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.1 '4 Barbara Risner (Landis photo) June Ceremony Piarined by Pair Mr. and Mrs.' Olen Risner, 611 South Holly street, an nounce th2 engagement of their daughter, Barbara June, to Jerome F. Cornell, son of Mrs. Virginia Gersick, . San . Leandro, Calif., and Jerome C. Cornell, San Francisco. Miss Risner is a student at Medford High school. Mr. Cornell is a graduate. of St. Vincent's Catholic school, San Rafael, and San Jose State college, San Jose. He is em ployed by the Title Insurance and Trust Company, of Alas ka, Anchorage, Alaska. The couple plan a June wedding. Tournament Set In Grants Pass Many area residents will attend the Grants Pass Dupli cate Bridge club open pairs tournament of two sessions to open May 4 at the Elks club in Grants Pass. Top scorers . in the April 8 regular session of the Med ford club in the east-west po sition were Mrs. John Dough erty and Stanley Stark, 108; and Mrs. Frank. Baker and Al Gilhousen with 127 Yz points in the north-south posi tion. Other high scorers and their points in the east-west posi tion were Mrs. E. L. Miller and Mrs. Fred Purdin, sec ond, 102; Mrs. Berg Marten and Mrs. Ben Todd, third, 101; and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Clark, fourth, 97. In the north - south position were Mrs. Jack Mitchell and Mrs. H. J. Boyd, second, 113; Roy Pruitt and Berg Marten, third, 103; and Mrs. C. L. League Schedules Luncheon Saturday; Senator to Speak State Senator Phillip B Lowry will speak at a lunch eon meeting Saturday, April 19, scheduled by the Med ford League of Women Vot ers. It will be held in the Jackson hotel at 12:30 p.m. The program will be on "Oregon's Constitution Needs Major Revision." Mrs. Don Bohnert, Mrs. Robert Duncan and Mrs. Robert Boyer are on the committee that has made Sojourners Plan Party Saturday A card party for men and women is planned by Medford Sojourners for Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m. at the Girls Community clubhouse Bridge, canasta and pinochle will be played. Reservations are to be made by Thursday, April 17 with Mrs. Jim Win slow, SPring 3-4391 or Mrs Preston Hobbs, SPring 2-8711. The club held its last meet ing Thursday afternoon. Spring flowers decorated the buffet table. Hostesses for the party were Mrs. Elmer Ness, Mrs. Dick Penneman, M r s John Poage and Mrs. Walter Marquess. Prospective members at tending were Mrs. G. H. Ad- ler, Mrs. Clarence Lack, Mrs Dee Wood and Mrs. Wayne Craig. Guests were Mrs. Ray mond Seal, Pueblo, Colo., and Mrs. Dorothee Glass, San Jose, Calif. . Special award was won by Mrs. Raymond Seal. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs. W. E. Craig and Mrs. I. W. House child. Pinochle winners were Mrs. E. E. Larsen and Mrs Clifford Griffitts, and canasta prizes went to Mrs. Ruby Wright; and Mrs. R. D. Penne man. t Klamath Falls Sojourners have accepted an invitation for a luncheon to be held May 8. The next meeting will be at the Girls Community club house on April 24 at 12:30 p.m. Anyone living in Med ford or vicinity less than two years is invited to attend and become a member. Lady Elks to Hold Meeting on Tuesday Lady Elks will meet Tues day, April 15, at 1 p.m. in the Elks Temple party lounge for a dessert luncheon and afternoon of cards. Hostesses for the occasion will be Mrs. H. J. Boyd, Mrs. G. N. Gitzen and Mrs. Merton Howard and Mrs. Paul Mc- Lyster. All wives of Elks are uuiiee, iourtn, as. . i invited to attend. jeaim Enairit says It'stimetothinkof SWIM SUITS! a study of the material to be discussed. Constitutional revision has been under study by the league since 1953. The league supports a revision of the state constitution by conven tion method; constitutional amendment permitting home rule; and a provision for the appointment of county coron er and surveyor on the basis of qualifications. Following the talk and dis cussion a question and an swer period will be held. For reservations contact Mrs. J. W. Barnard, SPring 2-9294. The League will hold the regular election year candi date's night May 1 at 7:30 pjn. in