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Barbee-Johnson Rites Take Place In Spokane Church Central Point News of in terest here is the wedding De cember 27 in Spokane, Wash., of Miss Josiine B. Johnson and Gilbert G. Barbee Jr. The. five o'clock afternoon ceremony was read by the Rev. John J. Cole man at Sacred Heart Catholic church. The bride Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamont ft. Johnson, Spokane, and the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert G Barbee, Central Point, formerly f Medford. Mr. Johnson escorted his daughter to the altar. Her white velveteen gown was floor length and her fingertip veil was held "by a crown of sequins and seed pearls. She carried a white or chid on a white prayer book. Mrs. Don F. Runner, Seaside, Calif., a sister of the bride, was the honor attendant, and brides matrons were Mrs. Joseph T. White and Mrs. L. Richard King, both of Spokane, and both soror ity sisters of the bride. Their gowns were waltz lengtho dark green velveteen which they wore with matching headpieces. They carried dark green velveteen muffs with holly sprigs of velvet. George D. Jorgenson, Bremer - ton. Wash., a brother-in-law, was best man. Mr. Runner and James W. Clasby, Alameda, Calif., an other brctfher-in-law, were ush ers. The reception was held at the Mamto Golf and Country club. Mrs. Richard Matthews cut the cake and Mrs. Herman Elixman presided at the guest reeister. Pouring coffee were Mrs. Nor man L. Krey and Mrs. Hala Johnson, grandmother of the bride from Wichita, Kan. About loO persons attended. Decorations were in the holi day theme. The couple made a trirj to Sun Valley where they were guests at Ssun Valley lodge. They are now living at 1530 South West Mill street, Portland. The bride attended Washineton State college and is a pre-school teacher at St. Helen's hall, Port land. The bridegroom, who is employed at St. Helen's hall, is a student -at Portland State col lege. ' i Social Club Electa Social club will meet Friday, January 27, at Girls Community club. Dessert will be served at 1 p.m. Vf'0 f ' Mrs. Gilbert G. Barbee Jr. (Wilson Mantor photo) In The . Solemn Hours Flowers express our thoughts and respect more simply and more beautifully than words. When you piace your order for funeral flowers with our shop . . . you can be sure it will be handled with all the good taste and dignity that such respect deserves. We send sympathy Flowers-by-Wire anywhere We Take Pride in Every Flower Order Woman's Society of Christian Service To Observe 15 th Anniversary Tuesday "Pages of Time" will be the theme for a program of Wo man's Society of Christian Service. First Methodist church, to observe the 15th anniversary of founding. The program will be held Tuesday, January 24, at 1:30 p.m., at the church according to Mrs. Floyd Levis, secretary of promotion, who is in charge of the special program. The list of 156 charter mem bers will be read by Mrs. Brad fish, who was the first secretary of the society when the Ladies' Aid, the Foreign Missionary so ciety and the Home Missionary society joined together in Sep tember, 1940, to form the Wom an's Society of Christian Serv ice. Mrs. Ben Schmidt, vice-president of the society, will pay tribute to the-15 oldest members in the society and will recog nize the 15 youngest members. There are six past presidents and all will be present to men tion the highlights of her term of office. The first president was Mrs. W. W. Walker, followed, in succession by Mrs. Harry Meyers, Mrs. John Kent, Mrs. J. Scott Heatherington, Mrs. Jessie Minear and Mrs. Floyd Lewis. A glimpse into the years ahead of the organization will be given by Mrs. L. B. Rankin, president. The Woman's Society of Chris tian Service in Medford is one unit in a world-wide organiza tion and at present has a mem bership of 255. The organization began in the United States in September, 1940, with 1,135,000 members and now numbers 1,800,000, with a program of missionary work being carried on in 67 countries besides the United States. The prayer group of the so ciety will meet at 10:30 a.m. in Obligation Night To Be Observed Central Point Obligation night will be " observed at a stated meeting of Nevita chap ter, Order of Eastern Star, Tues day, January 24, at 8 p.m., at the Masonic temple, Central Point. Mrs. Melvin McGrew, worthy matron, will preside. the Albert Schweitzer room, fol lowed at 11 a.m. by the business session, a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. and the program at 1:30 p.m. A nursery under, the supervision of a competent attendant will be provided for pre-school chil dren. All members and friends are invited to attend, and a spe cial invitation is extended to new members" and to those inter ested in knowing more of the work of the Woman's society. Proposed Hospital To Be Explained Mistletoe club women will hear a talk regarding the pres ent campaign for the proposed Rogue Valley Memorial hospital to be given by Irvin Patten dur ing a meeting Wednesday, Jan uary 25. The meeting will open at 12:30 p.m., with a covered dish luncheon and will be held at the Girls Community club. Mrs. Randolph Hugdahl will give information on care and preservation of new fabrics. 