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"I (IX MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Sunday. February 1950 Society cmd Clubs Eastern Star Grand Officer To Be Entertained In Valley A visitor In the valley next week end will be Mr. Pearl Mc Clay, LaGrande, Ore., associate grand matron of th Order of Eastern Star for Oregon. Mrs. McClny's first visit will be to Nevita chapter. Central Point, on Saturday, February 11, and she will be honored at a luncheon at the Rogue Valley Country club. The luncheon is tet for 11:30 a.m. and a school of instruction will follow at 1 p.m. at the chapter's rooms in Central Point. Mrs. Wallace A. Freeland, worthy matron of Nevita chap ter, -is accepting reservations for the luncheon which are to be phoned to 2-7093 before Febru ary 8. Sunday, February 12, MrJ. McClav will be honored at a luncheon to be given by Reames chapter in the Masonic temple In Medford. It in set for 12:30 n.m. and a ichool of instruction will follow at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. A. K. Morse and Mrs. A. W. Denney are general chairman for the luncheon, and reserva tions are to be made with Mrs. Paul Rynnlng, Mrs. William Young or Mrs. E. B. Price. Mrs. McClay will visit Adarel chapter Sunday evening. A pot luck dinner will be served in the Jacksonville Masonic temple at 6 p.m. and the school of in nt ruction will follow at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. McClay will pay a visit to Alnha chapter in Ashland Monday, with the school set for 1 p.m. The MAGIC of BELIEVING By Claude M. Bristol Now running serially In The Oregonian Price of book Complete $2.95 SWEM'S BOOKS February Meeting Set By Daughters Of Nile Zulcima temple, Daughters of the Nile, will hold a stated mect j ing Saturday, February 11, at J the Medford Masonic temple. A I covered dish luncheon will b served at 12 noon, and the mcet - Ing will follow at 2 p.m. Mrs. I. D. Canfield Is luncheon chairman, with Mrs. Fred Gard ner. Mrs. H. J. Marsh, Mrs. How ard Goldsmith and Mrs. George Thomas assisting. Medford members are asked to bring a hot dish, either of meat or vegetables, while members at tending from other cities will provide salads and desserts for the luncheon. Romance Marks Valentine Season; Dancers Entertain Cupid isn't waiting until St. Valentine's day to shoot his bow and arrow. Romance seems to be In the air, even if the air has been chilly, and engagements and weddings fill the news. Pat Marx was married last night to Gordon Allard, June Chancellor and Richard Harrison Mid their "I do's" Wednesday, and Barbara Boyden became the bride of Richard L. Michaells of Portland Friday. Two weddings are set for Feb ruary 11. Mary Jane Matthews of Central Point has set her wed ding to Willie Fischer that day, and Mary Brugman will be wed to Evans Powell, anotner fori- lander. Bonnie Huklll and Roger Fields have nicked St. Valcn tine's day, February 14, for their wedding day and anotner ap proaching wedding Is that of Bar bara Powell of Central Point to Birch Scrivner of Phoenix. 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In recent weeks the 23 exten sion units of the county have been making their recommenda tions for the coming year's study programs. When the Gold Hill group met at the home of Mrs. Edward Knapp to make recom mendation they discussed what household task women dislike the most. Want to guess what it was? You're right it was dish washing. The Angus Bowmers were ov er from Ashland Saturday, re marking they hadn't been In Medford for a long time. "Dldn t you know we ve been snowed In!" Mr. Bowmer. dramatics in structor at Southern Oregon col lege and known for hla leader ship in the Shakespearean Fes tival association, brought over a story about his forthcoming pro duction of "Street Scene." "We're putting a three story apartment house on a stage only 10 feet deep I maintain that's news," said the director. The cast, more than 60 persons, is the largest which the director has ever handled for a play. Soeakine of festival plans, Mr. Bowmer said that Dr. Margery nnilev. Stanford university auth ority on Shakespeare, and act ress, is definitely maning pi to come to Medford and Ashland next summer and will give a scries of lectures here if arrange ments can be made. Dr. Bailey was practically a sensation last summer, both as the nurse in "Romeo and Juliet" and for her lectures at SOC. otto nflTionnt RSSOCIRTIOn & GleatzM, FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY Juit dial 2-9169 and we will promptly pick up your toiled clothing, or if you prefer, uie our convenient drivt Jn accommodations at our modern plant. Alwayi plenty of parking ipaco. Ml H. D. Christensen, Prop. Square dancing is in the news again. The Medford Square Dance group made up a set to perform for the amateur benefit show at Phoenix high school's new gymnasium Tuesday night. Thev danced the "Texas Whirl wind" and "The Route" and were so well received that they ap peared for an pnenre number. The show waj a marcn oi uime benefit. Dancing were Dr. and Mrs. DwiBht Findley, the Kenneth Denmans, Paul Skinners. Mrs. Ernest L. Barnes