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TWO MEDFORD (OREGOIC) MAIL TRIBUNE Mullin-Thoreson Wedding Held in Methodist Church Talent An afternoon ceremony Sunday, March 20, wedded Miss Gayle Jeannine Thoreson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith V. Thoreson, 113 South First street, in Talent, and Donald Garry Mullin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Mullin, 209 South Orange street, Medford. The ceremony took place at First Methodist church in Medford. Dr. Raymond E. Balcomb read the double ring cere mony at 3 o'clock, and about 175 guests attended. Floral decorations for tne ceremony and the reception were of white gladiolus, red and white roses and carnations. Prelude music was furnished by Mrs. Charles Adamson, or ganist, and Glen Lamb, soloist. The bride wore a gown of chantilly lace over pleated ny lon tulle and satin, designed with close fitting bodice, and lace paneled skirt. The train was of matching lace and tulle panels. Her fingertip veil was held by a headpice of lace and pearls. She carried a bouquet of white carnations with red rose buds on a heart of white satin. Miss Bonnie Leeper was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were the Misses Carol Coghill, Verlee Zemke and Nancylee Ol son. Miss Gwen Stephens, a cousin of the bride, was a ju nior bridesmaid. They wore princess style ballerina frocks of white flocked nylon over red taffeta. Their headbands and bouquets were of red carnations. Best man was Donald Schnei der. Seating the guests were Gordon Thoreson, a brother of the bride, Norman Loop and Frank McKeown Jr., of Seattle, Wash. The ringbearer was Dale Metzger, a nephew of the bride groom. Melody Mullin, a niece of the bride, and Susie Cooper, a cousin of the bride, were the flower girls. Their dresses were of red nylon organdy and their headpieces were of white carna tions. Lighting the candle3 were Miss Nancy Coghill and Miss Rose Murray who wore red bal lerina length gowns and wrist lets of white carnations. The bride's mother was dres sed In a melon colored dress with black and white accessor ies. The bridegroom's mother THE REVISED STANDARD VERSION BIBLE wonderful to own or givo at Easter .i - -i wore man o mu- ( lion Deode have I already turned toj? this insDiring ver- I sion because it's I written in the language of our time. AVAILABLE IN MANY FINE EDITIONS Genuine leather $10.00 Buckram 6.00 Black limp binding illu 3.50 Blue cloth illus. : 3.25 .'A This 1 f r 1 aw at m lake a lip from your fingertips . . . Spring is in the air ... and the air is underfoot in Air Steps with the Magic Sole. - In each beautiful style is an airy cushion to pillow your steps through spring. Here, without a doubt is the most beautiful, as well as comfortable, sandal. You will just love it! In Blue, Avacado or Cameo Beige wore a navy blue dress and dust er with white accessories. Both mothers had corsages of white orchids. During' the reception at the church rooms Mrs. Merrill Thoreson, grandmother of the bride, cut the wedding cake. Mrs. Jerry Stephens, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Reuel Ri ans Jr., a sister of the bride groom served the punch. In charge of the guest book was Miss Betty Ann Taylor, and eifts were received bv Miss Don na Mullin, a sister of the bride groom, and Mrs. Schneider, nnt-nf-tnwn quests included Mrs. NEllen Sutton, maternal grandmother of the bridegroom from Gold Hill; Mr. and Mrs Melvin Kuikman, aunt and uncle of the bridegroom from Riddle; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swindler, Gold Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Alexander and children, Ardelle and Victor, Klamath Falls. The couple made their wed ding trip to San Francisco and after Easter Sunday will be at home at Twenty-nine Palms Calif., where the bridegroom is stationed with the Marine corps. - Farewell Party Given by Sorority For Mrs. Wilson Members of Epsilon Sigma Al pha sorority met at the home of Miss Dolores Lee, Loring court, March 28 to hold a farewell par ty for Mrs. Donald Wilson, who is leaving Medford soon to make her home in Tacoma, Wash. Mrs. Wilson was presented a jeweled pin in a traditional candlelight ceremony and was also given a farewell gift by her sorority sis ters. A short business meeting was held to discuss the state conven tion to be held next month in Eugene, and delegates were ap pointed. . Reports on the Easter seal campaign were presented and Mrs. Chester Peterson, chairman of the Lily Day parade, desig nated committees to assist with this nroiect. Refreshments were served by the hostess and a social hour was enjoyed. The next meeting of the so rority will be April 11 at the horn oef Mrs. Russell Rosebor ough, 151, Higland drive. Captain, Family Visit in Medford Capt. and Mrs. James K. Hoey and small daughter, Barbara, arrived Friday night by plane from Tokyo, Japan, where the officer has been on duty for al most three years. He is with an Army ordinance unit. The visitors will spend the next few weeks with Captain Hoey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James K. Hoey, 48 Quince street. " if match Buster Brown 15 SOUTH CENTRAL Sunday, April 3, ItSS 5 ' " ' 'L Mr. and Mrs. Donald Garry Mullin Norma Leonard Honored at Party; Wedding Day Set Miss Norma Leonard, .bride elect of Marvin Rosette of Port land, was honored March 24 at a shower given by Mrs. Kenneth Barger of Ashland at the Frank Lambo home, 1389 South Peach street in Medford. The 'honored guest was ' presented kitchen gifts and refreshments were served. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Leonard, 829 Minnesota avenue. The wedding is set for May 29 at First Methodist church. Guests at the shower in addi tion to the bride-elect and her mother, were Mrs. M. W.'Jar min, Mrs. Aubrey Norris, Mrs. Clyde Webb, Mrs. Jennie Thompson, Mrs. John Williams, Mrs. George Gates, Mrs. Lewis Ulrich, Mrs. A. C. Pierce, Mrs. Wilbur Arnold, Mrs. Frank Lambo, Mrs. J. J. Kennedy, Mrs. Keith Bates, Mrs. S. A. Suther lin, Mrs. Jack Bailey; Mrs. Clif ford Cripes of Ashland; Mrs. Mrs. C. G. Van Valzah, Miss Shannon Van Valzah, and Miss Nancy Lambo. Towns Entertain Vacation Visitors James and David Town, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Town, 2679 Eastover terrace, are to arrive home today for Easter vacation from Tamalpais School for Boys at San Rafael, Calif. On Saturday Harold F. Pullen, Navy Rear Admiral (re tired) and Mrs. Pullen are to arrive, also from San Rafael, for a visit witti the Towns. Mr. Pul len is headmaster for the boys' school. On the same day Mrs. B. A. Gillies, San Diego, Calif., plans to fly her plane here and will be houseguest at the Towns. She is a sister of Mrs. Town. SHOE STORE F-LUHRER BLDG. Sorority Honors Officers of OEA Five members of Epsilon chap ter, Delta Kappa Gamma soror ity, who were elected to state offices in Oregon Education as sociation at a convention' held recently in Portland, were hon ored last week at a tea given by Mrs. Kathryn Stancliff e, chap ter president, at her home in Phoenix. Those honored were Mrs. Max ine Smith, who teaches foreign languages in Medford Senior High school, a new vice-president of the department of classroom teachers; Miss Florence Allen, principal of Lincoln school in Ashland, who was elected a vice president of the department of higher education; Mrs. Ivah D. Murray, former third grade teacher of Jackson school, presi dent of the Retired Teachers de partment; Mrs. Ruth McCollister, formerly of Epsilon chapter, and a former teacher of history at Medford Junior High school, a vice-president of the RTD; and Miss Ethel Reid, former teacher of mathematics and English at the Ashland Junior High school, secretary-treasurer of the RTD. Shower Honors Miss Merriman; Rites in August Miss Patricia Merriman, bride elect of Gene Higgins, was hon ored at a bridal shower Satur day afternoon March 26, at the home of Mrs. W. R. Walker, 1266 South Peach street. Mrs. Wes Offenbacher, Klamath Falls, and Miss Jacqueline Walker were hostesses for the shower. Miss Merriman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Merri man, 304 King street. Numerous bridal gifts were presented the guest of honor. Guests attending the shower were Mrs. Merriman, Miss Mar tha " Merriman, Mrs. Tom Hig gins, Mrs. Paul Parson, Mrs. Jean Johnson, Miss Beverly La Comb, Mrs. Robert Hubbard, Miss Martha Stevenson, Miss Pa tricia Vail and Mrs. W. R. Walker. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Offenbacher and Miss Walker. Decorations for the shower were in the spring theme and were of daffo dils, violets and green candles Miss Merriman's wedding to Mr. Higgins will be an event of August 20 at Sacred Heart Catholic church. Wednesday Club Plans Guest Day Wednesday Study club of Medford will entertain members of Ashland Study club at a tea April 6 at Girls Community club. A program will be given. Mrs. L. V. Watkins, chairman of the social committee, is in charge of arrangements. Bethel To Meet . Medford Bethel 14 of Job's Daughters will meet Wednesday, April 6, in the Masonic temple. All parents, Eastern Star and Masonic members are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. MEM i mm u mmt Jo Carol Kenney Becomes Bride of John Archibald Miss Jo Carol Kenney became the bride of John Melvin Archi bald in a ceremony held March 18 at Medford Friends' church. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kennoy, 107 Jeanette avenue, Medford, and the bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Milford R. Archi bald, 2451 Roberts road. The double - ring ceremony, read on the 30th anniversary of the bridegroom's parents, was performed by Clynton Crisman, pastor of the church. Only mem bers of the two families attend-er- ' . The bride wore a powder blue suit with navy blue accessories and her corsage was of pink rose buds. Mrs. LaRue Smith was honor attendant for her cousin. She wore a navy blue suit with red accessories and her flowers were red carnations. Vocalist for the ceremony was Wayne Piersall, accompanied by Mrs. Crisman The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Portland and Van couver and are living at 1320 Oak street, Apt. D, Klamath Falls. Both were graduated from Medford High school in 1954 and the bridegroom i? now attending Oregon Technical in stitute in Klamath Falls. Ceremony Weds Sylvia Malone, Royal M. Gray Gold Hill Miss Sylvia Lee Malone became the bride of Royal Morton Gray in a cere mony held Sunday, March 13. The Rev. Gerald Gear of Com munity Methodist church per formed the service at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Malone, 835 Fourth avenue. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Gray, Route 1, Box 513, Gold Hill. . Miss Blossom Governor was maid of honor for the bride and Leroy Waterhouse was best man. Only guests at the wedding were members of the families and Mrs. Nancy Sullinger, Med ford, lifelong friend of the bridegroom. A reception followed the wedding. The newlyweds are living at 457 Fourth street, Central Point, where the bridegroom is a stu dent at Crater High school. Keens Return Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keen, who spent : the past several weeks in Ensenada, Mexico, re turned to their home at 206 Lin coln street last week. Mrs. Keen, who is on the faculty of Jackson school will return to work Monday. &DI!lS&SiP As SEEN AT I JiUfU Lawrence's I V oanife Artcarved DIAMOND AND WHDING RINGS For over 100 yetrt th iam Artcartui hu stood for ungues- tionod quality and valn-ad each Artcarved diamond ring i regia- tend and guaranteed for jrouv protectMO. And in wedding ring, too, there la nothing finer than Artoarvtd guaranteed for a lifetime. A. Tenderness Set B. Ashcroft Set C. Fairfield Set Convenient Terms! LAWRENCE'S YOUR SILVER STORE Specializing in Fine Diamonds and Watches, Too!- " 130 EAST MAIN EST. 1908 Mr. and Mrs. John Couple Married In Home Service An informal ceremony March 26 at the home of the Rev. Don Garner wedded Miss Bernice Thelma Inlow and Melvern Boyd Stanislawski. The ceremony was read at 1:30 o'clock in the after noon with close relatives of the couple as guests. The Rev. Mr. Garner is the pastor of the Full Gospel Tabernacle, nondenom inational church. The bride wore a powder blue suit and her flowers were daffo dils. . The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Thelma P. Inlow, 429 Berry- dale avenue, and the bride groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs Donald B. Arnold, Trail. A wedding dinner was given by the bride's mother at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Inlow. The bride was a sophomore at Medford Senior High school The bridegroom, who attended high school at Estacada, is a log ger but for the present is serv ing with the Army and is sta tioned at Ft. Berry, Calif. He will return to his station April 10, at the close of his leave. He recently returned from a 16 month tour of duty in Korea. 4 - The auxiliary to Crater Lake post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will meet Tuesday, April 5, at 8 p.m. in VFW hall for a business session. , . I II ' ' ' Melvin Archibald (Brainerd Photo) Medford Woman Home From East Mrs. George Thomas has re turned to her home at 513 South Newtown street after a visit with her son-in-law and daugh ter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Piper, Williamstown, N.J. .The Pipers are the parents of a daughter, their first child, born March 7. The child weighed sixa pounds and 15 ounces and has been named' Maryann Kath leen. Mrs. Piper is the former Donna May Thomas. Mrs. Thomas was away five weeks. . A 1 i -Adne c OPULENT TWEED ...fAtPomo bGOWooi Multicolor beading heightens the drama of wfdesweep collar and turnback : cuffs. -. Color-flecked tweed in a luxurious wrap - coat that is typically Youthmor in its fine detail and meticulous tailoring.. . : Sizes 8 to 16. Gold, Cognac, Turquoise.. COATS and SUITS . , By Youthmor From $75 00 Other Suits .......... $35.00 and Up EASTER ACCESSORIES O HATS o GLOVES O HANDBAGS o BLOUSES - JEWELRY A 1 JAG 214 EAST MAIN STREET Women to Hold Easter Program - Women's Fellowship of First Christian church will have a special Easter service Wednes- way, April 6. A three part pre- Easter program entitled, "We Gather Tdgether," is planned. The first part, "At The Cross" will be given at 11:15 ja. and will be followed by Biblical- luncheon In Fellowship - halL rooas servea will be similar to those of Bible times. At 1:30 p.m., parts two and three, "At The Tomb" and "With Our Risen Lord" will be given in the sanctuary. Mrs. A. W. Denney, program chairman, states that several musical num bers will also be given. . The Easter offering will be given and dedicated for. miaaionnrv work at close of service. All members and friends are invited to attend. As this is the regular meeting day, a short business meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. TO BRING YOU THE LATEST FROM THf PORTLAND Beauty Show. . MEDFORD Beauty School WILL BE CLOSED Monday APRIL 4th nnes Jkh XT! inennes O PHONE 2-7169
