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FOUR MEDFOHD MAIL TRIBUNE Society and Qubs Olsen-Ross Rites ,SoIemnized Here Thursday Evening '. Among weddings of last week . was that of Miss Dorthea Olsen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Olsen, 40 Berkeley Way, lo tap tain Raymond Ross, which took place Thursday evening at the Medford Methodist cnurcn. ine service was read at eight o'clock in the evening by the groom's uncle, the Rev. Joseph Knotts of Salem. ',. Miss Olsen's wedding gown was of the traditional white sa tin fashioned with a long train, and the three-quarter length veil from a coronet of seed pearls. Her bouquet was of white roses, bouvaraia, uiy-ui-the-valley and Cecil Bruner roses. She wore a bracelet of tiny burnished gold leaves, a gift of Capt. Ross. Attendants were Miss Ruth Cuffel, maid-of-honor, Miss Bar bara Olsen, sister of the bride and Miss Vera Ray, bridesmaids. Miss Cuffel's gown was of blue, Miss Olsen's of pink and Miss Ray wore blue. They carried bouquets of bouvardia and sweet peas. 'j Best man for Captain Ross was Chester Fitch and ushers were Paul Bray and Riley Cook. i Harry Young sang "Because" preceding the rites and as the couple knelt for the closing prayer Mr. Young sanB Lord's Prayer Mrs. Doris Condit Lantz played the weaaing mm es. ,' At the reception, held In the church parlors, Miss Cuffel cut the wedding cake. i Captain and Mrs. Ross have eone to Vancouver, B. C, and Lake Louise for a wedding trip. The captain, who served two and mn-hnlf vears overseas with the Americal Division, reports for duty June 1 at Ft. Lewis, Wash. Mrs. Ross will return to Medford. 45th Anniversary Is Celebrated By Medford Chapter ' ! Reames Chapter No. 68, 0.E.S., celebrated its 45th anniversary of Institution Thursday, night at a dinner followed by a program r.d the stated chapter communi cation. Dinner wai served to bout 12B members and visitors. The chapter was Instituted In April of 1900, with Worthy Grand Matron Margaret L. Lut ke of Portland and Worthy Grand Patron Thomas F. Ryan of Oregon City, here for the ceremonies. They were assisted by Hattle Reames White, grana marshal, and members oi Aaarei chapter of Jacksonville. ,, Mrs. White, still active In the chapter, was honored guest for the celebration. Charter members numbered about SO and Mary Reeves and V. I. Vawter served as the first matron and patron, Living char ter members are Bessie Lumns den, Lucy Elwood, Mary Strang, Mattie Pickel and Mamie Riddle, vi During the evening Mrs. White was presented a life membership In the order, having been In itiated In 1885, and was given the honor of cutting the blrth- dny cake, assisted by Hope Woods. 1 Following dinner a colorful style show was held, with heir loom gowns featured. Mrs. White modeled a beautiful blue gown which dates back to 1856. a white opera cape more than J00 years old. Others wore gowns dating from 1800 to pres ent day. Among these was a handwoven, handmade . dress worn by Delia Dcnncy. Ester Turbln, Berta Morse and Mary Lee Strang modeled "flapper" styles of 1915 and Nell Purdln and Jane McCarty modeled gowns of 1900. Jennie Riddel wore a formal gown more than 75 years rid and Angle Ray modeled a 1910 dress. Frances Zundell, Letta Queen, Hope Wood and Mnbcl Jowett appear ed In styles of 1900. Amelia Hiles, worthy matron acted as narrator fur the show Music was furnished by the high school .textct composed of Donna Dawes. Jean Hickman Harriet Walker, Gloria Preston Larbiira Meadows and Lorcc Monliclh, accompanied by Gran Pankey. Barbara Hill gave two accordion numbers. : During the chapter meeting a ClaM of candidates was Initiated . Chapter and dining rooms Were arranged wllh bouquets ol spring flowers by a committee of whlc.i Edna Skinner was chairman and Gladys Jewett was general chairman in charge ot the dinner. UNIVERSAL SPIRITUAL TEMPLE meets Medford Hotel, meiianin floor 2 p.m. each Thursday REV. DARLENE LE VYNE pastor In charge snm.nn. It wranr t tm not eon fl.mn anvona. -Juit pr4rli th Sunday, Aprn 29, 18451 May Fellowship Program Planned By Church Women The May Fellowship Day pro gram of the Medford Council of Church Women is scheduled for Friday, May 4, in the First Methodist church, Main and Lau rel streets. Mrs. Louis C. Kirby, president of the council, announces that reservations should be made by the presidents of the church women's groups and turned in to Mrs. C. Earl Bradfish. They can