4 Exemplar Chapter. To Hold Meeting At Nelson Home Xi Mu, Exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, will meet at the home of Mrs. John S. Nelson, Wednesday, January 25. A pro gram will be given by Miss Adabee Seiler, and Mrs. Steve Saimons will assist the hostess. Members are asked to bring a "white elephant" article to be used in a March of Dimes auction. Plans will be completed, also, for a rummage sale to be held at the Ivy Street Market Saturday, January 28, at 8:30 a.m. Court Announces Smorgasbord Date; Officers Honored Mrs. Ira D. Canfield, associate matron, announced at a meeting of Roxy Ann court, Order of Amaranth, held Thursday, that the sixth annual smorgasbord will be held Sunday, January 29, at the Medford Masonic tem ple. It is for members of all Masonic bodies, their families and friends, and - hours will be 12 noon to 4 p.m. Chairmen include Mrs. Can field, general chairman; Mrs. V. A. Turpin, conductress, kitchen; Mrs. Marshall Day, associate con ductress; dining room; Mrs. Frank Little, marshal, smorgas bord, and Clarence A. Harwood, associate patron, ticket sales. Other members of the court will assist with the ticket sales as well as preparing and serving the food. "Inquiries as to the date of the smorgasbord have been re ceived from Portland, Roseburg, Klamath Falls, Grants Pass, and Yreka, and preparations are be ing made to welcome our out-of-town guests as well as our many friends in the Rogue valley," Mrs. Canfield stated. Past royal matrons and pa trons of Roxy Ann court were honored at the meeting held Thursday, January 19. A special addendum and gifts were pre sented by the royal matron and patron, Mrs. George Rehart and Carl H. W. Oestreich. Those hon ored included Mrs. L. G. Frink, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn L. Linn, Ira D. Canfield, Mrs. Eltron Wal dron, J. J. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Hoppe, Frank Lambo and Mr. and Mrs. George Crawford. Mrs. James Miller, past royal matron of Destiny court, Tacoma, Wash., was also honored. It was also advance night and Mrs. Ira D. Canfield and Clar ence A. Harwood presided, ex cept for the initiatory work, which was conducted by Mrs. Rehart and Mr. Oestreich. The degrees of the order were conferred upon Mrs. Jerry B. Ricker, and Mrs. Edward J. Har ris,, both Glendale ,and Earle L. Sweek, Medford. Mrs. Jewel Anderson, asso ciate matron, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Halvorsen, associate pa tron and historian, respectively, all of Douglas court, Roseburg, were visitors. Refreshments were served In the dining room under the chair manship of Mrs. Verner Lugnet. FL Club ' FL club of Olive Rebekah lodge will conduct a social meet ing Monday, January 23 at 8 p.m., in the home of Mrs. W. E. Roberts, 521 Palm street. Those who need transportation should telephone Mrs. Lee Gar rett, 3-5553. First Year Closed By Rangers Rogue Rangers, young peo ple's riding group, observed the first anniversary of the organiza tion at a meeting and election of officers Monday evening at the home of Mrs. F. K. Gibson, Bar nett road. The group was organ ized January 18, 1955 when there were 13 charter members. Active members now total 53. Lynn May was elected presi dent of the group Monday, and Miss Peggy Clark, vice-president; Miss Bonnie- Van Dyke, secretary; Miss Janet Young, corresponding secretary, and Robert Steel, treasurer. Mrs. Gibson was active in or ganizing the group and is super visor for the members. Mrs. R. G. Barnes, Mrs. D. C. Bates, Mrs. H. C. Sloper, Mrs. W. Jasmin, Mrs. R. McPherson, Mrs. Sam Steele and Glen Hobbs were elected to thelDoard. Charter members plan a par ty and a play in further observ ance of the first year anniver sary, the event to be held Satur day evening, February 4 at Big ham hall. . A drill team is now being or ganized with Miss Carolyn Jas min, first lieutenant, and Miss Barbara Lickess, second lieuten ant. ' In reviewing the past year's activities it was brought