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FOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE Society and Clubs Bridal Shower Saturday Honors Sydney Brown Miss Sydney Brown, daughter of the late Sheriff Syd I- Brown and Mrs. Brown, 504 S- Holly. street, was honored at a miscel- laneous kitchen shower Satur day evening, July 28, when Mrs, Mary Brown entertained a group of employees of the Jackson County assessor's office and tax department, at the L. M. Ham ilton home on Arnold lane. Miss Brown is planning to be mar ried in the near future to Staff Sergeant LcRoy Nelson, station ed at Camp White for some time and now in Texas attending mili tary police training school. Miss Brown is employed in the Jack son county tak department in the courthouse. The shower was a lawn party, and guests attending were the Mesdames Syd Brown, L. M Hamilton, Dixie Traham, Ger trude McKay, Vcrna Elliott, M o n t a Mae Hill, Marjorie Brooks, Elva Jennings, Viola Moore, and Linnie Dunivant and Miss Alva Caster of Medford and Mrs. Barbara Jacobs and Mrs. Lucille Boenig of Ashland Announce Troth Of Jeanne Davis To Warren Helm Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Davis of Shady Cove announce the en gagement of their daughter, Jeanne, to Warren J. Helm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Helm of Medford. The wedding is plan ned for Sept. 15, and will take place in Medford. Miss Davis is a graduate of the Prospect high school, and attended Southern Oregon Col lege of Education. She is em ployed now as a stenographer in the office of Robert Shepherd, Fluhrer building. Her fiance attended Medford high school, and Is employed by the DcDonald Candy company here. Club Entertained At Hamilton Home ' Members of the F. L. club were entertained at a lawn party Wednesday evening at the L. M. Hamilton home on Arnold lane, when 25 persons gathered for a pot luck dinner and evening of music and singing. Hostesses for the affair were Mary Brown and Georgia Hess. ' Next meeting of the club will be Aug. 13. . CO"1". an" Lawre 9 nces JEWELRY and GIFT SHOP firrylm the ftjime IIIkN Ui J.wHrv found In thf Iffst Rlor.i In the Urgrsl rlltf-t. Mudrrattlr I'rlrrd. 'G ...HUT Jot fflohfas ItiftcAes All kinds of bread can stand the test of coming out of an oven. But four or fivt hours in lunch box shows whether it's really THERE with the flavor, freshness, and punch worker wants . . and needs. MODEL BAKERY IN THE LIBERTY BUILDING Sunday, Aug. 8 I94S Anne Bateman And Jacob Gorby Wed At Church The First Methodist church In Medford was the scene Thurs day, Aug. 2, of the wedding of Miss Anne Bateman and Jacob Gorby, both of Medford. The service was read at three o'clock in the afternoon by the Rev. Louis C. Kirby, pastor of the church, in a setting of white and peach colored gladioli and candlebra. The bride wore an aqua color ed afternoon dress with white accessories and a corsage ot white gardenias and rosebuds. Her attendants, Miss Edna Hll derbrand as maid of honor, wore a rose colored dress and Miss Fannie Whitman, bridesmaid, was gowned in blue. Both had gardenia corsages. Attendants for the groom were Hubert C. High and Leon ard Stcnerson. Before the ceremony, Miss Joyce Anne Bateman, daughter of the bride, and Mrs. Margaret Taylor, the bride's sister, sang "At Dawning," accompanied by Mrs. Eva Marsh. At the close of the service, Miss Bateman sang the "Lord's Prayer." Friends and relatives attend ed a reception after the wedding at the bride's home, 719 Bennett street. Serving were Mrs. H.'C. High, Mrs. Lucretia Jordan, sis ter of the bride, Mrs. Rose Young, and Mrs. Birdie Bate man, another daughter of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Gorby left the city on a trip north, and plan to be in Portland, returning in about two weeks to make their home at 710 Bennett street. Mrs. Gorby expects to continue her work as manager of the South ern Oregon Credit Bureau, and Mr. Gorby is a test board techni cian with the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company here. Both have made their homes in Medford for several years, and have many friends in the city. A pre-nuptial dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Gorby was given Wednesday evening when Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk entertain ed at their home, 53 Rose ave nue. Following the dinner, a wedding cake was served, the bride-elect cutting the first piece. Other guests at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. James Fleming, the Rev. Joseph Knott and Carl Burk, son of the host and hostess. Earl Days Return To Establish Home Mr. and Mrs. Earl Day, for mer Medford residents who left the valley about four years ago to make their home in the north ern part of the state, have re turned and plan to remain here Indefinitely. They are now liv ing at the Blue Moon ranch in Central Point, which is owned by their son, John S. Day. An other son, Ben Day, owns