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FOUR MEDFORD (OREGON) Judges And Wives Guests In Medford; Roberts Are Hosts Supreme court Judges of the state, nere lor meeting oi me Southern Oregon Bar associa tion, and their wives were the Incentive yesterday for a num ber of pleasant social events. Mrs. Harry H. Belt, Mrs. James T. Brand and Mrs. Arthur D. Hay, all wives of supreme court judges, were honored at a bridge-tea Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George R. Roberts on Crown avenue. The tea table was centered with an arrangement of pinK camellias. Pouring were Mrs. A. A. Balderee of Grants Pass and Mrs. Evan Reames of Medford. In the early evening Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were hosts for a cocktail party honoring the jud ges and their wives, and the group then went on to the Rogue Valley Country club for a dinner. Chief Justice Hall S. Lusk and Judge Earl C. Latourette were also here. In addition to Judge Belt, Judge Brand and Judge Hay. Gold HilfMaTshal, California Bride Wedded in Medford Gold Hill Miss Mary David son of Bakersfield. Cal., daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. David son of May, Tex., and Carl Whit ford were married at noon, Thursday, April 6, by W. H. Tucker, Justice of the peace, In the Jackson county courthouse. Mr. and Mrs. Whltford are re siding In tha A. A. Walker apart ment on Riverside avenue. Mr. Whltford is Gold Hill marshal and because of his present duties the couple plans to take a de ferred wedding trip in the early summer. Mr. and Mrs. Whltford are to ' be honored at an open house Monday, April 17, at the Dar danelles froca 7:30 until 10 p. m. Scottish Rite Women To Hold Initiation Central Point Installation of officers will be held bv Scottish Rite Women in the Central Point American Legion hall, Monday, April 17. Luncheon will be served at 1 p. m. Mrs. Lewis Kilbourn, Mrs. H. L. Alford. Mrs. George Rehart and Mrs. W. H. Jones will be of ficers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Ralph Luc will be installing of ficer. All members are invited. Reservations should be made by calling Mrs. Kllburn, Central Point 71)4, or Mrs. Ralph Krows. Medford 2-8588. College Student Chosen for Tour Roger Wolf, junior at College of the Pacific In Stockton, Cal., has been selected to make a "deputation tour'' for the music conservatory of the college the latter part of this month. The student, n son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wolf, 718 West Fourth street. Is a pinnlst of consider able ability and will give piano recitals for schools and groups while on the tour. Young Wolf was recently made a member of the all-college honor society, and was also In vited to membership In Phi Mu Alpha, the honor music society for men. The student was In Medford for Easter vacation, spending a week with his parents. MAIL TRIBUNE y-,f.--w-r", y,w Mm. Justin Smith, named Thursday night tha 1950 "Woman of tha Year" by Medford Zonta club, it ihown receiving her award croll from Min Josephine Kirtley, a past president of Zonta. Mrs. Smith, senior high school teacher, was chosen for the award be cause of her outstanding activity tlons studies, conducted both with Medford Teacher Named Zonta Woman of the Year Mrs. Justin Smith has been named "Woman of the Year" by Med ford Zonta club in recognition for her endeavor in the field of in- ternational relations study. Mrs. at the club s annual formal banquet Thursday in the Jackson hotel and she was presented an award scroll and flowers. The award winner is secretly selected by a Zonta committee and Zonta club members are not eligible. The announcement and presen tation was made by Miss Jose phine Kirtley, past president of the club ana co-worner wun Mrs. Smith at Medford. senior high school where Mrs. Smith is instructor of civics and interna tional relations. In makine the announcement. Miss Kirtley told of Mrs. Smith's activities with the Medford branch of American Association of University Women, Medford League of