be made by telephoning 3646 by May 1. Mrs. Clarence Meeker, In pre senting the program, will call on several women to give various phases of the theme, "Our Town." Mrs. Harry Holmes, chairman of the Home Service corps of the Ked uross, win speak on "returning service per sonnel": Mrs. Marlorie Pena Hopkins, secretary of the Girl Scouts, and Mrs. Ben Schmidt, "luvenile nroteetion' : Mrs. Ethel Tennent, director of the Med ford nursery school, "children of working mothers": Mrs. Dolph Phlpps. president of the board of directors, will conclude the discussion with "our town and the young working girl." Mrs. Rosnlck will give the In vocation. A free-will offering will be received to defray the cost of the luncheon and to support the work of the council. A nursery will be provided for small chil dren during the program. Former Resident : Wed In New York To Army Officer Valley friends of Miss Leona Marlnn Conger, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Henry E. Conger, route 2, will be Interested in the news of her, marriage to Col. Leslie Thompson Sutherland. The serv ice took place April 0 at the Riverside church in New York and was read by the Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdlck. Col. and Mrs. Sutherland are residing near the Edgewood Arsenal. Md., where the officer is currently stationed. Mrs Sutherland has been employed at the arsenal for the past sev eral months. She was home last fall for month's visit with her parents. Miss Delma Carter Bride Of Corporal Prospect A marriage ot In terest here took place at Reno, April 17, when Miss Delnia Car ter, daughter of Mrs. George Carter of Prospect became the bride of Cpl. Delbcrt Parscel of the U. S. Marine Corps. Mrs Parscel, a 1944 graduate of Grants Pass high school, has been employed by the Alley Brothers Lumber company for the past year. Cpl. Parscel has recently returned from the Ha waiian Islands where he has been' stationed for the past sev eral months. The young couple Is visiting with the corporal's parents at Grants Pass, until he reports for duty. Mrs. Ralph Waldron Entertains Group Members of the Leisure Day club held an all-day session at the home of Mrs. F. E. Richey 634 McAndrews Road, with a covered dish luncheon at noon, Mrs. Ralph Waldron presided at a business session. Present were Mrs, O. C. Richey, Mrs Ralph Waldron, Mrs. A. H. Tay lor, Mrs. Ben Music, Mrs. John Gee and the hostess. REMEMBER IS MAY 13th COOSE YOUR MOTHERfS DAY CARD FROM OUR LARGE SELECTION Priced From 5c to $1.00 Special Cards for MOTHER'S DAY TO DAD ON MOTHER'S DAY TO AUNT ON MOTHER'S DAY MOTHER'S DAY MONEY ENCLOSURE CARDS WE HANDLE THE HALLMARK CARDS SWEMS GIFT SHOP 217 E. MAIN STREET ij iihi ii.i . i . ..I,. iiii i i m ii mmmm . i pim.mm i i : i , ' 1 - - y A i S.y y: t" , 1 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wallace. 344 South Grape street, who re cently celebrated their silver wedding anniversary, were married In Coblens, Germany, Mrs. Wallace's native city. Mr. Wallace was then a sergeant with the United States army of occupation in Germany. Ceremony and Tea At Local Hospital v Will Honor Aides In honor of 24 recent gradu ates of the two night classes of volunteer Red Cross Nurses' Aides, formal capping cere monies and a tea are being held this afternoon at Community Hospital by Miss Phyllis Swear ingen and the nurses' aide com mittee, assisted by members of the corps. Special Invitations have been extended members of the public health department Sacred Heart, Community and the Camp White station hospi tals, the Jackson County Cham- ber of Commerce, Red Cross and other interested persons who have contributed to the program in Medford. The oath 'of civilian defense will be administered by Frank Hull and Mrs. Lester Gilman, R. N., will administer the vol unteer nurses' aide oath. Pres entation of caps and pins will be by Mrs. Don Newbury, chair man of the aide committee, as sisted by Mrs. T. R. Florey, vlc- chalrman. and Mrs. C. W. Gutches, corps captain. Miss June Williams will pre sent two vocal selections, accom panied by 'Miss Phyllis Furry, and Mrs, Howard Rutherford will present Incidental music during the afternoon. Presid ing at the tea table will be Mrs. Porter J. Neff, Mrs. C. W. Ash pole, Mrs. S. M. Tuttle and Mrs. J. C. Boyle. Mrs. Neff Is making flower arrangements for the af fair and assisting about the rooms will be Miss Nancy New bury and Miss Anne Durno. Sacred Heart