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SIX MTDrORD (OMGOlf) MAIL TWBUWE Sunday, Mzch 90. 19S2 Dinner f or Presbyterians Is First Dedication Event More than 300 members and workers of First Presbyterian church gathered In the church Wednesday night which was a lore runner of the service today which, will dedicate the new addition to the church building. For the program following dinner, James A. Johnston, su perintendent of the church school presided. R. A. Brewer led songs, and the Rev, D. Kirtland West gave the devotional service. A history of the church, pre pared by Miss Beulah Warner, was read by Mrs. Kenneth Den man. Miss Warner, who did con siderable research in prepara tion of the history, began her script with facts about the first churches organized in the county and noted that "Presbyterians gratefully united with Metho dists sharing the privileges and responsibilities and joining in the dedication of their church (in Jacksonville) January 1, 1854." The history continues with the arrival of the Rev. Moses A. Williams, synodical missionary under the Presbyterian board of national missions in southern Oregon in 1856. He organized the First Presbyterian church of -Jacksonville November 27, 1857, and services were held in the Methodist church until Decem ber 4, 1881, when the Presby terian church was erected and dedicated. Mr. Williams is also credited with organizing First Presby erian church of Ashland Aug ust 28, 187$ and the Presbyter Ian church in Phoenix. March 29, 1885, Mr. Williams organ ized First Presbyterian church, t6e Poodle-gut WAVI designed especially for short or baby-fine hair! Here's news a scientific formula developed JUST for the poodle-cut end other short hair styles. The lotion is loaded with LANOLIN, nature's sooth ing restoring oil. Cook's Beauty Shop Mildred Cook Wilton, manager' Viola Minx Delphyn Bob 419'i East Main Medford, with a charter mem bership of four men and five women. These were the Rev. Mr. Williams, the founder. Dr. E. P. Geary, Mrs. Agnes Geary, Mrs. Sarah Williams, Walter S. Gore, Mrs. C. A. Gore, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, Peter Simon, Mrs. Elizabeth Simon and Dr. Martin Vrooman. Services were held in a small one-room school until a church building on the corner of Main and Holly streets was completed in 1887. This church burned in 1895, and was replaced with a brick building which, with an addition built in 1912, answered the growing needs of the congre gation until the present building was erected in 1927. The first section of the present church was dedicated on Palm Sunday of that year. Past superintendents of the Sunday school were honored, and Verl Walker, first superin tendent to serve in the present church was presented with a cake. Past superintendents are J. R. Erford, C. N. Tinker, J. H. Faris, J. W. Odgers, David Day, W. S. Gore, E. N. Warner, Carl Brommer, Mr. Walker, Mrs. Hazel Gilmore, Dr. B. R. Blli ott, R. A. Brewer, M. A. Putney, Frank Newton, Mrs. W. E. Has kins, Reese Gardner and Mrs. Edith Baker, who took charge of this part of the program. Skits were presented by stu dents in the various departments and the Rev. Harold Roberts, representing the board of nation al missions, talked on "Lessons from the Past for the Future." Messages to be placed in the cornerstone were read, and these with various records were sealed in a container by James K. Hoey and Wallace Brill. During the evening Mrs. Sher man Divine, widow of .the late Dr. Divine who was pastor of the church for a number of years was presented a corsage. Mrs. Divine is leaving Medford to make her home in Sacramento with a daughter. Formal dedication of the addi tion is set for 10:15 a.m. today, with the usual 11 a.m. service to follow. Mass Rehearsal Set For Singers Members of all Mothersingers' choruses in the county are asked to meet Monday, March 31, at 4 p.m. in Room 36, Medford Junior High school. Mrs. Otto Frohn mayer, who has called the spec ial meeting, states that each chorus will be asked to sing one number, and then a mass rehear sal will follow. The massed choruses are to sing at a meeting of Jackson County Council of Parents and Teachers to be held Wednesday in Rogue River. The archer fish of southeast ern Asia is true to its name. An expert marksman, it shoots drops of water from its mouth into the air, knocking down in sects for dinner. SEE US FOR FUR STORAGE FUR REPAIR FUR CLEANING Store Your Furs Now! Don't risk finding your furs ruined by moths! Our cold storage protects against moths, heat, and dryness! PHONE 2-9169..TODAY! POLARIZED CARE You'll like this complete cleaning service. Dirt and grime disappear from both lining and fur like magic. We will also repair all rents, seams and other damage and glaxe your coat to give it a new lustrous look. nn Lacys Celebrate 60th Anniversary With Open House Central Point Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lacy observed their 60th wedding anniversary March 23 at their home in Central Point. About 80 friends and neighbors called during open house and the couple received many gifts and cards. March 22 a group of Royal Neighbors of America lodge members called on the Lacys. They presented the couple with a gift and served refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Lacy were mar ried March 23, 1892, at Sandy ville, la., and later moved to Phillip, Neb., where they lived for several years. They then moved to Central Point in 1923 and have lived here since that time. There are three daughters, Mrs. Mae Kutschkan, Grand Is land, Neb.; Mrs. Ila Stillwell, Portland, and Miss Alice Eldee Lacy, Medford. They have three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A niece, Mrs. Eula Hennies, and her two daughters, Evelyn and Celeste, from Turner, Ore., attended. The two great-nieces