Women Voters and other groups. The award winner helped to found the local units of both these organizations and is a past president of each. In addition she has led international relations study groups for both for several years, and has helped to train leaders for other groups. Mrs. Smith is a member of the Oregon committee for UNESCO and two years ago attended the convention of UNESCO held in San Francisco. As chairman of the international relations com mittee of Oregon Education as sociation she was largely re sponsible for founding the Ore- ?;on International R e 1 a 1 1 o ns' eague for senior high school students a few years ago and has been advisor of the Medford high school league. Along other lines, Mrs. Smith has been a member of the board of Jackson County Red Cross chapter for several years and gives indoctrination courses for me cnapter from time to time. Speaker for the award dinner was uonald McUougall, profes sor of history at Southern Ore gon college. He appropriately spoke on foreign policy, saying that he believed this country's policy of "containment" was in sufficient and too negative in character. He reviewed the period of founding of the world bank and establishment of the Marshall plan, pointing out that this had been quite successful in "containing" Russia as far as Europe is concerned, but that China had been lost to Russian communism. Dr. McDougall said he believed this negative "hold the line" pol icy will prove insufficient and that this country must promote an aggressive policy of aiding countries which may wish to be come democratic. "Europeans should be forced to relinquish their grip on colonies and we should aid those countries to be come democratic, if they desire," he stated. The speaker said that if the colonial nations could be aided In their transition from merely raw material "farms" for indns- i h- fever Before www Now with The Lowrvy ORG A. NO. you ean literally transform vour piano into Ihrrc instrumental Organ in complete chord atructurca Organ and Piano together and. of court, fiano alone. The liwrcy OHGANO attarhca canlly lo your piano and without marring the finish. It prniluVa a lull t0 notc organ with a wide aclection of tonaHticn. Anyone T -; Arrs mn pi"? ! Here ia a new LOWREY inspiration for vour mua The Amazing Electronic Piano Organ EASY TERMS PRUITT'S MUSIC CENTER 111 W. Main, Opp. Rialto Theater Phone 2-2022 Sundiy. April H, 1950 in the line of international rela adults and with students. (Brainerd photo). Smith's selection was announced trial nations to some degree of industrialization of their own, it would enable them to raise their standard of living and promote friendlier relations with this country. "If we don't help them, the Kussians win, ne said, and re minded his listeners of a popu lar saying in tne so-called "back ward" countries to the effect that "we are supposed to fight for democracy but not to have it ourselves." He urged that this country sell its food surpluses to other countries, pointing out the undesirable effect this nation's food surpluses create in the minds of the rest of the world, when two-thirds of the world is hungry. Also on the program was Larry Brunette, who sang a group of solos accompanied by Ray Lewis. Mrs. Goldie Hauer, president, welcomed the guests and Mrs. Florene Bolton was toastmistress. Other guests introduced were Mrs. Joe Beach of district four. Oregon State Nurses' association; Mrs. Bren H. Starcher, Mail Tri bune; Mrs. George Maddox, pres ident of Women of Rotary; Mrs. Bertha Haskins. president of Medford Business and Profes sional Woman's clubs; Miss Louise Drew, Rotana club offi cer; Mrs. John Carter, president oi me ivicmorct uounell of Par ents and Teachers; Mrs. E. W. Thomas, officer of Kiwanian uames; Mrs. c. D. Winston, reg istrator of Southern Oregon col lege, and Mrs. A. Orin Schenck, Miss Vera Humnhrev and Mrs. George B. Canodc, the last three being winners of the Women of the Year award in past years. Mrs. Clarence A. Meeker, win ner or tne award, is now In New