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.
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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
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.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
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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.
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and
ADRIENNE'S