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FOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE Society and Clubs ports Southwick, Lt. Donald Root parried Thursday ' At & late afternoon candle light ceremony Thursday, De cember 7, Miss Doris Evelyn Southwick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Southwick, 91S ,West Tenth street, became the bride of Lt. (jg) Donald Goffe Root, son of Mr. and Mrs. My ron Root of Black Oak drive. The marriage vows were read at four o'clock in the afternoon by Rev. George R. Turney In St. Mark's Episcopal church. .. The bride wore a berathea wool suit of frost blue with black accessories and an orchid corsage. Both the bride and .groom were unattended. t The wedding reception was Jield in the Blue Room of the Holland Hotel for the families of the bride and groom and a few close friends who attended - the wedding. Lt. and Mrs. Root cut the first slice of the wedding cake and the serving was com pleted by Mrs. John J. Dougher- - v ildw nf the hrfrift. i . After a wedding trip, Lt. and Mrs. Root will return to Med ford for a short visit. Lt. Root recently returned home after Completing 19 months overseas service in the southwest Pacific and at the expiration of his leave he and Mrs. Root will go .to Oceanside, Calif. 'I Mr. Rnnt attended Wltlnm. ette University and is a member of Beta Chi social sorority. Lt. Boot is a graduate of Oregon State college and is Affiliated with Sigma Phi Epsilon, social fraternity. Pythian Sisters x Christmas Dinner To Be Wednesday ) Pythian Siste.s and their hus bands will gather at the Girls' Community club Wednesday eve ning at 6:30 o'clock for a Christ inas dinner. Mrs. Harry Barne Durg and Mrs. Grace Reed make up the hostess committee. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to supple ment the roast turkey to be pro vided by the committee. Small jglfts will be exchanged during the evening. ( Members desiring additional Information may call 2368 or 4988. Fur ' Remodeling and Repairing : Relininq Cleaning and Glaiing Frances Diillaire Ph. ISZI Woodrow and Crater Lake 35 No. i$..:.a v i jy" Sunday, Dm. 10, 1144 LaVonne Newton Becomes Bride Of Pvt. Smith Miss LaVonne Newton, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank New ton of route 2, Medford, became the bride of Pvt. Charles S. Smith, son of Mrs. Dorothy Smith of St. Louis, Mo., and Gerald Smith of Los Angeles, Calif., at a service held Wednes day, Nov. 29. The ceremony was read by the Rev. Harry Hansen at the Presbyterian church. The bride wore an afternoon drses of blue for the service. Both bride and groom were un attended and only a small group of relatives and friends were present. Pvt. Smith has returned to Los Angeles where he is now on duty with the army and Mrs. Smith' plans to' Join him later. Pvt. Smith recently returned to this country after having served overseas for 22 months with the first division. Mrs. Smith Is a graduate of Medford senior high school and was attending the Southern Ore gon College of Education at the time of her marriage. A group of the bride's friends gathered at the Newton home last Sunday evening for an In formal party in honor of the bride and groom. Pvt. Smith left Wednesday for California. Ashland School Music Honorary Holds Initiation Ashland A candlelight Initia tion of new members of Pro Muslca, National Music federa tion, was held recently in the student ropm at the Southern Oregon College of Education. Members of the faculty were in vited guests, in addition to mem-, bers of the musical organization. New members taken into the organization were Joan Millard, Marilyn Voung, Dette Pendle ton, Vyvyan Freeman, Elaine Sutherlin, Hazel Parman, Esther Whiting. Lorin Bailey and David Phettiplace. After initiation ceremonies, a short program was presented by members. Instrumental and vocal numbers were given by Esther Whiting Elaine Sutherlin, Joan Millard and Lorln Bailey. Re freshments were served at the end of the program. Miss Marjorla Swatko . Is Guest of Relatives Miss Marjorle Swatko, of Portland, Is a guest of her brother-in-law and sister, " Mr. and Mrs. Ira . Smith, Route 4, box 31. Miss Swatko will leave soon for Southern California to make her home. Just Arrived! Direct Importation BEAUTIFUL MEXICAN SILVER JEWELRY Pins Bracelets Earrings Necklaces PEASANT DOLLS SCARFS Different Distinctive Bartlelt St. Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary At Family Dinner Celebrating the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Houston of Eagle Point, a family dinner was held at the home of their granddaughter, Mrs. Frank Boothby, 31 Mistle toe avenue, the afternoon of November 26. Chrysanthemums in pastel " shades were used to decorate the Boothby home and an anniversary wedding cake was served. The Hnnatnna. vsllev nlnnMrfl were married Nov, 27 Thanks- 0lvincf Hav In 1RR1 at the flirt e - --j , - - - - .Tnrksnnvnip hotel whirh ' still stands in Jacksonville. The serv ice was read by the. Rev. Slover, proprietor oi me noiei ana ine Hnitatana rernll that the resi dents of Jacksonville were that day celebrating the news of tne election of Grover Cleveland to the nnHlHAitra tt he United States. Before her marriage Mrs. Houston was Alice Ham mond. Mr. Houston, who was 87 years of age Dec. S, is a native westerner, helns born in Cali fornia. His father came to Cali fornia In 1850 and his parents' wedding took place in that state. Mrs. Houston, who will be 87 vpars old January 14. came to Oregon from Iowa with her fam ily as a gin. Mr. Houston has farmed In the rnnntv ever since coming here to reside and he and his wife now live on a small farm in the Eagle Point district. Present for' the dinner were the Houston's son, Ed -Houston. and his wife of Shady Cove ana their daughter, Mrs. Boothby, xir Dnnlhhv and the Boothby's son, Bryan; a daughter, Mrs. Ar thur Kent oi Eagle f-oini, an Kent the Kent's daughters, mi fharlnttA Kent and Mrs. Bud Peebler of Phoenix, and Mr. Peebler. Another granaaaugn ter, Mrs. Eddie Simmons of Med tnrA nnH n erandson. Jack Houston of Merrill, Ore., and two great-grandchtiaren, i,inaa and Jack Peebler, were unable , ottoni the dinner. Another guest was Mrs. Dave Pence of Eagle Point. Union To Collect Yule Gifts For, Children's Home Gifts and contribution! for the Children's Farm Home in Corvallis are being collected by the Medford W.C.T.U. and will be taken to the meeting of the Union scheduled for Thursday at the home of Mrs. L. N. Young er, 611 West Eighth street. The home. sDonsorea Dy we Oregon union, cares for depend ent children between the ages of five and 17 years, has been Bperating in Oregon for 20 years and cares for children from all parts of the state. Several from Jackson county have been cared for in the past several years, the local union reports. Each year the Medford union members make up a Christmas box for the children at the home, sending toys, practical gifts for the children, articles for the home or money. Anyone inter ested in aiding the union mem bers may call Mrs. Minnie Bry ant, 2916, for additional Infor mation. . At Thursday's meeting a cov ered dish lunch will be served at 12:30 o'clock. For the meet ing Mrs. Glenn Sanders will lead devotionals and Mrs. Arnold Kornstad will lead group sing ing and present solos. Carolyn Eby and Ellen Kay McCune will appear in. vocal duets. Medford Woman Returns From California Trip - Mrs. B. McEwen of 603 West Second street returned to her home last week from Napa, Cal., where she visited her son, Wal ter McEwen and family. Mrs. McEwen s son was home on fur lough from Ft. Knox, Ky., and upon returning east is to report to Ft. Meade. Md. BUY WAR BONDS Rich Delicious! Hare Is milk that sup plies a large part of your dally needs of sun shine vitamins drink mora than ever during winter month.! It's PASTEURIZED, too. for your added Protection! LOST RIVER' DAIRY Cutting their wedding caka ers, married recently at the Biltmore Hotel ehapal in Santa Barbara, Calif., by Major Harold E. Boitemiller, army chap lain. Before her marriage the bride was Mabel Rominger, daughter of B. l Rominger of Talent. The sergeant's home is In Halfway, Ore. (Army signal "corps photo) . AAUW Announces Musical Program, Speaker On China Speaking on "Chinese Festi vals," Ben Schmidt will be fea tured on the proram for the meeting of Medford chapter, American Association of Uni versity Women, Wednesday eve ning at the home of Mrs. Ar thur M. Cannon, 16 Glen Oak court. Mr. Schmidt, secretary of the "Medford Y. M. C. A., lived in the Orient for a num ber of. years and has much per sonal background for his sub ject. A program of music appropri ate to the Christmas season will be given. Miss June Williams, soprano, will sing "Ave Maria," Luigi Luzzi and "Cantique de IToel" by Adam, accompanied by Mrs. Royal E. Bebb. Miss Phyllis Furry will give two piano selections, Chopin's "Valse in E Minor" and 'Malaguena" by Lecuona. MIsb Helen Parish will De hostess chairman with Mrs. Ray Frisbie, Mrs. V. E. Whltehouse and Mrs. Edwin Halliwell as sisting her. Football Team Honored Guests At Dance Friday To honor members of Med ford high school's championship football team. Delta Debs enter tained Friday evening at a dance.' The affair was at St. Mark's parish house on North Oakdale avenue and was' attended by about 30 couples. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Plaskett and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Brewer were patrons and patronesses for the affair. Miss Reglna Smith, president of the Debs, was general chair man in charge of the dance. BUY WAR BONDS of LASTING Lovely Gifts row The FINEST GIFT of All! A DIAMOND RING The DUBINS 19 NORTH BARTLETT .imhi i imeuiiii mil mmertm if i are Sot. and Mrs. Paul L. Rog Granelle-Matney Rites Are Held At Post Chapel Mrs. Lulu Granelle and Pvt. Andrew L. Matney, both of Jacksonville, were married in the post chapel at Camp White the afternoon of Dec. 2. The ceremony which took place just as the retreat gun sounded at 5:30 o'clock, was performed by Chaplain John V. RIchert. Witnesses to the ceremony were Cpl. Francis W. Carter, Perry, Fla., brother of the bride and Pfc. William C. Rentz, Camp White. Pvt. Matney is an A. A. F: plane guard stationed in the Pacific war theater and will re turn to his unit soon. Lady Lions Club Meets Tuesday At Cullen Home- Lady Lions were entertained at the home of Mrs. Frank Cul' len Tuesday evening for a cov ered dish dinner, with Mrs. Earl Sims and Mrs. O H. Selby acting as co-hostesses. Plans were made for sponsoring the Riverside USO "pantry shelf" one Sunday evening each month and it was announced that the annual Christmas party would be held December 22 at the home of Mrs. Henry Zacharlsen Instead of December 19 at the home of Mrs. L. B Thurman as original ly planned. In attendance for the meeting were Mrs. C. L. Coyle, Mrs. James Grigsby, Mrs. George Goodman, Mrs. Leland Knox. Mrs. Clyde Leonard, Mrs. Earl Miller, Mrs. Larry . Neeley, Mrs. C. C. Proctor, Mrs. Dow Rowe, Mrs. K: T. Teeters, Mrs. Glen Peil, Mrs. Henry Zacharisen and the hostesses. HAPPINESS WRIST WATCHES Bulovas - -Omens - Eights A Complete Range of Styles and Prices in Men's and Woman's Stan dard Watches lor Christmas Fadaral Tax Included In COSTUME A Grand Selection LOCKETS O CROSSES COMPACTS O PINS PEARLS Large Attendance Marks Observance Lodge Homecoming One hundred and fifty people gathered at the Odd Fellows' hall last Monday evening for the 28th annual homecoming of Olive Rebekah lodge No. 28, and Medford Lodge No. 83, I.O.O.F. Dinner was served at 6:30 o'clock and was followed by a brief business session of the lodge and a program, the program having been arranged by a committee of which Caro lyn Edwards and George Wimer were chairmen. Preceding the program Ethyl Weed, flag bearer, presented the national colors and the assem blage gave the pledge of alle giance and sang the national an them. Those present then in turn gave the state of their birth and the year of Joining the or der. A. J. Hanby, who has been a member of the Odd Fellows lodge for 37 years, gave an ad dress of welcome and a short history of Odd Fellowship. Mrs. Bessie Hubler sang, accom panied by Mrs. Marguerite Con rad, and readings were given by NMrs. Florence Boussum and Mrs Harriett Dawson . With Ina Husen acting as nar rator, a play was presented by Ed and Ella Gould, Iva Gould, W. rL Dyer and George Howard. Mary Cave was chairman in charge of the dinner. The custom of holding the an nual homecoming was 'started by Olive Rebekah lodge in 1916 when Mrs. Nellie Perl was noble grand of the lodge. The event has been held each year with the exception of one year dur ing the last World War. Med ford lodge No. 83, I.O.O.F., also holds and annual homecoming and roll call. . Mistletoe Camp Elects Officers At Last Meeting Ruth BIsmark was -elected president of Mistletoe camo. Royal Neighbors of America, 'at s meeting held last week. Ruby Mallory was named vice-oracle and Elsa Walker becomes past oracle of the lodge. Others who will serve the coming year are Irene Shirley, recorder; Mary Glascock, re ceiver; Virginia Copsey, mar shal; Blanche Arnold, assistant marshal; Grace Wakefield, chap lain; Mabel Lynch, Inner senti nel; Luella Vosika, outer senti nel; Marjorie Pearson, manager: Elsie Alexander, musician; Pearl Miller, captain of the degree team. ' Installation of officers will be held in January. - Members df Mistletoe