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rcPH MgproRD mail THiBPKg Sunday, April it. 1843 I Z l -mi i OQCiety and Jubs Maxim Hickman Married Sunday To Robert Jones Miss Maxlne Hickman, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hick man, 207 Haven street, became the bride of Pfc. Robert L. Jones a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Jones of Newark, Ohio, at a service held Sunday at the Methodist church in Medford. The Rev. Louis C. Kirby per formed the double-ring cere mony at three o'clock In the afternoon before an altar bank ed with ferns, spring flowers and lighted tapers. The bride, given In marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin fashioned princess style. Her fingertip length veil was held with a halo of seed pearls and she wore a string of pearls, gift of the groom, une bridal bouquet was of gardenias and rosebuds. Matron of - honor was Mrs. Eugene G. Dunagan, a sister of the bride, and bridesmaids were Miss Jean Hickman, another sister, Miss Harriet Fae Walker, a cousin, and Miss Helen Doomes all of Medford. They wore gowns of pastel shades and car ried matching bouquets of mixed blossoms. Best man for the groom wan Elden Gunther and ushers were Homer Sullivan, Vernon Gleaves and Jerry Gleaves, all of Med ford. Little Miss Sharon Cospy, flower girl, wore a floor-length drest of tulle with a corsage of tiny rosebuds and carried a bas ket of spring narcissi and sweet- peas. The bride's mother wore a . spring ensemble of gold with brown accessories and a corsage of talisman rosebuds. - Preceding the service Miss Hickman and Miss Walker sang "Because" and "I Love You Truly", and In response to the prayer In the ceremony they sang "O Precious Love," with Mrs. Lyle Schoppert at the ct gan. Mrs. Schoppert also played the wedding marches. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, The traditional wedding cake cen tered the serving table and after the bride and groom cut the first dice, cutting was completed by Mrs. A. O. Walker and Mrs. K. M. Kent, aurita of the bride. Mrs. Mary Beberniss and Miss Eliza beth Livingston poured. Among the large number of guest at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Kent and chil dren, Gay and Steven, of Ogo lalla, Neb., and K. K. Kent of Martinez, Calif. More than 80 guests attended the reception. Pfc. and Mrs. Jones left Tues day by train for Ohio where they will visit the groom's par ents, and from there will go to Murfrees, Tenn., to visit the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Crockett, and other relatives. For traveling the bride wore a powder blue suit with brown and white accessories and a corsage of gardenias and talis man rosebuds. Mrs. Jones cam to Medford from White River, S. D., with her parents in 193S, graduated from Medford high school with the class of 1944 and since has been employed In the office of the Southern Oregon Credit Bu reau here. The groom made his home In Ohio before enlisting In the army three years ago. He served overseas 13 months, be ing with the 880th Ordnance unit of the Third Army in France and upon expiration of his furlough will report In Nashville, Tenn. Former Residents Honored at Dinner Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wallace of .vmae, calif., were honored guests at a no-host dinner at the Medford Hotel Monday evening. The Wallaces, who formerly made their home here, made a brief stop In Medford while en route to Portland and were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. O Bauman, 804 West Tenth street, and of Mrs. A. J. Loeffler, West Fifth street. Mr Wallace Is dis trict manager of the Union Oil company In the Riverside dis trict. Twenty friends of the couple attended the dinner. Former Residents Here Xeturn On Brief Visit Capt. and Mrs. William Dl. Giaecimo were In Medford for brief visit early last week. The captain, formerly stationed at Camp White, left here for Santa Barbara and will now be on the ateff of McCaw hospital, Walla Walla, Wash. Capt. and Mrs. DIGIacclmo were entertained during their stay by Capt. and Mrs. Walter Bryant and Mrs. Burdette Dodge entertained for Mrs. DIGIacclmo, giving a tea at the Officers' Out post. The couple left Wednesday for Washington. Piano Instruction MRS. E. MORRIS Classical at Popular Musie 13 Olbion Art. Talent, Ore. Andrews Announce Troth of Daughter