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4 SOCIETY and CLUBS World Prayer Day Service Is Held Friday At Church The World Day of Prayer pro gram) sponsored last Friday In Medford by the Council of Church Women, was based on a service written In London by four British women for use in 81 countries around the earth. The theme, "That ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of dark ness Into His marvelous light," is found in 1 Peter 2:9. Locally the worship service began at 3 o'clock in the First Christian church and was under the direction of Mrs. Donna Tay lor. The women of the council assembled at 10 o'clock in the morning for the annual business meeting conducted by Mrs. A. H. Gregory, the retiring president. Sharing some Lenten thoughts, Mrs. C. A. Meeker read the opening devotions. Annual reports were given by the officers and committee chair men, new officers were elected and Mrs. Fred M. Weatherford t conducted the installations. Serv ing for the coming year are Mrs. Louis C. Kirby, president; Mrs. V. Birdseye, first vice-president; Mrs. C. H. Herman, second vie president; Mrs. C. E. Keenan, recording secretary; Mrs. C. v. Cooper, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. C. H. Beery, treasurer. In the address of the morn ing the Rev. E. S. Hansen of Zion Lutheran church brought a message on faith from the old testament prophet, Habakkuk. Following the luncheon, served in the church parlors, musical numbers were given by trio made up of Mrs. Ruth Eby, Mrs. Joy Sorenson, Mrs. Esther Mc Une, accompanied by Mrs. A. F. Kornstad. The Rev. Delbert W. Daniels, pastor of the First Christian church, lead prayer. Newly Wed Couple 'Arrives In Medford Lt. Alfred E. Sheehan and his bride arrived in Medford last week and are visiting the lieu tenant's mother, Mrs. Lola B. Sheehan, Morrow Road. .Mrs. Sheehan is the former Kathleen Matlock, a daughter of Mr. and Motorists Now Get Extra Gas Mileage Thousands of motorists, taxi cab, truck and tractor owners are now getting up to 30 extra gas mileage, more power and pick-up, smoother running and quicker starting with a Vacu matic on their cars. The new, unproved Vacu-matlc operates on the Supercharge principle, "Breathes" automatically and ean be installed by anyone in a few minutes. Fits all can. Noth ing to regulate or adjust. The manufacturers, the Vacu-matlc Carburetor Co., 7617-980-J State St., Wauwatosa, Wis., are offer ing B'Vacu-matic to anyone who will install- it on his Car and help introduce it to others. They will gladly send full free particulars if you write them or just send yoifr name and address on a pen ny post card today. Adv. ANNOUNCING THI OPENING OF MEDFORD SAW SHOP Modern Equipment1 General Repairs ' Hammering Gumming Welding Wa Service Saws Up lo 84 Inches WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER 765 South Riverside, Madferd, Ore. Phone 3917 Let American Fruit Growers' Skilled Mechanics Keep YOUR-- TRACTOR, SPRAYER and FARM EQUIPMENT Producing Food FOR VICTORY! Four expert mechanics, ene skilled in Diesel equipment, are here et our new repair shops, ' ready to keep your farm equipment at peak efficiency. Quality work. In keeping with the high tradition of American Fruit Growers' service, is assured In this large, completely equipped shop. Mrs. R. R. Matlock of Charlotte, Tenn. Lt. and Mrs. Sheehan were married February 8 In Nashville and left after the wedding for Oregon. Lt. Sheehan has been placed on an Inactive status with the air corps after having served since March of 1943. He was last stationed at the air base at Smyr na, Tenn., as a bomber pilot. . . Dinner and Dance Given At Outpo$t Wednesday Evening The formal dinner dance giv en at the Outpost on St. Valen tine's evening proved a most en joyable affair. Reservations were made for 80 officers, wives and a few invited civilians. Honored guests for the eve ning were Col. and Mrs. John n. Young, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Thomas McCul lough and Lt. Col. and Mrs. John W. Horsley. Receiving the guests were Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Schuler, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. V. Carpenter, Ed Carlton, Mrs. L. P. Hartley, Capt. and Mrs. W. 3. Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. Royal E. Bebb. Guitar music was played by Pvt. B. Jaine during dinner which was served from tables lighted by red candles. A musical program, arranged by Mrs. Bebb, and announced by Capt. Virgil Lancaster followed dinner. Miss June Wililams, so prano, sang three solos; Miss Phyllis Furry played a piano novelette and then a piano duet with Mrs. Bebb. Capt. James Shoultz, baritone, accompanied by Mrs. Shoultz, sang a group and concluded the program with a vocal duet with Miss Williams. Dancing and special games completed the evening'i enter tainment. - The committee arranging the party was headed by Miss Mar garet Ruth Bolton and inciuaea Mrs. James Shoultz, decoration; Mrs. W, J. Bryant, Lt. Terry MacGovern; Mrs. D. Moore and Mrs. Bebb, invitations and pro gram. . " Discussion Group To Meet Thursday A discussion group to take up new material on the Dumbar ton Oaks conference plan for a United Nations Organization will meet Thursday afternoon of this week at the home of Mrs. O. A. Eden, 211 Genesee street at 3 o clock. Leading the dis cussion will be Mrs. M. N. Ho- gan, new foreign policy chair man of the Jackson County League of Women Voters. Representatives of women's church groups and other organ izations of women are being in vited to join the group and study the Dumbarton Oaks plan. The National league now con siders this the most important project of the organization, of ficers state, and the study is be ing carried on all over the coun try by league members and others. Mrs. Hogan points out that a speakers' bureau -has been formed for this project and groups desiring further informa tion on the proposed United Nations Organization may call her to obtain speakers. Women attending the meet ing Thursday are asked to bring stationery for a letter. while winter weather keeps your equip ment inactive, is the tune to have It thorough ly checked and made ready for bitty seasons ahead. CLETRAC and OLIVER parts are In stock and parts for all makes oi tractors, spraers and equipment are available. American Fruit Growers. Inc. South Fir Street, Medford New War Projects Are Announced By D.A.R. President Three new war projects of the Daughters of the American Rev olution are to be rushed to com pletion with all possible speed according to an announcement received this past week by Mrs. Bert B. Lowry, Medford, regent of the Oregon chapter. The new projects were approved at the recent meeting of the D.A.R. National board. One of the projects, which the announcement states is heartily endorsed by the army surgeon general, is a wired program dis tribution system, costing $60,000, for patients in the great Mayo general army hospital at Gales- burg, 111. When installed this latest miracle of radio will pro vide head phones beside every bed of the hospital which has a 2,000 to 2,900 bed capacity. The patients will have a choice of five programs, including the main speaker system of the hos pital. , The other two projects con cern the navy. One of them will provide mobile x-ray units for six new hospital ships, each unit to cost $15,000. The units can be moved to 'various parts of the ship and can also be taken ashore for use in isolated places such as small islands or beaches. Third of the war projects will provide another type of portable x-ray unit for use on navy hos pital ships. This type can be moved to any place in the wards and private rooms of the ships to make x-ray examinations. Each of the units cost $900. They will be installed on the seven navy hospital ships now in serv ice, as well as on the six new ships now built or building. "These three new war pro jects are really needed and they will help our soldiers and sailors In their fight for health" ac cording to Mrs. Julius Y. Tal madge, president general of the D.A.R. "Funds for the projects are raised by voluntary dona tions. We raised over $350,000 for our blod plasma mobile units and will continue to con tribute to projects which will help those who are wounded and sick. The surgeon general of the army and the surgeon general of the navy told us of the need for these three projects and we are glad to adopt them and in clude them in our war activities program." Golden Wedding Celebrated By Medford Couple Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop, who -have resided in Medford for the past 37 years, Wednes day celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home; 411 Beatty street. The celebration was a quiet affair since Mr. Bishop is an invalid. During the afternoon a few friends called and a son, C. F. Bishop, of Ashland . spent part or we day with his parents. An- other son, Russell, of Oakland, uallf., arrived later in the week for a visit with his parents. A third son, Rex, resides in Stock ton, Calif., and the fourth, H, C. Bishop, is a Seabee stationed on Guadalcanal. Four grand sons are also in service. Other relatives who called during the day were Mrs. Homer Lontz, a sister of Mrs. Bishop, and Ray Wilson, Jack sonville, a brother. Mr. and Mrs. BUhop were married at Burnetts Creek, Ind., rep. 14, 1BB5. ' Post and Auxiliary To Hold Initiation Crater Lake Post and auxili ary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will hold their regular semi monthly