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TWO MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Sunday. February 24, 1957 Valley Residents Travel in Mexico Many valley residents have traveled in Mexico this winter, and another group left last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mekvold and Mrs. Harley Dressier left Friday by plane for Mazatlan. They will join Mrs. Mekvold's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Noel, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Anders, Central Point, who have been in Mexico for the past few weeks. The travelers will make the return trip north by car together. Miss Norene Kelly and Miss Doreen Straus left Saturday morning by car to spend the next three weeks traveling in Mexico. Miss Kelly, municipal court judge for Medford, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Kelly of West Fourth street, and Miss Straus is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Straus, Sams Valley. Kiwanians Dames To Present Check Kiwanian Dames . will meet Tuesday, February 26 at the home of Mrs. Emerson Ander son. 2131 Hillcrest avenue, at 12:H?p.m. Co-hostesses will be Mrs. Dick Phair, Mrs. Thomas Anderson, Mrs. Billy Blackstone and Mrs. Paul E. Jorgenson. Those wishing transportation are to call Mrs. Keva Hutchin iion, telephone 3-1606. A check covering the , pro ceeds of the "doll project" will Qbe presented to representatives of the Girl Scouts for their Low wummwmw u iHMMjEgjjMj"Mp ' iaaaBssiss yuyt '"ttfi Of; llf - J j,c f&i v$fc .C$rV I Echo camp fund. The Newest For Fireplace or Wall Decoration Flower Arranging SIERRA Art Woods Growing in high rocky places of the Sierras, this dwarfed growth if tortured by wind and cold, it is smothered under heavy snow pack through most of the year. This wood is the ultimate in form and color and truly reflects the beauty of western mountains. Prices for the Dwarf group are 12 in $2.45, 2.95 and $3.45 IB in. $4.95 24 in. $6.95 Largs 36 in. $9.95 Mr. and Mri. Gordon Tidwell Jr. (Classic Studio) Presbyterian Church Scene Of Tidzvell-South Ceremony Central Point First Presbyterian church in Central Point was the scene of the wedding of Miss Earlene South to Gordon Tidwell Jr., on February 14. St. Valentine's day. The ceremony was read at eight o clock in the evening by the Rev. Norman K. Tully, with 200 guests present. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry South, 447 North Fifth street, and the bride groom is a son of Mrs. Sidney Jones, Central Point, and Gor don Tidwell, Alaska. Mrs. Harry Dressier was at the church piano, and Mrs. Wil lie Fischer was soloist. Bouquets of white snapdrag ons and red carnations were in the red and white valentine theme. ' The bride's gown of white slipper satin, net and chantilly lae was fashioned with floor fength bouffant skirt ending in a brief train and her fingertip length veil was held by a coro net of seed pearls. She carried a white orchid and stephanotis on a white Bible, the Bible being' the bridegroom's gift. For "some thing old'" she wore her grand mother's ring. . Miss Maria Abbott. was maid of-honor, Mrs. Gordon Mekvold 5 y -" ''--'- 1 e - - , - i g At the first sign of gray... f. , ' - o ; 0mfM Do it at home yourself tad bo ona will know you've done it I DuBARRYTruTint the I color-fast shampoo o Ps'ow! Give jour hair youthful, truthful color that won't wh out t anish tell-tale grav or drabness wash glorious new color in for keeps... with DuBarry Tru-Tint, th color-fast shampoo. No guessing! Xo testing! Coloring action stops automatically ! 10 shimmering shades. $000 One complete hair-coloring or two retoacomgt Central Main and Central cxofjllnin Phone 2-9431 and Mrs. Darol Smith, sister-in- law of the bride, were brides- matrons and Miss Linda Tid well, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid. They wore red velveteen sheath gowns with cummerbunds and matching vel veteen crowns. Their heart- shaped bouquets were of white carnations'and red rosebuds. Miss Marlene Burelson and Miss Sharon Lilly lighted the candles. - Their gowns of white faille, designed to match the at tendants' frocks, were worn with red velveteen crowns and wrist lets of red carnations. Karen South, niece of the bride, from Grants Pass, was flower girl. Her frock of white taffeta was ornamented with red hearts on the skirt and worn with a red velveteen jacket. She carried a basket of carnations. Mr. South gave his daughter m marriage, and ushers were Charles South and Darol South, Grants Pass, brothers of the bride, Roy Shepherd, and Jim Peart. Jack Lilly served as best man for Mr. Tidwell. A reception for 150 guests was held in the church recreation room. The bride's table was cen tered with the heart-shaped wed ding cake and a doll dressed as a replica of the bride. White can dles, and red and white "flowers completed the decorations. Mrs. Wayne South, Ashland, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Don Burelson cut and served the wedding cake. Mrs. Peter Mc Coy, Ashland, aunt of the bride groom, poured coffee and Mrs. Clifford Peart, Medford, poured punch. Mrs. Stanley Forbes, Medford, cousin of the bride groom, took charge of the guest book and Mrs. Kenneth Wald, the gifts. For the wedding and reception the bride's mother wore a navy blue suit with white accessories and red rosebud cor sage. The bridegroom's mother was attired in a black silk suit with white accessories and red rosebud corsage. Th newlyweds traveled north for their .wedding trip and are at home at 819 South Peach street, Medford. The bride, a graduate of Crater High school, is a secretary for Howard-Cooper corporation, and the bride groom, also a graduate of Crater High school, is employed by Western Electric. For traveling the bride wore a hlue Irish linen suit dress with dark blue accessories. i Here for the wedding were r. and Mrs. Seacord Whit- more, Great Falls, Mont., and Mr. and Mrs. Fred South and family. Emmett, Ida., uncles and aunts of the