To Lieut. Herman Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Andrews, 1409 Euclid avenue, announce the bethrothal of their daughter, Ruth, to Lt. Charles H. Herman, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Herman, 631 West Jackson boul evard. No date has been set for the wedding. Both Miss Andrews and her fiance are well known in Med ford. Both are graduates of Medford senior high school and Miss Andrews is now a sopho more student at Oregon State college. Lt. Herman is a pilot with the army air corps. Lt. Herman left last week for Lincoln, Neb., after spending a brief leave in the city. Zuleima Temple Ceremonies Held Here Last Week With a large number of wom en from several southern Oregon cities and towns in attendance, Zuleima Temple No. 13, Daugh ters of the Nile, held the an nual installation of officers in Medford last Saturday evening, with Mrs. Harry F. Nordwick of Medford taking office as queen. The Installation was preceded In the afternoon by a ceremonial, with candidates from Myrtle Point, Coquille, Coos Bay, Sa lem, Roseburg, Klamath Falls, Grants Pass, Ashland and Med ford initiated. Candidates were entertained at a luncheon in the Blue Room of the Holland Ho tel, presided over by Mrs. Frank lin Vannice, ' retiring queen of the temple. The luncheon tables were decorated with bouquets of narcissi and jonquils. More than 100 members and guests enjoyed the affair. For the ceremonial and Instal lation the Masonic hall was elab orately decorated In Oriental fashion, and spring blossoms were also used In profusion. Mrs. Clarence Wlnetrout of Medford, a past' queen, was in stalling officer. She was assisted by Mrs. Lenore Kellom, Med ford, past queen, as installing marshal; Mrs. Patrick E. Dunn, Ashland, past queen, Installing chaplain; Mrs. Charles E. Coo ley. Grants Pass, princess, in stalling musician; Mrs. J. W. Mack and Mrs. Ralph Lue, Med ford, princesses, installing at tendants. Musical numbers were Inter spersed during the ceremonies. Solos were given by Princess Pauline Bush, accompanied by Mrs. Cooley; Harry Young, ac companied by Elsie Carlton Strang, and little Kathy Barr en tertained with three solos, ac companied by Mrs. Cooley. Installed for the ensuing year in addition to Mrs. Nordwick were Junior past queen, Mrs. Franklin L. Vannice of Grants Pass; princess royal, Mrs. Harry Travis, Ashland; princess Tlr zah, Mrs. E. W. Spalding, Grants Pass; princess Badoura, Mrs. Oliver Overmeyer, Medford; princess recorder, Mrs. E. B. Price, Medford; princess banker, Miss Amelia Britt, Jacksonville; princess marshal, Mrs. S. W. Moss of Klamath Falls; princess chaplain, Mrs. Walter Brown, Klamath Falls; ladies-ln-waiting. princess Nydia, Mrs. Oscar M. Shepherd. Grants Pass; princess Zuleika, Mrs. W. A. Arnold, Medford; princess Zenobia, Mrs. C. L. Ogle, Grants Pass; princess Zora, Mrs. Howard W. Oden, Ashland; princess Zuleima, Mrs. Jack Swcm, Medford; lady of the keys. Mrs. Walter Beane, Klamath Falls; lady of the gates. Mrs. Fred Fick, Medford; musi cian, Mrs. Fred Purdln, Med ford; attendants, Mrs. R. G. Rid riell, Medford, and Mrs. Woody Morse, Medford. Auxiliary wUTHold Election Of Officers Election of officers will be held at the meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary, First Baptist church, Tuesday. Luncheon at one o'clock will precede the business and missionary meet ing, the latter scheduled for 2 p.m. Members are reminded of the contest. GROCETERIA Number 1 Sixth and Central OPEN TODAY 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. 1 presidenli-General Of National D.A.R. To Visit Medford Mrs. Julius Y. Talmadge of Athens, Ga., president-general of the national chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will visit Oregon chapters early next month. Announcement of Mrs. Talmadge's proposed visit was made yesterday by Mrs. Bert B. Lowry, Medford, Oregon regent, who is now making arrange ments for the national officer's visit to Medford and other cities of the state. Mrs. Talmadge Is to be a spe cial representative to the inter national peace conference in San Francisco and will arrive In Medford from there May 9. Ac companied by Mrs. Lowry, she will visit Salem May 10 and Portland May 11. In each of these cities disfrict meetings will be held in order that the presi dent general may meet as many chapter members as