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yy,, mm.n, m ... mu ii. ,uIHNgl.,.... , " - 5.. "Si ; - "f : . . . V., I L I V- 1 'J X .:.:-po ' -.. rv Mr. and Mn. Jimmy R. McAbc (Classic phoio) Miss Bonnie Lccper Bride Of Jimmy Richard McAbee Talent An event of June 16. at the First Methodist church in Medlord, was the wedding of Misa Bonnie Beatrice Leeper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Leeper, 202 West Main street. Talent, and Jimmy Richard Mc Abee. son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McAbee, 106 West Main street, Talent. Dr. Raymond E. Balcomb read the double-ring ceremony at threa o'clock in the afternoon with about 175 guests attending. Prelude music was furnished by Mrs. Jerry Sherman and soloist was Mrs. Clarence Holdridge. Escorted and given in mar riage by her father, the bride wore a ballerina length gown with fitted bodice styled with a sweetheart neckline of Alen- con lace. The bouffont skirt was cf tulle over satin with a shorter overskirt of Alencon lace. Her fingertip length veil was of tulle caught In a lace cap trimmed with sequins and pearls, and she carried a bouquet of pink rose buds encircled by stephanotis. Mrs. Lee Metz. Oakland. Calif., was her sister's honor at tendant. Her ballerina length frock was of orchid lace over taffeta fashioned with a scal loped neckline with fitted bodice and flowing skirt. Her dress and those worn by the bridesmaids were made by the brides mother. Mrs. Schuyler Hoopes, an other sister of the bride from Brawley, Calif., and Miss Bar bara McAbee, sister of the bride groom, wore gowns of aqua marine and yellow styled similar to that worn by Mrs. Metz. AH wore headbands and carried bou quets of Ester Reed daisies dyed to match their dresses. Miss Jerita Leeper, niece of the bride, and Miss Karen Dor man, cousin of the bridegroom, were candlelighters. Their white nylon dresses were patterned in pink, and they also wore head pieces of pink Ester Reed dai sies. Little Denise Nelson served as flower girl. Best man was Dale Walter, and seating guests were Gordon Thoreson and Ray Weinhold. The ringbearer was Charles Reynolds, nephew of the bride. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Leeper chose a powder blue nylon dress with white accesso ries. Mrs. McAbee wore an orchid sheath dress and duster with white accessories. Both mothers had pink rosebud cor sages. Following the wedding, a re ception was held at the church. Mrs. Dow Leeper, sister-in-law of the bride, cut the wedding cake which was made by the bride's mother. Mrs. William Leeper. sister-in-law of the bride, and Miss Carol Coghill poured the punch and coffee. A sister of the bride, Mrs. Kenneth Rey nolds, was in charge of the guest book, and Mrs. Gary Combs and Mrs. Donald Mullin were at the gift table. The newlyweds spent a short honeymoon at Clear Lake. Calif., and are now at home at 715' 2 West Jackson street. Medford. For traveling the bride wore an aqua blue suit with white acces sories and a pink rosebud cor sage. Since their graduation from Talent High school in 1955, the bride has been employed by Ore gon Finance company and the bridegroom has attended the Uni versity of Oregon and Southern Oregon college, and is presently employed by Lithia Lumber company. Out-of-town guests and rela tives included Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Hoopes. Mr. and Mrs. William Leeper and daughter, Jolene. all from Brawley, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hoopes, San Diego, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Per vie Stinson, Richvale, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. George Guynes, Culver City. Calif.. Mrs. Thelma Garcia, Red Bluff. Calif.; and Mrs. Emma Dry. grandmother of the bride groom, from Stockton, Calif. Foundation for Smile Laid in Childhood Lincoln IP The foun dation for a beautiful smile us ually is laid during childhood years. If a youngster is permitted to grow up with neglected teeth that are crowded or crooked, his jaw also may show signs of dis