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FOUR MEDFORD (OREGON) M ttf 1 FT -V I rr - ii i i ii inn alieJ fc mi Dr. and Mri. B. R. Elliott, rout two, are ihown holdinq tickets for their six-month round lha world trip. When unfolded the ticket! meaiured aboui fix feet. The Elliotti left Wednesday and will make the entire trip by air. (Brainerd pholo). Couple Leaves For Air Trip n. Mrs Rprt R Elliott left Wednesday for a six month's trip which will taKe mem arounu u u,n.M hu air Thp twn Dlan to visit relatives and friends in various cities, and since oom are particularly interested in Christ ian missionary work, and in the Young Men's Christian associa tion, they will visit missionaries and YMCA staffs in several for eign countries. The missionaries to be visited include two supported by the First Presbyterian church of Medford, Miss Marguerita San dilands in Kalhapur. India, and the Rev. and Mrs. Richard Coch ran of Mosul, Iraq. The Rev. Cochran is a brother of J. Cochran of Medford. Dr. and Mrs. Elliott traveled from San Francisco to Honolulu. Wake island, Hong Kong, ana Tokyo and following a 14-day stay in Japan will visit Okinawa and Manila. While in the Phil ippine Islands the travelers will spend 10 days with the Rev. and Mrs. David P. Martin of Cebu Citv. the Rev. Mr. Martin being a brother of Mrs. Elliott. The mtn- Lady Lons Will Make Convention Plans At Joint Meeting Tuesday Medford Lady Lions club members will meet Tuesday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Girls Community club to make final plans for entertaining state Lady Lions during the state Lions club convention here June 11, 12 and 13. ., Guests at Tuesday'! meeting ...in A.m(ttAoa frnm Phoe nix. Central Point and Talent Lady Lions ciuds wno arc ai ing In convention planning. A special Invitation is extended to wives of members of the newly formed Crater Lions club to at tend the meeting and future meetings, held the first Tuesday of each month In the Girl s Com munity club. Events already planned by the local Lady Lions lor the conven tion Include barbecues, fashion luncheons, sports and sightsee ing. Hostesses for this week's meet ing are Mrs. Eston Humphrey, chairman. Mrs. E. A. Prlnglc, Mrs. Larry Schade and Mrs. Earl Miller. Evening Guild Plans Coffee Hour Tonight St. Mark's Evening guild will sponsor a coffee hour tonight following the evening service of St. Mark's Episcopal church. The social hour will be for young married couples attending the service. Hostesses for the hour will be Mrs. Richard G. Phair and Mrs. Thomas C. Barker. The evening service is set for 7:30 p.m. and the coffee hour will follow Immediately after its close. Thank Offering Meeting For Chi Rhos Tuesday Chi Rho circle of Zlon Luther an church will meet at the home of Mrs. Hans Edwardscn. 211 Summit avenue. Tursdnv, March 7, at 8 p. m. Mrs. William My ers will be co-hostess. Topic for the evening will be presented by Mr Arthur C. Ha!c. Since this is a thank offer ing meeting, members arc asked to take thank offering boxes, and also baby clothing for layette project. GARDEN "It's Fun to Watch a Garden Grow" See the large variety of Gar den Books for both Flower or Vegetable Gardens books for the amateur or professional. ' 7MP111 C LLVlll J MAIL TRIBUNE ml IV Tuesday Around IV vld Ister was reared in Brownsboro and Rogue River and has re turned to the valley from time to time to speak. From the Philippines the El liotts will go to Singapore, where they will visit rubber planta tions and factories ana men to Bangkok in Siam. From Siam they will go to Calcutta, India, the Itinerary calling for their ar rival there May 1. They will also visit in Delhi and take an excur sion to the world famous Taj Mahal, and later will visit the maharaja's palace in Jaipur. Leaving India the travelers are to go to the Holy Land, stop- fiing enroute in Baghdad, Baby on and Mosul, Iraq, where they are to be guests of the Cochrans. While in Egypt they will visit Cairo, and take trips to the pyra mids, the Sphinx and various temples, this part of the tour call ing for overnight camping trips in the desert. The Elliotts plan to spend 25 days in the Holy Lands, follow ing a brief stay in Athens. Greece, and later will make au extensive European tour. They will spend some time In Rome, and in the Pompci, Amalfi-Sor-rcnto and Capri area, as well as in Naples. Excursions along the Italian and French riviera are planned and the travelers will then tour France and Switzerland. They are scheduled to witness the fam ous Passion Play in Oberammer gau, Germany, on July IB. After stops in other German cities, the