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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON, SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 1942. PAGE FOUR SOCIETY and CLUB NEWS of the WEEK BY BETTY SHOEMAKER Todd-Ryerson Rites Read In Evening Service Marrltd Uit evening t 8 o'clock at the rirt Presbyterian church were Mm Olivia Todd, daughter of Mr. end Mr. W. A. Todd of 843 East Ninth (treet and Laurence A. Ryerson of Oakland. Cal., ion of A. M. Ry enon of Algona, Waihington. The ceremony wag read by the Dr. Sherman L. Divine. The wedding party entered the church to organ muiie played by Mri Verl Failing, preceded by Mri. Imogene Smith ilnglng two iclertiuni 'Oh Promise Me" and 'I Love You Truly" The church decoration of apple bloa aoms carried out the theme of a white wedding. The bride chose a white satin gown, fashioned with long ilee vei coming to point over the wriit and wore a brooch at neck line. Her long train, worn by her mother at her wedding, waa held In place with white iprlng bloatomi. She carried ihower bouquet of white roiebudi, bouvardla and gardenlai The bride' two sister, Mn. Bob Brantley of Oakland, Cal., nnd Mr Nat Dixon cf New Bern, N. C, each wearing ilmi lar gown of frosted organzia, were matron of honor. Their floor-length dresses with full aklrt and tiny (leave were complimented with large velvet bow on the skirt They carried matching bouquet of white rose bud. Also attending the bride were Mr. John Walsh of Talent. Mr. Charle Kerr of Klamath Falls. Mr. Angu Todd, of Oakland, sister of the bridegroom and Miss Jessie Clark of this city. They also wore white gowns and car ried nosegay of sweet peas. Evelyn Dixon, niece of the bride, was flower girl. She wore a long white dress and carried a basket of flower petals. The candle were lighted by the bride' young brither, Billy Todd. Bert man wis Angus Todd of Oakland. Also attending the bridegroom were Phil Todd of Oakland, Jack Walker of Ash land Bob Brantley of Oakland, Virgil Austin of Tacoma and John Walsh of Talent. The bride' mother chose a dusty pink silk outfit with mat ching hat and a corsage of gar denias. A reception followed In the church parlor, which also wa decorated In white spring blos soms. The service table wa cen tered with the bride' cake and lighted candles. The cake was first cut by the bride. Assisting at the reception was Mr. Clar ence Tison. Tor going-eway Mr. Ryerson chose a wool jacket suit of gin ger trimmed In fur with brown accessories and a gardenia cor sage. The couple left for a short wedding trip to the coast fol lowing the reception. Mrs. Ryerson is a graduate of Medford high school and South ern Oregon College of Educa tion at Ashland. She is member of the faculty of Junction City schools. Mr Ryerson Is emploved in Oakland by the Signal Gas company. Miss Wilkinson Hostess At Party Miss Dot Bogue of Corvallls and Miss Jacki Flynn of this city, were honored Thursday evening at the home of Miss Pat Wilkinson. Gin rummy was enjoyed during the evening. The affair honored Miss Bogue, who was a house guest at the Wil kinson home during the past week, and Miss Flynn, bride elect of Ed A II worth of Cor vallls, was given a linen shower. Attending were the Misses Marybeth Bradflsh, Charlotte Older, Tonl Stephenson. Mary Lou Strang, Mary Wilcox. Kern Tye. Alpha Whlllock. Oreti-hen McAllister, the honored guests ana nostesses. Church Circle Plans Luncheon Ever Heady Circle of the Finn Presbyterian church will hold a luncheon Tuesday at 1:1S a. m. at the home of Mrs. Genevieve McCorklc. 012 South Oakdale avenue. O IT'S YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY to KEEP FIT We're In Business for YOUR Health! NISSEN Health Institute Swedish Massage Baths Gymnasium IS Geneve St Phone 3142 Frits Nissan Director Ethel Nissen Assistant Heads Annual Girls' League IVeek I V-'..' j- . , Natalie Parker c. '-1 . ' a 7 '' . , a . .ltr--,fjJ.-s-t 'a'.. VV;W'-X i V-"''- i 1 . I , . t'.j- ''. .- 1 -j ..i.4 . .,-,. 1 V.-.V iSLli - . i 7" I s i !. m. ,r. ,..