the Valley's End ranch in Sams Val ley. Mr. Day was Judge of the county court for several years, before he resigned to work with the Oregon state tax commission in Salem, four years ago. Miss Nancy Day, daughter of the Earl Day's, is in Vancouver, Wash., at present as director of drama tics of the Vancouver recreation commission and assistant direc tor of the civic theater In that city. She is expected to spend a few weeks vacationing here in September, Women's Corps . Marks Birthdays Fourteen members and guests of the Women's Relief Corps met at the home of Mrs. Marcia Shell, 723 Oak street, Thursday for a 1 o'clock birthday lunch eon honoring those m e m b t r a whose birthdays occur during the months of April through Sep. tcmber, inclusive. Present wore Katherlne Peter son, Etta Krause, Freda Law rence, Carrie Young, Nettl Gro ver, Clara Hills, Bella Littrell and Mabel Reinklng, members, and Frances Reed, Anita Law rence, and Mrs. W. R. Ludwlg, visitors. Alma Harlacher, Lewis Williams Married Sunday Miss Alma Harlacher, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. E. Harlacher of Grants Pass, and Lewis C. Williams, electrician's mate second class of the navy and son of Mr- and Mrs. Lee Wil liams of Medford, were married at the home of the bride's par ents Sunday afternoon, July 29. The service was read at four o'clock by the Rev- H. D. Kim mell of the Church of the Breth ren, and the bridal party stood before an arrangement of tapers and white gladioli. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Lloyd Harlacher of Grants Pass, wore a rose coral dressmaker suit with black accessories and a shoulder cor sage of gardenias. Mrs. John Russell, Jr., of Medford, sister of the groom, was matron of honor and wore a gold colored dressmaker suit with blue acces cories and a corsage of talisman roses and fern. LeRoy Williams of Medford, brother of the groom, was best man. "Dearest Believe" and the Lohengrin wedding march were played by Miss Shirley Shade of Medford. reception was held for rela tives and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Harlacker of Grants Pass, on the ' piazza facing Rogue River. The first piece of wedding cake was cut by the bride and groom, and Mrs- Harlacher continued serv ing, assisted by Mrs. LeRoy Wil liams and Mrs. John Russell, Jr. Mrs. Williams is a graduate of Grants Pass high school and at tended LaVerne College, La Verne, Calif. She has been em ployed recently at Lloyd's Mar ket in Grants Pass. Mr. Williams was. graduated from Medford senior high school with the class of 1941, and received his navy training at Chapman College in Los Angeles. Mr. Williams is now on a thirty day leave from the navy, and on expiration of that time he and Mrs- Williams will leave the valley for Bremerton, Wash., where he will report. for further assignment. 1 Church Society Meets Tuesday "Their Fears Our Consolation" was the topic of the worship ser vice conducted by Bertha Huson Wednesday afternoon at the meeting of the Adult Missionary society of the First Christian church. Mrs. Walter Kindred presided at the meeting in the church parlor, and Georgia Burn- ham is In charge of the monthly theme, "Uprooting From Home." Other features of the program were a duet by Mrs. Ralph Cook and daughter, Barbara, a piano solo by Miss Cook, and presema- of a dialogue "When the Bugle Founded" by Maud DHueh- erty. Ruth Hood and Dorothy Doty gave "From Queen to Cog," and a family council skit was given by E u 1 a Foley. Sally Cooper and Irene Bailey present ed "In Fields of Destiny we Reap." Social chairman for the meet ing was Anna Ford, who with her committee served refresh ments to 64 members and friends attending- Boulats Visiting Hare Mr. and Mrs. Josef T. Botilet of Faribault, Minn-, are visiting at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Wil liam W- P. Holt. 11 Corning court. They plan to be here about two weeks. Mrs. Boulet Is the former Barbara Holt, and has been away from the city over four years. Attend Ashland Picnic Fifteen members of the Wes ley league of the First Methodist church attended a swimming party and picnic Friday night in Ashland. The picnic dinner was served in Litliia park, and the group was accompanied by Mrs. Louis C. Kirby. you Aave a - ,N r if, ; !' I Iff " l: i 1 v : - f - - a r j r i- M 1.77 j ) , V i r v - '1 . - ! Pictured here as they were leaving St- Mark's Episcopal church after the wedding ceremony Tuesday. June 26. are Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Ashcom. Mrs. Ashcom, the former Deborr.h Tumy, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tumy. 705 Park street, and Mr. Ashcom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Andre Ashcom of Johnstown. Pa. The Rev. George R- Turney read the service at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The couple will reside at 2280 Cadillac boulevard, Goodrow Apartments 405 in Detroit, Mich., while the groom is a