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TWO MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Society and Clubs Historic Little Brown Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary ' Bradford, Iowa (U.P.) The ghost town o Bradford came alive November 4 for the 100th birthday of The Little Brown Church in The Vale. . Seven faithful parishioners rode on horseback into Bradford to reenact the founding of the tiny log church. In its first century, the little church was painted brown be cause that was the cheapest paint and became famous through a song written by a lovelorn Wis consin school teacher. It is now one of the nation's most popular places to get mar ried and has a congregation of 152, most of them from farm families. The congregation, along with itate Congregational Church leaders and townspeople from nearby Nashua, celebrated their church's birthday yesterday by singing the famous song "The Church In The Wildwood." . Dedication Repealed The seven "actors," dressed in Civil War clothing, repeated the same words used to dedicate the church at 8 p.m. on November 4, 1855, in a borrowed school building The original members of the First Congregational Church of Bradford began building their own church in 1859 and dedi cated it again just after Christ mas in 1864. It was named the Little Brown Church In The Vale after a song written by a man who did not know when he wrote it that a church was planned for the site. The songwriter, William S. Pitt, was returning by stage coach to his rural teaching job in Wisconsin after visiting his sweetheart, Ann Warren, in Fredericksburg, Iowa. The stage stopped at Bradford to change horses. Pitt spotted the vale and thought it was "an ideal place to build a church," he later said. He was so struck by its beauty he wrote a love song about it for his sweetheart, inviting her to "come to the church in the wildwood, come to the church in the dale." They were married two years later. Church Abandoned Pitt returned to Bradford to try for a job as a music teacher and was amazed to see his vision come true. He told the pastor about the coincidence and a week later sang his song for the first time in public at the dedication ceremonies. Pitt sold his song to a Chicago publishing firm for a reported $25. It found its way into church hymn books and became famous, but the town of Bradford fell on evil days. A railroad put its tracks through nearby Nashua in 1868 and the townspeople of Bradford drifted away until it was finally abandoned in 1888. For 25 years the church was Dinner Given by Artists7 Society x Southern Oregon Society of Artists dined in the Rogue room of the Hotel Medford last Thurs' day evening in observance of American Art week. The dinner was held in connection with the annual art exhibit of American Association of University Worn en which opened in the hotel that evening. The artists attended a recep tion given by AAUW to open the show, and the dinner fol lowed. Present at the dinner were 27 members of the society and sev eral guests. The latter included Mrs. R. H. Denning, AAUW chairman of the show, Mrs. Sam Taylor and Mrs. Warneke, mem bers of the committee. Eagle Point Unit Plans Meeting on Thursday Eagle Point Eagle Point Home Extension unit will meet Thursday, November 10, in the Personnel club at Camp White Lessons on gift wrapping and basket weaving will be contin ued from last month under the respective leaders. Those mak ing baskets are reminded to take their supplies. Those attending are to take a sack lunch; coffee and tea will be served. Child care will be at the home of Mrs. Cunningham on Browns- boro road. 8 Visitors are welcome to at tend. Don't Take Chances with Colds- RELIEVE SUFFERING ONE SURE WAY THAT Does More Than Work on Chest When a chest cold makes you miserable, you need Vicks VapoRub the proved medi cation that acts two ways at once. When you rub it on, Vapo Rub quickly relieves muscular soreness. At the same time, VapoRub's medicated vapors bring relief with every breath. Soothing medication trav els deep into your nose, throat deserted. But in 1913 some wom en in Nashua raised S300 to reno vate the building and appointed a new pastor. Since then more than 29,000 couples from every state in the union and many foreign