meetings at the Med ford armory, Tuesday evening, February 10th at 8 o'clock. There will be initiation of can didates in both post and auxili ary and refreshments will be served at the close of the eve ning by a comnflttee of auxiliary members beaded by Mrs. Merrill Beneka. Lincoln Program Featured Monday For Church Guild The annual "white elephant" sale and a Lincoln program fea tured the February meeting of Crater Lake Guild of the Presby terian church held Monday night at the church. The Rev. and Mrs. Charles Calkins were special guests and the Rev. Calkins led devotionals. Mrs. Verl Walker acted as auctioneer for the sale which proved to be a most hilarious affair and netted a substantial sum for the guild treasury. The Lincoln program featured an ad lib skit staged by Mrs. Walker, who played the part of Abraham Lincoln: Mrs. w. &. Tumy, who portrayed Lincoln's mother; Mrs. Paul Bulkin, who played Lincoln's father, and Helen Holt Wilson, who took the part of Ann Rutledge. All wore costumes, Mrs. Tumy and Mrs. Wilson wearing family heirloom gowns. As a, part of the skit an old fashioned table was prepared for the serving of refreshments, the table being laid with a red and white checkered cloth and set with old fashioned dishes, silver and other articles. Old-fashioned hasty pudding and other refresh ments were then served. About 25 members and guests were present for the enjoyable meeting. Cpl. Jack Groves Marries Atlantan In Recent Rites Of interest here will be the news of the marriage of Cpl Jack V. Groves, a son of Mrs. Claire Groves of 1716 North Riverside avenue. Cpl. Groves bride is the former Miss Jean ette Bryant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nuel Bryant of Atlanta, Ga. The wedding took place Febiu ary 10 in Atlanta and Cpl. and Mrs. Groves are now making their home at 97 Fifth street northwest in Atlanta. Mrs Charles Johns, a sister of tho bride, and Mrs. Charles Wil liams, were attendants at the wedding. Cpl. Groves, who was employ, ed at Beck's Bakery before en. tering the service, is stationed at Robins Field, Ga., as a radio man with the air corps. Returned Missionaries To Be Guild Speakers ' The Rev. and Mrs. Perry Han son, returned missionaries from China, will be guest speakers at the meeting of Wesleyan Service guild to be held Tuesday at the church. A covered dish supper win precede the meeting at 6:30 p. m. - This will be an open meeting or tne guild and husbands and friends are invited. QUICK SERVICE YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR BETTER SERVICE ON YOUR CAR MORE MECHANICS Crater Lake Motors Sixth and Ivy c GREEN fr 12 INCH OR 16 INCH LENGTHS 300 CU. FT. LOAD DIAL 2123 TIMBER P Miesoae Tea For Mothers Given Saturday By Scout Troop Intermediate Girl Scout Troop No. 27 entertained at a mothers' tea the afternoon of February 10, the affair being given at St. Mary's Academy. The troop leaders, Mrs. H. J. Roemer and Mrs. L. Rentz, assisted the girls. Theme of the program pre sented was "International month." For the Irish number Marilyn Malone and Noreen Kelly sang "Lullaby" and the Russian number was Tschaikow sky's "Pathetique," a piano solo by Mary Annette Rentz. Brahm's Lullaby," sung by Barbara Nathan, accompanied by Mrs. Beulah A. Nathan, represented Germany on the program. For the French number Joce- lyn Meunier sang "Frere et Jacques"- and a piano number, Koelllng's "Rhapsody Miquon- ne" by Patricia Merrlman, rep resented Hungary. Another Irish number was "Duna," sung by Noreen Kelly with Mrs. Nathan accompanying. An Austrian dance was given. with Mary Annette Rentz. Marll lyn Malone, Stella Wieskamp, Barbara Nathan, Jean Kneeland, Patricia Merrlman, Jocelyn Meu nier, Norma Weiss, Noreen Kelly and Sylvia Eaklns taking part. providing music for the danc ers were Joann Blunkall and Carol Davis, accordion pupils of Mrs. Eve Prentice. The accor dionists also played the Bohem ian number, "Siroteh." , They were presented a gift from the troop In appreciation of their aid with the program. Tea was served from a table beautifully appointed with spring flowers and yellow tap ers. Prospect Woman Honored Guest; Club Entertained Prospect . A surprise birth day party was given for Mrs. Heine , Hertager Feb. 11, by a group of friends. The afternoon was spent visiting and singing, with a special treat from the Norwegians present, who sang peveral old country songs. Re freshments were served at' B p. m. The guest list Included Mr. and Mrs. Heine Hertager, Mr. and Mrs. John Hakkerup, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Vognild, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Artmire and children, Frank and Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Salter, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Biden, Mr. and Mrs. Louis South, Mr. and Mrs. Fred .Middlebusher, Mrs. Hous ton, and Mr. and Mrs. Halvar Haukli. Mrs. Edmund W. Pease was hostess for her women's club Feb. 14, at a combination Valen tine and birthday party, observ nlg the birthdays of Mrs. Elmer Clemens and Mrs. Floyd Kelley Luncheon was served at a pret tily decorated table. Mrs. Kel ley will entertain the club Feb. 23. 