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V7J V a ft,- fj' V(' y'y ' : y-y i 's.,y' x Vh' ys w y, - i,yv, IP. f" y' i y f ' ve I f'l 'M i -I II rl I. 4 . ., -J' H 13. - f- .; -vr y Mrs. Anna G. Benglson of Medford. (right) received first prize offered hy Medford Business and Professional Women's club last week end for her entry in a parade of old-fashioned dresses during the fall district conference of Oregon Busi ness and Professional Women held in Medford Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Bengtson wore her wedding dress, made and first worn in 1899. Two other wedding dresses were worn at the dinner. Mrs. Edith Baker, (center) wore a gown bor rowed from Miss Elizabeth Burr which was worn by her sister. Mrs. D. W. Luke, at her wedding in 1889. The blue grey silk dress with velvet inserts, was also worn by Mrs. Luke during her wedding trip to Washington, D.C., to the inaugural ball of Benjamin Harrison. At left, Mrs. Muriel Burns wears a white lace gown worn by Mrs. Geneva A. McDonald at her wedding in 1888. Mrs. McDonald's daughter is Mrs. Edith K. Devaney of Medford. (Knackstedt photo.) ' '' Mrs. Margaret Gordon, Wescoma, Ore., state president of the Oregon Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs, spoke at the annual fall conference of the Southern Oregon district last week end held in Medford. Saturday evening a banquet was held with drees for the occasion "costumes of '49." Mrs. Helen White. Albany, state Oriental scholarship chairman, introduced Miss Soo Jae Moon, (above, left) Japanese graduate stu All Your Clothes JUST CALL LOU AT SP 2-6165 She'll Gladly Open a Charge Account for You! MEDFORD I UUN0RY & DRY CLEANERS I 30-32 NO. 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She announces that several ministers of the valley will par- ! ticipate throughout the day in i devotions and the Rev. Raymond Hurn will conduct the installa i tion ceremony for new officers. Other ministers who will assist : during the day include, Dr. : George Roseberry, Pastor Clyn- ton Crisman, the Rev. G. H. Hillerman, the Rev. Escil Heiser, the Rev. Melvin Dixon, and the Rev. Robert T. Bridge. Mrs. Ralph Matlack and Mrs. Robert Reeves will sing a duet and another vocal duet will be presented by Miss Rosemary Doolen and Miss Colleen Barr. Mrs. Charles Adamson will be canist. Women, of the churches will serve a covered dish luncheon during the noon hour. Ushers for the afternoon pro gram will include Mrs. Everett Faber, Mrs. Charles Thompson, and Mrs. John Kent. A nursery will be maintained. The overall theme for the day, "Bread, Freedom and Dignity" will be stressed throughout the program. The Rev. John O. Reynolds will be principal speak er during the day. David Frohn mayer will also speak. He will tell of his experiences in Ger many this summer as an ex change student sponsored by the American Field Service committee. dent in home economics at Oregon State col lege, recipient of a BPWC scholarship. Also seated at the 'speaker's table were Mrs. Harriet Watson, (second from right), district chairman, who was in charge of the confer ence, and Miss Voda Brower, president of the Medford chapter. The conference closed Sun day morning following a breakfast and talks by stale officers. (Knackstedt photo). Members Attend District Meet Members of the Degree of Honor lodge of Medford and Ashland were in Bend Tuesday for the district convention. Oth er lodges represented were Klamath Falls, Grants Pass and Bend. Mrs. Clara Gertson, Heppner, state and district organizer, had charge of the convention. Other state officers attending were the president, Mrs. Anna Spicker man, The Dalles; second vice president, Mrs. Ruby Bell, Klam ath Falls; and secretary, Mrs. Julia Doerfling, Grants Pass. Each reported on the progress of the lodges. At the evening banqut Mrs. Gertson presented awards to lodge contest winners, Including Mrs. Serena McMahan and Miss Adabee Seiler, Medford, and Mrs. Charles White, Ashland. At the evening session Kessler Cannon, president of the Bend chamber of commerce, gave the welcoming address. Making the trip from Medford were the junior director and past president, Mrs. McMahan; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. I. Krause; Mrs. Katherin Pitts and Miss Seiler. ' Going from Ashland were the president, Mrs. G. H. Walters; vice president; Mrs. J. R. Hall; second vice president, Mrs. Avery Mouckton; past president, Mrs. T. R. Jones; Mrs. William Johnston; Mrs. George Thomas; and Mrs. Charles A. White. Miss Seiler was pianist for the convention. The Degree of Honor will meet Monday, October 28, at I 8 p.m. in the-Redmen hall, 216 i Apple street. ! Grandmothers To Hear Report Mrs. Elsa Walker will report on the national convention of the Federation of Grandmothers clubs of America she attended last week in Los Angeles at the Monday, October 28, meeting of the Rogue chapter of the federa tion. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Elsie Alexand er, 106 Almond street, Medford, at 1 p.m. Officers will be in- 1 stalled for the coming year. J Mrs. Ray Frisbie, 2447 Lyman avenue, was presented a 10 year service award from the Oregon division, American Cancer society, at a recent meeting in Portland. The presentation was made by Russell M. Colwell, president of the Oregon Division. Although Mrs. Frisbie has been associated with the local volun teer group for the past 10 years, she has carried on an educa tional program of her own for over 25 years, using pamphlets and educational materials put out by the national office and distributing them through her work with the Jackson County Public Health association. KK ire D CriclMA ivuo. iav i iioi:fxtenson Unit Receives Award . ror oervice Mrs. Ray Frisbie, Medford, was presented a 10-year service award by Russell M. " Colwell, president of the Oregon divi sion, American Cancer society, this week "in sincere apprecia tion for loyal and valuable service." She has been associated with the local volunteer group for the