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Old-Fashioned Party Given for Newlyweds At Trail Home Friday Trail An old-fashioned chari vari was held the evening of Fri day, June 23, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale, Trail, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ar nold Ragsdale, newlyweds. Mrs. Ragsdale is the former Joan Da vis of Talent, and the wedding was an event of June 10 in Reno. Her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale of Trail. About 70 relatives and friends of the couple were present. Re freshments were served. Music was furnished by Lee Cushman, Leroy Cooper and Jimmy Elder of Trail and several musical numbers were given by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lenderman of Shady Cove. The young couple is living at one of the cabins at Sunset-on-the Rogue and Mr. Ragsdale is employed in logging at Prospect. The bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Davis of Talent, were in Trail for the party. the British Daughters To Receive Charter From State Officers A Medford chapter of Daughters of the British Empire will be chartered at a meeting set for Thursday, June 29, in the Girls" Community club at 8 p. m. Mrs. Earl B. Brearly, Port land, state president, and Mrs. F. J. Landers, Portland, state or ganizer, will be in Medford to present the charter. Two organizational meetings have been held, and officers were elected at the last meeting. Mrs. George W. AUingham, who at one time was regent of a Los Angeles chapter, was named re gent of the new group and Mrs. R. Byrd Hall, vice-regent. Mrs. Florence Benner was named sec retary, Mrs. Arch W. Masterson, treasurer and Mrs. Arthur G. McMillin, historian. Mrs., Brearly and Mrs. Land ers expect to come to Medford by plane, and a dinner will be given for them preceding the meeting of the club. Burelsons Beauty Salon WILL BE CLOSED Monday July 3rd Open Wednesday, July 5 To Serve You Dorothy Elliott Lucille Shannon Hilda Rains Helen John Smith Sylvia Steiber Ethel Murray Phone 2-2096 S" ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss k ' ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss 'SS ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss s s ss s s ss s s Women of Moose Install Officers For Coming Year Mrs. Clara Elridge was install ed senior regent of Medford chapter. Women of the Moose, at ceremonies held Sunday after noon in the lodge hall. Also taking office were Mrs. Jim Roderick, junior regent; Mrs. Fred Schroder, chaplain; Mrs. Francis Coats, treasurer; Mrs. Vinas Carter, recorder; Mrs. Paul Coats, argus: Mrs. Guy Rhea, sentinel; Mrs. Raleigh Wyatt, guire; Mrs. Eric de Place, assistant guide; M r s. Harry Long, pianist; Mrs. Dan Adams, junior graduate regent. Mrs. Wayne Dye was install ing regent and assisting her were Mrs. Bert Schrecengost, guide; Mrs. Dick Pruitt, chap lain; Mrs. Ed. Jones, pianist. Mrs. Milton Epperson was chair man of the evening. Chairman who will serve the chapter for the coming year were announced. They are Mrs. de Place, child care; Mrs. Fran cis Coats, homemaking; Mrs. Long, hospital-guild; Mrs. Jones, library; Mrs. Wyatt, member ship; Mrs. Dewey Gearin, Moose haven; Mrs. Floyd Stacey, Mooseheart; Mrs. C. C. Gilbert. Mooseheart alumni; Mrs. Vinas Carter, publicity. Many visitors were present for the ceremony, and all women at tending were presented corsages. The visitors included Mrs. R. L. Winn, Ashland, daughter of the new regent; Mrs. J. J. DoBies, Mrs. Meta Schlueter of Wisner, Neb.; Mrs. Marshall King of Switz City, Ind., and Mrs. Phoe be Kindred of Medford. The hall had been decorated with garden blossoms, and fol lowing the ceremony these were taken to hospitals of the chy by the hospital-guild committee. A potluck dinner preceded the meeting, and Mrs. Epperson. Mrs. Rhea. Mrs. Long and Mrs. Roderick made up the committee in charge. Next meeting of the group will be July 5 in the IOOF hall, plans having been made to meet in that building due to the sale of the Moose hall. Mrs. Tosh Holiest For Sewettes Meeting Sewettes club met at the home of Mrs. Buck Tosh, 116 Chestnut street, June 22, with a Legion Auxiliary To Honor Delegates Medford American Legion auxiliary will honor this year's delegates to Girls' State, held early in June at Willamette university, at a party to be held Friday, June 30 at the home of road. The delegates, Miss Fidelia Mrs. Edward Leach, Old Stage Boone and Miss Elizabeth Col lins, will report on the meeting. Another special guest will be Mrs. LaVerne L. Campbell, state chairman of Girls' State this year. , The committee states that for mer delegates to Girls' State