Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, June 29, 1950, Image 8

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Newspaper Page Texti EICrlT MEDFORD (OBECON) MAIL TRIBUNE Thuriday, Jun, II, 1130 Open House Planned At Girl Scout Camp; Program Announced Open house for all friends of Girl scouting will be nem ai urday. July 1, at Low Echo, the Rogue valley Girl scout camp at Lake o' woods, according to an announcement from Girl scout headquarters. The open house will be from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m, Quests are to bring their own lunches and coffee will be served in Beaver lodge. It is thought parents and friends will be interested In the many improvements and addi tions made at Low Echo for this camping season. Among these are the memorial fireplace and drinking fountain, newly in stalled showers, an added unit, new paint for the lodge, new dishes and possibly a new canoe. Many people have been Inter ested in and responsible for the securing and building of Low Echo, since its beginning in 1845 Tribute will be paid to these peo- Hamburger Fans do it! ASK FOB LIGHT, DBT C 1950 Acme Br.wcritt, Son Froncitco pie and to the present building and area camp committee, dur ing a program to be given from 1 to 3 p. m. On this year's camp committee are Col. Charles E Stafford, Rollin Jones, Ray Shortgen, Romey Ullian, Jack Seigman, Clarence Williams and Victor Califf. They have devot ed many hours and many week ends to Low Echo, it is stated from Girl scout headquarters, On the area camp committee are Mrs. Rollin Jones, chairman: Mrs. Henry Pringle, Mrs. George Hutchins, Mrs. Blanche Musty and Mrs. R. H. Smith. Also hon ored will be all Girl scout lead ers, troop committee members. rea and district committees, vol unteer builders of Low Echo and those who presented gifts to the camp, both individuals and the many organizations which have contributed generously to Low Echo. The camp will open July 9 and will continue until August 6. The scout office announces again that balance of the fee for the first-week campers is due in the office in advance of going to camp. The office also asks that campers verify the date of their reservations at the time of pay ing the fee. Those who can help with transportation are asked to leave their names and phone numbers at the scout office. Five couples from the 20-30 club, headed by the president of the club, C. J. Niehaus, spent the past week-end at the camp helping to put the camp in readi ness. Also working during the past several week-ends were Col. Stafford, W. W. Boggs, Jean Ar nold, Mr. Ullian, Mr. Seigman and E. F. Duffy. Mrs. Marjorie Hopkins and the Girl scout staff have extended their thanks to these workers and point out that if additional workers would volunteer, it would lighten the remaining work which remains to be done before camp opens. V Vw, y m d flnloml ra-Hnblilna ob wMi mt (MipbM. Miy4N Clack Rtirtol ImImkM. Sm Hum and MMy a4 gr your mm mw kvr "d bfrra fvrnlih oil HIkiK, Mttriab and emptor, kurrvctie-.' OUR RENTAL PLAN INCLUDES EVERYTHINO YOU NEED . riONI YOUR RESERVATION TODAY C rain & Hohr Hardware Co, HERB CRAIN EMIL MOHR 225 East 6th Street Local Speakers' Club Installs New Officers; Mrs. Runtz Heads Group Installation of officers was held at the meeting of Toastmis tress club Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Marjorie Hop kins on Crater Lake highway, Serving the club as president for the coming term will be Mrs. F. J. Runtz, president; Mrs. Bernice Kunzman, vice-president; Mrs, Vernon Thorpe, secretary and Mrs. Scott V. Davis, treasurer. Mrs. Hopkins, retiring presi dent, was installing officer, and she was presented with a past president s pin from the club During the business meeting plans were made to hold but one meeting each in July and August, the July meeting to be at the home of Mrs. Ben Stafford and the August meeting at the river home of Mrs. Davis. Mrs. William F. Roney, the former Mrs. Lola Reed, was pre