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FOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE Society Miss Peggy Young And Frank Rogers Married Sunday In a candlelight service Sun day evening, Aug. 19, at St. Mark's Episcopal church in Mcd ford, Miss Peggy Ann Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young, Phocnlx-Jack- sonville highway, became thej bride of Frank H. Rogers, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Rogers, Sr., GcBaucr apart menls. The Rev. Francis Hall, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church In Grants Pass, offici ated at the double ring coie mony, held at 8:30 o'clock be fore a large group of friends. The brldo, given In marriage by her father, wore a white sutin gnwn with lace yolk and a long train. With It, sho woro lone whlto Ince gloves and a finger tip veil held In place oy , li coronel lasnionca wun riuiin - .tones She carried a bouquet of gardenias and stephonotis centered around a white orchid Preceding the scrvico, Miss Betty Jean McKcnzie, dressed In a white frock and church vest ments, sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "O, Promise Mo." The church was decorated with asters, larkspur and candelabra, and sprays of Esther Reld white daisies were tied with white ribbon at the ends of the pews. Bridesmaids were Miss Mil dred McKcnzie. who wore a blite dress. Miss LaRene Thompson In peach colored gown, Miss Kinn Andrews in aqun. and Miss Jo-, Ann Humphrey In pink. Each the n, was best man, and wore a matching cap and veil, su.rs werc Fredric Bienz, Day and carried a bouquet of Talhs-1 ton. John HosSi cousin of the man and pink roses. Milton , bride pri,lcville; and Mel An Pitts was best man, and ushers derK)ni Portland. Miss Jeanne were James hclienei, cousin or the groom. Bob Reld of Corval lis. and Bob Llttrell. The bride's mother wore a grav dress with purple acces sories, ' and Mrs. Rogers, Sr., chose a gray flowered print gown with blnck accessories. Each had an orchid corsnge. A dinner for the wedding party, immediate relatives of the couple, and parents of the bridesmaids, was held after the ceremony in a lawn setting at Rupp's In Central Point. The wedding cake, placed on a table decorated with white Esther Held flowers, was cut first by the bride and groom, who used a knife loaned for the occasion by Mrs. Clara Young Agee. The knife was Riven to Mis. Agcc's parents on their silver wedding anniversary, and has been used by several Medford couples at wedding affairs. Edmonds, aunt continued the cutting. Mrs. P. L. Andrews poured coffee, and Mrs. Emory Culbertson, sister of the groom, aerved punch. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers left that evening on a trip to the west coast benches, and will be at home after this week at the Elter Miller apartments on South Riverside avenue. As a golng away costume. Mrs. Rogers wore a fuschln colored suit with blnck accessories and an orchid cor sage. Out-of-town guests at the wed ding Included the groom's sister, Mrs., Culbertson of Seattle, Wasli.: Miss Emily B. Heard of San Francisco, aunt of the bride, and Mr, and Mrs. L. A. Bnllmnr and small son, Norman of Salem. Mrs. Ballmer Is a cousin of the bride. Mrs. Rogers was graduated from Medford senior high school In 1944, and attended Prlncipla college. Elsnh. 111., last year. Mr. Rogers, who was employed with United Airlines at San Francisco before entering the army air corps In October, 1942. was placed on the Innctlve list with the army this spring and has returned to the United Air lines office at the Medford air port. A graduate of Medford high school with the class of 1U41, he served overseas In Eng land as a pilot and first lieut enant. Daughters of Nile Asked To Da Red Cross Sewing ' All members of the Daughters of the Kile are asked to meet at the Jarkson county courthouse Wednesday, Aug. 29. from III a. m. to 4 p m. for Red Cross sew ing. Ofliiers state that sewing machines huve been made avail able, and a large attendance is urged Members are asked to bring sandwiches (or lunch ' ' f ; easjNiii it " ' a m W.y- jrm, s ! Lawrence's i f & "iJAN 5k Jewelry and Gift Shop j! IT "'v! 1; I Cr.ln th n lli-h I l. I W, f ' "-r. tonne in !! IU.1 i,m li Wt I''.T , J K "' "" ' '" .ir.dri.lrl. Sunday. Aug. 28. 