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Sunday, August 21, 1955 If? Announce Trothal Of Darlene Miller And Gene D. Lowe Mrs. Maxine Miller, 421 Ben son street. Medford, and D. G. Miller, Everett, Wash., an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Darlene Miller, to Gene D. Lowe, son of Mrs. Ar leta E. Lowe, 1327 Saling street, Medford. Miss Miller will be a senior at Medford High school this fall, and Mr. Lowe is a 1954 graduate of the same school. No date has been set for the wpddins. Q Joanna Johnson Betrothal News Of Interest Here; rSride-Elect Visits O Central Point Of interest riere is news of the engagement cf Miss Joanne B. Johnson and Gilbert G. Barbee. The bride- elect is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamont R. Johnson, Spo kane, Wash., and her fiance is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert G. Barbee, 116 Third avenue. Cen tral Point, formerly of Medford. GMiss Johnson is a graduate of Washington State college, and a member of Pi Beta Phi soror ity. She teaches at St. Helen's hall In Portland in the preschool department. Mr. Barbee is attending Port land State college and is major in? in electrical engineering. He previously served in the Coast Guard. The couple plans a December wedding to be held in Spokane, Wash. Miss Johnson was a guest of the Barbees last week end. Miss Darlene Miller Dottie"Hall Hair' Stylist Extends a warm welcome to old friends and an nounces she will take ap pointments for perman ents and styling as late as 5:30 p.m. If 1 S. Central-Phone 3-5379 Groups Sponsor Weekend Ride Four valley riding groups met this week end for a combined ride from the Bunker ranch near Eagle Point to Round Top moun tain off the Butte Falls highway. On the ride are members of the Medford Trail Riders, the Jack son County Mounted Sheriff's posse and auxiliary, the Ladies Mounted troop, and the Junior Posse. Several members of the Junior posse began the week end trip by riding Friday afternoon from the posse stables to the Bunker ranch, packing their bed rolls and food. There they had supper on the lawn, kept their horses for the night, and slept out of doors. They were served breakfast Saturday by their hosts and were met by the other riders to continue to Round Top moun tain. The group was served sup per there by a committee in charge and the evening was spent in dancing and singing. Medford Trail Riders furnished a platform for the dancing and members of the groups provided the music. Others joined them by driving to the location. Riders will return today. 1 Sister Arrives Mrs. Kenneth Duncan, Pough keepsie, N.Y., is visiting for several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Mary C. Browne, 2437 Cap ital avenue. Her visit has been the occasion of several events in her honor. .-'J- 3..-.. 1 Miss Ruth Powell Engagement Told At Recent Party In Central Point Central Point Mr. and Mrs. Carroll W. Powell, 162 North Pacific highway, Central Point, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ruth Louise Powell, to Jimmie M. Gleason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Gleason, 2684 Crater Lake highway, Medford. The announcement was made at a party August 16 celebrat ing the 26th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Powell. Miss Powell was graduated from Central Point High school in 1951 and is now a senior at Bob Jones university, Greenville, S. C Mr. Gleason was graduated from Medford High school in 1951 and is employed by the California Oregon Power Com pany at Crescent City, Calif. No date has been set for the wedding. Virginia Beach", College Student Tell Engagement The engagement of Miss Vir ginia D. Beach to Randall L. Brookshire of Mitchell, Ore., has been announced. Miss Beach is the daughter of Mrs. R. F. Hage man, 945 Kenyon street, Med ford, and the late Dean S. Beach, and Mr. Brookshire is the son of Mayor and Mrs. W. Z. Brookshire of Mitchell. The news was announced at a dinner given recently at the Hogeman home. Miss Beach was graduated from Medford High school, attended Southern Ore gon college for a year, and Is now in Hollywood completing a course in the Northwest Radio and Television studio. She has studied voice with Caroline An drews Werner for a number of years and has made many ap pearances on radio and televis ion shows. She was for a time secretary and treasurer of the Song Writers' club here. Mr. Brookshire, now engaged in forest work in Mitchell, will continue his college studies at SOC this fall. The wedding Is planned for mid-winter. Doll Collector Home From Trip Mrs. Henry Davis, 429 South Grape street, returned last week from Seattle Wash., and adjac ent cities where she visitrd for a week and while there visited numerous friends