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PAGE FOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1942. SOCIETY and- CLUB NEWS o the WEEK Br BETTT SHOEMAKER Mrs. Freed, Gordon Kershaw ; Head Chapter A large group of member! of the Masonic lodge, Eastern Star and friends were present Thurs day evening at the Masonic temple for installation of Mrs Thomas Treed as worthy matron ana Gordon Kershaw as worthy patron of Reamea chapter. No HOI. S. Mrs W. A. Holloway was worthy Installing officer assisted by Mrs Erie M Gray, marshal. Maude Holmes, chaplain, Myrna Frink, organist, and Mrs Carlton Strang, program chair man. During the installation Mrs Howard Bush sang two selec tions accompanied by Kenneth Hartman. Mrs. E. G. Randolph presented two vocal selections with Mrs Strang as accompanist and by request William Biooks - accompanied by his daughter Miss Beverly Brooks sang The End of a Perfect Day." Mrs. C. E. Kunz, associate matron, presented the new ma tron with a bowl of roses and a ritual as gifts from her officers. Miss Joyce Freed, presented her mother with a bouquet of roses and a gift. On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Leland VanderMark. Leon Bishop presented the chap ter with a white gavel and white ballot box to match the chap ter's equipment. ' Aubrey Norrls. retiring worthy patron presented Mrs. Norrls with her past matron's lewel and In return Mrs. Norrls pre sented Mr. Norrls with his past worthy patron's pin on behalf of Mrs. Erie Gray and herself. Mr. Norrls served as worthy patron during the term of Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Norrls. Distinguished ' guest Intro duced during the evening were Mrs. Lulu Saulsberry, grand chaplain of the grand chapter of Oregon; Mrs. Boulah Faber, member of the traveling flag committee; Mrs. Rena McNalr, international temple fund com mittee member; Mrs. Nellie Rica. ' worthy matron of Alpha chan ter No. 1; Mlsa Mollie Britt, grand representative from the District of Columbia; Mrs Mar ' garet Whittle, grand represent ' tlve from South Carolina; Mrs Mattle Luman, worthy matron of Adarel chapter. No. 3; Clair Shores .worthy patron of Adarel chapter; Mrs. Bertha Bonney, worthy matron of Nevlta chap ter, No. 193; E. M. Wilson, past grand master of the grand coun cil and 33rd degree mason. Miss Beverly Brooks, honored aueen of Bethel No. 14 was Introduced and escorted to the east. Also Installed were Mrs. Kunz, associate matron; E. Charles Root, associate patron; Hattie Alden, secretary; Florence But ler, treasurer; Mrs. J. F. FUegal, conductress; Hope Wood, asso ciate conductress; Ethel Root, chaplain: Ethel Coverstone, mar shal; Mrs. Clarence Pankey, or ganist; Mrs. A. K. Morse, Adah; Ruth Stark, Ruth; Mrs. O. H. Hiles, Esther; Jane MeCarty. Martha; Mrs. H. E. Bush. Electa: Mrs. A. M. Hanna, warden, Le land VanderMark, sentinel. The evening closed with re freshments In the dining hall. The committee was In charge of Mrs. W. A. Holloway. During the stated meeting of Reames chapter the officers presented Mrs. Norrls. retiring worthy ma tron with a silver bowl for the matron's and patron'a work dur ing the past term. W.C.T.U. Members , Discuss Legislation "Legislation" was the topic of the discussion at the regular . monthly meeting of the W. C. f T. U.. Thursday afternoon at' the , home of Dr. Susie V. Standard. , Round-table diru4nn ia k.. Dr. Standard, participated in by i the members brought before the roup many topics of Interest Including the Shenherrt hill v 860, in which the organization 1 especially Interested. . Mrs. R. J. Poet, who had charge of the devotions, spoke ' on "Backward and rr..,j Look," emphasizing the fact that i " ln,ullln officer assisted by the great challenge today is self M,rJrl Person, district de denlal and prayer. Puty an(l lh degree staff. Eugene Cuibertson of the ' Latham and committee Nazarene church sang a vocal ' wi" in chre ' tr ocial numoer accompanied at the i piano by Mrs. Irvlna McDoiwlH , He also led group singing. At the close of the meeting Dr. Standard and Miss Lottie Watkins served refreshments to 26 members and guest. Local Resldant To Be Guest Speaker Mrs. Justin Smith, of this city, will be speaker at the din ner meeting of the Business and Professional W o m e n's club Tuesday evening at Granta Pass at the Redwoods hotel at 6 30 o'clock. Mrs. Smith, teacher of history in the Medford high school, has selected as her topic, "Challenge to the Amrr ,' leas" and will deal with the In ternational relationship between the America. Former Resident Betrothed " A - - Miss Shelby Owen, format Medford resident. Is betrothed to Dr. Peter Hobart Knapp, son of of Casenovla. New York. Miss Owen