sented a gift from the club. Topic for the evening was "Vacations" and Mrs. Kunzman was toastmistress. Mrs. Florence Foster spoke on vacations in gen eral, and said they should be a complete "mental as well as phy sical" change from the vacation ers' ordinary routine. Mrs. Stafford spoke of an imaginary vacation and said a pleasant and interesting trip could be made by traveling north to Victoria and Vancouv er, B. C, and then east to Glac ier and Yellowstone National parks. She described some of the attractions of these places and also mentioned the Hawaiian is lands as a vacation spot many people wished to visit. Mrs. George Mclntyre spoke of vacations in southern Oregon and described some of the one- day trips of interest near Med- ford, including historic Jackson ville and the new museum, Lith- ia Park in Ashland, the Mt. Ash land loop drive and also men tioned that many like to take a cabin on the banks of the Rogue river or visit one of the moun tain lodges. Mrs. Max Wimmer spoke of interesting spots to be visited in Nevada and other states where the so-called "ghost" towns attract many visitors. Mrs. James Boyle was topic- mistress and Miss Jeanette Thatcher was evaluator. Mrs. Hopkins served home made ice cream to her guests. Georgie Baker, rivate Deming To Be Wed Soon Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker of 1122 West Fourth street an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Georgie K. Baker, to Pvt. Norman Deming of the United States air force. Pvt. Deming is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Deming of 826 East Main street. He is now stationed at San Antonio, Tex. The wedding will take place In the near future. f mi A f5w if i aSlu h V V; i M?ST?tV k f Mr. and Mrs. Gaorg Peckham, 219 Beatty street, were hon ored June 21 at a surprise party at St. Mark's guild hall which cele brated their golden wedding anniversary. The Peckhams, married In Brockton, Mass., in 1900, have lived in Medford sine 1923, (Shangle photo) Medford Couple Honored On Golden JVedding Day Mr. and Mrs. George Peckham were honored at a surprise party given June 21 in observance of their golden wedding anni versary, a group of nearly 100 friends gathering at St. Mark's guild hall for the event. The Peckhams' son, George, and his wife were here for the occasion, and had previously made all arrangements for the party from Seattle, where they live. Lured to the hall on the pre text that their son, a vocalist of considerable ability, wanted to sing a few numbers with the choir of St. Mark's church, they were greeted by their friends upon arrival. Almus Pruitt was at the piano to play "Here Comes the Bride" as the couple entered. The hall was colorful with garden flowers, one table was piled high with gifts for the hon ored guests and another held the traditional cake decorated with gold leaves and wedding bells. Miss Fay Woollsey cut the cake and Mrs. Bertha Penwell served punch. The Peckhams were married in Brockton, Mass., June 21, 1900, Mrs. Peckham being the former Annie Lucy Wetherbee. They came west in 1919 to to Medford in 1923. Mr. Peck ham has been with Timber Products company continuously for 27 years, and many of the employees of that firm were present to wish the couple hap piness. The Peckhams' son, a pro fessional singer, started his ca reer in the same hall in which the party was held, having won the Atwater Kent audition in 1929. His first teacher was the late James Stevens. Since that time he has studied and sung continuously and is now teach ing in Seattle and filling singing engagements throughout the northwest. Mr. Peckham, a bass, is now studying with George Walker, formerly leading bass with the Royal Opera company in Berlin. Mr. Peckham sang for the group during the evening, con cluding with "The Lord's Pray er." In speaking of his work, the singer said a great deal of credit for whatever success he Grandview, Wash., and moved may have goes to his friends in h rare June Crown's A special