tortion, health specialists at the Lniversity of Nebraska said. They suggest that parents take their children to the dentist reg ularly, beginning at age of three. Clark - Hawley Wed in Phoenix Ceremony Phoenix First Presbyterian church. Phoenix, was the setting Saturday, June 22, for the seven o'clock evening wedding of Miss Donna Lee Clark to Ernest Ross Hawley. The Rev. Ernest Volk man officiated at the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Margaret Jones, 1469 Pa cific road. Medford, and George E. Clark, Earnett road, Medford. I The bridegroom is a son of Mrs. : Edna Hawley of Eureka, Calif. ! Given in marriage bv her father, the bride wore a white nylon over taffeta ballerina length frock with pink sweet pea corsage. She carried match ing sweetpeas and white carna tions on a white Bible. Miss Jo Ann McDowell, cousin of the bride from Canyonville, was maid of honor. She wore a pale green nylon frock with lavender sweetpea corsage. Bax ter Forester, brother-in-law of the bridegroom from Eureka, served as best man. White Ester Reed daisies and pink roses decorated the church. Miss Radine Chishom played the traditional organ wedding music A reception was held follow ing the wedding at the home of the bride's mother. Mrs. W. O. Gibbs cut and served the wedding cake using an antique silver server donated by Mrs Harry Wilson. Mrs. James Mc Dowell, aunt of the bride, served coffee and Mrs. Lillian Lowery served the punch. For the wedding and recep tion Mrs. Jones wore a pale pink dress with white accessories. Mrs. Edna Hawley also wore a pink frock and they both had pink and white sweetpea cor sages. Mrs. Clark, stepmother of the bride, wore a pale lavender dress with white accessories and lavender sweetpea corsage. The newlywed couple left Sunday for Long Beach, Calif., where the bridegroom is em ployed at Bethlehem ship yards Greg Milnes Receives Award Greg Milnes. son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Milnes, 15 North Groveland avenue, was present ed the Bill Schei award Wednes day during DeMolay installation ceremonies at the Medford Masonic temple. The Schei award is given each year to an outstanding member of LeMolay in recognition of achievements in school, church, civic and -club activities. Glen Fabrick, DeMolay dad adviser, presented the award and explained its history. Milnes was cited for school activities, in which he was a winner and finalist in speech tournaments, was selected for the All-Northwest choir and all state band, was given lead parts in school plays and operettas and was elected an officer in several school clubs. His church activities included being a member of St. Mark's Episcopal church and an acolyte for four years, and being wor ship leader for the Medford in terdenominational youth service organization. Milnes was the first Jackson county chairman of the March of Dimes "Teens against Polio" drive and has been narrator for civic programs on radio and television. He has held the De Molay office of senior deacon during the past year. He will enter Willamette uni versity as a freshman in pre law. He was awarded a scholar ship to the university by Elk Lumber company earlier this year. a . ... of course! Your sign of dependable Top Values in home furnishings. We're here to serve you: Uss Our Free Inferior Decorator Consultant Service Residential Medical and Dental Offices Professional Offices Commercial and Institutional OPEN MONDAY EVENINGS Corner 6th & Bartlett Streets mm U0L FAMILY STCHT 111 If- 111 I u ' : 1 - ,1 ' -"f . J ' , I : I;'- Vt X- : - - -x w Iz 1 Sunday- June 30, 1937 MEDFORD (OREGON) M1H THTBC15T5 PIVE Mr. and Mrs. Charlet D. Bean (Landis-Shangla photo) Colley-Bean Wedding Held in Medford Church Toastmistress Club To Install Officers July 16 A slate of officers presented at the last meeting of Medford Toastmistress club will be in stalled by Mrs. Charles Thatch er at the home of Mrs. James VanderSteen July 16. Included are Mrs. Effie Kurtz, president; Miss Anna Streed, vice-president; Mrs. F. W. Dori gan, secretary; Mrs. Don