are invited to attend, and they may call Mrs. H. L. Alford, 2-9334. for information. Mrs. Leach and Mrs. Alford make up the com mittee in charge of the event. Woodcraft Neighbors Plan Birthday Party Phoenix A party for mem bers having birthdays in the months of April, May and June will be given by the Neighbors of Woodcraft of Phoenix at the home of Mrs. George Bourne, Calhoun road, Thursday, June 29. It is set for 7 p. m. and will be in the form of a picnic. Those attending are asked to take a picnic supper. short business meeting followed by games. First prize was won by Mrs. Maud Bell, second by Mrs. Ira Tosh and another prize went to Mrs. Wolk Laniewski. Mrs. Ira Tosh received a gift from her secret pal. Next meeting of the club will be July 6, with dinner to be served at 6 p.m. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Business Women To Attend Meeting In San Francisco Mrs. Olivia Claypool, new president of the Medford Busi ness and Professional Women's club, will represent the club as a delegate to the tenth biennial convention of National Federa tion of Busines sand Profession al Women's Clubs., Inc., in San Francisco, July 3 to July 7. Accompanying Mrs. Claypool will be Mrs. Bertha Haskins, re tiring president. Others planning to attend are Mrs. Frances Grant and Miss Louise Drew, Over 5000 members from the 48 states and territories of Alas ka and Hawaii will attend. Gov ernor Earl Warren of California will personally welcome the delegates when they convene at the War Memorial Opera House, July 2. They will also hear an address at that meeting by their president. Dr. K. Frances Scott of Northampton, Mass. Legislation will be one of the main concerns of the convention delegates. Particular attention will be devoted to discrimina tions against women in business. They will include extension and improvement of the merit sys tem in the government and elim ination of discriminations in civil service based on sex; equal rights; equal pay and removal from social security laws of in equalities based on sex. Speakers will also discuss the subject, "Bigness in Democracy a Danger or a Help." Highlights of the convention will include the personal appear ance of Miss Rosalind Russell, moving picture actress. Miss Russell will be presented a scroll of appreciation by the na- Wedneiday, June 28. 1950 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE THHEE Minister, Wife Leave for India Eagle Point Mr. and Mrs. Sam Redding and daughter, Mrs. Gordon Stanley of Eagle Point returned Monday from a week's visit in San Francisco. They visited with the Red ding's son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. Elcho Red ding before the couple sailed on the "Raki" for Bombay, India. The minister and his wife are missionaries for the Evangeli cal Alliance Mission and expect to be in India five years. Medford Navy Mothers To Give Birthday Party Medford Navy Mothers' club will give a party at Camp White Friday, June 30, for all members of the domiciliary center who have birthdays in June. The party will begin at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. C. R. Alexander and her Hawaiian band will entertain. Members who need transpor tation are asked to meet at the Alexander home, 106 Almond street. Members are also asked to take cakes for the refreshment hour. Pittsburgh, Po., June 28 (U.PJ broadcast religious services over Dr. Hugh Thomson Kerr, 79, the radio, died in Presbyterial one of the first clergymen to hospital last night. tional clubs for her outstanding examples of portraying success ful business and professional women. Sharing with Miss Rus sell on the program, will be Irene, fashion designer for mo tion pictures. Other women who are success ful in merchandising, designing, radio work and business man agement will speak to the delegates. ROGUE VALLEY CLEANERS ASSN. of Medford WILL BE CLOSED Monday, July 3 O OPEN AS USUAL JULY 5 WOOD CORNICES 27 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM Wakefield Drapery Shop 6TH & BARTLETT PHONE 2-6010 PHONE 2-6428 Get Set For the Long Week-end Ahead! FUN CLOTHES SUN CLOTHES All Priced to Please! o s crttm in, o Sea sorcery in resplendent Shurr- Listtx adds verve to every curve. One piece . side-iipped for fie. ure- perfect fit. Wear It strapped or strapless. Mint green, fee blue. Sises 32 to 38. Hi 4L7; """ r $7.95 Others to $19.95 Week-End SPECIAL Famous Name Brand BRAS Discontinued Styles Broken Sizes Regular $1.95 to $3.50 Regular $2.50 to $4.95 $.00 $1-75 i i SS )) SS )) W ss INDOORS SPECIALS For the 4th Folding CARD TABLES Walnut finish, sturdy and durable. 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