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Newlywed Couple Honored At Dinner Given By Parents A wedding dinner, honoring Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Lawrence, was recently given by the par ents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Shere of McLeod, at the Medford hotel. Table decorations were of red, white and silver, and the bride's cake, with red carnations and white stock, centered the table. Attending were members of the families and close friends of the couple, including Mr. and Mrs. ' Fred Lawrence and Miss Anita Lawrence, parents and sister of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred K. Shere of Ash land, brother and sister-in-law of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harding of McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schmidt and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Toulouse of Med ford, and Mr. and Mrs. Shere and the honored couple. Birthday Celebrated At Party Given Recently Michael Hickey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hickey, 846 Pennsylvania avenue, was hon ored guest at a party given in ob servance of his first birthday, March 13. A large Easter basket centered the refreshment table and the birthday cake was decorated with Easter motifs. Plastic balls filled with candy eggs were fa vors given to the children at tending. Guests were Mrs. Betty Squire Gene and Gary; Mrs. J. A. Petersen, Mrs. Gerry Meyers and Linda; Mrs. Lloyd Whitney, Mrs. E. R. Hukill and Ronnie; Mrs. Frank Guber, Mrs. H. A. Davis, Mrs. C. F. Hickey, pater nal grandmother; Mrs. H. F. Ful ler, maternal grandmother: the honored guest and his mother. Chili Supper Tuesday A chili supper will be served at a meeting of Degree of Honor lodge Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p. m. in Knights of Pythias hall. A short business meeting will be held, to be followed by program and cards. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Res ervations for" tickets should be made by calling Mrs. Al Carrara, phone 2-5349. Jean Hart's Diary junday March 26 Easter Sunday it just two weeks from today.. And I DO have wonderful Easter news for you. Of course I hate to admit it . . . but even a persevering Hart CAN be wrong. You see ... I ... I .. . I . . . well . . Ner . . . . . . that is ... to get right out with it ... I bought too many Spring suits. It was chilly last winter when I was buying Spring suits . . . and I let my temperature run away with my good judg ment. So . . . I'm going to have to REDUCE THE PRICE. And is my judgment red. There is not a thing wrong with them . . . except that there are too many of them. Gabardine, striped worsteds, checks . ,. . or checked jack ets and plain skirts. Box jackets or fitted jackets . . . in fact almost any style you have hoped to have for an Easter suit . . . They WERE $35 to $79.95 . . . from now until Easter they are $25 to $59.95. So get your reservation for the Easter Parade . . . you can afford to with what you will save because I was a dummy ... an Easter dummy? "The Harf of Fashion" 22 S. Crape Phone 2-8992 jj Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Lawrence, newlyweds, were honored at a wedding dinner given recently in the Medford hotel by the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Shere of McLeod. Mrs. Law rence it the former Barbara Marie Shere. and Mr. Lawrence it a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawrence, 1422 Euclid avenue, Medford. (Shangle photo). Children's Operetta Will Be Presented By LDS Department "Toyland Fantasy," a chil dren's operetta in two acts, will be presented at 8 p. m. March 30 in the VFW hall. 42 North Front street, by the primary or ganization of the Latter Day Saints' church. In the cast are 65 youngsters ratiging in age from three to 12 years. Music before curtain time and during intermissions will be furnished by the Missionaries' orchestra. The fantasy is produced under the direction of Miss Norine But ler, assisted by Miss Dimple Aycock and with Mrs. E. D. Stalling? as piano accompanist. Stage setting is by Elder William Nichols, Henry Van Hise and Mrs. A. W. Boswell. The cast was selected through the Primary Presidency, which includes Mrs. C. E. Zurcher. Mrs. David M. Hogan, Mrs. D. L. Petersen and Mrs. B. E. Budge, assisted by several primary teachers, Mrs. R. L. Higgins, Mrs. Everett R. Huffman, Mrs. Merle L. Walker, Miss Beverley Hognn sen, Miss Cherie Knudsen, Miss Joan Attridge, Mrs. Hoyt F. May, Mrs. John L. Kelly, Mrs. L, G. Harper and Mrs. Stallings. Time of the play is the pres ent, the story is that of a doll hospital and the performance lasts approximately an hour. The operetta is said to be filled with charm and color. Mother Goose's children sing and dance, patriotic eirls . Darade. colored eirls tap