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PAGE FOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1941 SOCIETY and CLUB NEWS of the WEEK Br BETTY SHOEMAKER Conner-Rice Wedding Held In Eugene Mr. and Mri. Guy W. Conner, v- 616 Belmont avenbe announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary to Dale Bice of Marsh e field, ion of Mr. and Mri. Otto .Bratain Rice of Florence, Ore. The ceremony wai performed t.by the Rev. Father Francis P. Leipzig, in the rectory ol bt. .Mary's church in Eugene, Aug- ust 31. Mrs. Ben Day of this city, 'sister of the bride, was her t 'tendant. Carl F. Burgoyne of Springfield,' brother-in-law of the bride, was best man. Following the ceremony the wedding party motored to Springfield where luncheon was Z. served on the lawn of the home of Mrs. Gerald Bratain Counts aunt of the bridegroom. Mr. Rice's family were early pioneers of the Springfield and Florence vicinities. The voung couple will reside in Marshfield Attending the wedding from this city were Mr. and Mrs. con-y-ner and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Day. Miss Thorndike, ' Berwick Wood To Wed Today ' To be wed this afternoon at 4 p. m. at St. Mark's Episcopal church are Miss Elizabeth Ann Thorndike, daughter of Eugene i Thorndike, 817 Dakota avenue. land Berwick Lewis Wood of -Klamath Falls, son of Mrs. S. iL. Damon of Portland. The ceremony will be read jln the presence of relatives and i friends of the couple and fol lowed by a small reception In ;the lounge of the Hotel Med ford. . .' Miss Thorndike has chosen Miss Catherine Ford of this city as her maid of honor and Miss Catherine Smith of Portland will be bridesmaid. The bridegroom-elect will be attended by Lieut. Gordon Scott of Fort .Lewis, with Bud Mercer of Port land and William Gilbert of Bend, as ushers. Beta Sigma Phi Resumes Meetings A short review of summer ac- :. ttvlties of Beta Sigma Phi was V given Tuesday evening when v the sorority resumed meetings for the year at the home of Mrs. Warren Liggett, 1119 Queen Anne avenue. Hostesses were Mrs. Liggett and Miss Carlyn Piatt. The new study book, entitled "Happiness," was discussed. Mrs. Fred Underwood presided over the business session. Mrs Jack Barr will be hostess to the sorority nt her home, 28rt South Oakdale aveaue September 1U. - O.E.8. To Resume Regular Meetings ; Reames chapter No. 88, Order of Eastern Star will hold its first fall meeting Thursday at 8 p. m. at the Masonic hall. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Norris, worthy patron and worthy matron of Reames chapter and officers are looking forward to welcoming 11 members to the first meeting after several months' vacation. Looking Your BEST . . . I from tha studio thaw yon at tour Bt:T . That's our no new and )ut an glim p at aar turti jipia? will rnn ttnra job. Hht not phona for aa appointment aw. before fna fall and holida run. Yaull ba delighted ttb aur photograph, agreeably ar prited at tha moderata eoat nf aar s-errire! 5HANGLE STUDIO MEPfORD rr.Mi.R BULPINO TELEPHONE 4242 w Ta(KWPSn Flies South P It ' c Mrs. James Johannson, the former Rosemary Corey, whose wedding was held August 30 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Corey, Crater j Laka highway. Following the; reception the young couple lett. by United Malnliner tor Uak- land, Cau where they will make their home. (Photo by Shangle). Outdoor Recital Well-Attended At Purucker Gardens (Contributed) In a setting of unusual beauty and color, on the outdoor red tiled stage of the lovely Pur ucker Gardens, Roberta Ward Bebb presented a group of her piano and voice students in a program of international char acter, a ''Musical Travelogue," in costume, on Thursday eve ning. Setting a high standard of culture and background and dis playing initiative, the program was received with more than ordinary enthusiasm by the ca pacity audience. The travelogue, written and read by Mrs. Bebb, covered the characteristics and history of the music of the countries rep resented. Opening the program, the diminutive fairy from the "land of Illusion" waved her magic wand as If to usher in peace and love to all nations. The composition! played by the students revealed an amaz ingly fine balance between the spirit and the letter of the se lections. Other notable features were the adroit technique, aplomb in style and tonal col oration. The young vocalists sang with a technical certainty an 1 clarity of diction that carried to the most distant listener. The colorful costumes, accent ed by the multi-colored lights, added an exotic note to the vis ual, as well as the musical as pects of the program. Roger Wolf and Beverly I orooKS cioseo, we program wuu a two piano