhouse. 3:00 p. m. Loyal class. Christian church parlors. 7:00 p. m. Legion dinner, armory. 7:30 p. m. Music group, AAUW, home Mrs. W. H. Fluhrer, Wellington Height. Thursday 9:30 a. m. Thursday Morning study club, Girls' Community club house. 1:30 p. m. Building Bridge club, home Mrs. Sid Brown, 504 South Holly. 3:00 p. m. W.C.T.U., home Mrs. Minnie Bryant, 101 Cottage street. 3:00 p. m. Loyalty circle, home Mrs. Andy Lynch, 320 North Holly. 8:00 p. m. International Relations, AAUW, home Mrs. John Lawrence. Saturday 13:30 p. m. Daughters of Nile, Plaza Cafe. Ashland. 3:30 p. m. Rogue Valley College Women, home Mrs. George Canode, Crown avenue. f Baptist Group Will Convene Baptist church auxiliary will meet at tne home of Mrs. M. S. Kaufman 118 Washington avenue Tuesday at 3 o'clock. A rummage sate will be sponsored by the group October 13, 13, 14 In the former Whlllock store on North Central avenue. Mra. Fred Landers, Mrs. C. R. Reynolds, and Mrs. L. S. Shenerson are the commit tee in charge. There will be special devotions. -M. M. DEPARTMENT STOR Tune In Foi Enna Jettick Melodies Over KMED Every Sunday 2 P. M. M. M. DEPARTMENT STORE uBach to School9 Tuesday Evening At Junior High "Back to School" evening will be an event of Tuesday In the Medfom Junior high school at 8 o'clock. The affair la sponsored by the Parent Teachers association of the school. A similar entertainment held last year waa one of the most enjovable affairs of the school year and brought out a capacity crowd of parents and guests. It Is anticipated that this year'g event will be Just as enjoyable and successful. Each parent will be given his child's school schedule to follow from room to room. A teacher will explain subjects taught during this particu lar period. The Instructors will also answer all parents' questions pertain ing to school work and in other ways give the visitors an Insight Into dally school routine. -4 The cafeteria will be opened and refreshments will be served during the "lunch-time." A "tardy bell" will ring at 8 o'clock and the Bulldogs will be on hand to keep the parents from wandering around lost In the halls. Mrs. Warner Talks At Garden Meeting The home of Mrs. F. G. Thayer on Lyman avenue was the ecene of the October meeting of the Medford. Gar den club recently. Mrs. Glpson Drive? and. Mrs. O. O. Arnsptger were se&tsfe-, ant hostesses. Mrs. Howard Bawdeti presided at a tea table which wii attractively appointed. Col. W. H. Paine spoke concerning the proposed park site bordering Beai creek and Mrs. W. J. Warner gave a very Interesting resume of the War ners' trip to the east this summer. She told of the gladioli shows held In Indiana, New England and Florida where Mr. Warner acted as one ofH the official Judges. Morning Study Club to Meet Thursday Morning Study club wHX hold Its first fall meeting Thursday morning at 9:30 at the Girls' Com munity clubhouse. Officers Include Mrs. Lei and Mento er, president; Mrs. O. I. Drummond, first vice-president; Mrs. W. W. P. Holt, second vice-president; Mrs. Jack Spalding, secretary-treasurer. All members are asked to attend. i M. Anne's to .Meet Tuesday St. Anne's Altar society will hold a regular session Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 In the parish hall on South Oakdale avenue. Tea will be served to members and friends after the business session by Mrs. Joe Marshall and her unit, Thoso interested in the various unite are invited to attend and a few added activities will take place. (Continued on Page Five.) You'll be walking on air In these glove-fitting kid shoes. Phantomweight.uiey smooth delightfully around the con tours of your foot. So coma and be fitted in these charm ing Enna Jetticks daintiest of smart new styles. othi smts W6 tlltl I TO 12. WIDTHS AAAA to t a Amerira'i Smortajl Talking. Shots Co Places Comfortably t
