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FOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE Society and Qub: Miss Fitch Wed To Army Veteran ' In Recent Rites Mr. and Mrj. Chester Fitch of Belmont Orchard! announce the marriage of their daughter, ! Lt. Ruth Virginia Fitch, to Cor don Bryan. The wedding took place Thursday, Feb. 14, at Mis soula, Mont. The bride has been connected with the physical therapy de partmcnt of Letterman General Hospital, San Francisco, for the past 16 months while the groom has been a graduate student In the school of pharmacy of the University of Montana since hit discharge from the army. Lt. Bryan expects to be re leased from the service in the near future at which time she will join her husband In Mis soula and will enroll in gradu ate courses at the university. Five Newcomers Attend Meeting Med ford Group . Five prospective members. Mrs. Clay Lee, Mrs, Robert Goode, Mrs. J. F. Sklnnor, Mrs. Lewis Wayburn and Mrs. Wil fred Peterman, were introduc ed at the meeting of Mcdford Sojourners' club Thursday. So Journers, club for newcomers to the city, meets twice each rr.onth at the Girls' Community club for dessert and cards. A guest for Thursday's meet lng was Mrs. N. F. Reed. Dessert was served from a table centered with a bouquet of daffodils, iris and other spring blossoms and this was later presented to Mrs. Robert Church as a prize. Other prize winners were Mrs. C. P. Tal bot, Jr., Mrs. Mary H. Brown Mrs. Philip Epstein, Mrs. John H. Tizekker and Mrs. P. B. Sim cox. Hostesses for the affair were Mrs. B. C, Taylor, chairman Mrs. Charles Bottjer and Mrs. Gordon Gilmore. ' Pioneer Resident Is Honored Guest On 86th Birthday Dave M. Grlsham, who cele brated his 86th birthday anni versary Saturday, was honored at a surprise party, a group of neighbors gathering at his home at one o'clock. The group pre scnied the elderly man with a large decorated birthday cake and served refreshments for the gathering. Mr. 3rlsham'f daughter, Mrs. Roy Nichols, and his daughter in-law, Mrs. Nathan Grlsham, both of Central Point, were In Medford to attend the party. The honored guest is a pion eer resident of the valley and la widely known. Captain and Family Visit In Portland Capt. and Mrs. C. M. Jester and daughter left the city last Saturday for Portland, where they are visiting with the offi cer's mother. Capt, Jester re turned to the United States early In February following three years and three months with the Persian Gulf command and Mrs. Jester and dnughtcr have made their home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Woodford, S26 South Holly street, during that time. Capt. Jester la to report to Stockton, Calif., for reassign ment with the army upon expir ation of a 30-day leave and his wife and daughter plan to moke their home near him following the new assignment. ifi Mii hip ii m . lilt Lawrence's JEWELRY md GIFT SHOP 95 Years In Medford. Specialising In Tine Diamonds Only. Ask the person who wears a Lawrence Diamond Sunday, March 3. 1946 Garden Federation Executive Meeting Will Be Held Here Officers of the Oregon Fed eratlon of Garden clubs will be in Mcdford Wednesday, March 6, for an executive board meet lng according to an announce ment from Mrs. L. G. Gcntncr. Medford, vice-president of the Sirkiyou district. Mrs. Harry O Smith, Cave Junction, president of the federation, and a number of other officers, are expected to be here for the session. A no-host luncheon will be held at the Holland Hotel at 12 o'clock, with the executive meeting following. Later In the afternoon the group will be guests of the Mcdford Garden club for a tea at the home of Mrs. Max Ltischncr, 006 West Fourth street. Officers of a Garden clubs of the district are invited to attend both the luncheon and tea. Thursday the Mcdford club will hold the March meeting with both morning and after noon sessions. The morning ses sion is set for 6:30 a.m. and Mrs. Centner will Instruct In the making of "tussle mussles." Members are asked to bring tools and materials and also to bring winter Iris, China lilies violets, heather, quince, daphne or other blossoms now avail able. The afternoon session will be devoted to the discussion of birds of this locality by Dr. Wayne Winficld Wells of South em Oregon college at Ashland Charter members are to be hon ored and are therefore request ed to make an effort to be present. Mariner Class Calendar Party Is Gala Affair A "calendar party" was held by the Mariner Class of the First Christian Church February 27 In Fellowship Hall with Skip pers Claude and Sally Cooper, Pursers Rufus and Virginia Younger, Quartermasters Irwin and Dorothy Doty, Mates Price Shafcr and Ralph Cook. -and Chaplain and Mrs. Delbert Dan iels in charge. Invitations were written In verse and requested that each person come wearing something indicating his birth month bring ing a birthday offering and shar ing a