York City as editor of a national Methodist publication for women. Miss Kirtley was program chairman, Miss Claire Hanley was decorations chairman and Mrs. Ethel Tennant was chair man of guests. Mrs. Brown Named Lady Elks Chairman Mrs. Orrin L. Brown has been appointed chairman of Lady Elks. Retiring chairman is Mrs. Arthur Hess. The group will meet Tuesday. April 18 at 2 p.m. in the Elks temple. Hostesses for the after noon are Mrs. Bert L. Cook. Mrs. Bill Young. Mrs. James P. Bates, Mrs. C. M Piland and Mrs. Claud Cook. Dessert will be served follow ed by cards and games. ? from your own Piano Keyboard teal appreciation. Coma In hear The towrey ORGANO, today. f Orenon President - J - - - Legion Auxiliary To Visit Camp White Mrs. W. W. Graham. Corvallis department ' president of the American Legion auxiliary, will Day an official visit to the Camp wnite domiciliary, Tuesday, April 18. With Mrs. Graham will be Mrs. Charles Gunn of Port land, who Is chairman of the auxiliary s national rehabilita tion committee and department cnairman of the volunteer hos pital workers. Mrs, Eda Zolezzo of Portland who is hospital chairman of the Portland Veterans' hospital, is al so expected to accompany Mrs. uranam. Members of American Legion auxiliary units from Ashland, central Point. Cave Junction, Grants Pass and Medford. will meet for luncheon at the Medford hotel on Wednesday. April 19 to meet Mrs. Graham. Mrs. Gunn and Mrs. Zollezzo and discuss domiciliary home problems. The luncheon has been set for 11:30 a. m. Loeffler-Johnson Wedding Service Held in Medford Gold Hill Miss Bonnie Alice Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Johnson of Cen tral Point, and Lawrence Anton Loeffler, son of Mr. and Mrs, Louis Loeffler, of Blackwell Hill were married Friday, April 7, in a quiet double-ring cere mony held at 10 a.m. in Medford. Miss Theola Johnson, sister of the bride, and Joseph Loeffler. were attendants for the couple. The bride wore a powder blue suit with pink and grey acces sories and a corsage of white roses. Her sister wore a navy blue suit with white accessories and corsage. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Loef fler also attended the wedding of their children. Mr. and Mrs. Loeffler took a short trip into California and are making their home on Blackwell hill. Both young people attend ed the Gold Hill high school and were graduates of the 1949 class A bridal shower was given Miss Johnson April 5 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jenks, Blackwell hill, with Misses Mitzi Jenks and Bette Chishlom and Mrs. Jenks as hostesses. The guests enjoyed games and prizes were won by Mrs. Earl Kelley, Mrs. Louis Loeffler and Miss Beth Eskew, Refreshments were served by the hostesses to the honoree and Misses Theola Johnson. Anne Christensen, Gloria Kilgore, Eth eljane Graffis, Jeannette Stone, Joyce Phelps, Elaine Kelley, Carma Ferguson. Beth Eskew. Velma Dickenson, Mary Anne Loeffler and Mesdames Theodore Johnson, Don Hanscom, Louis Loeffler, Earl Kelley and Paul inrone. Society Members To Be Hostesses Members of St. Anne's Altar society of Sacred Heart Catholic church will be hostesses this afternoon for the coffee hour at the domiciliary center at Camp White. The Sunday afternoon coffee hour is held at frequent intervals under the sponsorship of the county Red Cross chapter. A program has been planned. Mrs. Edward C. Kelly will give a reading, Miss Barbara Nathan will sing, with Mrs. Beulah Nathan as accompanist, and Bruno Pellegrini will give piano numbers. About 30 hostesses will serve refreshments. Artca rved DIAMOND AND WIDDINO RINGS When it's for always... Choose one of our genuine Artcanvd diamond rings! Made by America' oldest and largest ring maker and set with fine diamond if never before worn. Registered and guaranteed for your protection. Every one a real valuel See our collection today. MIOVtD IT WOtS Kl 100 YIAIS I ST ON SIT. Dtaawn rtofl. 11 00. ftr'i . tM, itJO, Otm i S24J0. Lawrence's In Medford 40 yr, reputation for the finest diamonds only. Ask the one who wears a Lawrence diamond. 