graduates, In structed by Sister Joseph Ama bel, R. N., include Clara Beer, Dorothy Gould, Mary Roper Beulah Osburn, Mary Wilson. Clara Purccll, Florence Ho'mes, Lorraine Cacheleln and Hiltrude Van Dyke. Community Hospital gradu ates, instructed by Miss Betsy Rolland, R. N, and Mrs. Lester Gilman, R. N., include Mildrrd Early, Edythe Herriott, Mrs. C G. Van Valzah, Joan Aya. Elsie Krecr, Mary Gilmore, Audrry Miles, Phyllis Crary, Esthti Bauer. Mary Schenck, Wilma Hayes, Frances Naumes. Lou- ella Schneider and Laura Butts About 100 guests are exDected for the ceremonies and tea. 25th Anniversary Is Celebrated By Medford Residents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wallace, 344 South Grape street, who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary April 3, have made their home In Oregon ever since arriving in this country as bride and groom shortly after the termination of World war l Mrs. Wallace, the former Amalie Helen Koch was a war bride," marrying Sgt. Wallace when he was stationed in her home city of Coblenz, Germany, with the army of occupation. In celebration of their silver wedding anniversary the Wal laces entertained 35 guests at their home for a buffet supper, and the guests signed their names in the guest book which was presented to Sgt. and Mrs Wallace by Chaplain Schleiser on their wedding day. - Mr. and Mrs. Wallace lived in Grants Pass, the sergeant's home town, when they first arrived in Oregon but for the past five years they have lived in Med ford. Mr. Wallace is now with the Columbia Utilities company at Camp White. Mr. Wallace served overseas In the last war for more than four years, having been sent over with one of the first con tingents and remaining with the army of occupation after hostil ities had ceased. 4 , Mariners' Class Meets at Church Members of the Mariners' class of the First Christian church met Wednesday evening In the Fel lowship Hall for a potluck din ner, business meeting and so cial hour. Features of the evening's en tertainment included an instruc tive talk on fire hazards by Skip per Claude Haggard, accordion numbers by, Glenn Yost, Jr., and games. The group welcomed back Ir win R. Doty, RT3-C, home on leave from Treasure Island Mrs. Martha Mathis and Mrs. Hallie Wright were guests. TRADE LOT S. Riverside Klamath Falls for Suburban Lot Dr. A A Soul M. D. Phone 2870 Miss, Nariiy Swem Reigns As Queen Of Annual Dance .Most Important social event of the year for students of Med ford senior high school, the an nual Junior Prom, took place last night at the school gymna sium, and highlighting the event was the coronation of Miss Nancy Swem as prom queen. Miss Swem, senior student, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Swem. Princesses for the prom were Evelyn Van Hise, Margo Gammill and Gloria Preston from the senior class and Betty Lou Baker, Beverly Conser, June- Bosworth and Joan Hoppe, juniors. Queen Nancy was escorted to her throne by Charles Jones, president of the senior class, and received her crown from John Bullock, president of the stu dent body. She wore for the prom a gown of white with a full skirt. A circus theme had been used In the hall decorations and for programs. A false ceiling in tent style was of pink and blue and a large elephant stood be hind the queen's throne, which was fashioned to resemble a howdah. Murals were of circus animals. During the intermission a pro gram was presented by Jerry Liebman and Joan Adler, who presented a feature dance; Phyllis Furry, who gave piano selections, and Jerry Clark, who gave popular song numbers. Patrons and patronesses were the Messrs. and Mesdames E. H. Hedrick, L. D. Harris, John Moffat, Eugene Thorndike, L. A. Mentzer, Justin Smith, M. Liebman, J. C. Tucker, Al Simp son and Miss. Mary Busch, Miss Carol Snyder, Miss Joan Cun ningham, Miss Delie Whisenant, Mrs. Delphie Meyers and Mrs. Johnnie Smith. Jerry Liebman was general chairman for the prom and oth er committee chairmen were Marjorie Thompson, decora tions; Allen Kircher, construc tion; Nat Bender, lighting; Janet Horsley, programs; Betty Lou Baker, refreshments; Bob Ste vens, music; Barbara Meadows, patrons and patronesses and Bill Tarns, clean-up. Junior class officers are Bob Watson, president; Allen Kirch er, vice-president; Lee Johnson, secretary; Al Boucher, treasur er, Lorraine Persgard, repre sentative. Miss Jacquoise Kit- ley and J. C. Tucker are class advisers. Colleen