club will hold their annual Christmas party next Wednesday after noon at the Girls Community club, with Elsa Walker serving as chairman of the hostess com mittee. A covered dish luncheon will be served at 12:30' o'clock. Those attending are asked to bring a Christmas gift costing not more than 50 cents and also a Pollyanna gift. F. X. Club WiU Meet At Frank Hussong Home Miss Georgiana Hussong will be hostess, to members of the F. L. Club tomorrow, Dec. 11, en tertaining at the home of Mrs. Frank Hussong, 56 Barneburg road. The group is requested to meet at 8 p. m. at the home oi Mrs. Georgia Hess for transpor tation. JEWELRY Officers Named, Inspection Held For Local Corps Election of officers and the annual departmental Inspection marked the meeting Of Chester A. Arthur Women's Relief corps No. 34 held Thursday afternoon at the armory. The inspection was conducted by Mary Fern, Grants Pass, assistant depart mental Inspector for Oregon. Mrs. Freda Lawrence was re elected president of the corps for a second year. Mayble Rein king was named senior vice president and Alice Witherell, junior vice-president. Others elected were Millie Tucker, sec retary; Marcia Shell, treasurer; Belle Llttrell, chaplain; Kath erine Peterson, ' conductress; Nettie Grover,. assistant con ductress; Sarah .Andrus, guard; Mayble Retaking, press corre spondent; Elsie William, patriot ic instructor; Carrie Young, Lydia Remington, Ethyl Weed and Elsie Williams, color bear ers. During the afternoon Mrs. Fern gave an interesting report on the national convention, held at Des Moines, la. She com mended the local group for its activities making special men tion of the contributions for the blood plasma project. Of special interest was the at tendance at the meeting of Mat tie Smith of Central. Point who has been a member of the Wom en's Relief corps since 1898, and of Sarah Andrus, a charter member of the local corps. Oth er visitors from Central Point were Hattie Taylor, Lorlie Mln nick, Eva Smith and Martha Booth. Clara Hills of Norfolk, Neb., and Elva. Lough; Oswega, Ore., a former 'president of the local corps, were also guests. Missionary Society Has December Meeting The Adult Missionary Society of the First Christian Church met in the church parlors Wed nesday afternoon. The. business meeting was in charge of Mrs. Walter Kindred,- president, and the program, which continued the study of the .American In dian, was in charge of Mrs. Hop kins and her group. Mrs. Claude Miles and members of her com mittee served refreshments at the close of the afternoon. Gloves . . . Designed by Hansen. Kid and Kid and Fabric in u'.ue, black, brown, and high colors. Bags . . . Cord, B , vr. siugaior, mar smart designs Grizzly Bear Mitts GRIZZLY BEAR MITTS in red, lime, pink and blue. Neweit fad for the young Miss. New shipment of white formats suitable for lodge wear in all sizes Wenonah Members Hold Yule Party At Wilson Home Thirty-three members of the Wenonah club enjoyed the an nual Christmas party held last week at the home of Mrs. Walter Wilson on Janney Lane. Lunch eon was served at noon and at a short business meeting plans were made for the annual revela tion party which will be at the home of Mrs. Fred Purdin the evening of January 8. Cards were played during tha afternoon and a Christmas tree, with exchange of gifts, was the highlight of the day. Next meet ing of the group will be at the home of Mrs Bailey on Bennett street January 4. The RED CROSS urgently needs workers for vital war work . . . YOU can serve your country in this splendid humanitarian work. We'll help you have the added time by taking care of your wash day worries quickly and thoroughly economical ly, tool You'll find plenty of added hours if you have this troublesome job off your hands. Feminine gifts are always tha most thoughtful. We've selected this year. gift, with imagination and flare . . . yet each is practical and wearable . . . and will be a joy to the ladies lucky enough to be in - the receiving line! Here are a few of many ideas. And the time to choose is NOWI Illy . - Costume Jewelry Co.tume Jewelry Flower like brooches with matching ear ring sterling silver bracelet and rings and charm.. Lingerie Lingerie Gowns and slip., lece trimmed and tailored in tea rose, white, blue, black and orlnti. Pan ties tailored and lace trimmed in whitv. tea-roie, light blues and black. Gown Sets Sheer nighties with match ing negligee In soft' rayon crepe. leath. a, in and ADRIENNE'S