number, brilliantly rendered. Mrs. Bebb was presented with a large basket of beautiful flow ers from her pupils. Margery Hardy. Dorothy Cad dis and the hostess, Mrs. Lilla Purucker received the guests. As a fitting finale to this "highlight program," as an ex pression of gratitude for our own dear America, the students appeared "ensemble," on the stage and Joined with the aud ienc in singing "America the Beautiful." Brother and Family Visit At Tick Home Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fick. 6(18 Newtown street were Attorney and Mrs. F. A. Williams and son Bruce, of Salem. Mr Williams Is a brother of Mrs. Fick. Medford Musical Society Invited An Invitation has been ex tended to the Medford Muiral society to attend the outdoor program of music at the H. d. Purucker gardens, 13 Glen Oak Court, this evening at 7:30 p. m. In Monument Work "Tee ro rM Bttf nua Hums' Oranlte-ltrenre-Msrbls run amine. Aihiana, ahtin not Miss Corey Weds Mr. Johannson In Home Rites Miss Rosemary Corey, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Corey of Medford and Arnold James Johannson of Oakland, Cal., son of Mr. and Mrs. BJorn Johann son of Buffalo, N. Y., were mar ried Saturday. Aug. 30 at 9:30 a. m. at the Corey residence on the Crater Lake highway. Entering the room to tradi tional wedding music played by Mrs. Clarence A. Meeker as the candles were lighted by Miss Eleanor Meeker, the wedding party stood before the fireplace in the living room. Bouquets of white and peach gladioli deco rated the mantel and were used about the rooms. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin wedding gown styled with long sleeves, a scalloped neck line and a fingertip veil. She wore a single strand of pearls and carried a colonial bouquet of rosebuds, gardenias and baby breath held by satin streamers. She was attended by Mrs. H. L. Hammond, Jr., of Medford as matron of honor, who wore a pink net. floor-length gown with a tiny Jacket and carried a colonial bouquet of pastel flowers. H. L. Hammond, Jr., was best man. The service was read by the Rev. L. F. Belknap, retired pastor of the First Methodist church, and close friend of the family. During the ceremony Mrs. Elleene Ford sang "Be cause." The single ring cere mony was read in the presence of relatives and close friends of the family. Mrs. Corey, mother of the bride, wore an afternoon dress of silk print with a corsage of gardenias. Immediately following the ceremony an informal reception honored the couple. The service table was laid with a lace cloth and centered with the wedding cake which was topped with a! Mrs. George Erlckson. the former Miss Roberta Borland of miniature bride and groom. On i this city, whose marriaga was read at St. Luke's Episcopal either side were lighted white I church in Grants Pass, August 28. The young couple will re tapers. The cake was cut first I side In St. Helens, Ore., where Mr. Borland will have charge by the bride. Miss Roberta I ven-1 of high school athletics. (Artcraft photo, Courier Engraving, noe presided at tne punch bowl ana assisting with the serving were Miss Eleanor Meeker and Miss Joan Luttrell, both wearing dresses of pink. For traveling Mrs. Johannson chose a soldier blue suit with a black topcoat and accessories and a corsage of gardenias. The wedding party and guests motored to the airport where Mr. and Mrs. Johannson board ed the forenoon Mainliner for Oakland, Cal., where they will make their home. They planned to spend the Labor day week end at Monterey. Cal. Mrs. Johannson is a graduate of Oregon State college where she was affiliated with Delta Zeta. She has been teaching at the Eagle Point high school. n?' c."?0"'. .??d"",e .?'! n',,. k "l: "n nltyri, accountant ,or K.eck- heger Container company in Oakland. They are making their home at 2232 Ivy Drive Attending the wedding were, nir. and Mrs. M. w Houk, grand father and grandmother of the bride, of Salem: Howard Houk. of Salem: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Houk. and daunhter, Miss Peggy, of Perrydale; Mr. and Mrs. Stan ley Rohbins of Ashland: Mr and Mrs. C. A. Meeker: Rev. and Mrs. L. F. Belknap. Miss Eleanor: Meeker; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Hammond, Jr., Mrs. Eileene Ford, Miss Joan Luttrell, Miss.onng Lieut, and Mrs. Wright Roberta Ivenhoe and C. 11 Scovillc. who were married last torey. " . , - x, r " . Mrs. Genevieve McKlnney and her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mr, C. R. Brown left Friday morning by motor for! their home in Kansas City. re - .ur...g east oy way or san Francisco where they will spend several days with relatives mry nave oeen visiting with .in. nurviiineys sister. Mrs V t , '. , " "',y 11"?.