gift. Claud Hoover, as the "New Year" and Doris Hoover representing "Father Time" were considered the most out standing couple while Bob Church, as the "independent man" and Nina Church, as a "shrinking violet" won honor able mention. Miniature scenes depleting the months of the year decorated the tables. Individual 'Happy Blrthdoy" cakes were served by Skipper Sally Cooper. A short business meeting was conducted by Skipper Claude Cooper. Prospect Teachers Honored at Party prospect Mrs. Kenneth Toner entertained recently at a party which celebrated the blrthduy anniversaries of three Prospect teachers, Ethel Crause. Mona Ferns and Mr. Putman. Tables,, arranged In the school dining room, were decorated in the valentine motif. Guests Included Helen Huff man, Mabel Hundley, Dorothy Golrting, Mona Ferns, Ethel Crause, Ruth Wilson, Mr. O' Conner, Mr. and Mrs. Putman. Mr. and Mrs. Dlnklns and Mr. Toner. Kathleen Pursell Becomes Bride of Louisiana Veteran Jacksonville Miss Kathleen Pursell of Jacksonville became the bride of Francis J. Guidry of Lafayette, La., last week, the service being held Tuesday at 'ight oclock in Sacred Heart Catholic church in Medford The bride is the daughter of Mr nnd Mrs. Chester R. Pursell Jacksonville, and the groom Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Guidry of Lafayette. The Rev. Thomas Hamilton read the nuptial rites. Miss Pursell wore a blue dressmaker suit with black ac cessories. Her flowers were freenias and roses. A reception was held at the family home in Jacksonville fol lowing the wedding. The serv lng table was arranged with white blossoms and Mrs. Frank D. Boone and Mrs. Martha Mitchell presided, Mrs. Boone pouring and Mrs. Mitchell cut ting the wedding cake. The bride and groom will leave this week for Louisiana where they will make their home. Mrs. Guidry is a graduate of Jacksonville high school and has been employed at the Jack son County Abstract Co. The groom, a graduate of Lafayette high school, wos recently die charged from military service having served with the 96th Division for three years. World Prayer Day Program Arranged By Local Council The Rev. George Coulter will address the church women of Medford Friday, March 8, when they assemble at Zlon Lutheran church on Fourth street at Oak dale for the World Day of Pray er service according to Mrs. Louis C. Kirby, president of the Medford Council of Church Women. The afternoon session of the Mcdford council, beginning at 1:30 p.m., will Include special music also and has been plan ned by Mrs. John Eby and her committee, Mrs. J. M. Ball. Mrs. Josephine Iverson and Mrs. Fula Foley. The women will meet at 10:30 a.m. for the annuol business meeting and roll call. Special recognition will be given the church group having the larg est per cent of its women at tending. Speaker of the morn ing will be Mrs. Clarence A. Meeker and the morning devo- tlonals will be conducted by Mrs. Victor Birdseye. Luncheon arrangements are being made by Mrs. Elvln Han sen, who has asked each wo man to bring either sandwiches salad or cake, A nursery for small children will be provided during the afternoon. Miss Margaret T. Applegarth. national council chairman for observance of this day, wrote "of course, some women may be planning to make March 8 a day exactly like any other day, but In 51 countries other women will kneel in a pew on the World Day of Prayer and sud denly, that pew will extend it self around tie entire circum ference of the globe until it is 25,000 miles long , . ." - Shower Is Given . At Church Home For Mrs. Krause A 'ho.vcr honoring Mrs. Hen ry Krause was given recently at the home of Mrs. Robert Church, 301 Hamilton street, with Mrs. Ja-:k Tlzecker and Mrs. Harry Stahl assisting the hostess. Spring flowers were used about the rooms and pink sweet peas and tapers decorated the serving table. Mrs. Krause cut tho "name" cake and Mrs. Tlz ecker poured coffee. Gifts were drawn from a "Wishing Well" after which games were played with Mrs. Vincent, Mrs. Claud Hoover, Mrs. Kenneth V. Howard and Mrs. Krause winning prizes. Corps Will Plan District Meeting Plans for the district conven tion of the Women's Relief corps, to be held In Medford March 21, will be made at a meeting of Chester A. Corps No, 34 set for Thursday at the armory at 2 p.m. Ashland, Central Point, Grants Pass and Medford make up this district and representatives from all four will be In attendance at the district conclave. Mrs. Day and Daughter Home from Bn Francisco Mrs. Ehrl Day and daughter Miss Nancy Day, have returned to their home. Blue Moon Ranch after spending several days in San Francisco. Mr. Day who recently underwent sur gery In Stanford Hospital, Is re ported to be satisfactorily re covering and is expected home within a few days. FRUIT TREES EVERGREENS Open Ereningt Until 9 e'Clock PHILLIPS NURSERY 1597 So. Peach Dial 6161 MX if t " A 0 Maior and Mrs. Richard G. ; wedding cake, were married Feb. in Medlora. Mrs. Hayfiurn is the former Nina Tuttle, daughter 01 Mr. and Mrs. Shelby M. Tuttle. 