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PAGE SIX MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1941. SOCIETY and CLUB NEWS of the WEEK By BETTY SHOEMAKER Public Invited To Hear Two Programs Of Christmas Music Musical groups throughout the county are bending thetr effort these last few weeks in the year toward Christmas music an! for the benefit of the public two concerts are being offered this week without charge for those who desire to spend an evening enjoving excellent Christmas music. The first program Is a inrisv . mas Vesper service under tne sponsorship of the Medford Musical society and will be given Monday at 8 p. m. in the high school auditorium. Taking port are musical groups from the Southern Oregon Col lege of Education Duaine Mon roe will act as narrator with Miss Lcuise Woodruff as di rector. Their program opens with the processional. "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem followed by the annunciation, "The Snow White Dove" presented by the S. O. C. E. a capella choir. The next group of three num bers describes the holy nativity with the Treble Clef club sing ing "Now the Rarest Day." "Hearken To Me" and "Hark In the Darkness." The a capella choir will follow with "Chorale" and The First Night." "Lo. Now a Rose" will be sung by the Mens Glee club. Songs of rejoicing, "Peace on Earth" and "Wasn't That a Mighty Day" will be presented by the choir followed by three Christmas tongs of Joy and worship. "Oh Tell Me Children Dear" "Gifts for the Christ Child" and "A Cradle Song of the Shepherds." The program closes with "Silent Night." Wednesday evening an all school Christmas program will be presented at the high school auditorium at 7:49 p. m. About BOO students will participate In the program with the program based on the theme "Christmas Story In Song and Picture." Miss Miriam Burton, super visor of music in tha schools, has general charge of the pro gram. The music has been prepared by Miss Laura York, Mrs. Glenn Moffat. Mrs. Orvllle Hamilton Mrs. Clayton Isaacs, Miss Amy Van Hoozer, Miss Helen Leach and Wilson Wait. The tableaux are in charge of Miss Lois Spining, Mrs. Ethel Chastaln, Mrs. Katherlne Hunt ress and Miss Ruth Stewart This Christmas program Is divided into six divisions, tha annunciation, vision of tha shep herds, tha Holy Family, the adoration of tha shepherds, the adoration of the wise men and the heraW angel. Several Christ mas songs have been selected to depict each of the titles. The program opens with 'The Over ture to the Messiah" and closes with the audience and combined choruses singing "Joy To the World." Club Holds Card Party At Silliman Home Mrs. E. C. Silliman enter tained members ot the Calico club and other friends at her home at Phoenix Friday evening with a Christmas party. Every one received a gift from the Christmas tree and a small fruit cake and plum pudding from the hostess. Mrs Silllman's daughter, Mrs. J. H. Smith of San Francisco, former member of the club, sent a Yule remem brance to each member. Attending tha affair were Mcsdamee Lucy Skeetcr, How ard Chet Silliman Iva Weth erell, C. W. Coffman. George Hutchen, Lloyal Abbott, Robert Jasmann, Paul Johnston and Herbert (Joff. Church Circle Holds Luncheon Fidelity circle members of the First Methodist church held a covered dish luncheon Wed nesday In the sunshine parlors of the church. Mrs. Nellie Wall conducted the devotions and the Christmas story and Christmas carols were enjoyed. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Mabel Heron, Mrs. Selma Rae, Mrs. Frank Fanger and Mrs. Joe Wilkinson. The business sea slon was conducted by Mrs. Frank Fanger. Gifts were ex changed and the remainder of the bazaar gifts were sold. Club Plans Yule Parly Jolly Stitcher elub members will hold a Christmas party at the homo of Mrs. Ida Hollars. 