countries have been married in the tiny church. In a fitting climax to its 100 year history, the present pastor of the church, the Rev. Glenn L. Utterbach, performed a wed ding ceremony four years ago for Ralph Noble, Denver, a grandson of Pitt. Smart Separates! Stars of your winter wardrobe are these mix-match separates! Sew them in bright contrasting colors or one-piece dress effect. Blouse with its graceful yokes; three smart sleeve versions too. Skirt is your favorite; fashioned for flattery and walking ease. Pattern 9298: Misses' Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 16 blouse, 2Vs yards 39-inch; skirt 2Vs yards. This easy-to-use pattern gives perfect fit. Complete, illustrated Sew Chart shows you every step. Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS in coins for this pattern add 5 cents for each pattern for 1st class mailing. Send to Marian Martin, care Medford Mail Trib une Pattern Dept. 232 West 18th St., New York 11, N. Y. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS with SIZE and STYLE NUMBER. Christmas Ideas Topic for Meeting Guest speaker at a meeting cf Crater Lions' auxiliary, Wednes day evening was Mrs. Edgar H. Sims of Sims' hobby shop. Mrs. Sims demonstrated some new ideas in Christmas decorating, and talked of other stimulating hobbies. During the business meeting, Mrs. Del Chapman and Mrs. Clayton George reported on a holiday card party and fashion show to be held at 8 p.m. on Monday evening, November 14th at the YMCA. A short fashion show will be followed by an evening of cards. Tickets may be obtained by calling Mrs. Lloyd Evans, 2-9881. Proceeds from the party will go to the State Blind Institute which the auxil iary sponsors and local benefit projects. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. William Ferris and Mrs. John Lusk. Women of Rotary To Meet at Hotel Women of Rotary will meet Wednesday, November 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the Medford hotel. Wives of all Rotarians are in vited to attend. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. John H. Bunker, 2-7535; Mrs. J. J. Finegan, 2-2029 or Mrs. Clifford Hanson. 3-1568, before Wednesday morning. and large bronchial tubes. Congestion starts breaking up. Coughing eases. Warming relief comes, lasts for hours. So when colds strike, de pend on WtCKS V VA PO RUB is6 gt ReJiaf... Breathe in Rsfief Monday, November 7, 1955 Meet Announced For Howard Unit Howard Extension unit will meet Thursday, November 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Har mony hall of the Friends church, 2525 Merriman road, according to Mrs. E. M. Gleason, chairman. Mrs. Gleason also reminds Howard members of the unit service project for Azalea house, which is collection of Betty Crocker coupons for silverware. The coupons may be brought to this meeting. The "eye-opener" gift wrap ping lesson will be given by Mrs. Verl Walker and Mrs. C. C. Pet erson at 10:30 a.m. They suggest that each person attending bring a package that they have wrapped in their own favorite style. Mrs. M. J. Swing and Mrs. Henry Friesen will present the second" lesson in basket weaving, and the leaders request those participating to bring these work aids: steel knitting needle or ice pick, old newspapers, sponge, turkish towel, flat pan, and a plywood base if they plan to make a flat basket or tray. There will be an opportunity for each person to make a round or flat basket or tray at this meet ing. Hostesses for . the luncheon will be Mrs. William H. Seibert, Mrs. John Benson and Mrs. J. S. Lydiard. Unit members are to bring their own table service. Child care will be available at the home of Mrs. Malcolm Mc Carty, 2618 Table Rock rd. Mothers are to provide a sack lunch and a sturdy toy for each child. Doctor to Speak For Lincoln PTA Dr. Andrew Bulkley, Medford pediatrician, will be guest speak er for a meeting of Lincoln Parent-Teacher association to be held in the school gymnasium Tues day, November 8. He will speak on general child health and growth problems, both physical and mental. Open house will be held at the school starting at 7:30 p.m. and at 8 o'clock each teacher will explain some phase of the school curriculum, speaking for 15 minutes. Parents are invited to visit the room or rooms where