Hedrick Junior High school gymnasium. The league's morning study unit will meet Wednesday, April 16, at 9:45 a.m. in the home of Mrs. Elwood Hed berg, 1206 East Main street. The "know your county committee" has prepared the program on the second sec tion of the county study. The study is divided into, the coun ty court, its powers and its duties; the different boards and commissions, such as public welfare; the county clerk's office and its duties; a chart of all the elected offi cials in Jackson county and the appointed officials, their salaries and terms of office. Mrs. Fred Carr, unit chair man, invites all interested women to attend the meeting. First District Federated Clubs To Hold Meeting Ashland The First district of Oregon Federation of Wom en's clubs will meet in the Ashland Women's Civic club house on Winburn Way in Ashland, April 17, for the 45th annual convention. Mrs. Verne Templer of the Ash land club will preside, assist ed by Mrs. Ella Hendrixson. Registration and a coffee hour will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. and the business ses sion will open at 10 a.m. Luncheon will be served at 12:15 p.m. in the clubhouse. Charges will be made for registration and luncheon. All club members and prospec tive members are invited to attend. The First district is made up for Curry, Josephine, Klamath and Jackson coun: ties. The clubs are Klamath Falls Women's Library club, Grants Pass Women's Break fast club, Medford Junior Women's club, Rogue River Civic club, Illinois Valley Federated W o m e n's club, Ashland Women's Civic club and the Talent Federated Women's club. Mrs. Carl W. Peterson is district president. Mrs. Walter Brown, Klam ath Falls, state president elect, will be the guest speak er and the convention watch word is "Forward With Faith." Hk -cBiilMllHSlsS jjj Mr. and Mrs. Dale Coverstone 3)T " . jr. Exclusively at . . of California 'tfvfj 1 , Short-Cut ... to a fashion passport that will get you everywhere! "Bahia," a shorts swim- ;uit with a new shape making twist drape that hides or guides your curves 10 to 16. $19.95 617 East Main Ph. 2-8992' "Where you find the clothes you love to live in." Applegate Area Extension Units To Hold Festival Applegate A festival show ing the work of the extension service in the Applegate area and sponsored by the two ex tension units of the commu nity will be held at Apple gate Grange hall Saturday evening, April 19, according to Mrs. Robert Sorber,, chair man of the event. Invitations have been sent to the members of the county court, to the extension staff and to Mrs. Maude Port of Eugene, who is a member of the state council and who was instrumental in early ex tension work in the commu nity about 35 years ago. There will be exhibits of many projects studied in the units, as well as of 4-H work. A short program will include slides and movies and to high light the evening women will present a style show display ing cotton dresses made this spring. Refreshments will be served, and there will be no admission charge. Mrs. John Byrne will be in charge of refreshments, and Mrs. Chester Jones will do flower arranging. . Plan Coffee Kiwanian Dames will meet at the home of Mrs. Abner Clark, 2525 Stewart avenue for coffee, Wednesday, April 16 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Players Rehearse Comedy Footlighters will open their spring drama season at the Fairgrounds theater Tuesday, April 15, with a five-night run. of "Here Today," by George Oppenheimer. Featured players in the so phisticated three-act comedy are Miss Jeraldyn Jerome as "Mary Hilliard," a charming playwright, and Robbie Rob bins as "Stanley Dale," her collaborator in both writing and matchmaking. According to Frank Buchter, who is di recting the show, conniving to persuade the ever-so-Boston-ian "Mrs. Windrew," played by Mrs. Helen Ashley, to ac cept Mary's ex-husband into the Windrew family has hil arious and surprising re sults. Others in the cast are Miss Beverly Nelson, Curt Butter- field, Charles Tucker, and Al Reiss. The scene is Nassau, in the Bahamas, where the Win- drews have taken a house for the winter season. The set was designed and constructed by Stage Manager Bernard Roberts and Mr. Buchter, as sisted by Clyde Wheaton. Footlighter President Leslie Boardman is bookholder. Tickets are available at Purucker's, Swem's, and from members of the cast. They will also be on sale at the box office on performance nights. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. University Lists Honor Students Eugene A total of 332 stu dents are listed on the uni versity's honor roll for winter term. To ' qualify students must earn grade point aver ages of 3.50 or higher. Of those on the roll, 57 students mad t perfect scores of 4.00, or all A grades. On the honor roll from Medford are Miss Marjorie H. Blind, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Blind, 127 Valley View; Miss M. Jill Hopkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hopkins, 1353 East McAndrews road; Miss Nancy G. McKeown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. McKeown, 109 South Orange street, and R. Craig Philips, son of Dr. and Mrs. S. E. Philips, Big Boul der orchard. Miss McKeown, a sopho more in medical technology, earned a perfect 4 point, or all A grades during winter term. Methodist Ceremony Weds Pair . . Miss Jane Pattsner, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pattsner, Port Townsend, Wash., became the bride of Dale Coverstone, son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Tucker, 119 South Ivy street, Medford, in a ceremony held Sunday, March 23 at Trinity Meth odist church, Port Townsend, Wash. The Rev. Bertram Robins officiated at the double ring ceremony, held at two o'clock in the afternoon. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown of white lace and net over taffeta. Fashion ed on princess lines, the dress had a short lace bodice and a large bow in back which formed a train. She carried stephanotis encircling white orchids. . Attending the bride were Miss Barbara Robb, Seattle, Wash., maid of honor, and bridesmaid and bridesmatron, Miss Gerrilyn Rigby, Port land, and Mrs. Marvin Ro sette, Salem. Flower girl was little Ann . Coverstone, niece of the bridegroom, and Jim my Coverstone was ring bear er for his uncle. Robert Gilman, Seattle, served as best man while Tony Hanna and Lanar Cov erstone, brother of the bride groom, seated the guests. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the recreation center at the church. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Pattsner chose a light blue lace frock with matching accessories. Mrs. Tucker wore an orchid colored lace dress with matching accessories. Their corsages were white orchids. The newlywed couple are making their home in Cor vallis following a wedding trip to the Oregon and Wash ington coasts. The bride attended Port Townsend High school and Oregon State college and is now doing graduate work in child care at the University of Washington. Mr. Cover stone is a graduate of Med ford High school and is a stu dent at Oregon State college where he is majoring in land scape architecture. Checking Party Held for Pupils Piano pupils of Mrs. Darell Huson held a "checking party" Monday at her home, 45 Lindley avenue. Each pu pil played from memory the recital piece that he will play in the spring recital in May. Mrs. Horace Doolen, who served as adjudicator, offered constructive criticism. The party served as a preparatory workshop for the recital. Participating in the affair were John Barker, Mike Hoo ver, Kent Stevens, John Yoak ley, Julie Yoakley, Darelyn Huson, Laurie Beth ' Buono core, Roberta Willett, Cheryl Mansveld, Sharon Lain, Nan cy Becken, Margaret Doolen, Charla Jo Meyer, Niki De Witt, Rilla) Kaye Den Herder and Janna Gaye Den Herder. f Episcopal Guild To Work on Party Members of St. Catherine's St. Mark's Episcopal church, will continue fork on favors and decorations for the an nual public card party when the group meets tomorrow night, April 14, at 8 o' clock, in the parish house. The card party will be held Wednesday night, May 14, at St. Mark's Guild hall. Reserva tions for tables