-,... i H Jeanne Smith Lois Prlnjle b, " "-"tTi '"" - ' v'ww'n r g. . . r a m r . V, 4., h 1 Brought to a successful close Friday evening by a military ball In the boys' gymnasium was Girls' League week at Medford high school. An annual event, sponsored by the Girls' League the program this year followed a military theme. Heading Camp Klrtley, as the high school was known for the event weret General, Jeanne 8ml tht colonel. Lois Pringlei lieutenant colonel, Eva Taylor; major, Natalie Parkeri commander-in-chief. Miss Sue Moshberger. The girls' edition of Medford Hi-Times was under the editorship of Mis Beverly Brooks. (Cuts Courtesy Medford Hi-Times) Military Ball ! Closes Annual Girls' League Week The military ball held Friday evening In the boys' gymnasium at the high school climaxed an active and colorful week for the Girls' league. Turning the tables on tradition, the fairer sex cap tured the "buck privates" of the high school for the dance, fin anced all dating expenses and did the "trading" of dances. In keeping with the military motif. the dance floor was called the "White House" and decorations were arranged in red, white and blue. Under the supervision of Miss Moshberger, Girls' league ad viser, the girls carried on a series of social affairs during the past week. Monday, a special meeting was held to ac quaint league members with the rules and regulations to be en forced during the week. In the afternoon, freshmen girls to be enrolled in senior hish next fall were Invited from junior high and were entertained and served refreshments. A combined girls' and boys' league council luncheon was held Tuesday noon with the girls as hostesses. Wednesday morning the girls presented an assembly with Miss Janet Smith of the University of Oregon as guest speaker. Also during that day the girls wore slacks, play clothes and other informal at tire. Thursday afternoon the an nual spring tea and style show were held by the girls in honor of their mothers, and awards were given to the following for outstanding work: D. A. R. homeinaker. Opal Ren bow and Georgianne Weight; P. E. O. award. Opal Benbow, and D. A. R. good citizenship pilgrimage, Jeanne Smith. Girls' league merit awards were given to Ver na Paulson and Barbara Brewer, seniors; Natalie Parker and Alice Day, Juniors, and Alice Brill and Neysa Wall, sopho mores. League officers during the past year have been Miss Smith, president: Miss Pringle, vice president; Miss Taylor, secre tary; Miss Tarker. treasurer with Miss MosliluTger as adviser. Company officers for the week were Dorothy Durst and Carol Tengwald, captains: Joyce Vti and Mary Lou Lyman, first lieutenants and Ada Nakagiri and Neysa Wall, second lieuten ants. As a special feature on Friday a girl student was put in charge of each class during the day as "cadet teacher." FOR STORAGE Repairing and Restyling Arista Fur Shop Sti Floor Medford Center Buildme Phone 4587 -V, ' - ,.: t'.'x-A-w . ( Sue Moshberger Madeline Metzger j Weds Mr. Ackerman In Los Angeles Miss Madeleine Metzger and Charlea Ackerman, Jr., both of Los Angeles were married Sun day, March 29, In the study of the Wllshire Presbyterian church In Los Angeles by the Rev. Clarence Wright. The bride Is the daughter of Mrs. Robert Metzger and the late Robert Metzger of Jackson ville and Mr. Ackerman, the son of Charles Ackerman, Sr., of St Louis, Mo. For her wedding outfit the bride chose an ensemble of black and pastel pink with pink accessories. Mrs. Ackerman attended jun ior college at Ventura, Cal., and business college in Los Angeles. Upon graduation she accepted a position in the offices of Dunn and Bradstreet, resigning one year ago to become a secretary at the Vega Aircraft company. Mr. Ackerman is a production engineer associated with Vega Aircraft company. They are making their homo at 4122 Franklin, Hollywood. Cal. . Guests Visit At Grey Home Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Grey on South Barneburg road are Mrs. James Case and three young daughters, Victoria Ann, Carolyn Margaret and Elizabeth Jane, of Victoria. B. C. Mrs. Case Is the sister of Mrs. Grey and they motored to Medford last week with Mr. Gray, who was transacting busi ness In Portland. Mrs. Case husband, Lieut. Cae. is with the Canadian ar tillery somewhere in England. having left Victoria. B. C, the family's former home before Christmas. Since that time the visitors have