served re freshments during the open house Sunday: Woman's Club Holds Annual I nstal lation At Hotel Monday Scottish Rite Woman's club met at the Medford hotel Mon day for' a luncheon and annual installation' of officers, followed by cards. About 35 members were present, and new members introduced were Mrs. Willard Hunter, Mrs. Morris Boughner, and Mrs. Fred Graten. A past president Mrs. H. C. Goldsmith, was installing offi cer, and Mrs. D. W. Bowers was installing secretary. Installed for the term were Mrs. Ira D. Can field, president; Mrs. George Thomas, first vice-president; Mrs. Fred Gardner, secretary; and Mrs. Ralpn Krows, treas urer. , Committee' chairmen appoint ed by the new president are Mrs. Clay M. Lee, publicity; Mrs. Tony Franco, Ashland, hostess; Mrs.. Ralph Lue, cus todian; Mrs. A. L. Hadley, visi tation, and Mrs. Radie Hodges, Mrs. Bower and Mrs. Melvin Krows, finance. Both Mrs. H. L. Alford, re tiring president, and Mrs. Can field, new president, were pre sented with flowers. The luncheon tables were dec orated with daffodils and tall yellow tapers. Daffodil corsages marked the places for retiring and new officers. Bridge prizes were awarded to Mrs. D. Ray Allred and Mrs. Ted Quinn. Mrs. J. J. Kennedy and Mrs Bowers won canasta prizes .and other prizes were awarded to Mrs. Hodges, Mrs. Franco, and Mrs. L. L. Stone. Mrs. Alford, Mrs Lee, Mrs. Hodges, Mrs. Edwin H. Taylor, Mrs. Edward Root and Mrs. C. W. Shores were hostesses for the afternoon. The next meeting will be held April 14, at 8 p.m. in the Ma sonic temple. A cordial invita tion is extended to all wives of Scottish-Rite Masons. Marionette Play To Be Presented By Roosevelt PTA The Northwest's well-known puppeteers, the Williams Mari onettes, will present "Young Leo," another of their exciting plays for children .at the Med ford senior high school audito rium April 1. The show will open at 3 p. m. It is sponsored here by Roosevelt Parent-Teacher association. Ticket, at nominal charas for adults and children, will be sold at the door. "Young Leo" Is said to be a fast-moving animal nlav adant- ed from the Arabian Nights story with an assortment of characters including a trainpH seal, a bear on roller skates and among others, a villian, "Bring 'Em Back Alive Willie," the one human puppet in the cast. The Williams Marionettes have toured the United States, played seasons in New England and New York and in Europe. Mrs. George Schuler is gener al chairman for the event. Mr. John Hensen is the usher chair man and ticket sales are in charge of Mrs. Dean Lambert and Mrs. Robert Lockwnod. Transportation chariman is Mrs. e.a Kiiever and publicity, Mrs. rtaipn seely. 4 Students Named Tq Campus Offices A number of Medford stu dents at Oregon State college were recently elected to offices in various campus groups. Bob Stothers has been elect ed secretary of the Oregon State college chapter of Delta Sigma Phi, national social fraternity. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Culbert A. Stothers, 412 East Main street, he is a senior in education. Glenn Burchfield, junior in agriculture, and Edwin Gilles pie, sophomore in engineering, both - of Medford. have hpn elected officers of Hawley hall, jSOC Women Name Officers for Year In Annual Election Ashland At elections of As sociated Women Students at Southern Oregon college .this week. Miss Emma L. Redbird, Ashland was named president of the group to serve for the com ing year. The office is consid ered the highest honor that a girl may win at SOC. Miss Redbird was graduated from Ashland high school in 1 1949 and has been consistently named to the honor roll during her college career. She has served as AWS treasurer for the past year and will succeed Miss Patsy L. Lynn, Pasadena, to the presidency. . Miss Phyllis E. Kallunki, Clatskanie, was elected vice president. She is a sophomore and has ben active in college dramatics. Miss Carol Wikstrom, Medford was named AWS secretary. She is also secretary of the freshman class, is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America club and a member of the choir. Miss Wikstrom is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Wik strom, Medford. Miss Dorothea M. Coe, Ash land was elected treasurer. She is a member of Sigma Tau, speech sorority. Future Teachers of America and the college choir. men's dormitory at Oregon State college. Hawley is one of five halls in the main men's dormitory which houses 340 students. Young Burchfield, social chair man, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Burchfield, 245 North Grape street, and Mr. Gillespie, sports chairman, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delmer B. Gilles pie, route 1, box 369-A, also of Medford. About 75 per cent of bitumi nous coal mined in the United States is machine-loaded. Luncheon Meeting Planned by Women Women of Rotary will meet Wednesday, April 2, at the home of Mrs. Albert J. Henke," 110 Sunrise avenue. A salad lunch eon will be served at 12:30 pjri., followed by a short business meeting and cards. Assisting Mrs. Henke will be Mrs. Mark A. Goldy, Mrs. George L. Lewis, Mrs. Clifford 'O. Lovejoy, Mrs. Machlin Robinson, Mrs. Arlo O. Samson and Mrs. Ben H. Schmidt The 1951-52 president, , Mrs. L. C. Taylor has recently re signed for a teaching position in the English department at Medford high school. Mrs. Philip F. Brainerd, vice president, is finishing out the year as presi dent. She requests that as many I members as possible attend this meeting, several matters oi un pointed at the last meeting are election of officers will be held. The nomination committee ap pointed at the last meeting is Mrs. George E. Maddox, Mrs. William M. Caldwell and Mrs. Sabin A. Gibbs. Wives of all Rotarians are cor dially invited. 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