are now being taken by Mrs. John S. Adams, telephone SP 3-2651, and Mrs. John H. Eddy, 2-5411. Mrs. Don McNeil, president of St. Catherine's, will con duct a brief business session before the work period. Open 24 Hours Every Day SELF SERVICE 20c per 8 lb. Washer. Load Drying 1c Per Minute COIN OPERATED 516 W. Sixth St. Large 50-Lb. Dryers LAUNDRY Agitator Supplies Type Washers Available 516 W. Sixth St. JUally Hot Water f We are "Taking a Peek" into the "future" to see what we will want for sportswear ... end of course you know that the best will be . . . WHITE STAG now available in big assortments at LEON'S TOTS-to-TEENS! P7 the girl HER LINE FOR FUNNING "CRESTLINE" .Here is the "Crestline Collection" by White Stasr... separates as fashion-new as Mom's, tailored to give wear and comfort for young; f un-filied days. All willingly washable in Cascade Cottons, they're Sud 'n' Wear with little or no ironing. A Knit Skywatcher Top Sizes 3-6X, 7-14 S1.9I . Calfskinners Sizes 3-6X. $238, 7-14 SJJ8 , Knit Forester Top Sizes 3-6X $1.38,7-14118 Mountaineer Shorts Sizes 3-6X $1.98, 7-14 SIM Leon's Tots -to -Teens 105 East Main St. Miss Joan Sheppard Joan Sheppard To Become Bride t Of Paul Medley Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Sheppard, 2660 Crater Lake avenue, announce the en gagement of their daughter, Joan, to Paul Medley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Med ley, formerly of Medford now living in Hayward, Calif.' Miss Sheppard is a senior at St. Mary's High school. Mr. Medley is a graduate of Med ford High school and is in the lumber business in Ashland. A June wedding is planned. Roxy Ann Court To Hold Meeting Mrs. Marshall Day, royal matron, and Royal Patron Fred Purdin with their new officers will conduct their first meeting of Roxy Ann court, Order of the Amaranth, at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at the Medford Masonic temple. The junior past ma tron and patron will be hn ored. Refreshments will be served by the line officers. MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Ore., Sunday, April 13, 1958 3A Luncheon Honors Chapter Matron; Club Session Set Mrs. Morris Boughner, worthy matron of Reames chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, was honored by the chapter's officers at a lunch eon Saturday, April 5 at the Rogue room, Medford hotel. During the luncheon Mrs. Boughner was presented a gift of crystal from the officers. Following luncheon, the group spent the afternoon at cards at the home of Mrs. Earl McKinney, 423 Laurel street. Mrs. McKinney and Mrs. Frank C. Roberts were cohostesses for the event. Present were Mrs. Bough ner, Mrs. Roy Nordwick, Miss Pauline Champion, Mrs. W. R. Duffy, Mrs. Jennie Creager, Mrs. Gene Dyke, Mrs. Lloyd Caton Mrs. Stewart Penning ton, Mrs. Don Ashpole, Mrs. Alva Perkins, Mrs. Roy Hise, Mrs. John Esp, Mrs. Jack Caldwell, Mrs. E. G. Ran dolph, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Frank Little, Mrs. L. G. Frink, Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. McKinney. Reames Social club will hold the monthly luncheon at 12 o'clock Wednesday, April 16 at Medford Masonic hall. A business meeting and an afternoon at cards will follow luncheon. Mrs. Ira D. Canfield will be chairman of the luncheon committee. Handweavers' Guild To Meet at Wallins The April meeting of Rogue Valley Handweavers' guild will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Wallin, 2109 East Main street, Tuesday, April 15, at 8 p.m. All weavers are cordially invited. Guests Here Houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Allay Duin, 427 South Central avenue, are their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garner, and their son, Michael, St. Louis, Mo. The Garners will remain in the valley for a week. BABY CORNER 6th at Central Phone SP 2-6253 Downstairs at Medford Pharmacy MEW SPttJGY" "OU8tY JttSOCSSMI DIAPER YOU MIMES HAVE TO FOtSt f 3 pack $1.25 M 4 I Doz. $4.25 X'O'W' Eight thicknesses of Diaper-weight Surgical gauze gives added ab sorbency. 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