130 EAST MAIN AUTHORIZED ARTCARVED JEWELERS Rites Announced For Saturday Eve; Many Parties Given Set for Saturday, April 22, is the wedding of Miss Jeanne Smith to Clifford Henderson of The Dalles, Ore. The rites will be held at eight o'clock in Zion Lutheran church. Miss Smith, a Medford nurse, has been honored at a number of parties in recent weeks. First of these was given by Mrs. Edward Leach and Mrs. Belva Aiken at the Leach home on Bursell road. Dnd Mits Smith wa' presented a shower of mis cellaneous gifts for ner new home. Bridge and canasta were played and prizes went to Mrs. H. L. Alford. Mrs. William Eath- erton, Mrs. William Sheirbon and Miss Jean Kent. Four hostesses. Mrs. James W Grigsby and Mrs. James W. Grigsby Jr., Mrs. Sheirbon and Mrs. Wayne Dickenson gave the second party for Miss Sfnith, the event being held at the Grigsby home in Jacksonville. The hon ored guest was presented chrys- tal and lingerie. Prizes for cards went to Mrs, Justin Smith, Mrs. Fred Sween ey, Mrs. George Wehmann ana Miss Kent. Also e n t e r t a i n 1 n g for the bride-elect were Mrs. Ray Wright and Mrs. Ed Feldham, who gave a linen shower for her ?t the latter's home on North Central avenue. At this event prizes for cards went to Mr?. Leach, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. Sheirbon, Miss Kent ard Miss Smith.- Recently Mrs. Aiken and ner sis'.er, Mrs. E iward Olson, gave a dinner and shower for Miss Smith, entert lining at Mrs. Aik en s home, Bio west rounn street. Miss Smith, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Smith, 423 Newtown street, is a surgical nurse at Sacred Heart hospital. Her fiance is with the Phillips Oil company in The Dalles, and the couple will live there Christian Church Plans Open House At Parsonage Today Members of the Women s Council of First Christian church and the Rev. and Mrs. Holly Roy Jarvis will hold open house at the Christian church parsonage, 590 Oakdale drive, between the hours of 3 and 5 p. m. today. The parsonage has Deen com pleted only recently and all members and friends of the church are invited to attend. Lieht refreshments will be served by the council members with Mrs. E. Ronald Rice in charge. Lodge To Receive Visit From Chief Mrs. Paul Myers of St. Helens, grand chief of Pythian Sisters for Oregon, who presided yes terday at a district meeting of the order in the Pythian build ing, has remained to make her official visit at a regular meet ing of the local lodge Tuesday, April 18. A potluck dinner will be served at 6 p. m. and a program will be given from 7:30 to 8 p.m. The meeting will then convene and initiation will be held. ( Family Visits Mrs. Alton L. Minger and chil dren, Le Roy and Alice. 2238 Aloha street, are visiting in Sac ramento, Cal., with Mrs. Ming er's father, llus Rhodes, and her brother Lloyd Rhodes. mk rVf rW. i ViLn i fCi W v. 1 vv;-.j . . Five new members of Medford's Junior Service league were honored at a luncheon given Friday afternoon In the home of the president, Mrs. Berwick L. Wood, East Main street. Standing, left to right, are Mrs. Tod Tibbutt, Mrs. Richard Watson and Mrs. Dave Koblik, and seated, left to right, are Mrs. Jack Reid and Mrs. Joe Lester. As social chairman, Mrs. Emil Mohr took charge of the luncheon, with Mrs. Wilton White assisting. (Brainerd photo). OES Grand Matron To Visit Chapters; Tea Set Wednesday Mrs. Edna Throne, St. Helens, Ore., worthy grand matron, Or der of the Eastern Star, will make her official visit to the four chapters in this district dur ing the week. Adarel and Alpha chapters will meet jointly in the Ashland Masonic hall Tuesday, April 18, at 8 p. m., to receive her visit. Reames chapter will meet with Nevita chapter in the Cen tral Point Masonic lodge Thurs day. April 20, at 8 p. m.. to re ceive the official visitor. A tea will be given Wednes day. April 19, in Mrs. Throne's honor, at the Medford Masonic temple. Hours will be from 2 to 4 p. m. and the four chapters will