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f OUR MEDFORD MAIL THIBUNS Society League Conference Scheduled In City For Next Saturday Oregon League of Women Voters will hold a sectional con ference In Medford Saturday, Jan. 28, according to plans be ing completed by Mrs. John Stark Evans, Portland, stale president, and t!-e Jackson County League board, headed by Mrs. Justin Smith. Conducting the conference and main speaker at a luncheon will be Dr. Edna Landros, fac ulty member from the Univer sity of Oregon at Eugene, and Miss Manche Langlcy, Portland, a regional vice-president of the league. Dr. Landros, considered an authority on the United Nations' Organization, will outline the work which local leagues may do to carry on the program of the national league concerning UNO. Miss Langlcy will bring Information on the slate league program for "the extension of youth services through estab lishment of family courts and revision of child welfare laws." The two women will conduct1 round table discussions with league members from 10 a. m. until noon. All women Interest ed In the program of tho county league, or In further Information on UNO, are invited to attend the Saturday noon luncheon Mrs. Smith states. Miss Towndrow Engaged To Wed James L. Wqjrden Betrothal of their daughter, Mildred V. Towndrow, to James L. Worden has been announced by Mr. and Mrs. George Town drow. 1033 West Tenth street Mr. Worden Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Worden, Pcrrydale avenue. Tha wedding Is being planned for later this month. Miss Towndrow, a graduate of Medford high school ,1s on the staff of the Western Thrift store here while her fiance recently returned from overseas service with the air corps. Officers' Outpost To Give Musical e Scheduled to appear at 8 o'clock today In a candlelight musicals at the Officers' Out post are Caroline Andrew! Wer ner, coloratura aoprano, and Richard Werner, violinist and conductor. Mr. and Mrs. Wer ner, who arrived in the valley recently from New York, have been prominent In music cir cles of tho east, Mrs. Werner having appeared in grand opera, concert and on national radio programs. Her husband Is a for mer member of the New York Symphony and served as a con ductor on Broadway at one lime. Mls Phyllis Furry will servo accompanist and the program has been arranged by Mrs. Roberta Wcrd Bebb. All army and navy officers, their wives and patrons and patronesses of the Outpost are Invited to attend the musicale and buffet supper to follow, ac cording to Mrs. I, E. Schuler, director of the Outpost. Wa recommend Ih.n quality, tlrling and ENGAGEMENT 5 WEDDING I) fj ' Ifjjp RINGS BY TRAUB II aA v Lawrence's JEWELRY and GIFT SHOP 05 Yaari in Madford. Specialising in frine Diamonds only. Aik th. person who waari a Lawrence Diamond. Sunday. Jan. 29, 1948 1 and Clubs Eleanor LeMire Becomes Bride Of Leslie Corey In a selling of yellow and white blossoms, Miss Eleanor Emily LeMire became the bride of Leslie Judson Corey at a nuptial mass in Sacred Heart Catholic church the morning of Wednesday, January 1). The Rev. Thomas Hamilton officiat ed. The bride, given In marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin fashioned with basque bodice and full skirt forming a train. Doves of white lace were appliqued on the skirt. Her full-length veil was held in place by a halo of seed pearls and she carried a white satin missal with streamers of bouvardia and rosebuds. Miss Louise LeMire, sister of the bride, was maid-of-honor. She wore a yellow chiffon gown with a shepherdess bonnet of white laco trimmed with yellow rosebuds and carried a colonial bouquet of the yellow rosebuds. Little Eloise Corey, flower girl, was dressed In blue and carried a nosegay of yellow rosebuds. Nell Ivcn was best man for Hie groom and James Lewis and Edwin LeMire were ushers. A breakfast for the Immedia te members of the families and tho bridal party was held at the Holland Hotel following the ceremony, with Mr. Corey and his bride cutting the first slice of the wedding cake. After a wedding trip north the couple plans to reside In Eugene, where Mr. Corey Is planning to enroll In school. For traveling Mrs. Corey wore a brown ensemble with dawn- pink accessories and a corsage of rosebuds. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Le mlre, Thomas Road, Is a gradu ate of St. Mary's Academy and had recently returned to Med ford from Santa Barbara, Calif., where for the past year and a half she had been employed at the Army Redistribution Cen ter. Mr. Corey, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Corey, former Medford residents now living In Salem, Is also a graduate of St. Mary'i Academy and recently was released from the army af ter spending considerable time in Europe with the Eighth nir- force. 