is the daughter of Mrs. F. Gilchrist Owen of 630 Park avenue. New York City. News oi the engagement was announced recently by Mrs. Owen. (Photo Keystone View Company. Port Chester. N. Y.) Betrothal Of Former Medford Girl Announced Announcement Is made of the betrothal of Miss Shelby Owen, daughter of Mrs. F. Gilchrist Owen, of 830 Park avenue. New York City, to Dr. Peter Hobart Knapp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin H. Knapp of Cazenovla, New York. The Owens formerly resided In this city, making their home on Siskiyou heights. Miss Owen attended Valley school while residing here. Miss Owen attended Ogontz and is at present attending pre- meaicai school in New York and plans to enter medical school in Boston. Dr. Knapp Is a graduate of St. George Prep School and Harvard university, Harvard Medical school. He Is a mem ber of the Owl Club, Hasty. Pudding Inst., Alpha Omega Alpha. Dinner Honors Cummins At Carpenter Home Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Cummins were honored last evening with a dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. V. Car renter, Topsidcs, on the Old Stage road. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carpenter, Martin Luther, Mrs. E. O. Burgess. Mrs. J. 3. Emomns, R. W. Ruhl. Mr. and Mrs. Sprague Riegel. Mr. and Mrs. Cummins and the hosts. R.N.A. Officers Have Good Record Four officers of the Royal Neighbori of America have an excellent attendance record dur ing the past year, not having missed a meeting during thi year. One officer has missed only one meeting. Those attending business ses sions during the past year wltl: perfect records are: Grace Wake field, chaplain: Irene Shirlev. recordr: Frances McConochic. out'T "ntinal and Myrtle Am- ausanne nraun vice oracle haa missed only one meeting. At the open meeting to be held Thursday at 8 p. m. at the K. of P. hall new officers will be Installed with Myrtle Arnold " Pr,,rm oting arranged by Elsa Walker and committee. Tamale Dinner Honors Visitor Mrs. Iva Walden entertained at her home, 1014 East 11th street Tuesday afternoon with a tamale dinner honoring her aunt, Mrs. Charles Robson of Lander. Wyo. The guest received many gifts and visiting was enjoyed during the afternoon. Attending were Mrs. Harry Chllders. Mrs. Earl Richardson of Eagl Point; Mrs. Frank Chllders, Mrs. Eugene Buck of Medford; Mrs. E. L. Hirhard.son of Eureka. Cel.; Mrs. E. M. Rich rdnn of Grants Paw, the hon ored guest and hostess. -, --fl t imistiii ' r i ti'I iinn Mr. and Mrs. Martin H. Knapp Local Couple Weds January 4 In Corpus Christi Miss EileeiSTBerntson, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Berntson of Jacksonville, and Donald R, Horner, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Horner of this city, were married January 4 In the First Presbyterian church af Corpus Christi, Tex. The Rev. Mr. Diehl officiated at the ceremony. The young couple will make their home In Corpus Christi where Mr. Horner has Just re ceived his appointment as cadet pilot In the naval air corps. uotn are well known In the valley, Mrs. Horner having graduated from Jacksonville high school and has been em ployed at the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company and Bear Creek orchard. Mr. Horner graduated from Medford high school and attended University of Oregon, Oregon State college and Southern Oregon College of Education where he received his primary air training. Visitor Here From North Dakota Mrs. H. L. Mackey of Hamr den, N. D., is visiting at the home of Mrs. Stella Merrick of Hi is city for several weeks. I TWO MORE LESSONS "STREAMLINE SIX" For Health and Pep! Exercise 3: THE AIRPLANE. Stand erect, feet wide apart, arms extended side way (shoulders high). Alternately touch toes with opposite hand by bending and twisting at the waist. Come to erect position between each twist. Keep knees straight at all times. Value! Strengthens waist muscles and stretches the posterior muscle of the legs. Excellent for the liver and Intestines. Exercise 4: PUSH-UPS. Body In prone potltlon supported by the hands and toes straight line from head to heels. Bend and stretch arms, allowing the chest to Just graae the floor. Do not sag In the middle. Valuei Strengthen arm, chest and abdominal muscles. Exercise 4 la NOT recommended for ladles. A substitution will gladly be sent on written request FREE CONSULTATION for the analysis et YOUR personal I ntfc needs and problems will be cheerfully given. KEEP FIT WITH FRITZ IIISSEII HEALTH INSTITUTE SWtDISH MASSAGE ELECTRIC CABINET BATHS RECONDITIONING IS Geneva Street, Medford Telephone 3842 Friu Nissan, Director Ethel Nissan, Assistant Becker-Halfhill Wedding Rites Read In