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TWO MEDFORD (OREGOW1 MAIL TRIBUTE Sunday, July 7, 1937 I V fV;i i 4T -T..I i in i if-' ' , fs-2 ": Mr. and Mr. Fred Cutler Van Bebber (Landn-Shangle photo) Dowson-Van Bebber Rites Read at First Presbyterian The First Presbyterian church was the setting Sunday, June 30, for the three o'clock afternoon wedding of Miss Harriett Eliza beth Dowson and Lieutenant Fred Cutter Van Bebber. Dr. D. Kirklasid West officiated at the ceremony attended by 150 rela tives and friends. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Wasem Dowson. 47 South Berk eley Way, Medford, and H. G. Dowson, Mountain View, Calif. The bridegroom is a son of Mrs. Ralph Van Bebber of Lawrence. Kan., and the late Mr. Van Bebber. The bride wore a white or gandy Cahill original frock styled with fitted bodice of eye let embroidered organdy fash ioned with square neck and short sleeves. Her shoulder length veil was held by a headband trimmed with pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of pink rose buds and stcphanotis and a 65 year old rosepoint lace hand kerchief owned by Mrs. Richard Milestone. She was the sixth bride to carry it. The frock' was first worn by Mrs. Gary Bo shears at her wedding a year ago. John Hancock of San Francis co gave the bride in marriage. Wrs. Charles Wagstaff, sister of the bridegroom from Em poria. Kan., was matron of hon or. Miss Nancy Monroe of Sac ramento, Calif., and Miss Flor ence Stacey, cousin of the bride, were bridesmaids. The attend ants wore white nylon organdy frocks over pink taffeta with white accessories. They carried nosegay bouquets of pink rose buds and carnations and had garlands of pink roses in their hair. Charles Wagstaff served as best nan for his brother-in-law. Lieutenant Jack Shears of Hutch inson, Kan., and Stanley Dow Win, brother of the bride, seated the guests. Mies Priscilla West played the traditional organ wedding music. Following the wedding a re ception was held at the home of tjie bride's mother. Mrs. George Stacey and Mrs. Ellis Bean, aunt of the bride, cut and served th wedding cake made by Mrs. Diamond Flynn. Miss Alice Al lien was in charge of the guest book. Assisting at the reception were Mrs. Harry Poston, Mrs. Jerry Tobin, Mrs. Carl Meador, Un. John Hancock, Mrs. Ber nard Nutting, Mrs. Gordon Mac Kintia. Mrs. Hugh Collins, Miss (lien Sleeter, and Bruce Mac Kenzie. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Dowson wore an imported cotton in tones of beige accented with bands of lace and embroid ery. Her corsage was of green orchids. Mrs. Van Bebber chose a pale pink imported linen frock trimmed with alencon lace. Her flowers were white orchids. . The newlyweds traveled to the Oregon toast on their wed ding trip. For her traveling at tire the bride chose a raw silk suit with black patent and white accessories. The bride is a graduate of Medford High school and the Col lege of Pacific, Stockton, Calif. She has been employed as an gementary teacher. The bride eroom is a graduate of the Uni versity of Kansas. Lawrence, Kan., and is a lieutenant in the United States Air Force. The couple will make their home in Sacramento, Calif., where the bridegroom is sta tioned. Out of town guests at the wedding included Mrs. Ralph Van Bebber, mother of the bride groom. Lawrence, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wagstaff, Emporia, ' Kan., sister and brother-in-law : of the bridegroom; Miss Nancy ' Monroe, and Miss Alice Alden, ; Sacramento; Mr. and Mrs. John Hancock. San Francisco: Mr. and airs. Carl Meador, Fatoka, 111., uncle a"nd aunt of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shears, Hutchin son, Kan.; Robert Jennings, Brewster, Ohio, cousin of the bride, and Miss Lessie Meador. Pismo Beach, Calif., cousin of the bride. Prior to the wedding Mrs. Ralph Van Bebber entertained members of the wedding party and out of town guests at a luncheon June 29, at the Rogue Valley Country club. Mr. and Mrs. George Stacey, aunt of the bride, gave a rehearsal dinner at their home on East Fairview drive Friday June 28. A buffet supper was held for out of town guests and close friends of the couple. Miss Ann Padgham Engaged to Wed Kendal Svedeen Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Padgham Jr., 2707 Springbrook road, Med ford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann. to Lieu tenant Kandal Svedeen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Svedeen of Newport Beach, Calif. Miss Padgham is a senior at the University of California at Davis, Calif., where she is member of Prytanean society. honor club for women, and Cal club. She js majoring in Eng. lish. Lieutenant Svedeen is serv ing in the United States Army Medical Service stationed at the 28th General hospital in La Ro chelle, France. He plans to re turn to the school of Veterinary Medicine at Davis. He is a past student body president at the university and is a member of Blue Kev, honor societv Scab bard and Blade, ROTC honor society, and Cal-club. No wedding date has been set. x ,. i : v . .-' f, '. 1 . J . . , . . - a ' $ a . 