1945 and Clubs Barbara Sweeney, Carleton Fanger Marry in Dayton The wedding of Miss Barbara Ann Sweeney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips B. Sweeney of Dayton, Ore., and Carleton George Fanger, radio technician third class, U. S. navy, took place Sunday evening, Aug. 12, at the Christian church In Dayton. Par ents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fanger, box 87, Jacksonville star route, Mcdford. The double ring service was read by the Rev. Dallas Mcserve In a setting of candelabra with white topers, baskets of blue hydran geas, pink phlox and pastel glad loll, The bride, given In marriage by her father, wore a gown with bodice of white satin and a net skirt over sntln. Her full-length tulle veil fell from a wreath yx i klnnm, . U- , - ' ......-, ; Tied a white Bible with white ! orchid and satin strcamen with bouvard Miss Phyllis Marie Sweeney was her sister maid of honor. Her gown was of white floral tnfetta, worn with a cap of flow ers, and she carried a bouquet of pastel colored gladioli. Mrs. Frederick Bienz and Roxlc Wright of McMlnnville also at tended the bride, In dresses of pink and light green taffeta with flower headdresses. Little Joan Gross, In a pink organdy and net dress, was flower girl and Son ny Sweeney, brother of the ; brjdp was rjllg bcarer. Clifford Fanger, brother of 1 1 , j . of blu8 nf.t i and Miss Dorothy Zwick, in pink I net, lit the candles. Mrs. Dallas Meserve, of Portland, sang "Through the Years," "Oh, Promise Me," and "The Lord's Prayor." The bride's mother wore a yel low floral crepe dress with white accessories, and the groom's mother a blue crepe gown with black accessories. Each had a gardenia and pink rose bud cor sage. At a reception held at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. W. S. U'Ren cut the cake, and Mrs. Hardwlck, Corvallls, and Mrs. Aduah Sweeney, Portland, poured for about 150 guests. Mrs. Fanger Is a senior student at Oregon Statu college where the groom also nltundcd school before entering the navy. As a 0nlnc awav costume, the bride Mrs. Lawrence chose a French blue dressmak of the groom, j cr's suit with blnck accessories and white orchid corsage. After a short trip, the couple will go to Treasure Island where Mr. Fanner will be reassigned. Among out of town relatives attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Kleidt and fam ily, Portland; Mrs. Mary Fanger, Mr and Mrs. Frank Fanger and son Richard, Medford; Clifford Fanger, Portland; John E. Ross, Prlneville; and Mis. Walter Par ker, Clackamas. Berneice Beatty And William Kime Wed in California Miss Bernelre M. Realty and Cpl. William N. Kime, both of Medford, were married at the army pround and service fi rees redistribution station at Stnta Barbara, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 17, In a ceremony performed by Chaplain Harold E. Bottemiller. Ml.:s Beatty mnltes her h w at route 2, box 319 -O, and Cpl Kline Is the son of Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Kime. route 1, box 389. Attended by a group of close; friends, the couple repeated the wedding vows In the famed sea resort's Cottngo Chapel. At a reception following the cere mony, they cut a special wed1 ding cake presented by the army Cpl. Kime, a veteran of nine niont'n' duty In France and Ger many with a tank destroyer bat talion, is resting nt the California 1 slut ion preparatory to bemj re assigned. Two Guotti Vititing t Grants Past Home Miss Hebe Millsaps of Med ford and Miss Jaekie Fortin of l.uke Creek are visiting at the home of their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. l.oren r'arlow of Grants I'sas. ; m oore-Sherwood Wedding July 29; Home in Portland Now living in Portland where the doctor is associated with the Osteopathic clinic are Dr. and Mrs. Russell R. Sherwood, who were married here In the recrea tion hall of the First Christian church July 29. Mrs. Sherwood the former Mrs. Nina Moore, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Maulding. Route 4. and the doctor's mother is Mrs. Kate Sherwood, 623 Newtown street The bridal praty stood before a fireplace flanked by white ana peach gladioli as the Rev. D. W. Daniels read the service. Pre ceding