I dance, a little bride sings and clowns and Indians fill the air with laughter and war whoops. Tickets for both children and adults may be procured from the primary teachers listed above or at the door before the per formance. Phoenix Extension Unit Makes Plans For Sale Phoenix Plans for a food sale to be held Wednesday, March 29. were made at the meeting of Phoenix Home Extension unit members March 17. The sale will be held Wednesday, March 29 at Randies Food market in Phoenix. Anyone wishing to donate food for the sale is asked by officers to take it to the store. Members cut out and sewed on gloves during the meeting. An all-day meeting will be held Fri day, March 24, for glovemaking. A nominating committee was appointed to nominate officers for the coming year. Mrs. An drew Stevens conducted a survey on program planning. A planned luncheon was served at noon. Juan Ortiz of Seville was the first white man to reside in America. He lived in Alabama from 1520 until 1539. ry. nLnLnLn.nLnLUE.EELELELrJ VI Dear Mrs. Medford P P 206 w. mam 0 M p p p p p p p 13 13 Everyone likes to do something charming, thoughtful and kindly for their love at Easter ... We suggest jewelry . . . scatter pins, perhaps ... a bit larger than were popular last year ... in fact quila ornate in a smooth sort of way. Or ear-rings generou in size and bountiful in glitter. Or handkerchiefs . . . delicate dainty wisps of lace and linen with hand rolled hems . , to enclose in an Easter card. - Dr scarfs . , Easter hat. Or notepaper n corner . soft as a dream and refreshing as your . with daff-o-dcwn-dillys blooming In or tulips primly decorating the border . . or apple blossoms or dogwood , . . Sprir - in an envelope for Easter. With your name on it? Gold Hill School To Present Comedy On Friday Evening Gold Hill 'The Baby Sitter." by Perry Clark, will be present ed by the Gold Hill high school March 31. as the annual junior senior play. The play is described as a three-act comedy, with the plot being a story about the typ ical baby sitter, her beau and her troubles. In the cast are Raymond Jore, Beth Eskew, Joan Burk, Joyce Phelps, Carma Ferguson, Velma Dickenson, Don Harper. Winkie Newnham, Dick Whitlock, Pat Berry, Joanne Jore, Lee Anne Hutton, Joe Morgan and Jerry Eskew. Miss Davis, English teacher, is directing the play and remain ing members of the two classes are helping with advertising, make-up and properties. Medford Lodge Plans Party Monday Evening Knights of Pythias have planned a party for Mondav, March 27, at 7:30 p. m., in the Pythian building. The party will honor knights of the order and Arthur Lusk, who recently took the rank of esquire, and all knights. Pythian Sisters and their invited guests are to at tend. Cards will be played from 7:30 to 9 p. m., refreshments will then be served and dancing will close the evening. Those attending are asked to bring sandwiches or cookies for the refreshment hour. Ashland Couple Married Recently In Church Rites Ashland The wedding of Miss Jacqueline Donna Lowe to Lee Ellis Bennett was an event of Friday, March 17, with the can dlelight ceremony performed by the Rev. Robert Mcllvena in the First Methodist church of Ash land. The bride is the daughter of Mr. arid Mrs. L. D. Lowe and Mr. Bennett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennett, all of Ash land. Given in marriage by her fa ther, the bride wore a white mar quisette frock over satin made en train. Her fingertip veil, edged with chantilly lace, was held in place by a headdress of seed pearls. Her bouquet was stephanotis centered with white orchids. Mrs. Edwin A. Bennett was matron-of-honor, Miss Dorothy Morris and Miss Erma Deets were bridesmaids and small Cathy Lynne Bennett, niece of the bridegroom, was junior bridesmaid. Edwin W. Bennett, brother of the1 bridegroom, was best man, and ushers were Richard Thorpe and Gordon Givans. Mrs. Frank Davis, who played the traditional wedding march, also accompanied Mrs. Elaine Berge who sang. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Lowe wore a black frock with white accessories and a cor sage of red rosebuds. Mrs. Ben nett, mother of the bridegroom, wore a nay blue frock with pink accessories and a corsage of red rosebuds. Immediately following the cer emony a reception was held in the fireside room of the church. Mrs. Merrick Thornton and Mrs. Guy Randies served the cake, Mrs. H. R. Westerberg and Mrs. C. F. Thorpe served coffee and punch and Mrs. Jack Davis was in charge of the guest book. After April 1, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett will be at home at 276 Liberty street. Ashland. Mrs. Bennett is a graduate of Ashland high school and attended South ern Oregon college. She is pres ently employed as a dental nurse for Dr. W. E. Bracker. Mr. Ben nett is a graduate of Taft, Cal., high