and Murray Gardner. Mrs. Skinner has marked this sauare dance group. I made up of nine couples, leading and instructing in ine nances During the winter months the dancers meet in the piny room of the Barnes home on tast Main street, and during the summer thev no nut to the country home of Dr. and Mrs. S. E. Philips where there is a paved court suit able for dancing. Fourth In a series of sauare (Innce parties is being held next Saturday night at the Masonic temple sponsored by Crater Lake chapter of Royal Arch Masons. I.ee Rngsdale Is Instructing for this group and Darell Huson and his wife have been leading the beginning dancers. Some women like to square dance and others would rather slay home and hook a rug, with the record player or radio to pro vide the musical background. One of these Is Mrs. C. H. Pftske Mrs. Paske always has an eye out for the right rug material, too. Leaning across the dinner table the other night she in quired If one of the feminine guests would mind giving her the evening gown she wore when ready to discard the dress. "You have no idea how hard it Is to find black in the right mater ial, she sighed. Mr. and Mrs. George Mnridnx were considerably surprised up on reading the program for the high school band and orchestra concert the other evening to find that son. Raoul, was going to play a trombone duet with Henry Paduham, he having failed to mention this. What's more, he hadn't so much as practiced the selection at home once, according to his mother, who decided on the spot that having musical re hearsals entirely at school might have Its merits. County Extension Units Nominate Miss Hanley As Conference Delegate Aoolegate Applegate Exten slon unit joined other extension groups of the county Wednesday In naming Miss Claire Hanley of west Side district as a possible state delegate to the Associated Country Women of the World conference In Copenhagen, Deiv mark in September. Mrs. E. A. Learning of Washington county, president of Oregon Mate coun cil, also has been named as a can didate. It was pointed out at the meet ing that partial expenses of two delegates may be raised by a dime contribution from the 13,- 000 extension women of Oregon, and the local group voted to contribute its quota, The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Dave Winningham, and the project was "herb seas onings," cancelled during Janu ary owing to bad, weather. The leaders. Mrs. Fred West and Mrs. William Sutherlln, prepared the luncheon, using the varied seas onings and giving explanations of thoir proper use. Many herb samples, both seeds and leaves. were passed for inspection by the group. During the committee reports, Mrs. Fred West, 4-H sewing lead er, asked unit women to assist her girls in fitting dresses at the sewing meeting at her home February 1 1. Mrs. Dave Winning ham was appointed to the legis lative and research committee by Mrs. Lee Port, unit chairman. Some time was devoted to group discussion of various needs in the field of extension work, which will be incorporated in a state wide program planning pro ject now underway. The "sixty six" discussion method was used, whereby members divided into groups of six to discuss a given subject for six minutes. Correspondence was read from Holland which had been trans lated by Mrs. Peter DeYoung of Eagle Point. It was stressed by the chair man that anyone wno wisnes may attend all unit meetings, re gardless of whether they are held at a home or at the Grange hall. A "doubling up" process will be used at the March 1 meeting in order to include the regular project on making lamp shades which should have been held February 1. This demonstration will be given by Mrs. Robert Webb and Mrs. Loran Cooper, and during the afternoon the regular March project on "Get ting the Most from Electricity" will be given by Mrs. Rolland Smith and Mrs. Ed Ramsey. The March 1 meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. John Byrne. Twenty-one women attended Auxiliary-Guild President Names New Committees New committee chairmen for the year were announced at the last meeting of St. Mark's Auxiliary-Guild. The committee heads s an nounced by Mrs. R. K. Bailey, president, are Mrs. W. M. Cald well, devotional; Mrs. Earl Tumy, program; Mrs. John Moffatt, hos pitality; Mrs. G. C. Phetteplace, house: Mrs. Frank Fairweather and Mrs. H. C. Goldsmith, wel fare: Mrs. O. H. Bengtson, tele phone; Miss Jane Snedicor, pub licity; Mrs. Gates, united thank offering; Mrs. A. G. McMillin, council of church women; Mrs. E. McKinstry, rummage sales; Mrs. O. J. Gould, faith maga zines: Mrs. John Mann, caning; Mrs. F. D. Applin, bazaar. Mrs. Gates spoke on tne worn of the Sailors' union In New York City and Miss rrances Thrun sang. Next meeting of the guild win be Friday, February 10 when a 12:30 luncheon will be served. A musical program and business mantinif will he features of the afternoon. Mrs. Applin, Miss Margaret Nason and Miss Snedi cor form the committee in charge of the luncheon. Central Point Group Hears College Head At Meeting This Week Central Point Dr. Elmo Ste venson, president of boutnern Oregon college, was