'a : Miss Lindora Markwilh (Brainerd photo) Former Resident Engaged to Wed Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Markwith. formerly of Jacksonville and now of San Diego. Calif., an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Lindora, to John M. Heggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Heegs, Detroit,-Mich. Miss Markwith is a graduate of Jacksonville High school and Oregon Technological Institute and interned at Scripps hospital, LaJolla. Calif. She is employed as an x-ray technician at Scripps hospital. Mr. Heggs attended De troit schools and is a corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He is stationed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at San Diego. The engagement was an nounced at an informal dinner in San Diego at the Markwith home. Among the guests present for the announcement were Mr. and Mrs."0. W. Dunford. Belling er lane, Medford. and Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Matheny, Jackson ville. No wedding date has been set. Leave for Montana Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jordan and children. Ken and Linda, of Great Falls. Mont., left Medford Thursday after a week's visit at the home of Mrs. Russell's par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cox, 1819 Spring street. The couple also visited friends in the area, and planned to visit in Spokane, Wash., on their trip back to Montana. Miss Ann Padgham (Landis-Shangle photo) Miss Sally Crawford Herbert N. Nill Engaged to Wed The engagement of Miss Sally Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crawford of Rug by, N. D., to Herbert N. Nill, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Nill, 25 Meyers court, Medford, was recently announced in Eugene. Miss Crawford is a graduate of the University of Oregon, hav ing received her bachelor's de gree in education last month. She. is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma social sorority, the engagement was announced at a coffee hour at the sorority house. Mr. Nill is a graduate of the University of Oregon 'and is a member of Theta Chi social fra ternity. He is now employed as a fleet sales manager of a Eu gene automobile agency. The wedding will take place Saturday, July 27, in Eugene. Parents Announce Engagement News Ashland Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Cornilles, Nampa, Idaho, an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara, to Charles Jack Hanel, son of Mrs. M. W. Hanel, Ashland. The bride-elect, a graduate of the College of Idaho, is a teach er in Grants Pass High school. Mr. Hanel is a graduate of Ore gon State college where he was affiliated with Theta Chi social fraternity, and is employed as a biologist for the California Oregon Power company. The wedding is planned for July 28 at Nampa. Mrs. Clarence Keith Edwards (Edris Morrison photo) Medford Residents Wed In Portland Ceremony PICNIC POSTPONED The Wenonah club picnic, scheduled to be held at Lake Creek Wednesday, July 10, has been postponed due to the death of Mrs. Louis Bish. A wedding of interest here was held Saturday. July 6. in the Val ley Community Presbyterian church, Portland, when Miss Coral Ann Stone became the bride of Clarence Keith Ed wards. Dr. W. B. Gamble offic iated at the four o'clock after noon ceremonv attended by 200 relatives and friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Herbert Stone of Portland, and has been making her home at 235 South Oakdale avenue, Medford. She is em ployed as a home economics teacher at McLoughlin Junior High school. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Edwards, formerly of Medford and now of Los Angeles, Calif. He has been making his home at 1409 Kings highway, Medford and is a manufacturer associated with his twin brother, Lawrence Dale Edwards, in the Kadee Metal Products company in Medford. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white chantilly lace fashioned with bouffant tulle skirt trimmed with matching lace. Her finger tip length veil was held by a jeweled tiara and she carried a spray of white roses, pink rose buds and stephanotis. Mrs. Donald Bird was matron of honor while Miss Ellen Hug gens, Miss Gwen Ellis, and Miss Audrey Enger, all of Portland. were bridesmaids. They wore pink chiffon frocks with full skirts and scalloped illusion veils held by crowns. They wore matching pink nylon mitts and carried nosegay bouquets of pink rosebuds and lavender sweet peas. Lawrence Dale Edwards served as best man for his twin brother. Visit Relatives Mrs. C. H. Ferguson, the for mer Miss Catherine Conroy of this city, and three children, will arrive Tuesday from Bellevue, Wash., for a few days' visit at the Seth Bullis home. 15 Flor ence avenue. Mrs. Ferguson is en route to San Francisco where she will join her Husband, who was recently transferred to the district office of Prepakt con crete company. James P. Thosath. Spokane: Rich ard Stone, brother of the bride, Portland; William White, Med ford; and Donald Bird, Portland, seated the guests. Baskets of white and pink glad iolus were at the altar during the ceremony and pink candles decorated the church. Jim Case was soloist. Following the wedding a recep tion was held at the Portland Golf club. The bride's table was covered by a pink lace cloth and a large white wedding bell held rose petals which were released later during the reception. The newlywed couple will make their home at 1409 Kings highway, Medford, after July 22 when they return from a wed ding trip to Banff. Lake Louise, Victoria, Canada. For her travel ing attire the bride wore a navy blue linen and silk suit with white hat and