432 Plum street, Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. Circle Plans Annual Dinner gueen Esther circle of the First Methodist church will meet Wednesday at 12:30 p. m. with Mrs. E. L. Henninger, 1000 West Main street for annual Christmas dinner and party. Mrs Nellie Nicholson and Mrs. E. Christenson will be asslsUnt hostesses. There will be the usual exchange of Inexpensive gifts. Florence Green, John W. Newman Wed In Tacoma Of Interest to Medford resi dents is announcement of the marriage last Sunday afternoon of Miss Florence Green, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Green of Lozier Lane to John William Newman, of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Newman of Tacoma Wash. The ceremony was read in the Temple Baptist church in Tacoma at 3 o'clock with Dr. Robert L Powell officiating. The church was decorated with white chrysanthemums and pot ted palms. For her wedding gown the bride chose delft blue lace styled princess style with sweet heart neckline and long sleeve. She wore a blue finger tip veil and carried a wedding bouquet of talisman rosebuds and white chrysanthemums. Miss Joan Vroman of Port land was maid of honor and wore a printed pink chiffon gown and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums. Brides maids were Miss Betty Ann Newman of Tacoma, sister of the bridegroom, who wore aqua blue taffeta and carried yellow chrysanthemums and Miss Nor ma Jean Lily, of Tacoma, who was gowned In rose colored taf feta with bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Miss Virginia Mary Newman, small sister of the bridegroom, was flower girl. She wore a floor length gown of blue taf feta trimmed in net. Lester Wilcox, Jr., of Port land was best man. Robert J. Newman of Tacoma, brother of the bridegroom, and Harold E. Fox, also of Tacoma. were ushers. The wedding party entered the church to traditional wed ding music. About 300 attended the double ring ceremony. A reception followed the wed ding in the roof garden of the Masonic temple In Tacoma. Mrs. Newman Is a graduate of Medford high school. Mr. New man has been employed by the naval communications service prior to taking up his duties as station attendant by United Air Lines at the Medford mu nicipal airport. The couple left Medford for Tacoma via United Mainllner December 3 and returned here Tuesday evening where they will make their home at No. 8 Durrel court, North Holly street. Pythian Sisters Elect Officers Pythian Sisters will bring 1941 activities to a close in their organization Tuesday with a 8:30 p. m. covered dish dinner at the K. of P. hall. The com mittee Includes Louise Mann and Eloise Winklebleck. At a recent meeting of the group Bessie Michael was elected most excellence chief to be assisted by Louise Mann, senior; Hazel Anderson, Junior; Esther Walden, manager; Lor ralne Cachelln, mistress of rec ords and correspondence; Grace Fulkerson, mistress of finance; Letha Ross, protector; Bette Hart, guard; Austla Barneburg, staff captain; Ruth Walden. In stalling officer; Gertrude Baker, musician; Judith Wolfe, trustee and Maxine Ferg, press corres pondent. Auxiliary Plana Public Card Party Eagles auxiliary Is sponsoring a public card party to be held at Eagles hall Tuesday at 8 p m. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. Working on arrangements are Yetta Flow ers, Gertrude Engell, Margaret Franks, Efile Franks, Catherine Gay, Lizzie Gearhardt, Jose ph In s Geppert, Pearl Gay. Doris Gunn, Frances Grantham and Helen Ensmlnger. vPt Beverly Brooks Installed As Honored Queen Miss Beverly Brooks was in stalled as honored queen of Bethel No. 14, Daughters of Job at formal Installation ceremony held Wednesday at the Masonic temple. Retiring Honored Queen Carol Tengwald presided during the ceremony. Elective officers Installed in cluded Miss Jeanne Smith, sen ior princess; Miss Natalie Park er, Junior princess: Miss Betty Frey, guide; Miss Helen Webb, marshal. The appointive officers In stalled were: Miss Joan Elliott, chaplain; Miss Shirley Weisen buiger, musician; Miss Virginia Hammond, recorder; Miss Do lores Ray, treasurer; Miss Mil dred Mckenzie; Miss Georglana Holloway, Miss Clara Daniels, Miss Joan Humphrey, Miss Bet ty McKenzie and Miss Pat Young, messengers: Miss Joan Mole, Junior custodian; Miss Betty Jane Johnson, senior cus todian; Miss Helen Rubenstein, inner guard; Miss Joan Utz, outer guard. Assisting Miss Tengwald were the following Installing officers: Miss Nanette Holmes, guard; Miss Betty Shoemaker, mar shal; Mir Mary Lee Strang, chaplain; Miss Betty Rose, sec retary; Miss Joyce Utze, senior