Berg man, treasurer, and Mrs. Clar ence Wilson, council represen tative. The last meeting of the club was held at the home of Mrs. Thatcher with Mrs. Harry Mar shall as hostess. Topic mistress was Mrs. Don Bergman. Toast mistress of the evening was Mrs. Willis Williams who spoke on education and introduced other speakers. Mrs. John Schroeder discussed "A Failure Culture," dealing with an uncultured tribe of In dians in South America. "Four teen Sticks of Dynamite" was the talk topic for Mrs. Vieve Redmond. Mrs. Clarence Wilson talked on "The Coin of the Realm." . Mrs. Thatcher acted as lexi cologist, Mrs. Effie Kurtz as speech evaluator, Mrs. Earl Sands as timer, and Mrs. Arnold Bohnert as program evaluator. Mrs. Wilson, chairman of the nominating committee, presented the slate of officers for the last half of 1957. Prospect Miss Mary Sue Col ley, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Colley, Prospect, be came the bride of Charles Dar win Bean, a son of Mrs. Marion Eossler, 1913 Hazel street, Med ford, and Charles Bean, Pros pect, in a ceremony held Thurs day, June 20, at the West Main Church of Christ. Medford. The Rev. John York officiated at the double ring ceremony held at seven o'clock in the evening. Gladiolus and Ester Reed daisies decorated the church for the wedding and the church choir sang. The bride wore a white satin gown styled on princess lines with the skirt ending in a train. Her veil, edged with lace, fell from a crown and she carried a white orchid and stephanotis on a bible. She was given in mar riage by her father. Mrs. Jack Rienks was honor attendant for her sister. Miss Donna Clark and Mrs. Ron Cou ser of Eagle Point were the other attendants. Mrs. Rienks wore a yellow ballerina length frock and carried a cascade bouquet of blue, Ester Reed daisies. The other attendants were in blue ballerina length frocks and car ried yellow Ester Reed daisies. They had matching headbands. Little Florence Tate of Cen tral Point was flower girl. She wore a yellow dotted Swiss frock. Robin Hedgpeth served as best man while Tom and William Colley, brothers of the bride, seated the guests. Following the ceremony a re ception was held, attended by 150 guests. The newlywed couple will make their home in Sacramento, Calif. For her traveling attire the bride wore an aquamarine sheath dress with matching dust er and the orchid from her bridal bouquet. The bride is a graduate of Prospect High school and was employed by Mrs. Emery Nye. The bridegroom is a graduate of Prospect High school and is an airman in the United States Air Force. 1 Missionary Council Mrs. Elieen Rasmussen was elected president of the women's missionary council of the First Assembly of God churh, 1108 West Main street, at a council semi-annual election June 26. Other officers chosen includ ed Mrs. Mildred Jeffrey,vvice president; Mrs. Norma Kahl, sec retary, and Mrs. Amanda Cher ry, treasurer. Talisman Lodge Selects Delegates At Monday Meeting Grand lodge delegates were selected at last Monday's meet ing of Talisman lodge, Knights of Pythias. The Oregon grand lodge will convene in Portland October 13, with the meeting to last through October 15. Carl Fichtner was elected for one year, with John Dodge as alternate; Joe W. Fritsch was elected for two years with John R. Russell as alternate. Mrs. Isabel Thomas was elected as a delegate for Talisman temple, Pythian sisters, and Mrs. Letha Ross was chosen as alternate. The next meeting of Talisman will be tomorrow, devoted to members who have had birth days in the past six months. Movies will be shown. Last Monday's meeting was past chancellor's night, and Joe Fritsch acted as chancellor com mander, Carl Fichtner as vice chancellor, John Dodge as pre late, Morley B. Lamp as master at arms, Ed Gore as master of work, William Walden as inner guard and Walter Ferguson as outer guard. 1 I "PR Burelson's Big Semi-Annuai r 1 Of Ladies Shoes Continues! No Exchanges or Refunds ALL SALES FINAL BUY NOW PAY NEXT AUGUST SUMMERS LEADING STYLES! 