resided in Sil verton. Lieut, and Mrs. Case are grad uates of the University of Ore gon and remembered here by many of the university set, Mrs Case being the former Ruth Gregg. Pro America To Hold Round-Table Discussion A round-table discussion Is scheduled by members of Pro erica at the Sixth street lobby of the Hotel Holland Mon day at 2 p. m. All interested are invited. Headquarters For CLOCKS Electric. Chime. Strlk and Alarm At well at a large ttlection oi hand wind models lEsiBSiffi ! ei-T" i i ii i ii in ; m " I tyr-i . . -i " ' ' ' mm . '. aW Eva Taylor Beverly Brooks Former Resident Presents Evening Recital At Church Residents of Medford were pleased with the opportunity of hearing Miss Helen Judy, lyric soprana, in concert at the First Baptist church last Tuesday evening with Mrs. O. C. Failing as accompanist. She presentd four groups of numbers sacred and semi-classical in theme, and those attend ing reported the former Medford vocalist well-poised with a voice of fine quality. Miss Judy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Judy former Medford residents, now living in Eugene. She attended Uni versity of Oregon and studied under Petrle later going to Chi cago for three and a half years of vocal training under Phillip Manuel. . She plans to present a similar concert In Eugene Tuesday even ing. Central Point Officials Dine A banquet for Central Point city officials and employes was enjoyed Friday evening at Kyle's restaurant for the pur pose of organizing efforts of the city council and the new plan ning commission. General dis cussion was held and toastmas ter for the evening was Mayor Perl Bonney. Attending were Mavor and Mrs. Perl Bonney, the Messers and Mesdames Guy Tex, E. E. Scott, E. P. Stone, Albert Mil ton. Ray Anders, Bert Hcde peth, Edward Jones, Fnink Law rence, Elmer Wilson, Alvin Wil linms, Harvey Cassman. Bert Peck. Jack Tharp, A. E. Powell. Elmer Kyle. H. M. Dorland. Mrs. Hildegarde Pierce, Miss Lois Dorland, Arden Pinkham, City Attorney Harry Skyrjnan and Mrs. Skyrman of Medford Study Club to Hear Talks On Hawaii Wednesday Study club mem bers will hear two talks on Haw aii Wednesday when they meet at the Girls Community club house 229 North Bartlelt street at 2 30 p. m. Mrs. Marraret Fabrii'k will speak on "Hawaii' and Mrs R. A. Work will re-A-iew the book. Hawaii, Island I of Enchantment' by Grssler. :mde iii r Medford Musical Society To Present Morgan Trio To be presented In thl city Tuesday evening, April 21 at the First Mtthodist church under the auspices of the Medford Musical Society la the Morgan Trio. Three talented sister, Marguer ite, pianist, Frances, violin and Virginia harpist compose a popular musical group who have been engaged in concerts in thl country and Europe. Virginia Morgan la a member of the San Francisco symphony orchestra, under the direction of Pierre Monteaux. and Is on the music faculty at Mills College. With an original background of New England tradition, the three sisters studied and trav eled abroad and now hold an important place in the San Fran cisco musical circles. Their chamber music group, which they themselves have col lected and arranged. Include music from the 13th century to modern composers and they have established a precedent In always playing their entire program from memory. Some of their audiences have included President and Mrs. F. D. hoosevelt, the kings of Sweden and Denmark, Pr.ncess Mary of England, the Duke of Connaught and the Prince and Princess Nicholas of Greece. Also prominent in their list of sue essful appearance' as British Broadcasting Empire programs and many continental radio stations. Medford Garden Club Meets At Pierce Home Mrs. A. C. Pierce was hostess to the Medford Garden club at her home on Pierce heights Thursday afternoon. A round table discussion on problems arising in the rock garden was held, taking the place of a talk on "Protecting Our Native Plants" by Mrs. Raymond Driv er, who was unable to be pres ent due to illness. Many of the daffodils exhib ited in the recent show held at the Hotel Holland lobby were grown by members of the club. It was announced that the next club meeting will be devoted to the culture of Iris. The district