custodian; Miss Jerrilee Love Joy, Junior custodian, and Mrs. C. O. Larlson, musician. Special guests attending the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Peck and daughters, Miss Laura Lea and Frances of Yre ka. Cal. Mr Peck is associate guurdian of the Yreka bethel and his daughter, Laura Lee, a past honored queen of the betnel. Norris, Mr. and Mrs. V. A. worthy matron and , worthy patron of Reames chap ter, O. E. S., were present. Mrs. W. A. Holloway, bethel guardian, and W. P. Brooks, associate guardian, compliment ed the retiring officers on their work and urged them to con tinue their activities in the bethel. During the ceremony Mr. Brooks sang 'The End of a Perfect Day." He Is the fa ther of the honored queen. A social hour followed the Installation and refreshments were served parents and friends from a table centered with a Yuletide motif and lighted red tapers. Miss Dolores Ray and Miss Pat Young presided at the punch bowl.. Mrs. Frank Ray and Mrs. Harry Young were In charge of refreshments. Plana are being made for Daughters of Job to hold the annual Queen's Ball, honoring the retiring queen. Miss Teng wald the evening of Dec. 22 at the Masonic temple. Commit tees are working on plans for the dance which will be a formal affair. Pruyna Motor To San Francisco Dr. and Mrs. Bradford Pruyn of 208 South Central avenue left today by motorfor San Francis co, Cal., where'they will spend the Christmas holidays. They plan to visit their daughter, Mrs. J. R. Britton and family In the bay city. The Pruyns expect to return north about the first week in January. Local Couples Wed In Rano Two Jackson county couples were wed Friday In Reno, Nev., according' to Associated Press wire reports. They were Ches ter A. Raymond and Maxine M. Jessen and Gerald A. Fitzgerald and Catherine M. Barber, all of Medford. Lei Us All Make This a Bright and Cheery MERRY CHRISTMAS Gifts for HER 1 1 Gifts for HIM Warm jfVrj) Warm SlSJ Practical JlMMi Slippers fZjf Sltppeers 59c lo $1.69 89c lo $1.99 PURSES $1.00 Drfl$$ S(Jcks Silk Chiffon Hose 7QM Q mi Full fashioned. 4 ga. 196 0 pail 91 And for the Little Ones Bunny Slippers CQ Warm Snuggle 0Q Pink or blue .... UwC Zipper front . . . . OUC Buy DEFENSI KARL'S KUSTOM MADE 230 EAST Chinaman's Chance I: SJlA.. Mandarins of China Inspired of oleoming Matara brown Alaska seaUkin that has 1941'i smart new rolled shoulder, deep sleeves. Pro America Elects Officers For Coming Year Mrs. C. L. Hopkins was an nounced as new president of Medford unit of Pro America ! at the luncheon meeting held - Wednesday at Hotel Medford. i Mrs. M. J. Norris, chairman of the nominating committee also announced the election of Mrs. " .M" 5UJf Vlce Pre,idenli Mrs-1 Nell Collins, recording secre- wry; mrs. itennetn JJenman, corresponding secretary and Mrs. W. J. Warner as treasurer. Trustees will be Mrs. Raymond Driver, Mrs. William McAllis ter and Mrs. F. K. Deuel. Mrs. Kenneth Denman gave a report of the district represen tatives who attended the Pro American convention in Port land last week. The group adopted the follow ing resolution during the busi ness session: "Whereas United States of America is now en gaged in a war forced upon us oy tne aggression of foreign powers: and whereas, Medford unit of Pro American Republi can women desires to fulfill its responsibility as a patriotic or ganization of America,; now therefore, be it resolved that we stand ready to do every thing In our power to assist in the task confronting our be loved country." The resolution was introduced by Mrs. R. F. Kyle. Prlscllla Circle To Hold Party Prlscllla circle will meet Wednesduy at 2 p. m with Mrs. Hattie Gallup. 