discussions are being held that interest them particularly. There will also be a question period in each room. After the business meeting and guest speaker, refreshments will be served in the cafeteria by. parents of children in- the sixth grade. Mrs. Howard Pierce will be in charge. Mrs. Jack Swem Hostess for Club Wednesday Study club held a meeting last week at the home of Mrs. Jack Swem. After roll call, an interesting review of the book, "The Autumn Brightness" by Daisy Newman, was given by Mrs. Etta Pryor. Mrs. J. W. Jacobs gave a sum mary of outstanding events which have been in the news recently. -f Plan Meeting Roxy Gardeners will meet at the home of Mrs. Don Elliot, 2705 Howard avenue, Wednes day, November 9, at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Guy Cox will be co-hostess. The program will be on ever greens. jp SfijJ SJSS tWM! f t ' c , i - ? n $t Hill 111 Mil Chock full of tender pieces of pure beef... like real home-style chili Lean, tender beef free of all fat and gristle plump, red beans simmered to perfection ...beans and beef blended in rich, full-bodied sauce. That's Dennison's the home-style chili with the just-right tangi ness to please the whole fam ily. Buy Dennison's today costs mere pennies per serving for this tasty one-dish meal! Try this BIG NEW 2'i-LB. ECONOMY SIZE priced to give you an EXTRA SERVING FREE. Also at your grocer's In the regular 15'j ox. sUe can. Coach to Speak For Dad's Night . . .,. In Central Point Central Point Central Point Parent-Teacher association will observe Dad's Night, Tuesday, November 8 at 8 p.m. in the library of the junior high school. The regular meeting will be held and a special program is being prepared especially for the men. Coach Al Akins of Southern Oregon college will be the guest speaker. All the fathers and others interested are invited to attend this meeting. Refreshments will be served by fathers of students in the sixth grade. - Gold Hill School Plans Open House Gold Hill In observance of American Education week, Gold Hill Parent Teacher association wilf devote this month's meeting time to open house at the Gold Hill grade school Thursday, No vember 10, between 7 and 8:30 p.m. PTA officers state that par ents interested in their chil dren's welfare will visit the school and class rooms with them. Refreshments in the school cafeteria will follow at 8:30 p.m. Pretty Cape Easy-crochet this little cape in lacy pineapple pattern to star above your prettiest fashions! Pattern 7085: Crochet direc tions for sizes Small, Medium and Large included in pattern". Easy in 3-ply fingering yarn or mercerized crochet and knitting cotton! Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins for this pattern add 5 cents for each pattern for 1st class mailing. Send to Medford Mail Tribune, Household Arts Dept., P.O. Box 168, Old Chel sea Station, New York 11, N.Y. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS and PATTERN NUMBER. Order our ALICE BROOKS Needlecraft Catalogue. Enjoy pages and pages of exciting new designs knitting, crochet, em broidery, ; iron-ons, toys and novelties!: Send 25 cents for your copy of this wonderful book now. You'll want to order every design in it! CON CARN WtTH BEANS) 7085 l.-CHILlJ CALENDAR Monday 6 p.m. Christian 'Business and Professional Women's club, Jackson hotel. 7:30 p.m. Alpha Rho chap ter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Medford public library. 7:45 p.m. Westminster guild, Fireplace room, First Presby terian church. 8 p.m. Parents club of St. Mary's school, school activity room. 8 p.m. Olive Rebekah lodge, IOOF hall. 8 p.m. Carnation club, Mrs. Clyde Hillyer, 538 Mary st. 8 p.m. Department auxil iary to VFW, dance at Camp White domiciliary, transporta tion, 7:30 p.m., from Trailways depot. Tuesday 10 a.m. Mary circle, Zion Lutheran church. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oak Grove Home Extension unit, 12:30 p.m. First Presbyter ian church circles, Charity, Mrs. Etta Pryor, 33 Black Oak drive; Faith, Mrs. Jennings Pearce, Table Rock estates; Mercy, First Presbyterian church, 8th and Holly sts; Temple, Mrs. Albert James, 1426 Euclid ave.; Trinity, Mrs. Aubrey Norris, 831 Minne sota ave. 1 p.m. First Presbyterian church circles, Bethany, Mrs. L. L. Clark, 2118 Dellwood ave.; Grace, Mrs. R. A. Skinner, 1004 East Main st.; Hope, Mrs. Earl Lawson, 301 Windsor ave. Mrs. B. H. Belknapp, 67 Perry- dale ave. 2 p.m. Christian Builders of Sams Valley Community church, home of Mrs. Milton Scark. To give fruit whips additional flavor, add Vz teaspoon pure vanilla extract to a 6-serving batch. with Easy-fixing Holsum cheese snacks leave more time for party fun. Shop your grocer's cheese assortment. It's handy for the good meals that include delicious Holsum Bread your thrifty source of energy vitamins, minerals and Calcium. PLUS body-building VITAMIN D you need MAKE IT TASTE BETTER S&TVQ it With. City PTA Council To Sponsor Group Of Mothersingers First meeting of a group of Mothersingers to be sponsored by the Medford Council of Par ents and Teachers will be Wednesday, November 9, it was announced today by Mrs. LeRoy Jensen, director. The group will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday in the cafetorium of Hedrick Junior High school. PTA members from the city schools, Lone Pine, Howard and Oak Grove are invited to partici pate. Mrs. Jensen states that pre vious musical training is not re quired, as the chorus is organ ized primarily to give group singing opportunity to any wom en who enjoy singing. She adds that pre-school age children may be taken to the meetings. ' Mrs. Jensen has directed a group of Mothersingers at the Washington school for the past year years,' and was previously a teacher in the Medford school system. Salk Polio Vaccine To Be Topic for St. Mary's Parents . Dr. Brandt B. Bartels will dis cuss the Salk polio vaccine when he speaks to parents of grade school students of St. Mary's school, tonight at 8 o'clock, in the school Activity room. It is thought this topic will be of par ticular interest to parents, and will eliminate some of the mis understanding that has arisen on the subject. The business meeting will be devoted to discussion of many of the problems confronting the school due to the increased en rollment this year. A large at tendance of parents is expected. iere's whats party cheese Macaw HolsiBB Bread Rogue River PTA Announces Date Of First Session Rogue River Rogue River Parent-Teacher association w7ill hold its first business meeting of the year Wednesday, November 9. at 8 p.m., in the high school gyrhnatsium. Open house in both schools will be held and parents are invited to attend and visit teachers in' their home rooms. Mrs. Warren Bottroff, new president, states that several im portant matters are to be brought before the meeting, in cluding election of a treasurer to take the place of Mrs. Nightin gale, who has left to make her home in California. After the meeting an auction of home made cakes will be held. As there will be only four meetings of the PTA during this school year, all parents and friends are urged by Mrs. Bott roff to attend each meeting.. Refreshments will be served by members of the executive committee. Use Mail Tribune Want Ads Read and Use Classified Ads. . . The Community's Biggest Marketplace Order Now Personalized ... Christmas Cards On the It's Later than you Think! Give yourself time to ad dress your cards before the Holiday Season. good Exemplar Chapter Plans Meeting at DeWitt Home Xi Mu chapter," Beta Sigma Phi, will meet Wednesday, No vember 9. at the home of Mrs. Nick R. DeWitt, 320 N. Keene Way drive. Miss Anna May will present the program using the topiCo"Find Out for Yourself.'" Assisting the hostess will be Mrs. Charles Craft. All exemplar members of Beta Sigma Phi are invited to attend. Mrs. Addie Stedmdn To Be Club Hostess Phoenix Ms. Addie Sted man will entertain members of Phoenix Thursday club Novem ber 10 at her home, 612 West Eleventh street, Medford. She will be assisted by Mrs. R. L. Mullins. The social gathering is set fcr 2 p.m. and all members of the club are invited to attend. New York (u.R) Among the impressions of 10 Soviet housing experts who returned here after their American tour were: Scotch is the national drink. Ham and eggs make a monotonous breakfast. Balcony at "i&ur Grocer has it... LIME GELATINE RING Red apples make tasty garnish. MACARONI SALAD-atreal sprinkled with celery seeds. and fresh HOLSUM BREAD. Spread fancy shapes with cheese. ROURIM WflflEO ACT HolgUHl "S n