possible. Arrangements for her visit to Medford and the southern Ore gon district will be made by Crater Lake chapter here, of which Mrs. O. H. Brenneman Is regent. Initial plans will be made at the regular meeting of the chapter scheduled for April 28. The meeting is to be at the home of Mrs. W, H. Reichstein, 7 Glen Oak court, with Mrs. F. J. Newman as hostess, assisted by Mrs. A. E. Stratton. Election of officers will also be held, annual reports are1 to be present ed and a program in commemor ation of National Music Week will be presented under the chairmanship of Mrs. H. E. Marsh. , . Initiation Held By Medford Club Thursday Night Five new members, Mary Brown, Jean Hoag, Jack McCul lough, Monta Davis and Lois Lovejoy, were Initiated at the meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club at the Girls' Community club Thursday evening. The emblem ceremony was presented by Mil dred Drury, Lula Watson, Ruth Meeker, Marian Farrell, Kath ryn Larison and Dorothy San born. Mayor Clarence Meeker spoke presenting interesting facts about Medford and , its future, and Aileen Maddox entertained with a piano selection. The club rooms were decorat ed with spring blossoms and re freshments were served by a committee headed by Kathryn Davidson, membership chair man; Lucille Lenox, Ruth Meek er, Ethel Tennant, Ivah Murray and Gladys York, Initiation Held By Junior Club Seven new members, Charie Hibbard, Maxlne Meyers, Patri cia Johnson, Ronnie Miller, Doris Hake, Dennis O'Toole and Lelia Pitts, were initiated at the meeting of the Degree of Honor Junior club held Saturday morn ing at the Lincoln school gym nasium. The meeting was post poned a week ago due to the death of President Roosevelt. Patricia Johnson and Virginia Lee Carey were presented prizes and musical selections were giv en by Harry White and Lelia Pitts. Refreshments were served by Marjorie May, Caroline Mark and Linda Lou Mueller. The latter was presented her senior service cap. Guests were Mrs. Edna P. My ers and Corene Richmond. Party Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Maxlne Falwoll entertained at a party Saturday, April 14, the affair being in observance of her 12th birthday anniversary. Guests were invited to the Fal well home, 723 West Second street, between 2 and 4 p. m., for games followed by the ierv-( ing of a birthday cake and other refreshments. Guests were Janet Blum, Sal-: ly Baxter, Beverly Hampjon, ' Fidelia Boone, Betty Begley,1 DeLorls Smylie, Marlene Mout-, Ion. Barbara Falwell, Ruth; Griffith, Georgle Baker and Deej Ann Falwell. i Maxlne is the daughter of Don 1 Falwell. ST -.' V-M: . M ' 1 T : 1 I . Mr. and Mrs.' Dalkey, married here earlier this month, have taken up residence in Santa Clara, Calif, Mrs. Dalkey, the for mer Hasel Chltwood, has resided in the valley her entire life and in recent years made her home Dalkey Is a former Mediora resident. V nolo oy snangiei Mrs. Laura Key, Walter Hulbert Married Tuesday Mrs. Laura Lyda Key- and Walter Francis Hulbert were married at a quiet home wed ding which took place Tuesday, April 17 at the home of the groom s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Hulbert, 514 Beatty street, The service was perform ed by the Rev. Louis C. Kirby, pastor of the First Methodist church, at 7:30 o clock in the evening. The bride is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester C. Coder of Grants Pass. Mr. and Mrs. Hulbert will make their home in Grants Pass where- the groom is engaged in the trucking business. Present for the ceremony were the parents of both the bride and groom, the bridegroom's two sisters, Mrs. Franklin A. Knox and son, Leland Richard; Mrs. Jean Ashbury and two daugh ters, Charlene Ann and Marcia Lynn, and the bride's young son, Curtis Key. Noah's Ark Theme Is Selected for Council Luncheon The Medford . Council of Church Women, through its president, Mrs. Louis C. Kirby, announces a "Noah's Ark" lunch eon for May Fellowship Day, to be held at the First Methodist church, May 4 at one o'clock. In keeping with the national council program, the theme "Our Town" will ho miH fnr the program, bringing to the attention of Christian women some of the most vital problems which people in this country will face in 1948. The Fellowship Day plans are being carried out by the educa tional committee of the council, of which Mrs. B. R. Elliott is