heard by a larcp sroun of Central Point Gar den club members when he spoke at a meeting of the ciud tins week. Mrs. Ernest W. Jermark was hostess to the group in her home and other guests Included Mrs. W. L. Waldron. Mrs. W. H. Plyer. Mrs. Cliff Cordy and miss Ann Gregory. The subject of Dr. Stevenson s talk was "Family Life of Birds," and he brought out peculiarities of many types of birds and their A dessert luncheon was served bv the hostesses, Mrs. Frank Grenbremer, Mrs. D. R. Aiireo and Mrs. J. K. Swank. Roll call was answered by naming a bird. Mrs. O. T. Wilson, chairman of the club bird committee, dis played a number of bird houses and Auauuon dook cuuetiiuna PriTos were received by Mrs. Merritt Swing. Mrs. Walter rirant .nri Mrs. Jermark. Mrs. Swing, chairman of the spring plant sale, announced there would be a large supply and many varieties of plants for sale, uaie oi xne saie is otu .u, Friday. March 17. Place of the sale will be named ano nounced at a later date. the meeting Wednesday. Mrs. I , ... ., Mei Poole was a guest and be-! Flan valentine rany came a member of the unit Group singing was led by Mrs. Glenn Williams. Lady Activians Meet At Winchester Home Lady Activians hold their monthly business meeting Thurs day evening at the home of Mrs, Jack Winchester, 115 King street. Mrs. Clinton Bennett was co-hostess for the evening. The members heard a report of the help Lady Activians gave on the solicitation campaign for the March of Dimes and a dona tion was made to the drive. Committee heads appointed were: Decoration and entertain ment, Mrs. Clinton Bennett; clean-up. Mrs. Tommy Lewis; telephone, Mrs. Wayne Kykcr; service, Mrs. Earl Fichtner; membership, Mrs. Al Bradford. Next meeting will he Febru ary 16 at the home of Mrs. Al Bradford, 20 Portland avenue, with Mrs. Lewis as co-hostess. For RNA Youth Group Roval Neighbor of American luveriiles will enjoy a valentine party Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. C. H. Rawslern. Route 2. Box 236. All luveniles are to take one val entine for the valentine box and all Royal Neighbors are invited to attend. Those attending are asked to meet at the home of Mrs. Clayton Walker, 129 North Oakdale avenue. Reese Creek Unit Plans Study of Lamp Shades Reese Creek Reese Creek in tension unit will meet at the home of Mrs. Clyde Williams on Tuesday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m. A pay luncheon will be served at noon, and each one attending is asked to bring table service. Lamp Shades' will be the project for the day, with Mrs. Bert Williams and Mrs. John Col- ins as leaders. ostoiia Lady Elks have their fingers crossed and one ear out for the weather reports. A short time ago they planned a tea for Ash land Lady Elks and wives of Elks who would be attending the mid-winter session of the state association In Ashland, only to have the whole thing canceled when the president of the stale group was snow bound In eastern Oregon. A second try is being made on February 11 and the committees are hopeful that this time both will actually be held. -O. S. Plan Tea Tast Commanders' club of Dis abled American Veterans' auxil iary has planned a membership tea tomorrow nftornon. It will be at the home of Mrs. E. R. Neff. Bll Bennett street. J All members of the auxiliary are invited to attend ami are asked to bring a prospective member. I THE CLASS OF FASHION n W T ( ) t. "f HOLLY CHINTZ X. ry AMERICAN Add To - or Start HER CRYSTAL For Valentines 4 23 Patterns in Fcstoria Now On Display CV,1 V? ) 7 V B00K & CIFT SH0P O LwLf J 217 E. Main Medford i The Store of a Thousand Thoughtful Cifts Tea And Program Held At Domiciliary Center On Thursday Afternoon The first of a series of social events was held Thursday In the library at the domiciliary cen ter at Camp White. Red Cross volunteer workers were invited to assist Miss Helen Webster, librarian and hostess for this spe cial occasion. Miss Webster ar ranged the program, the guest speaker being Harald Stieler, stu dent from Nuremberg, Germany, who Is now attending Southern Oregon college. Mr. Stieler gave I vivid pic ture of the conditions In Ger many just prior to the rise in power of Adolph Hitler, He at tributed two factors, the severity of the treaty of Versailles and the existence of 75 political parties In Germany as being mainly re sponsible for Hitler's rise to power. At the conclusion of his talk number of questions were asked by the audience which the young man answered in detail. Miss Charlotte Rogers, Red Cross field director, and Red Cross volunteers assisted Miss Webster with the serving. Mrs G. C. Phetteplace and Mrs. L. B. Thomas poured. Other volunteer aides who assisted in the serv ing were Mesdames I. E. Schu ler. Ray Clark. Carl Loveland and Lloyd L. Sanders. Two Church Groups Plan Canasta Party Two organiaztions of the St. Peter's Lutheran church have planned affairs for this week. Aid Association for Lutherans will sponsor a canasta party at 8 o'clock Wednesday, February 8 in the social room of the church. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. 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