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i Junior Women to Publish 1959 Appointment Calendar A "1959 Social and Ad- pointment Calendar," has been chosen as the cover title for the calendar which members of Medford Junior Women's club is preparing as a civic and philanthropic endeavor this fall. Mrs. Gene Chamberlain is chairman of the project, as sisted by Mrs. David De Ar mond. Women's groups in Medford have been contacted and will be listed on a special page with their regular meet ing times. Special events planned by local clubs will be noted throughout the calen dar. Mrs. Chamberlain an nounced that this calendar will be available November 17 and will be offered for sale at the fancy foods and fashions tasting tea and holi day style show, which the group will present at Mon De sir on that date. Medford Junior Women's club has also accepted respon sibility for the general cloth ing pool which has been or ganized in the Medford schools for the first time this year. Members will sort and repair garments for distribution by Mrs. Martha Donahue, school district nurse. Mrs. John L. Holmes andMrs. D. E. Chap man are co-chairmen of the project. Persons having good used clothing for children which they wish to contribute to the pool are invited to do so. The clothing room is lo cated at Lincoln school or the chairman may be contacted for pickup. Mrs. J. L. Holmes, telephone SPring 2-8519, or Mrs, V. E. Chapman, SPring 2-2597. The October meeting of the club was held at the home of Mrs. Holmes. Hostesses were Mrs. D. E. Chapman and Mrs. J. F. Hope. Miss Celia Walk er, child supervisor for the Jackson County Public Wel fare commission, presented a film on family problems and conducted an informal discus sion period. Guests present were Mrs. W. G. Casebeer, Mrs. R. E. Bridenstine, Mrs. J. W. Grigsby, Mrs. Gene In gram and Mrs, T. Dispen ziere. Home From Trip Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Street, Camp Baker road, Medford, returned last week from a month's trip in the West, Mid west and Southwest. The Streets drove through Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, and California. During their vacation they visited relatives. U i Id m toun nmr of view i sums Black Calf or Black Suede Bags to match BLACK IS BACK! BLACK IS STRONGER THAN EVER ON THE FASHION SCENE Fashion Prediction: Never a season" when black was more important. Be it suede or calfskin (or more likely both), you need BLACK in your shoe wardrobe, $ J J 95 Buster Brown Shoe Store 15 South Central, Fluhrer Bldg. ' VMiimi)Xi sjmmW'i tin Mrs. Dale Elbert Bigham (Krohn and Luzader photo) Bigham-Lindfors Service Held in Portland Church A wedding of interest to valley residents was held Oc tober 4 in Portland when Miss Barbara Jean Lindfors, 1715 East Main street, Medford, be came the bride of Dale Elbert Bigham, Eagle Point. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Lindfors, Portland, and has been employed as an interviewer by the Oregon State Employment service here. Mr. Bigham is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Big ham, Eagle Point. The wedding was held in the First Immanuel Lutheran church- at two o'clock in the afternoon. Pink and white g 1 a d I o lus, chrysanthemums and stock decorated the church for the event. The Rev. Carl Sodergren and the Rev. Robert Weinman, Chelan, Wash., brother-in-law of the bride, officiated at the cere mony attended by relatives of the couple. The bride wore a white lace waltz-length dress styled with Sabrina neckline and long fitted sleeves. Her elbow length veil was held by a cap of matching lace and she car ried a bouquet of roses, white carnations and stephanotis. Mr. Lindfors gave his daugh ter in marriage. Mrs. Robert Weinman at tended her sister. She wore a pink lace afternoon-length frock and carried a bouquet of stephanotis, white rosebuds and pink carnations. Her headdress was also of flowers. Roy Patton, Gold Hill, served as best man while Ken neth Bitterling and Robert Hayes, both Eagle Point, seat- Where you-find the clothes you love to live in "VslxOJtJ tiffin Launches the MERINO POLO SHIRT and SKIRT in high fashion . . . shaping a brilliant new chemise pullover from finest imported merino wool. Strict ly upper sphere full fash ioned three-quarter sleeves tabbed like a French cuff, contrast t-im exquisitely woven in, and pert flat pockets deep enough for scarf or decorative hanky. Match ing knitted skirt. $9Q95 For the set Another Jean Hart Exclusive! A 617 East Main Ph. SP 2-8992 ed the guests. . Ring bearers were Ronald Weinman, neph ew of the bride, and Robert Patton, nephew of the bride groom. Miss Olga Stolee, Portland, played the organ wedding mu sic and accompanied John Pe terson, who was soloist. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the church parish hall. The newlywed couple trav eled to San Francisco on their wedding trip. The bride chose for traveling a red wool dress with black accessories. They are now at home in Eagle Point where Mr. Bigham, a graduate of Medford- high school, owns and operates a dairy farm. Scouts Guests of Altrusans Eight Intermediate Girl Scouts from Hedrick Junior High school joined Medford Altrusa club members and their, guests Thursday night to hear an explanrlion of the proposed County Home Rule amendment. The Scouts were accompanied by Mrs. Robert H. Riechers, who advised that the girls are working toward their curved bar rank, the highest rank before senior scouting, and, as one of the requirements, were present to observe a non-partisan group in action. Mrs. Ben Day, county home rule chairman of the Medford League of Women Voters, spoke before the group at the Rogue Valley Country club. She said that the amendment would, in effect, give counties "authority over matters of purely local concern." A short skit contrasting county and city forms of government was presented by members of the League. Mrs. Thomas Rutter, chair man of the voters' service committee of the League, dis cussed the other 12 ballot measures to be brought to vot ers at the November election, pointing out the most common arguments both against and for each measure. Guests at the dinner meet ing included Mrs. Beverly Lyons, home service director for the California - Oregon Power company, and Mrs. Shirley Rollins from the Die Walsh studio, who displayed the design for the new Al trust place mat. Others were Miss Gladys Eaton, Wallace E. Haskins, Curtis L. Hopkins, Dr. Virgil Mohr, and Martin C. Wood. Mrs. Maude Codding was hostess, assisted by Mrs. Paul ine Bright. Mrs. Mohr, Altrusa public affairs chairman, announced that the club members will tour the Pacific Telephone company's dial office during its open house October 23. 4 Scottish Body To Hold Ceremony Willard E. Hunter and cast, under the direction of Knute H. Lindgren, will confer the thirteenth degree of Scottish Rate Freemasonry on a class of candidates, Monday, Octo ber 27, at 8 p.m. in the Ma sonic temple. Preceding the degree there will be a stated meeting in the Lodge of Per- j fection, with Venerable Mas ter Knute H. Lindgren pre siding, and a stated meeting in the Chapter of Rose Croix, with Wise Master Willard E. Ashland Church Setting For Vian-Mills Ceremony Ashland - Miss Judith Faith Mills, daughter of Mrs. Dorothea Mills, 253 Fourth street, Ashland, became the bride of James Richard Vian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Vian, 264 North Mountain street, Ashland, in a ceremony September 27 at Ashland As sembly of God church. The Rev. R. L. Cornwall officiated at the double ring rites held at five o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. C. M. Lit willer played the traditional organ wedding music and ac companied Mrs. Elton Kerby, soloist. Pink gladiolus, ivy and ferns decorated, the church for the event attended by more than 100 relatives and friends. Escorted to the altar by Larry Smith, the bride wore a floor length gown of white lace and net over satin fash ioned with lace bodice. Her finger;p length veil was held by a pearl coronet and she carried a bouquet of gardeni as and stephanotis encircling an orchid. Mrs, Mills gave her daughter in marriage. Mrs. Albert. Russell, Dil lard, was honor attendant for her sister and Miss Leila Spain was bridesmaid. Mrs. Russell wore a ballerina length aquamarine lace frock and carried yellow chrysan themums. Miss Spain wore a white dotted net "dress with red accents and carried white chrysanthemums. , Jeanette Oeser and Susan Folk were candlelighters. Jeanette wore pink while Su san was in turquoise. Little Becky Warren was flower girl. She ,wore a ' turquoise colored taffeta frock. David DeYoung was ring bearer. Hugh Van Dewalker served as best man while Lloyd and Larry Sniith seated the guests. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the church. Mrs. Howard De Young and Mrs. D. L. Roys, aunt of the bride, cut and served the cakes while Mrs. Thora Cooper presided at the punch bowl. Mrs. Elmer Smith poured the coffee and Miss Marjorie Samples was in charge of the guest book. The couple is living in Seattle, Wash., where the bridegroom is employed by Boeing Aircraft company. For her traveling attire the bride chose a red wool sheath frock with black and white acces sories and orchid corsage. The bride is a graduate of Ashland High school. Mr. Vian is a graduate of Drain High school and served- with the United States Navy7 for four years. Among the out-of-town guests attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Roys, Drain, uncle and aunt of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shel ton and