- Lh" Vl;: " tolrd ,w vauaua wnm on me raciiic coast. Meekers Home From Vacation Mr. and Mr,. C. A. Meeker and daughter, Miss Eleanor. 724 East Jackson boulevard, return ed Saturday from Portland and Salem where they vacationed fcr several days. While In Salem they attended the ,tate 'air. Fred Alton Haight Accredited Teacher ef PIANO And HARMONY STUDIO 311 LIBERTY BUILDING MEPrORD. OREGON Weds In Grants Pass av . AVU: Mr r.! ; courtesy Grants Pass Courier). Spilvers Will Celebrate 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. H. F. W. Spilver. 520 Hamilton street, will cele brate their golden wedding an niversary Tuesday evening from 8 until 11 p. m. In the Presbyter ian church parlors. At that time friends of the family are invited to call. Tuesday evening the family will enjoy a dinner at the Spil ver home. Mr. and Mrs. George Spilver and children. Miss Jane and David of Eugene, arrived I last evening to be present for the celebration of their parents' nd grandparent,' 50th annlver- J' J." V"" ,Kan'' ' ! f u8hter fo-n Los Gat os . Cal., j eXp"ted 0 ,oday, 'or week V15lt "l the home of ner Friends Attend Party Honoring Scovilles Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Warren Liggett and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Duff invited a group of friends to the LIskcU home on Queen Ann i avenue Thursday evening hon Sunday at Fort Lewis chapel Mrs. Scoville is the former Miss Virginia Lindley of this city. Visiting comprised the eve- ! mng-s entertainment and later I t i.,, i m n. .. prented gift,. Attending were ,i, ,..V..i x,-...., . Flyrm "Eiectrjc company where Mrs. Scoville ' has been em pu,yed Pre,cnt were Lieut, and Mrs Scoville Mr. and Mrs. Ben Flvnn, Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield land the hosts and hostesses. Travel Study Club To Meet Monday Travel Studv club will meet with Mrs. E. 11. Hurd, 1138 West 10th street at 2 p. m. Monday. Business and Social Meeting Is Combined St. Anne', Altar society will meet at 1 p m. Tuesday at the parish hall for a business and I social afternoon Shower Honors Mrs. Scoville At Vilm Home Miss Betty Vilm was hostess last evening at a miscellaneous shower honoring Mr,. Wright Scoville, the former Miss Vir ginia Lindley, whose marriage was an event of last Sunday. Dinner was served at 7 p. m. followed by an evening of bridge. Invited were the hon ored guest, Miss Margaret Mary Mann, Miss Janet Mann, Miss Elizabeth Ann Thorndike. Miss Isabelle Miller. Miss Mildred Drury, Miss Patricia Thompson, Miss Jean Hamilton, Mrs. War ren LiRgett, Mrs. Cornelius Col lin,, Miss Catherine Ford, Mrs. Robert Sherwood, Mrs. William Rutherford, Mrs. Robert Riley, Mrs. Robert Naumes, and Mrs. Charles Wakefield. Former Resident Weds In Nevada Word I, received here of the marriage of Mrs. Bes, Gentry, former Medford resident to George Noll of San Bernardino, Cal. The wedding was held Aug 31 in Las Vegas. Nev. Mrs. Noll is the sister of Mrs. Bert Davis and Mrs. Martin Hill, both of Phoenix. Recital, Garden Party Enjoyed Miss Jean Rundt and Miss B.ll!!e Ider p"?n,ed ' r'ci,al at the home of Mrs. E. E. Gore. L8.G eneva street Friday morn ing. The two nine-year-old pu pils prepared 10 selections for memory as a completion of their summer course. Preceding the recital and garden party a dem onstration of piano classwork in ear training and rhythm was given. Home Economic Club To Meet Wednesday Jacksonville Home Economies club will meet with Mis, Claire Hanley Wednesday at 2 p. m I M "-AM" M l 7.-'"' eiflTjfinn Turner'Schaff Wedding Read At Sacred Heart Church Married yesterday morning at 7:30 a. m. at Sacred Heart church in this city were Elsie Margaret Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Turner of Helena, Mont., and Joseph A. Schaff, of Klamath Falls, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schaff of Laurel Mont. The service was read by the Father Augustine A. Meyer of Sacred Heart church in the presence of a small group of relatives and friends of the couple. The wedding party entered the church to traditional wed ding music played at the or gan by Miss Martha DeSouza. Harold Corliss sang Schubert's "Ave Maria." Given in marriage by her father the bride chose a white chiffon and lace wedding gown with a veil. She carried a bou quet of lilies of the valley and rosebuds. She was attended by Miss Evelyn Nation of Medford. Best man was James Kovoteni of Klamath Falls. The bride's mother. Mrs. Turner, wore a soldier blue ensemble with black accessories. A wedding breakfast followed at the Hotel Medford. Attending were member, of the wedding party and the Father Meyer. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Turner and son Robert, of Helena; Mr. and Mrs. Frances Walker. Mrs. Harold Corliss, Mrs. Bob Cor liss, Jr., Miss Martha DeSouza. Mrs. Schaff graduated from St. Mary's academy and later attended St. Mary's college, both in Leavenworth, Kas. For the past year and a half she has been employed as a nurse at Sacred Heart hospital. Mr. Schaff Is employed by the Klamath Falls Construction company. They left for a short wedding trip to the Oregon Caves, Eu gene and Portland and upon their return will make their home in Klamath Falls. . Outdoor Musical To Be Tonight This evening at 7:30 o'clock an outdoor musical will be pre sented in the gardens of the H. O. Purucker home, 13 Glen Oak court. The recital is open without charge to those who care to attend. A varied program of Interest tj all has been arranged and will include local and out-of-town artists and featuring organ music which promises to be par ticularly pleasing in the outdoor setting. In event of rain the program will be postponed. The gardens are attractive with flowers and lighting effects have been arranged about the lawn giving an impression of indirect lighting. The stage is set with a loud-speaker enabling jail present to hear the program with ease. D.A.V. Meeting To Be At Armory Jackson county chapter. No. 8. Disabled American Veterans of the World War will meet in the armory Tuesday at 8 p. m. Sev eral committee reports will be made. The adjutant and quar termaster will be in the chapter rooms at 7 p. m. to take care of any club business. Frank J. Holbrook, commander, request, all members to be present and on time. OFF TO A GOOD Start aarh week off lifht with tha family laundry taken rare of In a ft min ute: uqr laundry ventr HI plea too with lit vteadT natttv and modeat prtraa . . and It will flra ?i manv ettra hour for anjF" mnt. Phona for aor drtter ta rail regularly. Sunday Bride I iijAv I 1 j t iy j .-. j f - jF-;, fj Y A ; 1 1 "i! i- BMMMft Wed last Sunday at 2 p. m. at St. Mark's Episcopal church was Mrs. Wallace Ert, the former Miss Betty Evans, daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Evans. 2208 East Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Eri are making their home in Bellingham, Wash. (Photo by Betrothal Of Miss Marine Told Mr. and Mrs. George Marine of 704 West Fourth street, have announced the betrothal of their daughter. Miss Gwendylon Rae to Paul R. Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Murphy of Central Point. The wedding will be an event of early fall. ADRIENNE'S S AILS A SMOOTH COURSE Hire's the siren that founds the Tort of Carl" ana proifs c,t oibwn ts Bias fnr ttnntj . . . and tor ;sat Hiih bin pork! batton-on thr bloaie: btis ruffs tarn on short Umr. rbifrr mwt are In bus aautband nt the Mas skirt "lib bos plrals. Gat Glhon't -Port of Call- Is a 6ms to make joar alllnf smooth treia bow on: jouthfnl la1 fabrte (, ooL tis rajon) la nine and teal, brown an4 Mas. SIM .is. $12.98 Jr. Dresses $3.98 to $12.98 ADRIENNE'S Violinist, Known In Medford, Weds In California Of Interest to many in Med ford and vicinity is announce ment of the marriage of Mis, Marcia Van Dyke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Dyke, formerly of Grants Pass and now residing in Burlingame, Cal.. to David Vaughn Colbert of San Mateo, Cal. The wedding ceremony wai read August 20 at one mlnuta after midnight at St. Paul's church, Burlingame, Cal., with the Rev. Schuyler Pratt presid ing. The couple had announced a later wedding date but Mr. Colbert recently joined the m rines and is now stationed at San Diego with orders else where in the near future. A reception followed at tha home of the bride', parents with relatives and guests in attend ance. Later the couple left by plane for San Diego and will make their home in Coronado at present. Mrs. Colbert will be remem-a bered in Medford as the young" violinist who appeared in nu merous concerts and program, in the past. She is considered an outstanding violinist and If a pupil of Naoum Blinder. Former Resident Visits Parents Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Price of 1008 Sunset avenue have as their guests over the week-end their son and daughter In-law. Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Prlc of Portland, who were just re cently married. Mr,. Price is the former Ester Mueller of Mc- Minnville, Ore. Mr. Price, who Is connected with radio station, KOIN, is a former Medford resident, and graduated from Medford High school. He has been a:soclated with KOIN about three and a half years a, control engineer. Circle To Meet At Hennlnger Home Mrs. E. L. Hennlnger will be hostess to the Ever-Ready circle of the First Presbyterian church at her home, 1000 West Main street Tuesday at 2 p. m. 'Iliflp