Iowa Of Interest to friends In the valley Is announcement of the marriage of Miss Frances Ellen Becker of Spencer, Iowa, and Leonard J. Halfhill of Medford The ceremony was read at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Meta F. Becker of Spen cer, January 4 with the Rev. W. K. Williams of Spencer pre siding. The bride wore a costume suit of aquamarine blue and a cor sage of pink rosebuds, The couple was attended by the bride's brother-in-law and sis ter, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Oehl, of Spencer. Immediately following the wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Halfhill departed for the west coast and arrived at their new home on the Pacific highway Just south of Medford Friday evening. Mrs. Halfhill was a member of the faculty at the Southern Oregon College of Education at Ashland for two years. She is a graduate of Spirit Lake high school in Iowa and attended Iowa State university in Iowa City where she- completed her bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees. She is a member of PI Lambda Theta honorary. Last June she returned to Spencer from Ashland to accept a local supervising Instructor's position in the schools. Mr. Halfhill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Halfhill of route 4 Medford and is superin tendent of the Orchard Park Farm owned by Walter H. Lev erette, a position he. has held for the past six years. Mr. and Mrs. Halfhill will be at home to their friends after January 15. New Members Named On Board Appointment of two new members to the board of the Jackson County League of Women Voters has been an nounced by Mrs. Leonard Car penter, president. Mrs. Ralph McCullouch,' Ashland, has ac cepted the chairmanship of the j department of social welfare. I Mrs. McCullouch replaces Miss Anne Dean Who has left the city. Mrs. Paul Janney, a former board member, will be assistant chairman of the department of foreign policy, working with Mrs. Justin Smith. Mrs. F. G. Hughes is assistant chairman of the social welfare department. Lady Lions To Meet At Boitanio Home Mrs. A. Boitanio will enter tain members of the Lady Lion's auxiliary at her home Wednes day with a covered dish lunch eon at 1 p. m. Assisting the hostess will be Mrs. George Goodman and Mrs Bill Green. Mrs. Boitanio resides at 1710 East Main street. In Nissen's Popular Dinner Reveals Coming Marriage Of lone Kindred Mis Ion Kindred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kindred, announced her engagement to Peter Larson, son cf Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Larson of Woodburn, Ore., Monday evening at a din ner at the Hotel Jackson. March 21 was announced a the wed ding date. News of the betrothal was told by tiny icroll fastened to indi vidual corsages for the guests. The corsages surrounded a tiny bride and groom in the center of the table. On either side were yellow candles. The corsages were yellow chrysanthemums and yellow ribbons from the center piece were arranged to Individual place for the guests. Attending were Miss Kindred, her mother. Mrs. Kindred, Miss Marguerite Luman, Miss Roberta Hamlin, Mrs. Percy Williamson of Ashland. Mrs. Fred Dough erty, Mrs. Sherrill Doty. Mrs. James Stuart, Mrs. Ben Hansen and Mrs. Thayle Ford. Following the dinner hour the guest enjoyed a theater party at the Craterian. I New Officers Are Installed A candlelighting ceremony was presented Thursday eve ning when Past Noble Grand officers of Olive Rebekah lodge were Inducted into office at the I. O. O. F. hall. Ella Gould, Sara Redden and Julia Gregory installed the new officers. Mrs. Bud Aldrldg was In stalled as president; Mn Ed Pease, vice president; Mrs. Eber Weed, secretary-treasurer. The retiring president. Mr. Nick Young, presented each of her officers with a gift. Sister Olives were revealed. Mrs. Young re ceived gifts, cards and a birth day cake, as the occasion also celebrated her birthday anni versary. Mrs. H. L. Mackey of Hamp den, N. D., who is a member of the lodge In North Dakuta, gave a short talk on their activities Members of the committee in charge of the social hour were Mrs. William Dyer, chairman: Mrs. Oliver Rogers Mrs. George WJmer, Mrs. L. O. Howard, Mrs. J. W Gibson and Mrs. Edith Prescott. Mrs. C. M. Hurd To Be Speaker Mrs. C. M. Hurd wil' be guest speaker at the meeting of the Business and Professional Wom en' club at the Girl' Com munity clubhouse Thursday at 8 p. m. Her topic will concern legislation and it effect on women. The program I In charge of the legislative committee with Kathryn Davidson as chairman. A good attendance Is desired at the first meeting in 1942. Military V rl t afr f ' a at 4 J Z i. -Km t -'i , V .4 