232 Valley View drive, and the maior is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Ravburn, San Fernando. Calif. The coupU will be at home in San Fernando after a wed ding trip to Mexico. (Photo by Shangle). D.A.R. To Hold Session March 7 In Grapts Pass Mrs. Nellie H. Penney, Grants Pass, district three chairman of the Oregon Society, Daughters of the Amerlcon 'Revolution, his announced that a district meet ing will be held in Grants Pass March 7. The session is to be held In the lilrary aud'torium In Grants Pass and will open at 10:30 a. m. It Is understood that several members of Crater Lake chapter will attend the meeting and any member plunnlng to do so Is ask ed to phone Mrs. G. Q. D'Albini, 2707, after 5 o'clock, and trans portation arrangements will be made. Five chapters, Ashland, Med ford, Grants Pass, Roseburg and Coos Bay, make up district three of the order. February Party Held Thursday By Dancing Club Lively Rojues Dancing club held the February dinner and dance Thursday night, the af fair being at Chalkers-on-the Rogue. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Al ford apd Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duff moke up the committee In charge, and 70 persons attended The jlub, revived lost winer following a period of Inactivity during tho wor, is holding dinner-dances each month. Christian Chutch" Folk Hold Skating Party Members and friends of the First Christian church gathereJ at tlic armory recently for the skating party sponsored by the cnurcli once t ach month. More than 100 persons attended, TON! oft V V 'vu v i 11 IT ;rJvik'w CA BURELSON'Su. 31 N. Central Ave. p0n 2428 INDIVIDUALLY OWNED NOT A CHAIN 1 if J Mm 9 Ravburn. shown her cutting their 19 in St. Mark's Episcopal church Neighbors Elect Year's Officers At Last Session Election of officers was .held by Chrysanthemum Circle No. 84, Neighbors of Woodcraft, during the regular meeting Thursday night. Named to serve for the com ing year were Mary Dodge, past guardian neighbor; Florence Boussum, guardian neighbor: Edith Devaney, advisor; Clara Barkdall, banker; Irene Bailey, magician; Carrie Mllnes. atten dant; Sadie Gill, captain of guards; Maud Montgomery, flap bearer; Margaret Moore, inner sentinel; Delia Cheney, outer sentinel; Christine Devaney musician; Sadie Gill, Carrie Mllnes and Christine McClain managers. Clara Fisher was recommend ed for clerk and Edith Beck for installing officer. It is announced that h e r e after the circle will meet in the I.O.O.F. hall on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, Entertainment and refresh ments .vere furnished by Har rlet Watson and Carrie Mllnes Birthday Party Held , At Simmons' Home George W. Simmons was hon ored at a party given Feb. 22 in observance of his birthday anniversary. The affair was at the Simmons home on the Dark Hollow Road. Present were Miss Darlene Moore, Mr, and Mrs. Doyle Ren nels and son, Truman, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Simmons and sons, Elwln and Terry, Mr. and Mrs, P. E. Simmons, Furl Moore Richard Simmons, Burl John ston, Mrs. Doris Hughes, Mo dell Marshall, the honored guest and Mrs. Simmons and their daughter, Sharon. SOFT Sweet and SCALLOPED $cI!opi point up lk Cp fvti nj pert pplum.. mW prvtt? frtmi tot jTOUt fcf Cool Carol Lyt rayon, tn an tmclufiv Carol KintJ pattern, art la tiraH? tpluliJ tjrttH frapaa, Smolry tfray, ffoateo mint, glader lea Mut iKocling pink. Site 9 to 15. '7.50 Announce Betrothal Miss Hilda Marty To Jesse Francis Butte Falls The engagement of Miss Hilda Marty to Jesse Francis was announced Feb. 20 at an informal open house and tea at the home of Miss Marty's aunt, Mrs. Harry Lowe of Butte Falls. The tea table was beautifully decorated with spring flowers and tapers in a color scheme of blue and yellow. Mrs. Robert Edmondson poured and Miss Thelma Fleshman of Medford as sisted in serving. Miss Marty, daughter of Hen ry Marty of Idaho, is well known in the county. She attended high school at Talent and was gradu ated from the Sams Valley high school. For the past three years she has been employed by Ever ett Faber. Mr. Francis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Francis of Butte Falls. He served in the European theater with the Fifteenth air force, receiving the bronze star and two oak leaf clusters. The wedding has been set for the near future. Zuleima Temple Election, Tea To Be Saturday Election of officers and a tea honoring Mrs. Harry F. Nord wick, Medford, queen of Zule ima Temple, Daughters of the Nile, and supreme Nydia of the supreme temple, will mark the March meeting of the temple set for March 9 at the Masonic hall in Grants Pass. The busi ness session has been scheduled for two o'clock, with the tea to follow in charge of Grants Pass committees. Mrs. Nordwick states that a memorial service will also be held during the session. Membership of the temple is drawn from all sections of southern Oregon. Family Dinner Honors Soldier Honoring their son, Robert. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Galbraith. 1716 N. Riverside avenue, en tertained at a family reunion dinner Sunday. The son, a private in the medical corps at Ft. Lewis where he has been stationed since his Induction in October is here on an 18-day furlough and will return to duty March 5. He expects to be transferred to an 1 1 1 1 n o i s or California camp prior to more training or shipment overseas. At the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Long and daugh ter, Dee Anne, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Osteen, Mr. , and Mrs. William Kuehl, the honor guest and the host and hostess. The Longs, who have visited with the Galbraiths, parents of Mrs. Long, for the past two months will leave Sunday for their home in Ayrshire, Iowa. Miss Thurston Home From Eugene School Miss Charlene ' Thurston ar rived in the city yesterday from Eugene, where she is attending the University of Oregon, and if visiting over the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Thurston, 1025 West Ninth street. . :a 'THE 60LDEN RUU " MEASUREb MANY A MANS SELP RESPECTS Do vou have a small bat. tery radio lying idle? We have AC converters at (14.95 to adapt them to regular power-line use. They are ve rr compact and our servicemen can Install thtm for you. See these at PRUITT'S SERVICE ANNEX 19 No. Fir St. (Two Doors South of Mall Tribune) Phone 5982 for Information WASHING MACHINE and REFRIGERATION SERVICE FOR ALL MAKES Yiwn'er's Apolianca 31 N. Bartlttt Phone 2419 IMarjorie Paulsen Married Saturday To Martin Gates Miss Marjorie Helen Pausen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Paulsen, 504 Hamilton street, and Martin J. Gates, son of Mrs. Madge Henry Gates of North Hollywood, Calif., were married here Saturday, Feb. 23. The rites took place at 8:30 o'clock in the evening and were performed at the Chapel of the Rocks and Roses by the Rev. D. E. Millard. Miss Paulsen's wed ding costume was a light blue dress with brown trim and her flowers were roses and lilies-of-the-valley. She was given in marriage by her father. Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Paulsen, brother and' sister-in- law of the bride, attended the couple. Mrs. Paulsen wore a brown and white checked suit with a corsage of yellow roses. Preceding the wedding the Rev. and Mrs. Millard sang "Ah, i Sweet Mystery of Life" and the minister sang "Always." A group of 25 relatives and friends attended the wedding and the reception which follow ed at the chapel. Mr. Gates and his bride cut the first slice of wedding cake after which the serving was completed by Mrs. Sarah Sand Stevenson, aunt of the bride. Mrs. Hugo Frohreich served punch. Mr. and Mrs. Gates will be at home in North Hollywood fol lowing a wedding trip to Cali fornia resorts. Mrs. Gates, for merly a teacher of Coronada, Calif., has recently been on the staff of the Bear Creek Orchards here. The groom, with the American Air Lines until re cently, is now in business in North Hollywood. Bridge-Luncheon Given Recently At Wright Home Mrs. Ray Wright and Mrs James Grigsby, Sr., of Jackson ville entertained recently with a brldge-limcheon given at Mrs. Wright's home, 60 North Orange street In Medford. This was the third of a series of luncheons and card parties given by the two women. Decorations and luncheon ap pointments were in the Wash ington's birthday motif. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Sweeney, Mrs. Don Safford, Mrs. Elder Conser and Mrs. Don Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Dodge Return From California Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Dodge. Hillcrest Road, have returned from Sun Francisco and Los Angeles where they spent the past three weeks on a vacation. SUITS that BLOOM in the SPRING! ADRIENNE'S 214 I. Main Doctor and Wife i Return From South N ur. ana Mrs. Frederick Rl Johnson returned last Wednes- day from a month's vacation irf Ls Angeies wim meir son, DrJ ueorge t. Johnson and his famJ ily. The couple resides at loo-J west rourth Street. 1 For Your Spring PERMANENT Soft curl loveliness begins with a natural looking per manent. Our trained, skilled operators will give you the permanent best suited to your hair call 3096 today for an appointment. Announcing the addtion of Hilda Ryan to our staff of operators. We are now ready to better serve your hair styling needs. Harmony Beauty Shop 2nd Floor, Fiuhrer Bldg. Phone 3096 BEAUTY SPECIALS. Permanent Wave $5.00 $4.00 $8.00 $6.00 $10.00 GGLQ WAVE Shampcn & ir Style . SI. GO All work under the direction of competent supervisors BEDFORD SCHOOL of BEftUTY CULTURE 235 E. 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