navy V-12 medical student at Wayne University. (Photo by Shangle.) Gold Hill Man, Minnesota Girl Wed In Chapel Gold Hill A wedding of in terest to local people took place July 14 when Leo Walker, petty officer first class, US.N.R-, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walker of Gold Hill, and Miss Lolo Charlotte Hill, daughter of Wolf ram Hill of St. Paul, Minn., were married at the Fort Snel'.ing chapel, Fort Snelling. Minn. The service was read at 8 o'clock in the evening by Lt. Orlindo In gvolstadt, navy chaplain. The bride was given in mar rinire hv Kt father, and wore an all white taffeta and net dress with finger tip veil, engea wun two rows ot lace, ana uliu place with a pearl crown- ncr , .f n.Uiln inenc nnnv bouquet was of white roses, baby breath and sweet peas. Maid of honor was the bride s .:- ...i inn onH hnst ' sisicr, mi!.- j.-...-. ...... , man was l eiiy viiivt. Eagle. Petty Officer Walker was graduated from Gold Hill high school with the class of 1937, and enlisted in the navy Dec. 22, 1941. He has served overseas in the Pacific theater of war for 23 months, and is now stationed at the navy hospital at the Min- neapolis-St- Paul airport in Min nesota. His rating is ships cook first class. 4 Nebraska Association Plans Picnic Aug. 12 T. L. O'Harra. president of the Nebraska association in the val ley, announces the annual picnic for all former residents of Ne braska, their families and friends, will be held in Lithia park, Ashland, Sunday, Aug. 12. : Each family attending is asked to bring a picnic dinner and ser-, vice, and the association will furnish coffee, cream and ice cream. A program ana various prizes will be offered- For fur- j ther information, interested per sons arc asked to telephone Mrs. Clayton Walker, in Medford, number 4318. f Mn. Lillian Salad Entertaining At Party . ' An informal cocktail party at the home of Mrs. Lillian Salade. Central Point, will be held this afternoon, from 5:30 to 7 o'clock. Guests will include officers from the Medford air base. xvat&i fcxaClctn ? Taste, odor, color or hardness Our CP Me Line of Equipment will solve, completely, Any water problem ot a rost of less than one rent per ilny. Lon? Life x "ft Simple to Install i minim - taaiiini iiiimr For Economy, Health and Better Living . . . See your water doctor. Today . . . Ladies' Troop Host To Posse Sunday Evening The Ladies' Mounted Troop, auxiliary to the Jackson county Sheviff's Posse, entertained the po'-se members and their wives, a.id husbands of the Ladies' Troop Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. C. Rease Braley, 245 Valley View drive. Supper was served at 8 o'clock to about 65 guests, in the yard, which was decorated with Chinese lanterns Several persons enjoyed swim ming in the Braley pool, and later in the evening moving pic- lures were shown by George Field, past captain of the posse, and Rease Braley- Many guests rode from their ranches in va- rjous parts of u vaile anri others met at lhp and rode out to the Valley View home. . . '"c '" se oi. me ailair consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Braley, Mr. and Mrs. Max Millhollin, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Lyle Fidler. Birthday Party At Richey Home A surprise birthday party given Wednesday evening, Aug. 1, by Mrs. O. C. Richey honored her husband on his birthday an niversary. The affair was given at the Richey home, 1708 W. Main street. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hartsook and small daughter, Virginia Lee. Mr. and Mrs- P. H. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. John Dunlap, and the Richeys' two small sons, Othar Donley and Rickey Ray. Beautiful diamond Engagement Ring with matched wtd ding ring. 60 th.. TAKE M ,V , -J"t ar:u: . i -vViij I.M THAT ALL-IMPORTANT DIAMOND AlL her hie through, thft'tl trtosurt th dia mond you givt her now. Be sur that th diamond you choot ii worthy ol htr. Our diamond hav long bcn lamou for their bwwty and their perfec tion ol culling. You can buy with conlidtnc . . . end ,gi with prtd . . any diamond in our larq election. Tour e h 1 r 1 count Invttfd. Bud' tt trrm at no ex tra roit Dorothy Parr Weds. Hilt Man In July Rites The wedding of Miss Dorothy Parr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs R. M. Parr of Ashland and Frederick Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haynes of Hilt, Calif-, took place Friday eve ning, July 27, at the Church of Christ in Ashland. The Rev. Earl Downing read the double ring service at 8 o'clock before a large group of relatives and friends. Preceding the ceremony, Miss Sue Parkinson sang "At Dawn ing" and "Because," accom panied by Mrs. Cay Hufman. The church was decorated with summer flowers and tapers. Attendants were Miss Anna belle Riggs, maid of honor, and the matrons of honor, Mrs- R. B. Parr of Talent, Mrs. Gilbert Luper, Hilt, and Mrs. A. D- Parr, Roseburgi James Haley of Yreka was best man, and ushers were R. B. Parr, A. D. Parr and Sam Dunaway. The bride wore a white satin gown with full length train, long sleeves and a finger tip veil, and carried an arm bouquet of white gladioli. A reception was held after the wedding at the Lithia hotel with Mrs. L- G. Frink, Talent, and Mrs- Clifford McLean, Ashland, serving. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes left on a trip to San Francisco, and will be at home in Hilt after Aug. 10. Mrs. Haynes was graduated from Ashland senior high school with the class of 1942, and has recently been employed in civil service work at the Farm Se curity office in Medford. Mr. Haynes was graduated from the Yreka schools, and is. employed as a bookkeeper at Hilt. Prior to her marriage. Miss Parr was honored at several bridal showers. One was given by Miss Annabelle Riggs at the home of Mr- and Mrs. Roy Parr in Talent, and another was held at the Church of Chrst by a group of friends- A third shower was given in Hilt. Leisure Club H as Luncheon First afternoon meeting of the Leisure Day club, which decided at the previous meeting to hold only afternoon rather than all day meetings, was held Wednes day at the home of Mrs. Ben Music. 617 N. Holly street. A dessert luncheon was served at 2 o'clock. The Julv 18 nicotine a-si lmM at the home of Mrs. F. E- Richey, oj-j McKndrews road., and fea tured a covered dish luncheon at noon and sewing. Nevila Chapter Picnic At Shady Cove Today Nevita Chapter No. 93, Order of Eastern Star, is holding their annua? picnic today at 4 p. m. at th3 home of Clarence Coon near Shady Cove. Officers of the ' chapter invite all members to at tend, and state that a large star and arrow wilj direct guests to the correct road to turn off, just this side of Shady Cove bridge, to reach the picnic site. Officers and members of Al pha Chapter No. 1, O.E.S-. at Ashland have been invited to at tend the picnic as guests of Ne vita chapter. TIME TO Ktnre flour Mnnday inrougn Friday s:ou a, m. to b oo p. m. 5turdv MM M :00 a. m. to 1:30 d. m. Medford Nurse Married July 22 To Mr. Scholer At a Sunday afternoon service July 22, at the home of the Rev. Louis C. Kirby, pastor of the Methodist church in Medford, Mrs. Minnie Charlotte Walton and Walter Scholer were mar ried in the presence of imme diate members of the families. The vows were spoken at 3 o'clock before a fireplace banked with summer flowers- j Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Patter-j son of Ashland attended the cou-1 pie, and others present were Mrs. Robert Gillmore and son, Gordon, Miss Aletha Scholer, and Russell Scholer- Mrs. Pat terson and Mrs. Gillmore are daughters of the bride. Mrs. Walton wore a soft pearl gray suit with black and white accessories and an orchid cor sage, and Mrs. Patterson's suit was gold colored with white ac cessories and gardenias. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Scholer left for a short wed ding trip. On their return they will be at home at 321 Willam ette street. Mrs. Scholer has been a nurse at Sacred Heart hospital in Med ford for several years, and Mr. Scholer is a diesel engineer em ployed at Prospect at present. Both are well known in Medford and Ashland- - Olive Rebekahs Attend Picnic About 65 nersnni attenrlnri a picnic Saturday evening of last week, given at the home of Mrs. Jane McCarty, Orchard Home Drive, lor members of Olive Re bekah lodge and their husbands. Mrs. McCarty, vice grand of the lodge, was assisted bv the noble grand, Mrs. Carolyn Edwards. Keireshments were served im the yard, which was lighted by overhead lights. The evening was spent in various games and visiting. Temperance Union Planning Program Dr. Susie Standard, president of the Woman's Christian Tem perance Union, states thnt an interesting program is being planned for the meeting of the group Thursday at 2:15 p. m. in the parlor of the First Mfilmrfict church, Laurel and W. Main streets. Refreshments will be served by a committee. - Past Noble Grand Picnic Thursday at Dyer Home ' .Members, husbands and visit ing members of the Past Noble Grand club are invited to attend sr covered dish picnic Thursday at 6:30 p. m. at the home of Besse Dyer, 29 Myrtle street. ADRIENNE'S KM if: 1 1 r SPECIAL On HANDBAGS $3.98 Plus Federal Tax Eastern Star Members To Do Red Cross Work All member of the Order of Eastern Star in the valley are asked by officers of the chapters to help with Red Cross cutting in the auditorium of the court house Tuesday, from 9 a. m- to 4 p. m. Materials are cut for the Red Cross sewing groups to as semble into various articles of clothing. Dr. A. A. Soule, M. D. HOSPITALIZATION at Ashland Community Hospital (Klamath Valley. Hillside) BRONZE BUSTS of COMPOSERS Real works of art in faithful reproductions of the origi nal sculptor's models. Made of durable plaster composi tion, reinforced, and hand finished in beautiful bronze. 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