meeting of the garden clubs of southern Ore gon will be held in Klamath Falls with Mrs. E. D. Lamb of that city In charge. Members are urged to attend. Mrs. J. W. Jacobs of the local club Is do nating two prizes to members making the best scrap book containing flower culture Infor mation. Mrs. L. G. Gentner, club president, is offering a prize of choice plants or shrubs to the one naming the great est number of flowers In the garden. Assisting the hostess during the tea hour were Mrs. W. H. Bailey, Mrs. B. B. Lowry, Mrs. Eugene Orr, Mrs. Will Brown and Mrs. R. T. Nichol. Following tea the members visited the rock gardens of Mrs. Don Newbury, Mrs. Emerson Merrick, Mrs. Witham, Mrs. L. G. Gentner and the primrose garden of Mr. and Mrs. Crocker on the Jacksonville highway. Anah Heckman Weds Mr. Baker Big Applegate, April 11 (Spl.) Of interest to marly In southern Oregon is the marriage of Miss Anah Grace Heckman of Modoc Point and Jack Baker of Klamath Falls, which oc curred in Reno. Nev., March 28 The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heckman of- Modoc Point, is a granddaughter of Dr. W. H. Heckman of Corning Court, Medford, and of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Buck of Applegate. Mrs. Baker is a senior in the Klamath Falls high school, and Mr. Baker Is a graduate of that school. The couple will reside in Klamath Falls. House-Guest At Nary Home House-guest of Mis Bernlce Nary during Easter vacation has been Miss Margaret Ellen De vercux of North Bend, Ore. Both attend St. Mary's academy where Miss Devcreux is a resi dent student ' cflSL am Legion Officers :., V.-- '-1 ' '' Vr ' - '.'. ' I ' Among state and national officers who were In Medford last week for the district conference war Mrs. J. W. Mclnturff. of Marshfleld. president of the Department of Oregon, American Legion auxiliary, who presided at the conference and Mrs. M. G. Andresen. national vice president of the western division of the auxiliary. Jackson School Operetta Judged Success By Audience Parents and friend of Jack son school students attended the school operetta 'The Land of Dreams Come True" at the school gymnasium Friday evening. Against a colorful stage setting which was arranged by Ursula Olge and the leisure arts classes. the students presented the three act musical production which took place in fairyland. The scene opened on a group of children enjoying a holiday in the woods, part of whom ate some magic berries and were taken tc "the land of dreams come true," by a troupe of smil ing, slnsjmg pixies. There they met Mother Goose, all the nur sery rhyme folk and discovered the truth about the nursery rhymes They returned to the land of reality declaring that their experience has not been a dream. Gay costumes characterized all the Mother Goose land children and the getting of the action in this part of the operetta was before a huge old shoe, the home of the Old Woman with the many children, and the tidy home of Mother Goose. General director was Lulu Elaine Moffet assisted by cos tumes, Nina Car'.on and mothers; speech director, Precia Medley; accompanist. Amy Martin; make up, Ruth Bolton; tickets, H. W. Gustin; program,, Ursula Ogle and Juanlta Franklin. Seen at operetta- red-cheeked Boys, the orange shoe lace in the Old Woman's shoe house; singing bluebells, daisies and roses f.-om Mary Contrary's garden: evening sunset through an open door, mischievous pix ies, the Queen of Hearts who threw away her tarts and Nimble Jack jumping over a candlestick. Open House Planned For Young People Open house for young people and friends of the First Chris tian church will be held at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Coleman, 1102 West Tenth street tonight following the evening service at the church. Fellowship songs and talks on plBns for the future work of the group will be discussed Earl House is president of the Young People s group. A social hour will close the. evening. Maria 6 WALLED They have an edge on Fashion! CNNA JfTTKKS FIT W(U beceut ffcey or WEU FfTTEO M. M. DEPT. STORE Attend Conclave Junior Guild Style Show Plans Advance The annual Junior Guild Style show, to be held Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p. m. at