1 Snyder-Miller Rites Are Held The wedding of Patricia M Snyder, San Luis hotel, to Leon S. Miller, Medford, son of Mr, and Mrs. George S. Miller, Me dina, O., took place at 2 p Jan, 17 at tho Chapel of the Rocks and Roses. Mr. and Mrs. Miller will make their home In Medford. To Observe Glrthday Electa Social club will cele brate the tenth anniversary of organization with a luncheon Friday at the home of Mrs. C. E. Kunz, Old Pacific highway. Luncheon will be served at one o'clock and members are asked lo bring service. Mrs. Edllh Olson Is president of the club. lov.l, ring, lor lh.tr Antnui of cmltinianihip. Coma and thm. I -it'": J1 A. :V t '"Lfmm,Jr .. mL. Mr. and Mrs. David L, Harbison ware married in the First Christian church in Medford during the holidays. The bride is the former Dorothy Troxell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Troxell, South Peach street, and the groom is a son of Mr, and Mrs. M. W. Harbison, Lakeview. Helen Sandberg Becomes Bride Of Alvin Gould Miss Helen Louise Sandherg.l daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Sandberg, Portland, became the bride of Alvin Alfred Gould formerly of Medford, at a cere mony In Peace Lutheran church In Portland January 12. The groom Is son of Mrs. Andrew Hedlund, Oregon City, and the late Edwiird Gould. For the wedding the bride, given In marriage by her father, wore a gown of white slipper satin with long train and finger- tpl length veil held In place by a Juliet cap of seed pearls. She carried a white Bible with an orchid. Mrs. V. J. Barron, sister of the groom, was matron-of-honor. Her gown was of pink net. Miss Norma Sandberg, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a blue net gown and both car rled nosegays of pink roses with white carnations. Thompson White was best man for Mr. Gould and ushers were Arthur L. Mayer, Jr., and Dick Payne. During the service Floyd Conklin sang "Always' 'and "Entreat Me Not To Leave Thee." At the reception Mrs. W. Chlldreth and Mrs. James As baugh, sisters of tho groom, poured and the bride's mother cut the wedding cake. For the wedding and reception Mrs. Sandberg wore a pink crepe gown while the groom's mother was gowned In American beauty crepe. The groom Is a graduate of Medford high school. He return ed to this country last summer after serving In the European theater with the air corps as a bombardier, having also been a prisoner of the Germans for an extended period. War Music Topic To Be Presented For Local Group Hostess for the January meet ing of the Medford Musical so ciety will be Mrs. Frank Humphrey, 28 Geneva street, the meeting to be held Monday at eight o'clock. Mrs. Earle Hoover has ar ranged the program, topic of which l "War Music." Appear ing will be Mrs. H. L. Ruther ford, Mrs. A. C. Pierce. Mrs. C. H. Tasks, Mrs. Emogena Smith and Miss Mabel Nansen. Serving will be Mrs. A, A. Seekatz, Mrs. F. M. McKean. Mrs. Ernest R. Gilstrap and Mrs. Wilbur A. Arnold. COME ft .... . k- I . APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH (No. Central I; 3rd Strl) SPECIAL MUSIC PERSONAL TESTIMONIES 3S-Pica Relumed Vateramu Orchestra Young and Old SPIRIT-FILLED MESSAGES Servicstt U A.M., 3 P.M.. 7:S P.M. Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Tuatday and Friday. 8 P.M. "The Church Without a Collection" (Shangle photo). Retiring Queen Job's Daughters Honored At Ball Ore of the largest of the win ter social affairs for the city's young people was the semi annual queen's ball given by Medford Bethel, Daughters of Job, at the Lincoln school gym nasium Jan. 12. The affair honored Miss Carmen Wright, retiring queen, "Black Magic", theme of the dance, was carried out with black and white murals of danc ing couples and the orchestra was seated beneath a canopy of black and while. During intermission Miss Wright was Introduced by Miss Jean Zaoianson, newly installed queen, and was presented with the past honored queen's jewel. Miss Zacharisen was In charge of the ball and heading the var ious committees were Miss Mar gery Thompson, decorations; Miss Phyllis Merrick, clean-up; Miss Janet Horslcy,' program; Miss Pat Older, music; Miss Nor ma Stearns, program; Miss Kath leen Seekatz, publicity; ' Miss Marilyn Wine-trout, refresh ments, and Miss Ann Butler, patrons and patronesses. Serving as patrons and pat ronesses were the Messrs and Mcsdames W. H. Holt, L. P. Older, Ray E. Wright, C. L. Thompson, W. V. Hammond, Scott Davis, Emerson Merrick, Clarence Winctrout, Darrel Hu