2329 West Second street. A Christmas party has been planned. STAMPS at SHOES MAIN ST, this three-auarter-lanath cost - sat armholes and wide bell Kenneth Swartz Weds California Girl In Nevada Announcement is made of the marriage of Kenneth Swartz, son of Mr and Mrs. William Swartz of 121 Genesee street to Miss Mary Morrisse of Holly wood, Cal. The ceremony was read Thurs day at 11:30 a. m. In Las Vegas, Nev. The young couple wili make their home at 321 North Oakhurst Drive, Beverly Hills, Cal. Mrs. Swartz is the sister of Ann Morrisse, popular motion ! Mrs. Kenneth Ballweg, Mrs. Ray picture actress in Hollywood. Marks, Mrs. Elton Waldon, Mr. Swartz graduated from high Mrs. John Steger and the hos school here in 1932 and is em- Sess. ployed at Paramount Studios. Club Holds Party Thursday Mistletoe club held a public card party at the Girls' Com munity clubhouse Wednesday. Pinochle and bridge were at play with Elsie Walker and Irene Shirley holding high score at pinochle and Maude Lovell and Helen Wetterer at bridge. Hostesses for the afternoon were Maude Lovell, Frances Me Conochie, Marjorie Pearson. Joan Bean, Myrtle Arnold and Dot Coss. C A S T L E T MADE IN AMERICA pink, with graceful green leaves and tendrils are framed by a dainty gold band making of every dish a pic ture. The shape is Catleton's own pearl-edge with every pearl touched with rich gold. This charming Eighteenth Century design is presented in Castleton China supreme ceramic achievement of America. Its lovely lustre and delicacy belies its durable, Parian-type body which pledges years of service and true elegance. Place Cover, consisting of dinner plate, butter plate, salad plate, tea cup and saucer. .... $8.47 Lawrence's Carrying the same High Quality Merchandise found in the best ores in larger cities much more rr.ora'.rl priced. Mrs. Freed Heads Reames Chapter As Worthy Matron Mrs. Thomas Freed was elect ed worthy matron of Reames chapter, No. 86 O.E.S., at the regular chapter meeting held Thursday evening at Masonic hall. Gordon Kershaw will serve as worthy patron. Retir ing worthy matron and worthy patron are Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Norris. . Other elective officers In due Mrs. C. E. Kunz, associ ate matron; Edward C. Root, associate patron; Mrs. Hattie Alden, secretary; Mrs. J. F. Fliegel, conductress; Mrs. Flor ence Butler, treasurer, and Mrs. Cliff Wood, associate con ductress. Installation of the elective and appointive officers has been set for January 8. It is expected that public installation will follow the regular business session. Elton Waldron and Edwin A. Andren were initiated into the lodge. Guest organist was Mrs. Sadie Koehler of Nevita chap ter, Central Point. The program included three violin numbers arranged and played by Frank A. Wenzel. Without accompaniment he played "Sweet Mystery of Life," "I Cannot Sing the Old Song" and "A Perfect Day." As a novelty number he played "Jingle Bells" on glasses of wa ter with the assembly Joining in the music. Mrs. H. Leland Van dermark and the December committee were in charge of ar rangements. A social hour followed when members were seated at tables decorated in a holiday motif with red candles, carnations and red roses. At each place was a tiny lighted candle. Mrs. Antone Schoepen was in charge of the decorations. Yule Luncheon At Davis Home A Christmas luncheon ' was enjoyed Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. H. Davis at her home on South Oakdale avenue. The tables carried out a Yuletide theme and during the afternoon secret sisters were revealed and gifts exchangtil. Those present were Mrs. Wal ter Williams, Mrs. Henry Hal verson, Mrs. Ralph Markwart, Mrs. Sam Steinbrecher, Mrs. J. W. Cushman, Mrs. Harold Aberle, Mrs. Alfred Knudsen, Volunteers To Sell Seals A group of volunteer women under the chairmanship of Mrs. Dwight Findlay are in charge of the sale of anti-tuberculosis seals tomorrow it the three seal booths in the city. Assisting will be Mrs. Karl Jarnouch, Mrs. Bayard Getchell, Mrs. Chester Hubbard, Mrs. H. B. Murphy, Mrs. Kenneth Den man, Mrs. Grant Burch, Mrs. E. R. Durno, Mrs. Hilding Bcngt son and Mrs. William McAl lister. 