bride. Voters' League' State Chairman To Speak Here Mrs. Charles Ford, legislative chairman of Oregon League of Women Voters, will be guest speaker at a luncheon and gen eral meeting of the Medford league to be held Saturday, March 2, at the Rogue Valley Country club at 12 noon. Mrs. Ford appeared at the hearing held Thursday by the Oregon House of Representa tives agriculture committee on meat inspection legislation. The Medford League was represent ed at the hearing by Mrs. H. P. Eosworth, Jr., who was co-chairman with Mrs. Frank Fair weather when meat inspection was the local league item three or four years ago, and again dur ing the last session of the legis lature. This year the Medford League is studying the report of the interim committee authorized by SJR 31 to study the problems of local' government in urban, suburban and unincorporated areas. Mrs. Dunbar carpenter has been the chairman of this local item. The legislation recommended by this interim committee will be presented in seven bills. These bills, as well as those on education and pieat inspection, will be discussed by Mrs. Ford Saturday. For further information and to make reservations, anyone in terested is invited to phone Mrs. I. S. Thomas, 3-5889. it., f r-'-'miito.'lJ Misi Joan Perreard Joan Perreard In "Who's Who" Miss Joan Perreard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perreard 432 Fairmont street, Medford, will appear in the 1957 edition of Who's Who in American Col leges and Universities. Miss Perreard. a senior at Marylhust college who will graduate in June, is an educa tion major and will teach French and Spanish. She is currently doing her practice teaching at Franklin High school in Port land. Students who are listed in the Who's Who are chosen on the basis of scholarship and lead ership. Miss Perreard is treasur er of the student body, past pres ident of the French academy of Marylhurst and honorary mem ber of the French club at Port land university. v 1 - 7 mm&MiMt m : - , , Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dean McNealy (Landis-Shangla Photo) Miss Shirley Ruth Kenner Is Bride of Larry McNealy Kennedy Family Moves to Salem Mrs. William F. Kennedy, 152 Highland drive, and three chil dren, Michael, Melinda and Marilyn, left Medford today for Salem where they will join Mr. Kennedy. The Kennedys will make their home in Salem. Mr. Kennedy, a former teach er at Crater High school, is now director of education at the Oregon State Penitentiary. Prior to moving to Salem the Kennedys were members of the Medford Duplicate Bridge club. Mrs. Kennedy's parents are Mrs. Alto Pruitt and Ray Pruitt, both Medford. Sojourners , Medford Sojourners, will meet Thursday, February 28 at 12:30 p.m. at the Pythian hall. Women who have resided in or near Medford for less than two years are invited to attend and become members. Bridge. canasta and pinochle are played during the afternoon. Baskets of white calla lilies and stock decorated First Chris tian church Thursday, February 14, for the eight o'clock evening wedding of Miss Shirley Ruth Kenner and Larry Dean Mc Nealy. The Rev. William C. Piper officiated at the ceremony attended by 100 friends and re latives. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dixon E. Kenner, 327 North Oakdale avenue, Med ford. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. McNealy, Goldendale, Wash. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a dress fashioned with fitted lace bod ice and nylon net tiered skirt. : She carried a bouquet of white i carnations and stephanotis. Miss Sharon Zumwalt was maid of honor while the other attendants were Mrs. James Holloway, Miss Barbara John son and Miss Maxine Lyall. They wore dresses of pastel shades of nylon net over taffeta . with matching headdresses. Their bou quets of white carnations were heart shaped with matching lace and ribbons. Mrs. Holloway wore mint green, Miss Johnson was in pale blue and - Miss Lyall's dress was lavender. Little Cynthia Heidemann was flower girl and her brother, Rod ney, was ring bearer. Dale Norman McNealy, sta tioned with the United States Naval Air Force at Sand Point, Wash., served as best man for his brother. Gordon Owsley and Arlyn Granger seated the guests. Owen Bristlin was soloist and Douglas Cummings played the traditional organ wedding music. Following the ceremony a re ception was held. Mrs. Lyle Heidemann cut and served the wedding cake that was baked by Mrs. Arthur Hertager. Mrs. Glenna Knoor served punch and Mrs. C. G. Owsley poured cof fee. Miss Beverly Frazier was at the gift table assisted by Mrs. C. P. Smets. Mrs. Fred Ricken back of Ashland was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Kenner wore for her daughter's wedding a light blue lace dress with navy blue acces sories. Mrs. McNealy chose a shamrock green knit suit with brown accessories. Their cora ages were of white gardenias and pink carnations. The bride wore a black suit with blue accessories for her traveling attire. The newlyweda Reames chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will be an even ing of obligation and instruc tion for members. Mrs. Glen Hale is refresh ments chairman; Mrs. Don Ash pole will assist. Home Rites Wed Darlene Gilson To Robert Smith Miss Darlene Gilson. 1110 east became the bride of Robert L. Smith, 308 Chestnut avenue. Medford, in a ceremony held Thursday, February 21, at the home of bride. Mrs. Mildred Wilkins of- fociated at the eight o'clock evening ceremony. - The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Gilson, South Sioux City, Neb. and is employed by Pat Ryan in Medford. The bridegroom is a son of Mrs. Myrtle Smith, 308 Chestnut ave nue, and is employed by Daugh tery Lumber company. The bride was given in mar riage by Pat Ryan. Attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs Ceasar Muzzioli. The bride attended schools in South Sioux City. Neb. The I bridegroom attended schools in Wallowa, Ore. 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