9 Cobblers 0 Town and Country Naturaliier Risque Joyce Straw and Casuals Town and Country Regular Regular g to $10.95 fcojf $9.95 to $14.95 M D Angeles Naturilizars Confetti Palinio Patter 4 De Lis Debs Regular $18.95 to $29.95 Regular QP $190 $"33 90 $13.95 to $16.95 J? fQ Phcna SP 2-6428 e Main and Bartlett Streets MEDFORD Joint Installation Held For Women of the Moose A joint installation at Moose hall was held June 24 by Med ford chapter and Grants Pass chapter of Women of the Moose. Officers installed for the year for Medfoi'd chapter were Mrs. Ray Daniels, junior graduate regent; Mrs. Leo Webster, senior regent; Mrs. E. L. Cooper, jun ior regent; Mrs. E. L. Thompson, chaplain; Mrs. Paul Coats, re corder; Mrs. Yetta Flowers, treasurer; Mrs. Richard Pruitt. argus; Mrs. Charley Kelly, sen tinel; Mrs. Desmond Sweet, guide; Mrs. Ray Martin, assist ant guide, and Mrs. Edward Stevens, pianist. Grants Pass chapter officers installed included Mrs. Robert Pinkel, senior regent; Mrs. Fred Bacon, junior regent; Mrs. Rich ard Coons, chaplain; Mrs. Homer Beathe, recorder; Mrs. Kerry Cooke, sentinel; Mrs. Tim Gar cia, assistant guide; Mrs. Orville Stevenson, junior graduate re gent; Mrs. David Mareen, treas urer, and Mrs. Jack Jantzer, guide. Those unable to attend will be installed by their home chapter. Members of the Loyal Order of Moose acted as retiring offi cers. The installation ceremony was performed by co-workers Mrs. Clara Eldridge, installing chairman; Mrs. R. L. Winn, guide; Mrs. John Summerfield, assistant guide; Mrs. John Nor vell, installing regent; Mrs. Joha Keener, installing guide; Mrs. Dewey Gearin, chaplain, and i Airs. Clara Yancey, pianist. j Graduate regent pins were i presented by their respectiva chapters to Mrs. James Roberts j and Mrs. M. Powell for having completed terms as senior and junior graduate regents. I Senior regent-elect Mrs. Leo ' Webster introduced the follow-1 ing co-workers to serve as com- mittee chairmen for the coming j year: Mrs. Ann Wilson, library; ! Mrs. John Wilkinson, member- j ship; Mrs. Charles Long, ritual, Mrs. Henery Ebsen, child care; i Mrs. Clarence Pfister, homemak- j ing, and Mrs. Con Austin, Moose-1 haven. 1 Grants Pass chapter presented the local chapter a gift of lace tablecloths. I At the last regular meeting 1 of Women of the Moose, Past Graduate Grand Regent Mrs. Kay Mahaffey, Lodi, Calif., was guest speaker. Guests were Mrso Frank Miller. Sesside, and Mrs. Edward Fleming, member of the San Francisco chapter, now r,t Eagle Point. Mrs. Clyde Ashin hurst and Mrs. Reggy Drink water, sponsored by Mrs. E. L. Thompson, were initiated into the circle. Women of the Moose will hold-' a meeting today at Moose hall at 2 p.m. The first meeting i-f the new calendar year will be held July 10 at 8 p.m. Members of Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose plan a family potluck dinner fur Wednesday. Ladies will bring a dish and the lodge will serve a meat course. Tired of trying to concoct new salads? Serve a big bowl of crisp relishes instead. Carrot stocks, radishes, celery, green pepper strips, tiny whole tomatoes and shiny ripe olives make Mighty good eating. Arrange in bowl of crushed ice, like a bouquet. They'll stay crisp in hottest weather. MEDFORD BEAUTY SCHOOL Will Be CLOSED July 4Hi, 5th, 6!h Bind-Free fit! "Skippies" jxTrmfit 7 j i J TK J , j Y by Control panel art " placed to give extra dimming where yoa need it most! The flexible elastic vxdithani is designed to curve out at top, conform to body curi a for perfect fit. , "w"aist-Lase" Skippies are designed to fit the natural lines of your body. The waistband actually flares out to adjust to curves, give bind-free comfort. The "Waist-Ease" top never rolls over, gives a smooth, lovely line. Made of easy elastic net with diamond panels front and back to trim the important places. Ask for "Skippies rantie IN o. Bid. White. QrXn At avalluM JUT 0-V3U 'Shown with "Romance" Bra KoT 566 ain white cotton broadcloth. Two Graduate Corsetieres To Fit You To Perfection! V mCDFORO J Main and Bartlett Sts. Phone SP 2-6423