0 A C II I H HADE OF AMERICA &UXYIALE . . delicate sprays of English garden flowers in shades of blue. vellow and boit de rose Mrs. Younger Hostess To W.C.T.U. Members Mrs. L. N. Younger was host ess to members of W. C. T .U. at her home on West Eighth street Thursday afternoon with a Christmas party. The group opened the afternoon gathering with Christmas carols, led by Dr. Susie V. Standard, who was in charge of the meeting. Four few members were wel comed Into the organization, Mrs. Ida Martin ot Eagle Point; Mrs. Pearl Sanders. Mrs. Ruth Poet and Mrs. Stella Allen, of Medford. As this was the an nual Christmas meeting, gifts of clothing and toys were gath ered for the Christmas box tor the Children's Farm home at Corvallis. A short talk on the home was presented by Mrs. Grace Tucker and Mrs. Minnie Bryant told of her recent visit to the home and explained advantages the children have there. "The Spirit of Christmas," a reading, was given by Miss Lot tie Watkins followed by vocal selections by Frank and Eliza beth Yoakum, children of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Yoakum. They were accompanied at the piano by their mother. Mrs. Fred Caulkms led the devotions and gave a talk on 'The Promise and Hope." A social hour closed the aft ernoon with Mrs. Younger, Mrs. Lucy Lyman and Mrs. B. L. Hitzler serving refreshments. The tea table was decorated with a Christmas motif. Cookie Donation Due For Soldiers Continuing the policy of pro viding cookies monthly for boys In Oregon military camps Pro America announces that Decem ber contributions will be re ceived at Boy Scout headquar ters at the east end of Bear Creek bridge Thursday from 1 until 3 p. m. Pro-America Invites all who wish to help In this national project to contribute cookies. Gratitude has been expressed by the men in the camps who have received the cookies. If it is impossible to bring the cook ies arrangements may be made for their delivery by calling Mrs. Raymond Driver, Central Point 152 or Scout headquarters, 2350, before noon on Thursday. Your magical substitute for handsocp..i Cany il with you a ways A gift to carry olwoys In hondbog and travel case. :i . fllMOFOAM, mogical substitute for handicap. One tissue-thin wafer melts Into a fine lather to cleanse the hands thoroughly. u leave them delicately scented with the fragrance of Blue Grass. Christmas package of 3 boxes, 1.75 WEST SIDE PHARMACY The REXALL Store Main St Crape St. Phone 3330 HOSPITALITY - In the HEART of PORTLAND Comfort CaoTCBleoca Coutisr lorno Attrmctlr. Bates The Newly Remodeled PARK AVENUE HOTEL 23 8. W. Park. Portland Dtsrhra bath 1123 to S3 50. With balk (1.75 to M MX BEN O. CRIMSON Manages Mrs. Orrin Garrett Elected Head Ot0 Sojourner Club Mrs. Orrin Garrett was elecV ed president of the Medford Sojourners at a meeting held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Hotel Medford. Mrs. Merle Muncey will serve as vica president: Mrs. Chris Renkin, secretary and Mrs. Phil Brain erd as treasurer. Bridge was at play following the dessert luncheon with Mrs. O. J. Halboth and Mrs. Melvin Plaskett holding high scores. Other pr'zes were awarded to Mrs. I. SC. Staples. Mrr. Chris Renkin and Mrs Edwin Andren. Hostesses for the aiternoon were Mrs. Ted Homecker. chair man; Mrs. Gordon Ben, Mrs. O. R. Fritz and Mrs. Irvin Housechild Friends Surprise E. W. Wakefield On Birthday E. W. Wakefield of 18 Al mond street was surprised Fri day evening when a group of friends, members of the None Such club, called at the Wake field home to celebrate his birthday. Pinochle was at play during the evening. Mr. Wake field received many gifts. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Burns, Mrs. John Brenner, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Glascock, Mrs. Howard Glascock, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Laing and daugh ter; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Shaw and son, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lovell and daughter and Mrs. E. W. Wakefield. Chapter BE,PEO Meeting Announced Chapter BE, PEO will meet Tuesday with Mrs. Blanche Can ode, 1716 Crown avenue. Offi cers announced yesterday that the meeting will begin at 7:30 p. m. rather than 8 p. m. as has been the practice. A Christ mas program will be presented with Miss Annette Gray in charge. ADRIENNE'S CHRISTMAS GIFT Surprise Sale MONDAY ONLY Pajamas Printed Polka Dot, Brushed Rayon, Lace Trimmed Satin. $4.00 Value Monday Pf) A A Only V&.SO Night Gowns Printed tilk. Both tailored and lac trimmed, pastel colon. $2.98 Value Monday CI QQ Surprite . . . . ylIU BALANCE FUR COATS and CKU33.ES 12 OFF Only 18 of these ADRIENNE'S "'a jf.ilf 'mi n'i HOTEL CORNELIUS S3) S. W. Park. Portland Potato both Si " ' With bath tlJ Both kotow locate la tut r or PORTLAND doM u shop, ud theatre