out that the Rangers won a first prize in the 1955 annual Rogue . River Roundup downtown parade; par ticipated in competitive riding at Grants Pass; appeared in the Medford rodeo; conducted over night and breakfast rides, a num ber of social events- and dances, and entertained parents of 'mem bers. Spring and summer events planned for this year include drilling, breakfast and overnight rides. . Shady Cove-Trail Groups Will Aid March of Dimes Shady Cove A March of Dimes project was planned by Shady Cove-Trail Lions auxil iary at a dinner meeting at the Rainbow cafe Wednsday. The group will operate a snack booth at the Shady Cove gymnasium during a basketball game plan ned by the Lions club Saturday, January 28. Mrs. Delbert Spain, president, conducted the meeting. Mrs. Lu la Metts was a guest. Plans were discussed for a variety show in the spring, and the club voted to join the Child Guidance clinic. The group discussed the pro posal that all civic groups in Shady Cove join together as a whole to form' a community com mittee to further civic projects. Mrs. Harry Goode was appointed to represent the club in this movement. Next business meeting will be February 15 at Rainbow cafe. 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V J first yy j FREE Delivery PHONI 2-7113 OPEN WEEKDAYS 8:30 a.m. te 11 p.m. OPEN SUNDAY 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Point Bob Elden was installed master councilor of Crater chapter, Order of DeMolay, January 19. George Gilman took the office as senior councilor and Leslie Goff is the new junior councilor. The ceremonies took place in the Central Point Masonic temple and installing ' master, councilor was Delbert Chausse. The Rev. Norman K. Tully, pas tor of Central Point and Jack sonville . Presbyterian churches, was the installing chaplain. Wink Newnham is the . new scribe; Dick Calendar, senior deacon; Damon Barnard, junior deacon; Alex Alvarez, senior steward; Roger Ferrell, junior steward; Gary DeGarmo, orator; Dave Parker, chaplain; Roscoe Day, essential; Neil Green, mar shal; James Culbertson, stand ard bearer; Roger Seaman, al moner. V Preceptors in the , order of their offices are Dave Setness, Jerry Golden, Larry Pirkey, Norm Hooper, Ralph Simon; Dave Byers and Leighton Scov'. The new advisory board of Crater chapter is made up of Bob Wolff, Calvin McKibben, Truman Brenner and Don Fa ber. Other installing officers were Melvin Marsh, senior 'councilor; Dick Purdy, junior councilor; Nathan Douthit, senior deacon, from the Medford chapter; Douglas . Harsh, marshal, . and Miss Nadra Moore, musician, and member of Central Point Bethel, Job's Daughters. Miss Joyce Pestka, Central Point bethel, was soloist. Archie Purdy is dad advisor. Master Elden was presented a gavel on which his name was inscribed and which was given to him by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elden, and his sis ter, Sally, who were introduced. matron of Nevita chapter, OES, gave the chapter a ballot box in behalf of her order, Allan Burr, Redwood chapter master councilor, DeMolay, from Kirby, presented a "galloping gavel," and' Phil Keller, also of . the Redwood chapter, played trum pet selections. Delbert Chausse, Melvin and Douglas Harsh were presented past master councilor pins by the newly installed mas ter councilor.- Mothers of the master council or and senior and junior coun cilors, were introduced by their sons. Blue and white, the new of ficer's colors, were used for room and table decorations and DeMolay Mothers served re freshments. 4 ' Club Plans Booth For PT ACarnival Sams Valley Sams Valley Ladies club met January 19 at the home of Mrs. C. W. McDon ough, with Mrs. Victor Brown as co-hostess. The president, Mrs. W. F. Gregory, named Mrs. C. W. Dug gan as sunshine chairman, and Mrs. Milton Sanderson reporter. Mrs. Elwood Abbott and Mrs. Brown were appointed to plan a booth which .the club has been asked to operate for the PTA carnival. .. Mrs. Walter Miller had charge of the program and Mrs. C. C. Sanderson won a prize. Next meeting will be Febru ary 24, at the F. E. Wallace Mrs. Joe Cook To Be Hostess; Series Planned Pythian club will meet Tues day, January 24, at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Jos Cook, 124 King street. Hostesses will be Mrs. George Thomas and Mrs. Ruth Dodge. Pythian Sisters met Thursday, with new officers presiding. Mrs. Carl Fichtner won a prize, and the refreshment committee was Mrs. Morley Lamp and Mrs. Leroy Cline. Past Chiefs' club met last week at the home of Mrs. George Bryant. 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