daughter, Beverly, Grants Pass, cousins of the bride; Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Blax kmun, Yreka, Calif., cousins of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perini, and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Gor don and children, Yoncalla, Ore., brothers - in - law and sisters of the bridegroom; Mrs. Frank Dupray and Dixie, and Mrs. Jeannie Finch, all Medford. - 4 Grandmothers To Observe Day Members of Rogue club, Na tional Federation of Grand' mother clubs, will attend the First Christian church serv ices this morning in a group in observance of National Grandmother day, according to Mrs. J. B. Carr, president of the group. Members of the club will wear yellow chrysanthemus with brown ribbons for identi fication. Coffee Planned Kiwanian Dames are invit ed for coffee Wednesday, Oc tober 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at the home of Mrs Lou Cranston, 2233 Siskiyou boulevard. j PR OVIXCIA L. l j The American Style in Dinnencart Luxurious enough for formal dinners inexpensive enough' for everyday use. Gay as a garden, Provincial Rose is reminiscent of beautiful 18th Century country homes and epitomizes tod?s decorating trend the new look of elegance. Styled in traditional provincial colors of delicate rose, brown, green, wheat, it blends harmoniously with your dining decor whether maple, walnut or mahogany. Design is hand decorated, permanently fired under glaze, proof against dishwasher detergents, ocensafe. 16-PIECE STARTER SET Service for 4 includes 4 each: cup, saucer, fruit disk, large dinner plate i If purchased separate, pieces would cost $28.60 Sm'W.65 45-PIECE SET Service for 8 includes 8 each: cup, saucer, Jinn.r Mints iKim tnleiA nlfttA. 1 AarK I ' - n - I ' - vegetable dish,' 13" platter, sugar & cover. COFFEE SERVER $9.95 creamer. CCflOC ff purchased separafef,'pieces wou'd corf $91.90 ft it 4 n r Sm f3U95 CREAMER - $2.95 f v SUGAR & COVER S3.75 GRAVY $4.95 DIVIDED VEGETABLE J7.9S PLENTY FREE PARKING OPEN MONDAY HUE TILL 9 P.M. HIGHEST QUALITYI LOWEST PRICES1 V SPECIALISTS IN HOMEWAREtl 245 South Central at 10th Phone SP 2-5201 Medford Man Is Banquet Speaker H. P. Bosworth Jr., a vice president of The California Oregon Power company, was in Portland Friday night to speak for a convention of the Oregon Bankers' association. Mr. Bosworth spoke for a ban quet at the Benson hotel and his topic was "Atoms for Peace or War." Mrs. Bosworth accompan ied her husband to Portland. Card Party Getogether club will hold a dessert and card party Friday, October 17, at 1p.m. at the Girls Community club. The public is invited to attend. MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Oregon, Sunday, Oetober 12, 195S 3A Lodge Members At Convention A delegation from Talisman temple, Pythian . Sisters, will attend the annual grand lodge session to be held in Eugene. Mrs. Donald Ross is official representative from the temple and Mrs. Harry Bry ant, a past grand chief, is also attending. Among others at the convention will be Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fichtner, Mr. and Mrs. Edwajrd Bostwick, Mrs. Rene Grosh, Ashland, Mrs. Donald Anderson and Mrs. Polly Off utt. Last night a ceremonial was held by Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan and the grand temple sessions are being held Monday and Tues day. Delegates are expected to return here Wednesday. Due to the state meeting, Pythian club will not meet Tuesday evening. Past Chiefs' club of the Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. John Russell, 333 Sutter street. Pythian Sisters met last Tuesday evening. The refresh ment committee was Mrs. Chester Baker, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones and Mrs. Arnold Mot-schenbacher. It's from Medford Medford's Finest" Jewelers and Silversmiths 4 i You're Invited to see a display of the entire factory line of Watches See the newest creations by the manufacturer of precisely 'reliable and wonderfully dependable watches for those whose moments are precious. She'll walk in beauty like the night, as her wrist shows off the artistries of a Movado Diamond Watch. So perfect in its ' individual styling, so radiant . . . she'll feel gracious and privileged as a princess. lK gold . . . Full cut diamonds A. $575 B. $395 C. $200 D. $160 Fed. Tax Incl. ' k These dainty feminine "Ovals" are as delicately graceful as ballerina's pirouette, 'as fashionably modern as this year's Paris ' showings. 14 K. gold, syn. sapphire crystals. A. Parisian Mesh Bracelet of 14 K. Gold : $295. B. Sparkling Full Cut Diamonds C .. $335. $135. Fed. Tax Incl. For the Watches You 11 Give With Pride . . . Let Brophy's Be Your Guide ;lers MEDFORD, OREGON Quality Diamonds Honestly Priced for Over a Quarter of a Century Hunter officiating.