matching acces sories. The bride is a graduate o Ore gon State college and is a mem ber of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority. The bridegroom at tended Gonzaga university, Spo kane, Wash., and Bakersfield college, Calif. Tell Engagement of Martha Stevenson To Leo M. Martin Dr. and Mrs. William Steven son, 230 Saginaw drive, Med ford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Martha, to Leo Murray Martin, son of-Mrs. Julia Martin of Natick, Mass., and the late Joseph E. Martin. Miss Stevenson is a graduate of St. Mary's High school and attended Dominican college in San Rafael, Calif., and Southern Oregon college in Ashland. She has taught at St. Mary's High school here and in Reno, Ne vada. Mr. Martin is a graduate of Boston college, Boston, Mass., and is doing graduate work at Southern Oregon college. He plans to resume his position as a teacher in the English depart ment with the Massachusetts Department of Correction, Con-: cord, Mass. j The wedding has been set for i August 8 at the Sacred Heart Catholic church here.' i Family Reunion Held Sunday at Hillcrest Orchard A family reunion was held Sunday, June 30, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sturgill, Hillcrest Orchards. The reun ion, relatives of Mrs. Sturgill, included 28 guests for a buffet dinner held on the lawn. Among those present was N. G. Dunithan of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Sturgill's 84-year-old father. Five of his seven children were able to attend the reunion, the largest held by the family. Brothers and sisters of Mrs. Sturgill included M. E. Duni than, Hydro, Okla.; E. N. Duni than, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. H. W. Niehues, Fruita, Colo.; Mrs. Roy Swanson, Big Creek, Calif. Nieces and nephews at tending were Mrs. Earl De Haven, Portland: Robert G. Dunithan, Coquille; and Mrs. Robert E. Bryant, Lewiston, Idaho. Husbands and wives and families of the relatives also attended. From Medford was the Clyde Sturgill's son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Stur gill, and three children, who live on Cherry lane. "Dwaine Smith To Study in California Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Smith, owners of Classic Studios, 1115 West Main street, left yesterday noon for Hollywood, Calif.- 'There they will study under Max Munn Autrey, master of photography, with studios in Hollywood. Autrey is a former still photographer -for Fox movie studios, and in 1948 was named the world's best still cameraman by the India Film Journalists association of My sore, India. While in California the Smiths will also attend the convention of the Western States. Profes sional Photographers associa- tion, July 13 through 16, in Los j Angeles. They will return July 22. The ; Classic Studios will be closed from yesterday through the 22, and win re-open July 23. In August, Mr. and Mrs. Smith plan to attend the Pro fessional Photographers associa tion school in Winona, Ind. Smith is a professional photog rapher and his wife helps with posing and does oil portraits. Surprise Dinner Honors Couple On Anniversary Sams Valley Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beers gave a surprise din ner at their home in the Beagle area in honor of Mrs. Beers' parents,. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. San derson, who celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary June 30. Relatives present included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanderson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sanderson, Trail; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sanderson and family and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sanderson. Sams Valley; and Elian and Donna Archer, Lolita. -Calif. In the afternoon approximate ly 25friends and neighbors visit ed at the Beers home. Among these was Mrs. Ira Foster, a resi dent of California, who is visit ing her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barrell, of the Beagle area. Knight-Preston Engagement Told Cave Junction Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Knight announce the en gagement of their daughter. Jean, to Lary Preston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mcryle Preston of Ashland. Miss Knight will be a senior at Illinois Valley High school this fall. Mr. Preston, a 1957 graduate, is employed by Pa cific Telephone company of Los Angeles. No date has been set for the wedding. Return Home After Visit Mrs. Roy Howe and children. Rex and Gay, returned to their home at 119 North Keeneway. drive, this week after spending 10 days with relatives and friends in California. They visited relatives in Fres no, Bakersfield, and San Fer nando, and spent several days with Mr. Howe who is with Morrison and Knutsen company, working on Wishon dam in Fresno. The Howes also visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Beebe, Sunland, Calif., former residents of Medford. Don't Say "Hello'' Say - - - "FILTER-FLO" LAWRENCE'S m WALLACE STERLING mm i Brides! you can spare your friends the embar rassment of duplicating wedding gifts, if you reg ister your Wallace Ster ling pattern NOW in our Bridal Registry. We will keep precise records of what you already have end what you need so your wedding guests can choose the right gift the gift you wont! 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