St. Mark's Episcopal parish hall will be a dessert aflair, followed by an evening of cards for those who care to play. Plans for the show are pro gressing rapidly and those par ticipating will hold a dress re hearsal for the event during the coming week The script promises to be entertained and theme for the evening's show ing is in keeping with national defense. Mrs. Roland Halper is general chairman with Helen Brown in charge of decorations Mrs. Dick Watson, refreshments, Janet Mann, tickets and publicity, and Ruth Fitch assisted by Mrs. Clayton Lewis In charge of music The public Is Invited and those who recall the style show given last year are anticipating the coming event. Lions' Auxiliary Entertain Grants Pass Visitors Lions club auxiliary enter tained a group of Grants Pass auxiliary members at the home of Mrs. Fred Lawrence, 1422 tuclid avenue Wednesday after noon with a 1 o'clock luncheon. Mrs. Oscar Shepherd, state pres ident, told of various activities of clubs throughout the state. She urged all who were able to attend the convention to be held in Seaside, June 21, 22 and 23. Corsages were presented to those attending. From Grants Pass were Mesdames Shepherd. A. K. Cass, Ted Paulus, Eddie Nunn, R. E. Silvis, R. F. Harris. Sherman Dahl, Don McGregor, and C. A. Branden. Local members present for the luncheon meeting were the Mesdames Henry Zacharison, George Goodman. R. W. Cole man, Marmie Olson, R. M. Schineo, Claude Holmes, A Boitano. Earl Miller, F. J. Runtz. Claud Haggard, Lyle Thurman, Earl Sims, Leland Knox, Mrs. Lawrence was assisted by the Mesdames Lyle Thurman, Claud Haggard, Earl Sims and Clifford Proctor. aWii JMnwe $6.00 LASTS Eye-appealing, toe-pampering shoe featur ing fashion's beloved walled lasts. Be fitted perfectly in these young Ensa Jeiticks! OTHER STYIES 55to!650 Talent Girl Weds In Setting Of Easter Lilies A setting of Easter lilies and spring flowers formed the back ground for the wedding of Mis Agnes Emma Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wheeler of Talent and John M. Vannlce, son of C. E. Vannlce of Albany last Sunday in Ashland with Dr. George W. Bruce, pastor of the First Methodist church, reading the ceremony. The bride wore a chiffon wed ding gown over white satin with a veil caught in place by orange blossoms. With her gown she wore lace stockings, worn by her great great grandmother at her wedding and by every brid in the four generations in the past 100 years, and given her with a gold cross and chain by her grandmother, Mr. Agne Smith. She was given In mar riage by her father. Attending the bride were her cousins, Betty White of Corval lis as maid of honor and Louise Deviney of Albany and AHca Jacobsen of Corvallls as brides maids. All wore pastel-shaded chiffon frocks. William Gassman of Corvalli was best man. Ushers were Harold White of Corvallls. uncle of the bride and John Billings of Ashland. Mary Katherine White a,.d Jean Smith of Corvallls, cousins of the bride were flower girls. Mrs. J. K. Munson of Spokane, sister of the bridegroom, played organ music and Mrs. D. R. Smith of Medford sang "Be cause" and "At Dawning." A reception followed at th home of the bride's grand mother, Mrs. Mahlon Wheeler at Ashland for relatives and close friends. The bridal table wa arranged with spring blossom. Four aunts of the bride as sisted the hostess. Mrs. H. H. White poured, Mrs. C. L. Smith cut the cakes, Mrs. John Smith, the ices. Alice, Ruth and Mar garet Smith and bridesmaids as sisted Mrs. Harry Smith, Mrs. J. K. Munford of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. W. L. Gassman with the serving. For going-away the bride wore a soldier blue suit with turf tan accessories. After a two weeks' honeymoon in California they will be at home in Ashland. The bride attended Oregon State college and was graduated from Behnke Walker business college. The bridegroom attended Uni versity of Oregon and is now employed by Southern Pacific. Attending from this city wera Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Throckmor ton, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Smith, Mrs. Ray Harnish and Mrs. Don ald Neilson. 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