chairman and Mrs. C. A. Meek er, Mrs. V. Monia. Mrsr P. B. Rynning and Mrs. W. M. Votaw are members. Guests Attend Board Meeting Several guests' were present for the meeting- of the board of directors of the Officers' Out post, held Tuesday at the club. Mrs. John R. Young, wife of Colonel Young, commanding officer of Camp White, was a guest, and other guests were Mrs. Roger Holmgren, Mrs. Don Galbreaith, Mrs. Sam Schlankey and Mrs. William Ehrman, these four beins memhprn of ihm i n. cal Officers' Wives club. j Present and introduced as new members of the board were Mrs. Glenn Donkelberger, who will represent wives of medical officers at the camp, and Lt. Plank, officer stationed at the Medford air base. I GET OUT-OF-DOORS Yes, It's time to get outof doori In the Victory Garden, In the flower beds, In the early prlng sunshine. Let us take eare ef your laundry work enjoy added hours of leisure and work you enjoy. This service Is is convenient and economlcall ' e t'm r at 100 Groveland avenue. Mr. Reames Chapter Will Celebrate 45th Anniversary Reames chapter No. 68, Order of the Eastern Star, is making plans for celebrating the chap ter's 45th anniversary. Planned for the observance, to be held April 26 at the Medford Masonic Temple, is a covered dish supper and program followed by the stated meeting. Charter members and candi dates to be initiated will be guests at the supper. 1 Shower Is Given For Bride-Elect At Home of Aunt Miss Maxine Hickman, whose wedding to Pfc. Robert L. Jones was an event of April 15, was honored at a pre-nuptial shower given April 12. The affair was at the home of her aunt, Mrs. A. O. Walker, Jacksonville High way, and co-hostess was Mrs. Eugene Dunagan, sister of the bride-to-be. Games were played and Mis; Hickman was presented with many lovely gifts. Refreshments were served from a table centered ' with a bride's cake. Pouring were Mrs. K. M. Kent of Ogalalla, Neb., aunt of the bride-elect, and Mrs. Lionel Ranking. About 30 friends and relatives attended. Olsen-Ross Rites Set for Thursday Set for this week is the wed ding of Miss Dorthea Olsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Olscn, 40 Berkeley Way, to Cap tain Raymond H. Ross. Captain Ross, recently returned to this country after duty in the South Pacific, arrived in Medford last Thursday. The wedding has been set for April 26 at the Medford Meth odist church and the Rev. Joseph Knotts, uncle of the groom, is to come from Salem to perform the service. Plan Card Party For Tuesday Eve A card party for members and friends of Sacred Heart Catholic church parish will be held Tues-! day evening at the parish hall on South Oakdale avenue. Mr. and; Mrs. Elmer Weiss are chairmen j of the committee in charge of the affair, which is scheduled for eight o'clock. ! c For many years the people of southern Oregon have de pended upon PE3IIIS AMBULANCE SERVICE for quick and kind ly service in time ef need. o Pearl's careful experienced drivers are trained in the latest first-aid techniques. As part of eur standard equipment we have Med ford's own K and M stretchers. In Case of Emergency PHONE 2675 o Lady Attendant FUNERAL HOME 426 WIST SIXTH ST. Favorite Songs Feature Program Monday Evening "Echoes of Long Ago" was the theme of the program pre sented by Olive Rebekah lodge members following the meeting Monday night at the I.O.O.F. hall, and a number of old favor ite songs were sung in tableaux settings. The program had been arranged by Mrs. Martha Miller and a committee. A quartet composed of D. E. Millard, LaVerne Sutherland, Chester Wendt and A. L. Vro man, presented several numbers. First on the program was a solo by Mrs. John Hubler, assisted by the quartet, with Mrs. Millard at the piano. Mrs. Hubler and Mrs. Emily Conrad, dressed in old-time costumes, sang a duet, the quartet appeared next on the program and were followed by A. L. Vroman and Ina Huson, who presented a number. Laura Jones appeared In a reading and Mr. and Mrs. Mil lard then presented a number. Julia Gregory, Ethyl Weed, Leah Ivie and Mary Cave appeared in costumes for a group number and were accompanied by Caro line Leaders. The quartet then sang "Sweet Genevieve", with Veva Wimer appearing as Gene vieve and Mary Brown and Mr. Sutherland sang a .duet. Closing number on the program was the quartet with Martha Miller ap pearing with the singers in the