son, Victor Sether, Elton Val dron, Arnel Butler, Geqrge Hlles. A. K. Morse, and Lt. Col. and Mrs. J. W. Horselcy. Mrs. Effie Adams and Mrs. Wilson Wait. -t Heads Installed By Junior Club Mrs. Ida M. Wilson was In stalled as director of the Junior Club of the Degree of Honor Jan. 12 at a meeting In the Lin coln school hall. Mrs. Ethel Lindholm of Portland, state di rector, was Installing officer with Mary White, past presi dent, and Mamie Atkins, usher, assisting. Other officers Installed were Carlene Mark, past president; Virginia Lee Corey, first vice president; Doris llake, second vice president: Barbara Johnson, color bearer; Kathleen Carrara, musician; Dt-nni O'Toolc, usher; Dannie Pool, assistant usher; Alice While, secretary; Morine White, treasurer: Richard Pool, inner watch; Frederick Williams, outer watch; and Leota Canlral. program chairman. Initialed as new members were Alice and Norma White and Frederick Williams. TODAY Departing Couple Honored Recently With Many Parties Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Kurtz, who will leave next week-end for Washington where they will reside on a farm near Chehalis. have been honored in recent days at a number of farewell parties. One of the largest affairs was that given Thursday evening by a group of friends at the Chapel of the Rocks and Roses. Walter Nitzel showed colored pictures taken by him in Crater Lake arid Glacier National Parks, and later supper was served. The serving table was ap pointed in yellow and white and a decorated cake was cut by Mrs. Kurtz. The affair, attend ed by about 30 friends of the couple, was arranged by Mrs. Earl Moore and Dr. and Mrs. D. E. Millard. Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Sims entertained at dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz, inviting friends to their home on Ross Lane. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Mar mie Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bohnert, the Rev. and Mrs. Del bert Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Troxell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Eloisej Winklebleck. Members of Zonta club enter tained for Mrs. Kurtz recently at an evening party at the home of Mrs. H. W. Conger. A program of games was enjoyed and Mrs. Kurtz was presented with a farewell gift. Yellow chrysanthemums decorated the rooms of the Conger home and refreshments were served from tables centered with cases of acacia. Mrs. Eva Marsh entertained recently for Mrs. Kurtz, lnvit Ing members of the music com mittee of the Science church for which Mrs. Kurtz has been soloist, and a few other friends from the church. The affair, a handkerchief shower, was at Mrs. Marsh's home, 425 West Fourth street. Mrs. Thomas Young assisted and ten guests were present. This afternoon Mrs. James D. Flemming Is entertaining at a small tea for Mrs. Kurtz, the af fair to be at her home, 311 Laurel street. A number of other farewell parties are being planned for this week. Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz have made their home In Medford for the past 15 years and are widely known. Mrs. Kurtz has been active In music circles of the valley. Is a member of the Medford Zonta club and district chairman for the group, and has served as choir director and soloist for Medford churches. Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz hr.ve sold their home at 204 North Ivy street to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rus sell. Their farm, about nine miles south of Chehalis, con sists of 80 acres of farm and forest land. Shower Is Given For Mrs. Miller Phoenix, Jan. 19 A shower honoring Mis. Johnny Miller was held Jan. 15 at the home of Mrs. Ray Zulauf. Mrs. Elmer Coffman was assistant hostess. Guests included Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. Delbert Cook, Mrs. Johnny Roberts, Mrs. Miles Brownrigg, Mrs. Cora Foster, Mrs. Dave Osborn, Mrs. Brooks Montgomery, Mrs. Earl Davis and Misses Lula Roberts, Shir leen Miller and Carol Rose borough. ' ZVCotocyseF iA CAT WATCHINd A MOUSE IS CARELESS , COMPASSED TO A VIUAdfc llWATCHING A WlPOWSn.: Our frland Cy might alto hava said something about tha way the public ti watch ing star window! thats days for new merchandise. We feel ai bad at you about tha shortage of such ittms as new radios and rtcord play art. Wt can only tay that wa ara doing our utmost to tpaed delivery. Wa hava ttvaral top Untt franchltad. tuch at General F-iactric and Emarton, and wt suggest that you gat your name on our waiting lilt right away. Thart it no obligation. JUST RECEIVED! Large shipment of WESTERN RECORDS Newlywed Couple Arrive