Elliotts will return to France to spend several days in Paris, Ver sailles, Fontainebleau and other cities, From Paris they will go to London and plan to spend a con siderable period in the British isies. iney nave relatives ana friends in Scotland and Ireland. and Mrs. Elliott has a "pen pal" in Ireland whom she will visit. The trip across the Atlantic will oe rom shannon to iNew York and while in the east the couple win visit Dr. Elliotts son. Jim Elliott at Harvard and his daugh ter, Miss Joan Elliott, at Benning ton college, Vermont. Dr. Elliott, who practiced den tistry in Medford for many years, stated that he expected to visit with former Oregonians in Ha waii, Japan, Hong Kong, Singa pore, Egypt, Paris and the Brit ish Isles. The trip, arranged bv the Rogue Travel service of Medford, is one of the most extensive ever arranged for an Oregon couple and one of the few round-the-world trips entirely by air. Birthday Celebrated At Party Wednesday Tanya Kay Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gail Johnson, 2113 Table Rock road, was hon ored guest Wednesday at a party given by Mrs. Johnson In observ ance of her daughter's fourth birthday anniversary. Games were played and guests were given books and balloons as favors. Those attending were Glen and Deborah Rnder, LcRoy and Alice Mingcr, Kenny and Gary Kurz, Gail Ann and Melva Lewis, Robert and Nancv John son. Carol. Daunts and Diana Millard. Lee Jackson. Hirkv Johnson and the honored guest. Mrs. Rav Mincer. ffrnnHmnth. er of the honoree. and mothers of the young guests, also at- lenaeci. BOOKS cTt,ud P r.:t, c.. v v,7' -"""' 217 E. Main St. Medford I I Sunday- March 8, 1950 Miss Pearl Riemer And Herbert Bradley Wed In Home Rites The wedding of Miss Pearl Maxine Riemer to Herbert Don- old Bradley was held February 19 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Riemer, route one, Medford. The bridegroom is a son of Mrs. Henry Wendt of The Dalles, Ore. The Rev. Wolford A. Dawes read the service at four o'clock m the afternoon, and Mr. Riom er gave his daughter in marriage. Her bridal gown was of white brocaded satin worn with a finger-tip length veil and she car ried a bouquet of red roses and gardenias. Miss Rosella Riemer attended the bride wearing a blue taffeta frock. She carried yellow roses and white carnations. Ernest Glasford served as best man for the bridegroom. A reception at the Riemer home followed, with 40 guests at tending. The newlyweds are living In St. Louis, Mo. The bridge was graduated from Rogue River academy, Medford, and later at tended Walla Walla college at College Place, Wash. PEO Chapter Announces Newly Elected Officers; Two Meetings Planned Election of officers was held at a meeting of chapter CG, PEO, in the home of Mrs. Wayne Welly Wednesday afternoon. The bus iness meeting followed luncheon. Mrs. N. B. Smith was named president of the chapter, and Mrs. J. C. McPherson, vice-pres ident. Others selected to office were Mrs. E. L. Bartholomew, re cording secretary; Mrs. J. A. Grigsby, corresponding secre tary: Mrs. R. E. Mencke. treas urer; Mrs. R. C. Beatty. chaplain; Mrs. Robert Pugh, guard . Mrs. Smith and Mrs. McPher son were elected delegates to the state convention, to be held in state convention, to oe neio i in, ii .Z T' j ii. I are Mrs. Bartholomew and Mrs. Grigsby. Chapter BE of the sisterhood will hold election at a meeting set for Tuesday, March 7 at the home of Mrs. O. A. weisn, i.suu East Main street, at 8 p.m. Miss Kathenne Stewart will be as sistant hostess. Chapter AA. PEO, will meet at the home of Mrs. John Moffat, 34 Berkeley way. Wednesday, March 8 at 1 p.m. Assisting host esses will be Mrs. E. H. Edger ton and Mrs. Elwood Hedberg. Family In Jacksonville For Wedding Saturday; Minister, Wife Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Ray J Harris i Sr., and daughter Patricia Ann. Myrtle Point, arrived during the week to make plans for Miss Har ris marriage to Charles f. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs O. C. Anderson. Jacksonville. The weddine took place yester day at 2 o'clock in the Jackson ville Presbyterian church, the Rev. Lawrence Mitchelmore of North Bend officiating. The Rev. Mr. Mitchelmore, former pastor of the Jackson ville Presbyterian church, and Mrs. Mitchelmore, accompanied by their sons have been house guests since Friday at the Roy Martin home, Jacksonville. The Harrises, former Jacksonville residents, have been with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ray J. Harris Jr., dur ing their stay. Surprise Party Given For Newlywed Couple; Rites In Grants Pass Phoenix Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cummons, who were married in January, were hon ored at a surprise party given in their home on Fourth street in Phoenix February 25. Members of the Phoenix Church of the Nnznrrne presented the couple a gift. Present for the party were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cingcade, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. White, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bayne, Mr. and Mrs. Hay Tompkins, the Rev. and Mrs. Henry Lacy, Mrs. Edyth Sullivan, Mrs. Elnipr Coffinan. F. I. Caulkins and Miss Donna Lacy. The wedding took place Janu ary 21 in the Grants Pass Church of the Na7iirene, with the Rev. Dow Wright officiating. The Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina lake their name from the blue h?e resembling smoke that hov ers over the peaks. Thi Niw, Eicluitvi nHihlt Th Nordon Is Jewels, 10k nt- ursl eold-AIM. lsk rplied gold numer l-merkrr or lumi nous dial. In Medford 40 years, stockino trie 5me Hiflh Quality Merchandise tound m th best stores in the laiger emu and more mode-atelv priced. 130 E. Main r '71" f.J. fas fasMed Lawrence s Extension Committee Makes Further Plans For Annual Festival Further plans for the annual Spring Festival of home exten sion unit members were made at a recent meeting of the Jackson county home extension commit tee, held in the courthouse. The festival will be held May 3 in the Central Point Grange hall The festival is an "all day" affair and as in previous years, luncheon will be served at noon, A speaker and committees will be announced at a later date. Several members of the coun ty committee and alumnae are planning to attend the 60th anni versary of home extension work to be observed at Oregon State college in Corvallis Murch 10 and 11. Mrs. Henry Dooms, Azalea house chairman, reminds the units to send in their contribu tions by May 15. It was stated that much inter est is being shown in the pro gram planning meetings being held each month, and a great improvement in future programs is anticipated. Mrs. Dooms, vice-chairman, presided in the absence of Mrs. C. C. Hoover and other members of the committee present were Mrs. Fred Svinth, Mrs. -Leland Charley, Mrs. A. T. Lathrop, Mrs. G. W. McBee and Mrs. Ben Gardner. Medford Club Members To Aid Garden Project; Hear Wild Flower Talk Plans to aid in planting- of Shakespearean gardens in Ash- lano. were made at a meeting ol Medford Garden club member Thursday at the YMCA. The Elizaoethan gardens would be planted on the Shakespearean Festival grounds. For the horticultural lesson. Mrs. Gordon Warner spoke on the gladiolus, showing actual bulbs in various sizes to illus trate selections. She included suggestions on planting, care, harvesting and storing of the bulbs. "Mrs. Douglas Owens, who spends a part of the year in Alas ka, displayed pressed wild flow ers which had been picked by Alaskan children one hundred miles south of the north pole. She explained that when the flowers had been blooming, ice and frozen ground were only a few inches below the surface. Mrs. Linelte Bellah, Rogue River, was speaker of the day. Mis. Bellah has studied wild flowers in all but two states and in several foreign countries. In her own gardens she has wild flowers from many parts of this country, Canada, India, Switzer land, Africa and other countries. The speaker broi'-' t wild-flower specimen blossoi.., rom her gar den to the meeting. A feature of th meeting was an exhibit of shadow-box living pictures of spring flower ar rangements In old fashioned frames which had been made by Mrs. W. A. Frecland and Miss Phyllis Rruque. Mrs. Howard Bush displayed pictures and books of spring birds. Mrs. Merton Lyster was tea chairman, assisted by Mrs. Fred Rchling. Mrs. Eva March, Mrs. Dee Hendrickson and Mrs. E. M. Wallen. Guests attending were Mrs. Paul Tinim. Mrs. Clarence Math Ison. Mrs, Blanche Carorle. Mrs. J. Duckett, Mrs. C. F. Norwood and Mrs. A. R. Schoenberg. Seattle Bride-Elect Honored Valley Guest Central Point Mrs. Oscar Minnick. Central Point, enter tained last week in honor of Miss Maxine Ayers. bride-elect, former Central Point resident now living in Seattle. Forty guests attended and games were played. Gifts were presented by Elaine Ann Wright. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Polly Minnick and Mrs. Seldon Hill and Mrs. Harvey E. Cassman. 44 CAIORIES J M f pit illm ilict .V .r'WPv J M Iff Uh.