3 DIAL 2123 Company aseoM $g75 Miss Woo'dbwrn Is Bride-Elect Of Sgt. Petty - At a valentine party given last week at the home of Mrs. Edith Black, 103 Newtown street, the engagement of Miss Lorraine Woodburn to MSgt. Prentiss C. Petty of Medford was an nounced. The wedding is plan ned for early April in San Fran- Cisco where Sgt, Petty is cur rently stationed. The bride-to-be has resided In Medford for the past year, com ing here from Los Angeles. Sgt. Petty, who resided in Medford before entering the service, serv ed two and one-half years over seas before being returned home. He has many friends in the city. The betrothal was disclosed at the party at refreshment time, the names of the couple having been placed on a large cake, 1 Mrs. Belle Milton Is Honored Guest On 90th Birthday Rome T?!vr Mn n.n. Milton of Rogue River was hap pily surprised on Saturday, Februarv 10th urhon i.rn group of relatives and friends garnered at ner home to help her celebrate her flflth hlrthriav An ahundnnre rf annA 9nnA "like mother used to cook" was served at noon and was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Those of Mrs. Milton's chil dren who were able to be pres ent for the occasion were Mr. BRILLIANT mm? 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II, 1MB MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE SEVER and Mrs. Dan Magerle, Mr. and Mrs. Will Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. James Milton, Miss Ethel Mil ton, all of Rogue River, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Milton of Cen tral Point, and W. H. Laws ,who lives near Eugene. Mrs. Annie Owings of Central Point was unable to be present on account of illness. There were eighteen grand children and fourteen great grandchildren present. Mrs Milton also has two great-great grandchildren who were not able to be there. Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Pitcher were among the friends who were present. Review Pictures World of Future At Club Meeting Mrs. Walter Redford enter tained the College Women's club of the Rogue Klver Valley at her home, 427 Palm street, Ashland, last Saturday afternoon. Featured on the program was the review of "Miracles Ahead by Norman V. Carlyle and F. B. Latham presented by Mrs. Bu ford Clark. The review furnish ed an Instructive picture of the future when television, auto gyros, auto-helicopters and pre. fabricated homes may be ex tensively In use. Recent discov eries in chemistry and medicine were outlined also. Mrs. Amos Willits, social chairman, presented the girts' SMOOTH TOUGH DURABLE Tl Will bring new glamour Into your home and protect your floors, woodwork, furniture, etc., , with Its long-lasting, "cellophane-liko" PLAS TIC finish. Easy to Apply Leaves No Bartlett straight - I've r a a.. good when you count op and realae what a high score you've got. Yoa feel you deserve a rest, too. But the war Isn't over yet. And until it it, I'll make a bargain with you: You keep on buying, and I'll keepon fighting till the last Jap drops! Help to put Jackson County "ovsr the lop" In "E" Bond sales for February-It's EVERYONE'S responsibility! quartet of Ashland high school in two numbers and the pro gram closed with two vocal numbers by Miss Nora Lunde, Ashland, music supervisor, ao companled by Miss Jerrine Mot. Mrs. H. S. Chlrgwin presided over a business meeting and Msw Ora Cox presented a new club constitution which was accept ed. Presiding at the tea table wen Miss Elizabeth Ferguson, MeoV ford, and Mrs. Ralph Billings, Ashland. Table recoratlona were) In the spring motif of yellow and green with valentine hearts for added color. Next meeting of the club will be Saturday, March 10, at S p. m. at the home of Mrs. A. V. Hardy, 1100 East Main street. The book review will be "Shorts in Fiction" by Mrs. Mark Wright. t Couple Will Speak At Circle Meeting The Rev. and Mrs. Perry Hansen, bcth returned mission aries from China, will be on the program when Mary Martha cir cle of the Methodist church meets Tuesday in the ladles' par lor of the church. Hour of tho meeting is 1 p. m. Those attending are to bring sandwiches and service. Dessert will be provided by the hostess es. . " At the close of business for 1944 approximately 70,000,000 Americans owned Insurance poli cies valued at 148 billion dol lars. - KOT Flows Smoothly Brush Marks Phone 4848 been lucky!