concoction for a special June dayl fresh, ripe strawberries, delicious ice cream and feathery-light cake rolled into one supreme Celia lee-tcsted dessert. Jlrs. S. L Kidder of Roscburg Oregon Mother for 1948 and Crown "Cook-of-the-Month" for June recommends Crown Cuke Flour for the fine-textured cake in this strawberry treat. Mrs. Kidder has never had a baking '4 i -.1. I'N lauurc witn i.rown...rrue proor oi ine superior uniformity, dependability and careful blending that assure perfect baking results. Remember, thi btsl cooks in tou-u use Croun! i" STRAWBERRY PARTY ROLL Calia lw-T.it.tl Unrip SmI until thiii: 3 tggt Add frtdudlly; 1 tup sugar Add: 3 tobltipoons water 1 ttoipoon vonilla Sift togttbrr into cf mixturt; I up lifted Crown Call Flour 1 teaspoon baking powdtr teaspoon salt CROWN COOK-OMHl-MONTH But uniil well mixed. Pour Into shallow pan (10" x 12" x tf) which hu been lighily greased and lined with plain brown taper. Bake in a moderate oven (J7J F.) (or 20 to H minutes, oosen edges with spatula and turn warm rake onto cloth sprinkled with powdered sugar. Foil as lor jelly roll and cover with damp cloth to cool. hen cooled, unroll and spread with ice cream and strawberries, then re-roll and wrap in acd paper. rut tnto Ireenng compattment of refrigerator until ice cream is firm. To serve, slice roll and top each serving with strawberries. .a-(a mm MS. S. L KIDDEX Roscburg, Oregon Crown Cake Flour f FORGETME-NOT always i nflg ood taste For good taste in bread, buy ar i I ."V atl I WSCS Circle Election ' Held at Last Meeting Circle one of the Woman's So ciety of Christian Service of the Methodist church met in ine Sunshine parlors of the church recently for a dessert luncheon, with Mrs. Gordon Shelton and Mrs. Olaf Severson as co-hostesses. Ten members were present. In the absence of the chair man, Mrs. Paul Cowell, the meeting was conducted by Mrs. Gordon Shelton. Devotions were led by Mrs. H. S. Chirgwin, fol lowed by prayer by Mrs. Robert Rae. This being the first meeting of the circle since re-assignment of members, officers were elected for the coming year. Chosen as vice-chairman was Mrs. Gordon Shelton, Mrs. Ray Johnson, sec retary; Mrs. Robert Rae, treasur er; Mrs. Ralph Clemans, sun shine chairman; Mrs. Francis Taylor, project chairman; Mrs. Olaf Severson, social; Mrs. Bu- ford Kight, program; Mrs. Clar ence Jordan, Mrs. H. G. Wilson and Mrs. O. C. Richey, membership. Projects for the coming year were discussed, and announce ment of a pledge service at the WSCS homecoming meeting June 27 was made. Next meeting of the circle will be at the home of Mrs. Robert Rae. 819 Bennett avenue on Tuesday, July 18. Salem Woman in City As Guest of Relatives Mrs. R. W. Swartsley of Salem is visiting relatives and friends in the valley, including her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Brainerd of 1628 East Main street, and her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joye Swartsley of South Peach street. La.t week-end Mrs. Swartsley. the Brainerds and Mr. Brain erd's parents from Grants Pass spent the week-end at the Brain erd cabin at Diamond lake. Mrs. Swartsley spent the first of the week in Ashland and is now with the Joye Swartsleys, where a family dinner, was given Wednesday night. Tonight the visitor will be a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Jarmin on Minnesota avenue, and Friday night the Brainerds have plan ned a dinner for family mem bers. This will be served on the patio of the Brainerd garden. When Mrs. Swartsley returns home, she will be accompanied by her grandson, Jerry Swarts ley. She is on the staff of tha secretary of state at the capital. THERE'S NOTHING LIKE THE FOURTH ... For Holiday Fun PLAY CLOTHES, from $1.95 to $8.9b SUN DRESSES, ginghams, pique, seer sucker. Sun Tops, Shorts, Pedal Pushers, T-Shirts, Cotton Circle Skirts, Blouses. SLACKS, size 10 to 44 JACKETS, size 32 to 44 Stripe, Green, Blue, Yellow. 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