-s.r.i.wMt mmvi r m ' t ntw IStijKii tf ft "' s , TASTE SATISFACTION I t ImvuM. Peine KffSv ' TfcffiSjsfrt ' fee iisai rf ' "Hr,Mtf Put i Cilwif 6iidi'" j si. n t I "ml 'Pep. INI. Nellim. Calif V" 'Jlill ' - A I BY THE BAKERS OP rfV n A u and CLUB NEWS Miss Tresa McMannis is the bride-elect of Ralph Matlack. the news having been revealed at a party given for the couple Friday night at the home of Mrs. A. C. Pierce, Pierce heiqhts, with Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Richard D. Werner as hostesses. Miss Mc Mannis is a dauahter of Mrs. Margaret McMannis, 221ij North Holly street, and Mr. Matlack is a son of Mrs. Luella J. Matlack, McAndrews road. Announce Trothal Of Miss McMannis To Ralph Matlack Announcement of the en gagement of Miss Tresa McMan nis to Ralph J. Matlack was made at an informal party given by Mrs. A. C. Pierce and Mrs Richard D. Werner. Friday night, at the Pierce home, Pierce heights. Miss McMannis is a daughter of Mrs. Margaret McMannis. 221 '2 North Holly street, and her fiance is a son of Mrs. Lu ella J. Matlack, East McAndrews road. The wedding will be held in early April in the First Christian church. For the party Friday evening the hostesses used the spring color theme of yellow and green. The refreshment table was cen tered with a low arrangement of daffodils and pussy willows and tapers in the yellow and green. Guests were presented favors of yellow and green miniature hats pinned to small paper lace doilies and the news of the en gagement was "kept under the hat" until later in the evening. During the evening Miss Mc Mannis. who sings often for pro grams, dinners and other events, entertained the guests with a group of numbers, with Mrs. Werner at the piano. The group included Ihe aria, "Ever Since the Day" from Charpentier's op era. "Louise." Miss McMannis sings with the Philharmonic So ciety of Southern Oregon and also with the choir of the First Christian church. Among the guests at the partv was Mrs. Earl Marsh of Doni phan, Neb., aunt of the guest of honor, who is visiting here with Miss McMannis and her mother. Lady Elks Will Meet For Luncheon, Cards i Lady Elks wifl meet Tuesday. March 7, in the party lounge of the Elks temple at 2 p. m. for i dessert, followed by bridge, can-1 asta, pinochle and pool. Hostesses will be Mrs. H. J. I Boyd. Mrs. Everett GiMispie, ! Mrs. McKinney, Mrs. Ed Hoppe i and Mrs. J. Duckett. ! Ladies Aid To Lunch At Church Thursday Ladies' Aid of St. Peter's Luth eran church will meet Thursday. March Rati p.m. for a dessert : luncheon in the church. Host i esses will be Mrs. H. Young. Mrs. ! E. Tarns and Mrs. H. Frohreich , RE-WEAVING TEARS BURNS MOTH DAMAGES, Etc. BEACON WEAVERS 738 N. 8th. Grants Past, Ph. 3453 m2 FINE BREAD Mary Louise Payton And Lee 0. Graham Married In Nevada Mr. and Mrs. Claude Payton, Biddle road, announce the mar riage of their daughter, Mary Louise, to Lee O. Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde A. Gra ham, Beall lane. The service took place Saturday, February 18, in Reno, and the newlyweds are living in Central Point. For her wedding the bride wore a suit of Glen plaid with beige topcoat and brown acces sories. The bride was graduated from Medford high school in 1949. The bridegroom is an army vet eran, having served four years during World War II. He held the rank of staff sergeant and saw service in both the South Pacific and the Aleutian islands. Luncheon And Show Of Service League To Be Held Friday One of the largest events of this week will be the annual spring fashion show of the Jun ior Service league, set for Fri day, March 10, at the Rogue Val ley country ciuo. L,uncneon is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Robert Cunningham, chairman, has announced the names of the cooperating stores, and the models. Mrs. James Keeble and Mrs. Emil Mohr wili model for Manns; Mrs. William Thorndike and Mrs. Thomas Em- mens for Adrienne s; Mrs. David Holmes and Mrs. Edward H. Col lins. Burelson's store: Mrs. Sam Richardson and Mrs. C. A. Wine trout Jr.. Hadlevs: Mrs. Allyn A. Monroe and Mrs. William Salade, Jean Hart's; Mrs. J. H. Enders and Allen Hunt, Shaws; Mrs. Florence Graff and Mrs. Oscar J. Halboth, Leons: Mrs. Floyd Baker and Mrs. Norton Smith. Town and Country; Mrs Don! Root and Mrs. Morris Leonard Jr.. Coronet. As In the past the show Is proving very popular. Couple Married In Nevada Rites Mrs. Jessie Hansen and Car roll Johnson of Medford were married in Reno, Nev., March 1. The service was read at 11:30 in the morning in the chapel of the First Methodist church by the Rev. Mark Pike. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Bird attended the couple. The bride wore a taffeta dress of blue-grey tones, and a white orchid corsage. Mrs. Bird wore a green dress and her flowers were yellow rcses and white carnations. The couple will live at 2633 Howard avenue. Choose your NEW SWIM SUIT from such famous makes as: MABS COLE OF CALIFORNIA CATALINA CALTEX Junior and Regulars Sizes in: NYLON LASTEX VELVETS RAYON LASTEX COTTONS Priced from $598 to $17'98 Adri 214 E. MAIN (j Bernhard Abramowitsch, well known pianist, will appear in concert Monday, March 6 at the high school auditorium under the sponsorship of the Medford Music society. The concert ia set for 8:15 p.m. Proceeds will go towards the society's music scholarship fund. Variety of Numbers To Feature Program Of Concert Pianist The well known concert pianist, Bernhard Abramowitsch, who will appear in concert at the high school auditorium Mon day evening under the sponsor ship of Medford Music society, is particularly interested in con temporary music. In addition to his public performances, the pianist teaches in connection with the University of California and is a member of the Compos ers' Forum, a San Francisco group devoted to- the study of contemporary music. Mr. Abramowitsch appeared recently with the Oakland Sym phony orchestra, together with Miss Dorothy Warenskjold, the soprano who gave a concert in Medford not long ago for the Jackson County Civic Music as sociation. In reporting the con cert, Helen Schroeter of the Oak land Chronicle wrote "The high point of the evening was the "C Minor Piano Concerto" of Bee thovan played by Bernard Abramowitsch and the orchestra. Mr. Abramowitsch is a great artist and the rare beauty of the greatest of all Beethovan conj certos was never more superbly set forth than under his tender touch. It was exquisite beyond description." The program for Monday night includes the Mozart "C Minor Fantasy" and Robert Schumann's widely varied "Davidsbundler tanze. Op. 6" which holds many delightful little journeys into life and nature. There will also be a group of Chopin numbers, and undoubtedly some Schubert, for which Mr. Abramowitsch is famous. Proceeds from the concert will be used by the society for its annual music award. ienne s Miss Barbara Smith And Roy Junior Rauh Married in Gold Hill Gold Hill Miss Barbars Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs T. Z. Smith, and Roy Junioi Rauh were married at a quie ceremony at the home of the Rev. H. A. Dierdorff on Uppei River road at 7:30 p.m. Friday February 24. Mr. and Mrs. Smitl were their only attendants. Mrs. Rauh has lived In Golc Hill all her life and has been : student In the local schools unti her marriage. The young coupU is now residing at the Locus' Auto court. Thursday evening members oi Mrs. Rauh's family gathered ai the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and gave the bride a shower Those present were Mrs. Georg Brown and two daughters ol Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Pau Johnston and two daughters ol Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Harolc Wilson and two children ol Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. Jot Smith of Medford, Mrs. Raj Gamier of Central Point, Mr and Mrs. James Keyes and twr. children, Mr. and Ms. Harrj Smith and daughter of this city and Jack and Jim Smith and the hosts. legon And Auxiliary To Celebrate Birthday With Dinner Wednesday The 31st birthday of the Amer ican Legion will be celebrated by both the Legion and auxili ary with a covered dish dinnei at the Medford armory Wednes day evening. March 8, at 7 p.m The Legion's birthday cak which has become traditiona: with the local auxiliary will b presented to Commander Harrj Goold by the auxiliary president Mrs. Clark Walker. The Legion's entertalnmenl chairman, John Kelly, has ar ranged for a program of musi and singing for the evening Mrs. F. J. Mitchell is genera: chairman for the dinner and sh invites all legionnaires and theit wives to attend. Set Social Meeting For RNA Juveniles Juveniles of the Royal Neigh bors of America will meet a home of Mrs. A. L. Hadlcy. 90' Wabash street at 2 p.m., Satur day, March 11 for a social meet ing and to work on hot dish mats Let us help you choose your favorite pattern in TERLlNOeje we'll give you a smart Salt Spoon Pin to match! Lawrence s In Medford 40 years, ttocklna the umn Minh Oualitv Merchandise fou.id in the best stores in the larger cities and more moderately priced. 1 30 t. Main Splash! Splash! Your Old Bathing Suit is Worth $5-oo . , During the Month of March at Adrienne The $5.00 to Be Applied on the Purchase of Any COAT or SUIT A SPECIAL PRIZE Will Be Offered for the OLDEST and WORST LOOKING BATHING SUIT ENTER THE CONTEST NOW! PHONE 2-7169