who have doll collections. Mrs. Davis both makes and collects dolls. She also viewed the noted doll collection of Bernard Ravca which was on exhibit at the Frederick and Nelson store and spent the most of one day with the woman who makes miniature dolls for Kimport's Doll house in Missouri. Three Entertain At Shower Party Mrs. Loren F. Soderlund was honored at a shower Wednesday evening, August 17 when Mrs. Louis C. McLaughlin, Mrs. Owen E. Walker and Mrs. Robert A. Cator entertained. The event was held at the McLaughlin home at 3384 Jacksonville high way. Mrs. Soderlund's mother, Mrs. Robert H. Rucker, finished the table floral decoration. Dessert was served after the honored guest had been present ed gifts. About 40 women attended. 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The Jewett's two sons, Jimmy and Tommy, are accompanying them as far as Salem where they will stay with their maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Doughton. Mrs. Cook and children will visit her sister, Mrs. James Ben nett, the former Miss Alice Sparks of Medford, who lives in Richland. Mrs. Jewett and daughter will visit Mrs. Jewett's cousin In Kennewick. The lat ter two also will visit in Ellens- burg. The group is to return next week end. Use Flashlight To See If Rugs Need Cleaning Chicago (U.R) All that's necessary to determine wnen vour carpets or rugs neea a professional cleaning is a small focusing flashlight. Get on your hands and knees m a neavy trattic area, spread the carpet pile with your fingers and shine the light into the .gap. Cleaning experts say there will be a darker band along the upper portion of the fibers. This is the atmospheric soil which is dulling the carpet's hues. If the band extends half the depth of the fiber, it's time for professional cleaning. If the soil level is more than half-way, the case is considered urgent. University Studies Lighting Problems Ithaca, N. Y. (U.R) Cornell University has begun a two-year scientific study to help archi tects and builders treat lighting as a basic part of house construc tion. "Lighting is pretty much of an afterthought in many house de signs," explained Prof. Glenn H. Beyer, director of the Cornell Housing Research Center, which will make the study under a Jersey City, N. J. Beyer said adequate lighting is just as important as a home's appearance, and bears directly on such factors as comfort, in terest and spaciousness. Parents Here Mr. and Mrs. Irving Rau will leave for their home in St. j Helens, Ore., today after a brief j stay at the home of their son- : in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul street. R. Smith, Spring j PIANO SERVICE PIANO TUNING REPAIRING - KEY IVORIES RECOVERED Qualified Member American Society of Piano Technician! WALTER OLSON Phone Res. 3-3833 or Bus. 2-5702 (Puruckers) Sojourners To Meet Thursday at Hotel Sojourners club members will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug ust 25 at the Medford hotel for an afternoon of cards. In play will be bridge, pinochle and ca nasta. A business session will precede the party. All women who have lived in Medford or the vicinity less than two years are invited to attend and become members. The pur pose of the group is to acquaint newcomers. Family Arrives For Reunion Here Meeting here this week for a family reunion are Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Skaggs'and sons, Stephen and Richard, Grenada Hills, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt and daughter, Terry, Seattle, Wash. They are visiting with Mrs. Skaggs' and Mrs. Schmidt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Schmidt, 325 West Fourth street, and with their brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fitzgerald, and daughter, Jackie, 1728 Woodlawn' drive. Past Chief's Club Meets at Cline Home Past Chiefs' club met last week at the home of Mrs. Leroy Cline. Cards were played, with prizes being received by Mrs. Margaret Davis, Mrs. Dollie Love and Mrs. Mabel Nicholson. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. George Bryant. Pythian club will meet Tues day, August 23, at" 8 p.m. at the Girls' Community club with Mrs. W. L. Michael and Mrs. Emilie Conrad as hostesses. Wagners Arrive To Visit' Family c Pfc. and Mrs. Charles D. Wag ner and daughter, Kimberlee Ann, are in Medford to visit Private Wagner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wagner, 112 Cot tage steret. They will leave Au gust 24 and motor through Cal ifornia, making stops in Yoa mite National park and other places of interest. Private Wagner is with the 95th Combat Engineers, head quarters and service department and is assigned to duty at Ft. Ord, Calif. 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