the ceremony. Mrs. Effie Kurtz sang "At Dawning," and "I Love You Truly." and Miss Vera Smith played the wedding marches. Candles were lighted by Mrs. M. E. Olson and Mrs Elolse Winklebleck. Attending the couple were Mrs. Clarence Cannlne, sister of the bride, and Stanley Sher- . unti.nr Thp t..u.' . v,if. ,h.,Hin nit bride wore a blue gab; with white accessories and an orchid corsage, and her matron of honor wore a pale yellow suit and hat with a corsage of white asters. Mrs. Maulding. mother of the bride, wore a sheer navy blue dress. Dr. and Mrs. Sherwood spent a rew days at uiamona iane, mm returned to Medford before leav ing for Portland to make their home. The doctor was with the Osteopathic Clinic here until six months ago when he 'eft to do- come associated with the clinic In Portland. Mrs. Sherwood was honorably discharged June 18 from the WAC, after serving 18 months with an air force unit. Lady JayCees H ost To Junior Chamber At Party Saturday Members of the Lady JavCees entertained the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a party last Sat urday niht, honoring the Junior Chamber Softball team. The af fair was a buffet supper served at 8:30 p. m. In the basement oi the Medford hotel. A "consolation trophy" was awarded by Mrs. Alan Jewctt to Ed Nlles, pitcher, who accepted It for the team. Mrs. Paul elby, social choir- man, was In charge of arrai.ge- ments, and the program followed a general "Gay Nineties" theme. Leisure Group Presents Gift Mrs. Ben Music was presented birthday gift by members of the Leisure Day club who met for a dessert luncheon Wednes day, Aug. 15, at the home of Mrs. John Gee, 19 Lincoln' street. Mrs. Curtis Tessman was a guest at the meeting, and the group spent the afternoon sewing. Next meeting of the group win be held at the home of Mrs. O. C. Richey, 1708 West Main street, on Wednesday, Sept. 5, for a 2 o'clock dessert luncheon. Mem bers are especially urged by of ficers to attend, as election jf new officers will tnkc place Each member Is also asked to bring her own sewing. Sojourners Meet For Dessert Bridge Medford Sojourners met ot the Girls' Community club Thursday for a one o'clock des sert. followed by an afternoon of cards. Bridge prizes were won by Sirs. Leo Hazel and Mrs. D. McCullough, and pinochle prizes went to Mrs. J. W. Barnard and Mrs. H. Stahl. Mrs. C. Talbot and Mrs. William Herron also receiv ed prizes. Prospective members present were Mrs. Ed Niles and Mrs. J. Linekcr, and hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. J. W. Barn ard, Mrs. W. Specie, and Mrs. M. Martin. Cleanliness Is Guardian of Every Child's Keallh Because you to It that your Child's food It care fully prepared, and that her face and hands are clean before meals and bedtime you alio mike lure that her clothes end bedding are kept clean and changed frequently. We olfer you the finest In laundry service. Pill e 3 At a morning ceremony July nere, P1IH li i Miss 1,11a (Pat) Bertram, Bertram, 312 S. Riverside avenue, rora, snip imer nrsi class, u. d. navy, ana son oi Mr. -and Mrs. Hugo Ford. Sr., 1114 West 8th street. Father Henry A. Orth read the double ring ceremony. Mr. Ford has reported for further duty with the navy now, and Mrs. Ford has resumed duties as secretary to City Superintendent Frank H. Rogers, Sr. Harold Stevens, Detroit Bride Marry in East News of the marriage of Miss June Boiling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Boiling of De troit, Mich., and Lt. (jg.) Harold H. Stevens, grandson of Mrs Mary L. Page of 415 Laurel street, was received in Medford thi.s week. The ceremony took place July 19 at the Lutheran church in Detroit. A graduate of Medford hlfth school, Lt. Stevens attended nor mal school in Ashland for two years before entering the navy air corps. He made his home here with his grandmother. Now stationed as a pilot at Wildwood. N. J., Lt. Stevens expects to re ceive an honorable discharge from the service soon, and will bring his bride to Medford. Medford WAC Weds Army Man In Texas Rites Miss Shirley Jean Roseherry. technician fifth grade in the Women's Army Corns and daugh ter of Thomas J. Ro5eberiy of 29 S. Peach street, was married to Pfc. William H. Gotts. -on of Mrs. Emma Wright, Detroit, Mich., on