In City; Will Reside Here Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Col lins, whose wedding was an event of Monday. Jan. 14, arriv ed in Medford Wednesday eve ning and will make their home here. Mrs. Collins is the for mer Miss Vivian Susan Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Smith, Billings, Mont., and Mr. Collins is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Collins, 2224 East Main street. The wedding took place at the Billings Presbyterian church. Miss Mary Adeline Cook was maid-of-honor for the bride and Charles Wetherell was best man for Mr. Collins. A reception fol lowed at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. Collins, an 'attorney, is a former first lieutenant in the army transportation corps, hav ing served in the Pacific war theater for a considerable period. Ashland Branch AAUW Entertains M edford M embers A group of Medford members of the American Association of University Women were enter tained by the Ashland branch at a meeting Wednesday evening in the Lithia Hotel. Joint meetings of the two groups are held an nually. Featured on the program was a one-act play presented by the Ashland Theater Guild under the direction of Angus Bowmer of the Southern Oregon College of Education. Taking part were Ethel May Robinetto, a member of the Ashland AAUW branch, Kenneth Miller, Nanette Cuddie and Douglas and Patty Peck. The play was Thornton Wilder's "Happy Journey." Miss Neva West, president of the Ashland branch, also appear- j ed on the program, telling an ' "Uncle Remus" story. Miss West j also welcomed the visitors and : introduced Mrs. Will Dodge, chairman of the drama group of the branch and in charge of the evening's entertainment. During the refreshment hour Mrs. Angus Bowmer poured and Mrs. Dodge served ices. January Meeting Held Wednesday By Wives Club Mrs. Henry J. Pauls and Mrs. V. M. Lancaster were in charge of the January meeting of the SCU 1913 Officers' Wives club held Wednesday att he Officers' : Outmost. Bridge followed lunch eon. Wives of navy officers and of officers of the air corps search and rescue unit at the Medford air base were guests for the j luncheon and meeting. n m U (g, PRICEH Sn n 1 1 fefl q Wt L-JUjLj l Musr Make Room for New Stock Going Out at Vi Original Price FUR TRIMMED AND PLAIN COATS -SUITS -3 PC. SUITS-DRESSES Jackets - Sweaters - Hats Bags-Print Robes-Novelties One Rack oi Dresses Specially pried at S5.00 ABRHENNE'S Olsens Announce Daughter's Troth To Merlyn Perry Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Olsen announce the betrothal of their daughter. Barbara Jean, to Mer lyn D. Perry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Perry, Eagle Point. Plans are not yet complete for the wedding, which will take place in February. The Olsens reside on the high way between Eagle Point and Shady Cove.- Announce Trothal Puyallup Teacher To Captain Ibsen From Puyallup, Wash., comes the announcement of the engage ment of Miss Ruth Hanawalt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hanawalt, Puyallup, to Capt. Ibsen A. Nelsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Nelsen, 308 Hamil ton street. Miss Hanawalt attended the College of Puget Sound and the University of Washington, where she was affiliated with Lambda Sigma Chi sorority and active in Y.W.C.A. During her senior year Miss Hanawalt was a mem ber of the Mortar Board, senior women's honor society, Totem club and Pi Lambda Theta, wom en's educational honorary. At present she is instructor of home economics at the high school in Centralia, Wash. Capt. Nelsen, a graduate of Medford high school, served 39 months overseas with the 41st division and is now in Medford on terminal leave. Date of the wedding has not been announced. 1 Altar Society Plans Benefit Party Tuesday St. Anne's Altar society of Bowman's 227 So. Central Permanents $750 FEATURING Zoto's Cold Waves Breck Treatments Hair Tinting OPERATORS Glenny Tillie Dot Lola Evening Appointments Sacred Heart Catholie church la sponsoring a games and card party at the parish hall Tues day, Jan. 22 at 8 p. m. Frizes will be awarded, the committee states. Officers of the society, of which Mrs. A. Meunier is presi dent, wiil be in charge of the party. The public Is invited to attend. BEAUTY SCHOOL SPECIALS Permanent Wave $5.00 $4.00 $8.00 $6.00 $10.00 COLO WAVE S10 Shampoo & Hair Style $1.00 All work under the direction of competent supervisors MEDFORD SCHOOL of BEAUTY CULTURE 235 E. Main Phone 2538 Wood and Coal Combination HEATERS Younger's Appliance 31 N. Bartletr Beauty Salon Phone 3186 for Permanents Taken NO EXCHANGES NO REFUNDS ALL SALES FINAL