participate. Mrs. Margaret Fabrick will be tea chairman, assisted by Mrs. Fred Strang, Mrs. Gertrude Niles and Mrs. Frances Flinn. College President To Speak Wednesday Dr. Elmo Stevenson, president of Southern Oregon college, will address members of the Ameri can Association of University Women at their regular meet ii g next Wednesday, April 19, at 7:30 r. m. at the home of Mrs Robert Hoot, 229 Bradford Way. Mrs. A. N. Potter Jr., vice president of the organization, will prende at the meeting. Mrs. Potter has asked that members take particular notice that the meeting is scheduled a half hour earlier than previous meetings. Let Ad A Millinery Dept. Marie Phillips' handsome suit of Mello Cool rayon commutes regularly between lane and pavement. Cardigan jacket and curved pockets brightly accented with saddle stitching. Navy, toast, forest green, red, white, natural, grey, pink, sea green. Sizes 9 to 17; 10 to 18. 214 E. Main Senior High School Plans Open House Thursday Evening Parents of Medford high school students are invited to attend open house at the school Thursday, April 20 at 8 p.m., according to Lester Harris, prin cipal of the school. A half-hour program will take place in the auditorium and there will be gymnasium demonstrations. The parents are also invited to look over the building, in partic ular the new additions to the school which have been com pleted during the school year, and to meet members of the faculty. Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria, with teachers as hostesses. AAUW Art Group Will Meet Monday The Art group of American Association of University Wom en will meet Monday in the home of Mrs. Neil Davidson, 30 South Barneburg road, at 1 p.m. piennes Outfit BACCALAUREATE $298 $298 $4 98 s14 98 BAGS and GLOVES To Match Your Costume nenne s Antony-Smith Rites Set For Saturday; Bride-Elect Honored Among events of the coming week-end will be the wedding of Miss Melody Smith to Paul An tony, which is set for 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Sacred Heart Catholic church. The bride-to-be, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Dale Smith of San Francisco, has been making her home with her uncle, Ewin Stone of Central Point. Her fiance is a son of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Antony of Modoc avenue. Mrs. Smith has arrived in Med ford for the wedding. Miss Smith has chosen Miss Harriet Walker for her maid-of-honor, and bridesmaids will be Misses Phyllis Tengwald, Audree Andrews, Nancy Staley and Sherry Antony, the bridegroom's sister, and her junior attendants will be Terryl Anne Antony, sis ter of the bridegroom, and Mary Jo Smith, cousin of the bride, from Coos Bay. Glen Tingley is to be best man, and Bob Mclntyre, Bill Eatherton, Tom Staley and Joe Antony the ushers. The bride-to-be is being hon ored at a number of parties. Miss Moreen Field gave a miscellane ous shower for her at the Field home on South Oakdale avenue, and Miss Walker and her mother, Mrs. A. O. Walker, were host esses for a kitchen shower, en tertaining at the Walker home on the Jacksonville highway. Mrs. Joe Beach, Mrs. John Henson and Mrs. Belle Jones, the latter an aunt of the bride groom, will be hostesses for a miscellaneous shower in Miss Smith's honor Monday night, the event to be at the Henson home on Willamette avenue. Mrs. Claude Mclntyre and Mrs. Myron Andrews will give a luncheon and china shower for Miss Smith at the Rogue Valley Country club Tuesday, and Thursday night Miss Sherry An tony will be hostess for a rehears al dinner. The dinner will be at the Antony home, with Mrs. An tony and Mrs. Tom Staley assist ing Miss Antony. To Ohio Phoenix Mrs. Harry Scott of Phoenix left by plane Friday evening for Geneva, O., where she will spend two weeks visit ing her parents and other rela tives and friends. WEDDING tations, Marriage Announcements SOCIAL FORMS Brides, Be Sure to Get Your Fret "Bride's Booklet" , Oregon You For We have all wool Eaccalau reate Suits, Specially priced $29.98; $39.98 & $49.98 Phone 2-7169