Aug. 11. Chaplain An drew D. Dennis performed the ceremony at 6 o'clock in tl,e evening In the post chapel nt McCloskey general hospital. Temple, Texas. The couple wore military uni forms for the service. The bride is stationed nt RIeClokoy hos pital in the 74th WAC hospital company, and Pfc. Gotts is a pa tient at the center. Program Features Patriotic Theme Carrying out a V-J day theme with patriotic red. white and blue colored decorations, a pro gram featuring national songs and rahite to the American flag was presented after the regular business and social meeting of Oliv-; Rrbeknh lodge Monday nk'ht at the I O O F. hall. Mrs. Katt-erine Fleming was in chnige of arrangements, and she aod her committee served refreshments in the dining room, where tables were arranged in a V shaped design A social hour followed with games and cards under direction of Mrr. Ella Rogers BRm 1$ AT ITS BST fur ,'SR$y wfaa it's It 1 ZS, at the Roman Catholic church daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Henry became the bride of Edward E. California Couple Marry in Medford At Home Ceremony Miss Marvel Jean Edwards and Edward Eugene Furnas, ma chinist's mate second class, both of Inglewood, Calif., were mar ried at a 4 o'clock ceremony Thursday afternoon at the home of the groom's' uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Furnas, 41 Ros'e avenue. Rev. Wolford A. Dawes officiated. Mr. Furnas was recently as signed to the new destroyer ten der, U. S. S. Shenandoah, which was commissioned Aug. 15 at Ta coma. Wash. He wears the Pa cific defense ribbon, Chinese the ater ribbon with bronze star, and the Philippine theater ribbon with bronze star, having parti cipated in both the Palan and Leyte invasions. After the ceremony, the cou ple left for a brief trip to Cra ter lake before the groom re ports back to his ship the first of next week. VFW Will Elect Officers Tuesday At Central Point Election of o f f i c e r s for the Central Point post of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars will be held Aug. 28 at 8 p. m. in the Modern Woodmen hall In Cen tral Point, according to plans made at the first meeting of charter members held Aug. 14. Plans for institution of the lodge I and installation of officers werc ! made by the following men who I signed the charter: Harry B. Wales, Phillip J. j lourisn, wane i-aui vincini, Jo seph E. Aroyast. Henry H. Tay lor, Donald E. Glinn. Walter W. llawley. Messe L. Semmon, Hen ry O. Walty, Roy A. Johnson, S. C. Kinscy, Messe H. Coleman, Ray Coleman, Marshell W. Day, Oscar M. Minnik, Wayman War-; ner, Seward W. Copenger and James C. Ross. Invitations to attend the meet ing Tuesday have been extend ed to members of post 2302 at Grants Pass, 1833, Medford, and 3423, Ashland, Department Com mander Fredrickson, Past Com mander Ira D. Canfield, and post commanders and members of all posts in district No. 11. District Commander V. J. Moran will also attend. Walter W. Hawlcy acted as temporary chairman of the meet ing Aug. 14. Miss Mary Powell And William Kerr Marry in Oakland ' Of Interest to local friends Is the recent marriage of M.ss Mary M. Powell, WAVE phar macist's mate third class, and William T. Kerr, pharmacist's mate third class, which took place at the First Methodist church in Oakland, Calif. The Rev. E. L. Zartman read the double ring service before a candle-lit altar. Attendants were Raymond Robbins, storekeeper second class, and Mrs. Robbins of Port land. The couple wore navy uniforms, and the bride had a corsage of gardenias and pink rose buds. Mrs. Robbins wore a pale blue suit with fuschia ac cessories. Mr. Kerr was a pharmacist be fore entering the navy, and is the eon of Mrs. Ethel Kerr of Holliston, Mass. Mrs. Kerr, ' youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Powell of Ashland, is a graduate of Ashland high school and Medford School of Beauty. At the time of her en listment in the WAVEs in Feb ruary, 1944, she owned and oper ated a beauty shop in Portland. She has received training at Hunter's college. New York, the navy hospital corps school at Bethsada, Md., and Oakland navy hospital. Mr. Kerr is stationed at pre sent on Treasure Island, await ing shipment overseas, and Mrs. Kerr is continuing her work