past ten years and for over 25 years has worked toward the control of cancer through an ed ucational and service program in connection with the Jackson County Public Health associa tion. Service chairman for Jack son county, Mrs. Frisbie is in the process of forming a service committee of volunteers throughout this area, to make and provide dressings for pa tients and to assist in other pa tient aids and transportation. Due to work carried on by Mrs. Frisbie and her committee, she was invited to take part on the panel, "The Volunteer in Action," at the recent annual training conference in Portland, i The service program is car ried out in cooperation with the public health association. . Halloween Party Planned by.VFW A Halloween costume party has been planned by the Crater Lake auxiliary, Veterans of For eign Wars, for all post and auxil iary members. The event is set for 7:30 p.m., October 31, at the home of Mrs. T. R. Pittock, 1014 West Tenth street. Prizes will be given for I outstanding costumes. Other en- j tertainment is also planned. !ans Dssion j On Credit Buying Griffin Creek Home Exten sion unit will meet at the home of Mrs. J. W. Davidson, 11046 Shafer Lane, Friday, November 1. starting at 11 a.m. There will be a business meet ing in the morning followed by a covered dish luncheon at noon. Project leaders, Mrs. Albright and Mrs. Wesley Christlieb, will discuss credit buying to the group in the afternoon. Women in the community in terested in extension work are welcome to attend. Anyone needing transportation contact Mrs. George Large at SPring 2-4013, Mrs. Glen Allen at SPring 2-4747 or Mrs. Ralph Marlatt at SPring 3-4819. (?$IM Samples if ALL THIS WEEK! rices 225 N. Riverside Next to Jennings Tires OPENING WEEK SPECIALS 'aSKSSSf Reg. Price This Week CHOCOLATES $1.00 79c lb. FUDGE 59c 49c lb. DIVINITY 59c 49c lb. PEANUT BRITTLE 49c 3 lbs. for $1.00 OPEN EVENINGS Closed Saturdays Open Sundays Remember Us for Your Christmas Candies Burelson's Exclusively! O " , Daterime flattery hi ribbed crap . . ; iced with sHn pip ing t sleeve end neck . . . end punctuating the bared back with a slender bow. In Red or Black. Sizes 9 - 2 Hours Free Parking at the Riverside Parking Area, Sixth and Riverside While Shopping Here! ASK ABOUT THE "BURELSON CREDIT PLAN" Main and Bartlett Streets Sunday, October 27, 1957 Exchange Student Speaks for Club Miss Margareta Larsdotter Aulin, exchange student from Sweden who is attending Med ford High school, spoke for Med ford Zonta club, Thursday noon at the Jackson hotel. She was introduced by Mrs. Irean Grigs by, who explained that the club "friendship country" this year is Sweden. The student told how she was selected for the American Field service scholarship which per mits her to spend the school year in the United States, and of her crossing on a ship with 700 other students. Comparing Medford with her native Sweden, Miss Aulin said the first difference she noted was that "people in the United States smile more than do the Swedish." The student mentioned Ameri can drug stores "that sell every thing," said there are no drive in movies or business places in Sweden, and that shops and stores are never open on Sun day. Students ride bicycles in stead of driving cars, Miss Au lin said, and few homes are equipped with labor-saving ma chinery. She mentioned that Swedish school sessions are opened with a religious ceremony, that school is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and that "teachers are friendlier" in America. Miss Aulin is impress ed with the number of extra curricular clubs and groups in Medford High school, and re marked that the only two in the school she attended were a gymnasium club and an art club. Miss Aulin believes women enjoy more privileges in Ameri ca than in Sweden, and said there are few groups to which women may belong. Miss Aulin is making her home here with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bash. Other guests for the luncheon were Mrs. James Bunnell, Sa lem, and Mrs. Harland Mont gomery, Coos Bay, Ore., Zonti ans in Medford to attend a meet ing of Oregon Public Health as sociation. Both are executive secretaries for the Tuberculosis association in their respective cities. Mrs. Jean Fish conducted the meeting. Candies EXCEPT FRIDAY OPEN MONDAYS 9:30 a.m. to 9 $ 22 98 13 Other Jonathan Logan's from $14.98 lent To Participate In Veteran's Parade Plans to participate in the Veteran's day parade November 11 were discussed at the annual homecoming dinner of the Elta Deuell Hubbs tent Tuesday, Oc-, tober 22. Next meeting of the' tent will be at 8 p.m. November 12 in .the courthouse auditorium. Mrs. Pat Ryan and daughter, Diane, provided musical jium bers for the dinner program. A report was made on work at the Veterans Administration domi ciliary. Members are seeking vio lin bows for an orchestra being started there, and also need be ginners Spanish books. Mrs. George Ware, SPring 3-2314, should be contacted for informa tion. ' The tent plans to present flags to two Cub Scout Dens. mannequins Is there a prettier way to wear bows? We haven't seen it. A young, lovely splash of frivolity at your feet to underline the difference between an ordinary shoe and one that's special ... Mannequins of course. YOUR CHARGE ACCOUNT INVITED Open Every Monday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. phoe 4alon Main and Bartlett Sts. p.m tlMf MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE FIVE Women of Moose Install Officer Mrs. Ray Martin was elected and installed as junior regent at a business meeting of the Wom en of the Moose, October 23. She replaced Mrs. Frances Coo per, who resigned due to illness. Mrs. Ray Daniels reported that she will receive her "green beany" for the College of Reg ents in Portland today. A "cabaret" will be held at the Moose hall November 16 with the plans being made by the homemaking ' committee. Tickets are available from Mrs. Cap. Pfnister. 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