tableau. Refreshments were served by a committee of which Maud Daugherty was chairman. The Rebekahs accepted an in vitation from the Medford I.O.O. F. lodge to attend an annivers ary program May 1 at 8 pjn. t Shower Is Given For Mrs. Houston Sams Valley A shower giv en recently at the home of Mrs. Earl Peffley by Mrs. Peff ley and Mrs. C. W. McDonough, honored Mrs. Lindsay Houston. There were 14 friends present and Mrs. Houston was presented with many gifts. The afternoon was spent with games and prizes were awarded to Mrs. James McDowell, Mrs. Elwood Abbott, Mrs. Paul Schulz and Mrs. C. C. Sanderson. Mrs. Ralph Kogen of Medford and Mrs. James McDowell of McLeod were guests from out of the community. Refreshments were served' by the hostesses. -f Announce Rites Held In March Announcement was made last week of the wedding of Mrs. Lou Ella Waterston, Medford, to Sgt. James R. Bell, also of this city. The wedding took place March 14 at the Methodist par sonage here with the Rev. Louis C. Kirby officiating. Sgt. Bell is stationed at Hobbs, N. M., and Mrs. Bell is remain ing in Medford. "n atTi '"on- "'sis e; de' "he lit nim inorr lej mo if m 1 i or Now evid Summer Here's frontpage fashion news! Peplums score pew popularity! Boleros gain new friends! Prints take to di.imatic colorings. Sleeves go to many lengths. Corre see all that's new and smart for Summer! HEADING TOWARD SUMMER Now it's straw! Lovely light-weight, flattering straw hats to wear all Summer long. There are Bloomer Cirl sailors and bewitching brims all inV troTSl tit V. id if B- & ' planted with posies to enliven the scene. Speakers Present Facts On Thailand For Study Meeting Mrs. M. M. Morris and Mrs. Frances Cochran were on the program for the last meeting of the Wednesday Study club, both discussing Thailand. Mrs. Morris described modern Thailand, stat ing that the country was about the size of Texas with double the population. It is considered an advanced Asiatic country, the speaker said, with a lazy, peace loving people who depend upon help from other nations for har vesting the crops of rice, pepper and cotton. Mining and fishing are other industries, Mrs. Mor ris said. Buddhism predominates as a religion, according to the speaker, and she also explained Thailand's position in the pres ent war, Mrs. Cochran reviewed "Anna and the King of Siam" by Mar garet Lauden, explaining that Anna was the daughter of a Brit ish office who accepted a posi tion teaching the children of the king, and later the wives of the palace. She eventually served as interpreter, accepted many responsible duties and through her acts of mercy became known as the "white angel." When the prince took the throne, Anna's teaching and influence began to show, in the beginning of relig ious freedom and modern ideas of liberty and justice for the na tion, the speaker said. The club recently lost one of It's charter members In the death of Mrs. H. C. (Ella). Wortman. Mrs. A. J. Hanby, in the hospital for many weeks, was reported to be improving and able to re turn home soon. At the next meeting a pro gram on National Music week will be given, witn Mrs. t. Nichols in charge. Two Leave Yesterday Mrs. Sam Schlankey, 1435 Euclid avenue, and Mrs. B. L. The Gospel Proclaimed in Music, Evangelism, Prayer i'f.' ',, . r'f 'FCF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH . (N. Central at 3rd St.) Timely and Inspired Mesiagei on Great Bible Truths Soul-Thrilling Music by Mixed Chorus and Orchestra Sunday serivcet, 11a. m.f 3 p. m., and 7:45 p. m. Tuesday and Friday, 8 p. m. Servicemen and their Wives Welcome - ' Na Collections ihS"? 'o'droaV,1?"' fnd ADRIENNE'S. Wood, Portland, left Medford yesterday for Laguna Beach, Calif., where they will spend a two weeks vacation. Mrs. Wood, the former Betty Anne Thorn dike of Medford, visited briefly with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Thorndike, Berkeley Way. WASHING MACHINES REPAIRED Parts & Service on All Makes B. & B Washer Shop 40S E. Main. Phone 6302 C. L. PERKINS Doctor of OPTOMETRY guccessur to Dr. B. D. Elwood Betterment of Human Villon LENSES PRESCRIBED Ph. 1881 214 Flnltrar BI. Cor. Main ana Central, Medford BEAUTY SCHOOL SPECIALS Permanent Wave $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 COLD WAVE $10. Shampoo 50 and Hair Style 50 MEDFORD SCHOOL BEAUTY "CULTURE 235 E. Main 'hi pi L -rrJ