at the Oakland hospital. Couple Married In Church Rites At Rogue River Rogue River A garden set ting arranged in the Presbyterian church here was the scene of the wedding last week of Miss Jaync Murray and Jesse Miller, store keeper second class, U. S. navy. The Rev. Elvin Hess officiated at the double ring ceremony, and the couple stood beneath an ivy covered arch. A small white picket fence and arrangements of summer flowers completed the church decorations. The bride was attended by hci- sister, Mrs. Maxine Groves, and best man for the groom was his brother, Sgt. Charles Miller Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Murray, and Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Killer. Both families reside on the north bank, Evans creek road. Couples Marry At Local Chapel The Chapel of the Rocks and Roses on South Oakdale avenue was the scene of a number of weddings for out-of-town couples this week, at which the Rev. D. E. Millard performed the cere monies. Services were held for Rachel V. Daniels and Walter Lee Loft- in, both of Grants Pass; Dorothy Marion Albertson and Roy Mil ton Dunn, both Klamath Falls; Loretta Gretchen Bradley of Grants Pass and Matthew Mann David of Sacramento, Calif., and Verlene Keith Johnson of Ore gon City and Joseph Marion Smith, U. S. navy. All the couples were accompanied by friends and relatives. Medford People Return From Two Weeks Vacation Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts, Mrs. Corbin Edgell, and Mrs. Ralph Norris have returned to Medford after spending two weeks at Carmel, Calif. Complete and Understanding Service Perl's cherished rep utation for beautiful tervicei. personal attention to every detail and consist ently fair charges has been built up through many yean of serving this com munity. Our home - like chapel, our up-to-the-minute facilities, our long ex perience all combine to assure lullest satisfaction. o PHONE 2675 Ambulance Service Lady Attendant Perl's FUNERAL HOME 426 WEST SIXTH ST. Leilla McGraw Becomes Bride Of Ben Sparks Miss Leilla McGraw, daugh- ; ter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Mc i Graw, 501 Summit avenue, and i Ben F. Sparks, son of Mr. and 1 Mrs. Jim Sparks of Howard di--j trict, were married at the heme I of the bride's parents Monday i evening at 8 o'clock. The Rev. ! M. E. Tisdil of the Church of Christ read the service before I immediate relatives of the cou ple. Miss McGraw wore an aqua colored crepe afternoon dress with fuschia accessories and sweet peas. The couple left im mediately after the ceremony on a trip north, and on their re turn plan to make their home in Medford. Mrs. Sparks was graduated from Eagle Point high school in 1942, and has been employed at the Southern Oregon Credit Bu reau for the past year. Mr. j Sparks has Just returned to the eity with an honorable discharge from the army, received at Fort Lewis, Wash., after serving 41' months in the South Pacific with the 41st Infantry Division. Leav ing Medford with the National Guard unit, he was last rated as a technical sergeant. j Shower Honors Mrs. R. Zundell Mrs. Russell Zundell was com plimerted at a pink and blue shower Wednesday afternoon, j following a covered dish lunch-, eon held by members of the, Royal Neighbors of America ! Mistletoe club at the Girls' Com munity club house. The committee in charge of the affair was the Mesdames! Josie Grantham, Leona Castile, ; Jessie Lain and Dessa Hall. Th-j next meeting will be held j the second Wednesday in Sep-! tember when members are ask- j ed to bring afghan squares. Women's Society Meeting Tuesday In Church Parlor Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church ADRIENNE'S Special Showing wmtw i 9500upto $15C0 Priced from 3 MORE DAYS of Sc SALE Sizes 9 to 44 DRESSES BAGS SUITS COATS SWEATERS SKIRTS BLOUSES SHORTS Buy One at Ceiling Price. Get An Extra Garment for 3c. This Includes Entire Summer Stockl will meet Tuesday In the church parlor for the regular session at 2 p. tr. Mrs. Harry Meyers, pre, ident, states that tftere will be no executive meeting. Mark Marthi circle will have charp of the program and members of the P.-iscilla circle will serve refreshments. HEUETHEYARE! 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