school and attended junior college at Bakersfield, Cal. Pennsylvanians Meet At Hawk Home Tuesday Members of the Pennsylvania club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hawk Tuesday night. The evening's entertainment in cluded games and contests. Next meeting of the club will be in June, at the Apple inn. and at that time plans will be made for the club's annual picnic. Mrs. Nellie Wall is president of the organization. Installation Held By Zuleima Temple In Grants Pass Hall Colorful spring flowers and decorations of yellow and pale green formed a setting for the installation of officers of Zu leima temple, Daughters of the Nile, held in the auditorium of Lincoln school at Grants Pass March 18. Taking office as queen was Mrs. C. L. Ogle of Grants fass ana the officers who will serve with her come from all parts of southern Oregon. The temple patrol, captained by Mrs. J. Hearin, tormed the escort tor the entrance of the queen and her officers, installed with Mrs. Ogle were Mrs. W. A. Arnold, Mediord, princess royal; Mrs. Phil StansuDury, princess Tirzah; Mrs. E. H. Tardy, prin cess Badoura; Mrs. J. W. Snider, recorder; Mrs. Raymond Reter, banker; Mrs. G. H. Guldager, marshal; Mrs. Harry H. Lehr bass, chaplain. Mrs. H. K. Halvorsen, lady of the keys; Mrs. Merritt Merriman, lady of the gates; Mrs. Lorin r'almerton, princess Nydia; Mrs. H. S. Bullock, princess Zuleika; Mrs. George C. May, princess Zenobia; Mrs. William R. Harms, princess Zora; Mrs. R. D. Linne gar, princess Zuleima; Mrs. V. Alice Gunn, musician; Mrs. A. A. Cooley and Mrs. H. D. Dollar, attendants. Mrs. F. K. V a n n I c e, past queen, acted as installing officer, assisted by Mrs. Clarence Wine trout, past queen, as installing marshal, Mrs. Austin Brownell, past queen, as installing chap lain Mrs. C. R. Cooley, musician and Mrs. M. P. Dunn and Mrs. W. H.- McNair, attendants, the last two also being past queens. The ceremony included a solo by Miss Sally Ogle, accompan ied by Miss Clair Lee Ogle, and selections by the temple chorus, directed by Mrs. Warren Butler. Illustrious Potentate Herman Mavberry of Hillah temple of the Shrine extended greetings. Mrs. Stephen Moss, junior past queen, was presented with a jewel by Mrs. O. O. Overmyer, senior past queen. . . . Mrs Ogle, in her address, out lined the philanthropic activities of the Daughters of the Nile. The ceremony was followed by the queen's ball, with the grand march led by the patrol. A buffet luncheon was served in the attractively decorated dining rMr's. S. H. Baker headed the reception committee, and 'he In stallation committee was headed by Mrs. John Russell, with Mrs. Donald McGregory as vice chairman. Meeting Announced For Cruisers' Club Cruisers' club will meet Mon day at 7 p. m. at the First Pres byterian church. A covered dish dinner will be served. Sunday. Msrch 28, 1950 MEDFORD (OPS-30N) MAIL TRIBUNE FIVE Crater Lake Chapter Members Will Attend Meeting In Corvallis Crater Lake chapter Daugh ters ot the American Revolution, will be well represented at the 36 annual state conference when it convenes in Corvallis on March 27. Mrs. B. G. Harding, a past state regent will be an honorary regent. She has also acted on the nominating committee. Mrs A. H. Hansen will represent the Girl Homemakers as their state chairman, and Mrs. O. H. Bren neman will serve on the resolu tions committee. Delegates from the local chap ter are Mesdames D. O. Hood, regent, O. H. Brenneman, G. Q. D'Albini, E. C. Root, A. H. Hnn sen, T. G. Gifford, and Stanley Chirgwln: Mrs. Archie W. McKeown, Hood River, retiring state regent, will preside over the Corvallis session and while her successor will be elected. Mrs. McKeown will serve until after the conti nental congress of DAR to be held April 13-16 in Washington. D. C. Mrs. McKeown will give the Oregon report at the con gress, Also attending the congress will be Miss Jeannette I. Dentler, Portland, a vice-president gen eral of the society. To Meet Mrs. H. L. Alford and Mrs Ralph Lue are to furnish the en tertainment for the Scottish Rite Women's club which meets Mon day, March 27 at 8 p.m. in the Medford Masonic temple. Hos tesses for the evening are Mrs. D. T. Ferguson, Mrs. R. M. John son, Mrs. Fred Purdin and Mrs J. B. Lynch. Student And Wife Spend Vacation Her Mr. and Mrs. Elwood B. Hed berg and small son 'have been spending spring vacation with Mr. Hedberg's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Elwood Hedberg, East Main street. The younger Mr. Hedberg is a student at Oregon State college, being a senior in engineering. Just Received at NEWBERRY'S Shipment of Newberrys Famous Sun Dresses Famous for Quality . . . Famous for Style. Imagine . . . shirred elastic waist, bolero top, bright prints and stripes, tub fast colors. 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