i- 4 ti If this trench coat of powder blue gabardine worn by pretty Jane Wyman of the films looks like an army man's topcoat, the resemblance is, of course. Inten tional. Sparkling accent Is the trim of bugle beads and rhlne stones. Local Resident Visits In Bay City Mrs. Corhln Edeell of SS Berkeley Way is visiting at the home of Mrs. Charles Black in San Francisco. Mrs. Black, a former Medford resident, vaca tions in southern Oregon during the summer months. r ON SALE MONDAY! M I RIGHT J To the fine white this very special breakfast loaf, hat been restored the wheat heart (em bryo) with its energizing Vitamins Bi, Bi (G) and body-building min erals so necessary to the diet AT ALL GROCERS AND RESTAURANTS Helen Bullis Reviews Book At Study Club "Kanada," or Canada a It I known today, was the topic of the Wednesday Study club member at the Girls' Commun ity clubhouse Wednesday after noon. Mis Helen Bullis review ed the book. "Here's To Can ada," by Dorothy Duncan in which many Interesting point were revealed. The country ha an area of 3,669,000 square miles stretch ing from the Great Lakes to the North pole and covers a surface larger than all the 48 states of the union. The popu lation, 10,376,786, is less than the number of people in New York state alone and the ma jority of the populace reside In southern points of Ontario and Quebec. In the 1,317,000 square miles of Yukon and northwest territories are 13,953 inhabi tants, most of them Indians and Eskimos. The book (tressed that Can ada is yet a young country and has much to discover and de velop in her fish, fur, nickel, asbestos, gold, sliver and ex tensive reserves of coal. Next to grain, Canada's most import ant harvest is timber from which the northlandj yield $175,000,000 annually. Quebec produces more maple products than any other province in Can ada and Ontario takes first place in farming, trapping, mining, electric power, banking and manufacturing. Although many of the Can adian provinces share a com mon border with the United State relation are closest with Ontario, the author pointed out. Modes of travel have changed considerably especially that of the mounted police, who now use hi hone only for cere monial purpose. For regular duty he travels by canoe, dog sled, motorboat and airplane. 4 St. Anne' Soclare To Hold Luncheon St. Anne' Altar society will hold a 1 p. m. luncheon at the parish hall Tuesday. All ladies of the parish are invited. TASTY NEW BREAKFAST You, too, undoubtedly have come to the con clusion that you feel right when you eat right But why eat foodi you don't particularly like? Take breakfatt, for instance NOW you en Joy delicious BREAKFAST BREAD, the tasty addition to roughage and reducing diets. BREAKFAST BREAD is a blend of select white and cracked wheat flours, sweetened with pure honey baked to flour used in BREAKFAST BREAD is tai lored for toast It gives you added food value for your money. Your entire family will enjoy it Try BREAKFAST BREAD the loaf with the rooster on the wrap Red Cross Theme Carried Out At Sojourner Meeting New members to the Medford Sojourner board for the coming six months were announced Thursday at the regular So journer meeting at the Hotel Medford. Mrs. Robert Colbura will act a chairman of the board, assisted by Mr. Ken neth Wells, Red Cross chair man; Mrs. Clifford Aldrich. calling committee chairmant J Mrs. Charles Bottjer, flower; Mrs. Eugene Card, member at large and Mrs. Ted Hornecker, publicity. The meeting carried out a Red Cross theme and the table were decorated in keeping with the motif. Fifty member at tended with prize being award ed to Mrs. Arthur Cannon and Mrs. W. Alex Kuehlthau. bridge; Mrs. Mary Alexander, pinochle; Mrs. E. Andren, sew ing and Mrs. Orin Brown also received a gift. Arrangements for the gather lng were in charge of Mrs. L E. Staples, assisted by Mrs. Glen Swanson, Mrs. R. C. Wright and Mrs. Melvin Plaskett. Cookie Day Is Announced Thursday is Cookie day again and Medford resident, wha would be interested in assisting in the national defense program of providing cookies for boy in Oregon military camps are asked to leave their donation of cookies at the Boy Scout headauarters. 400 East Main street, after 10 a. m. Thursday. Medford Is asked to provide cookies for two barracks or 120 boys. The response in the past has been generous and It ta expected the same response will be received this time. Mrs. C. B. Collins is in charge of the cookie drive. Emanon Club To Meet Monday Emanon club member wfll discuss important business when they meet at the Sacred Heart parish hall Monday at 8:30 p. m. Members are urged to be present. BREAD Get Your Roughage With Something You Like! perfection. u