Imhausen Married In Reno To Melvin Miller Married April 23 in Reno. Nev.. were Colleen Imhausen of Medford and Melvin Miller of Shady Cove. The service was performed by the Rev Brewster Adams of the ' First Baptist church at the Adams home; The bride's wedding costume was an ensemble of light blue with accessories of white and her flowers were carnations After a brief wedding trip Mr and Mrs. Miller will return to Medford to reside on North Riverside avenue. The groom is engaged in the logging business. Mrs. Miller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Friend, An telope Orchard, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Har vey Morgan of Shady Cove. Both the bride and groom attended Medford high school. In Time of Sorrow It la In time of sorrow that that Perl's ser vice ii so sincerelr. appreciated . . . hare you may leave ALL details to ui. and long experience plus com pute facilities enable us to provide a ser vice both beautiful and moderate in cost. Lady Attendant PEEL'S FUNERAL HOME 424 WEST SIXTH ST. TELEPHONE 2675 lit) I I If (At --5 I -Iff' i l i ! - 2 S r V v ,- 1 Z ft .-, t V-j jH h I '-r-trnwrnt in n aiiai n iiiilif nfiil Miss Nancy Swem, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Swem, 38 Ross Court, reigned as queen of the annual Junior Prom, held last night at the high school. Miss Swem, also the present queen of Medford bethel. Daughters of Job. is shown here in her robes as bethel queen. Newlywed Couple Arrive In City; Will Reside Here Mr. and Mrs. Lee Spencer Bullis have arrived in Medford and have taken up residence here. Mr. and Mrs. Bullis are newlyweds, their marriage hav ing taken place in Mansfield, Ga., March 31, at the First Methodist church. Mrs. Bullis is the former Elizabeth Lawr ence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Overton Lawrence of Mansfield The groom served In the navy early in' the war and after his discharge was employed at Tu- lane university, New Orleans, for a time. He is the son of Seth Bullis, 15 Florence avenue. Mrs. Emmem In South For Conference Session Mrs. Tom Emmens. 602 Cath- erine street, left by plane yes terday for San Francisco where sne plans to attend sessions, of the San Francisco conference. t?JS ?fr Co j V- -ml -.v f - wf Lip fli FT 2 Also Companion Coats and Suits, are shown Suit Department From ?25 00 each to' Miss Huldah Rose Is Betrothed To Sergeant Fisher Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Rose of Medford announce the engage ment of their daughter, Huldah Rae, to SSgt. J. L. Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fisher of Springfield, Ore. Miss Rose attended Medford schools, ' graduated from the Southern Oregon College of Edu cation and for the past three years has been a member of the faculty of the Eagle Point schools. Sgt. Fisher attended the University of Oregon and the' Southern Oregon College of Edu cation. He has recently returned from 27 months overseas duty in the European theater. No definite date has been set for the wedding as Sgt. Fisher is a patient at Barnes General hos pital, Vancouver, Wash. Mrs. Rasmussen, Son Leave for Nebraska Mrs. George Rasmussen and son, Peter, left Monday for Omaha, Neb., to visit her hus band, Lt. (J.g.) George Rasmus- j sen, who is stationed with the navy there. Mrs. Rasmussen re sides at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G, M. Roberts on Crown Hill road. CLE AR A COATS and SUITS ENTIRE STOCK SPECIALLY PRICED (OATS W1475 Fall and Spring weight. Values to $24.95 Sizes JO to 44. REAL VALUES ' SUITS ?5 00to$1790 Lined and Unlined. Values to $24.95 Sizes 10 to 44. DONT MISS THESE VALUES ALSO GIRLS' NEW SPRING COATS Sizes 7 to 14. Boxy and Fitted $f.95 Red, Blue, Beige, Orchid, Brown, Green M and Gold. Ceiling price $15.95 HAROLD'S 130 E-Main ' LADIES' APPAREL Medford ADRIENNE'S TXnlversHr Studenti In City for Week-end Miss Betty Mack, Miss Paula Blanton and Miss Dolores Ray will return to the University of Oregon today after visiting their parents in Medford this weekend. 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 . nit Here are the three top coats In Spring'i hit parade of fashions- The shortie that goes with everything. The doll waist coat that slim beauties like to tie tightly around their waists. And the boy coat . . long may it reign! In bright shades . . navy and black. in the Coat and 59 98 nii.'- Rod John 1:11 to II vi . npnrmani ai ya, II (Jnui1 TcachlB(i).
