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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 19, 1958)
64"th Anniversary Marked By Cave Junction Couple Cave Junction - A family luncheon with four of their daughters marked the 64th wedding anniversary of Mr. " and Mrs. E. J. Wilbur. It was held Thursday, October 9, at the home of Mrs. Cecil Wil helm with Mrs. Charles Lem mon, Mrs. Ollie Berkner and Mrs. Earl Boyd present. A cake, inscribed "To Ma and Pa," rolled back the years for Mother Wilber to the state of Michigan in 1894 when 25 .-year-old Edward J. Wilber and 20-year-old Nellie M Knapp'were married. In l601 with their four children, the Wilbers traveled by train to central California where a fifth child was born Many long remembered in cidents come to mind when the Wilbers recall their five months journey into Oregon by covered wagon from Santa Barbara to Portland in 190o, A rather slow way of travel ing, but a good trip, said Mrs, Wilber. The family settled in the Willamette valley. A seven-passenger Stude baker brought the Wilbers and a second brood of five children to Jacksonville in 1925. "When we came from California we had five chil .dren and when we moved to -the Medford area we still had five children, but a different ;batch." Take Homestead The homestead soon found by the wilbers in the rugged -unsettled Illinois Valley reg- !ion about six miles south of ;Kerbyville, was the next to the last homestead to be had in' this area. What is now jGroup to Attend Church Meeting Several members of Zion Lutheran church will be in Salem this week attending the annual convention of the United. Lutheran Church Women, October 21, 22 and 23. Those attending will be Mrs. Carl Borg, Jr., Mrs. Ben Cherrier, Mrs. Martin West vong, Mrs. Everett. Lasher and the Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Coovert. Dr. Frances Dysinger, field secretary of the ULCW, will return to Medford with the Cooverts and will be guest speaker at a meeting of wom en of the church Friday, Oc-I tober 24, at 8 p.m. All women I of the church are invited to attend. at j ami Where you find the clothes you love to live in 617 East Main Ph. SP ( ir x4 ; ,. A Cave Junction was then just a fine stand of timber sur rounding one lone building belonging to Elwood Hussey when the family moved to their homestead in 1926. The West Fork bridge across the Illinois river was uncompleted at the time so household goods had to be carried from the highway to the homestead across the old river ford. For two years, the family lived in a tent house, partially built with the forms used for the West Fork bridge. Their log cabin with the great rock fireplace grew gradually and was constructed with lum ber cut from their property and was wholly family built Today, their home with the added charm of the rock wish ing well has the enriched mel lowness that only 30 years of a full life can bring. Sells Carrings An active interest in good books and worthwhile hobbies have kept the Wilbers young and eager throughout the years. Mr. Wilber carves life like oxen teams and other col lector's items which he sells almost faster than he can make them. Mrs. Wilber has - become famous throughout the coun ty with her button and bottle collections. She has a display in her little "bottle house" of over 1,400 unusual glass and stone pieces collected from all over the world. Seven for eign countries are represented in the collection of more than 5,000 buttons, all neatly sewed on brocade. Her many friends throughout Josephine county are constantly sending her new items. In later years, after the chil dren were grown, Mr. Wilber became active in civic affairs, and has been chairman of the Illinois Valley Home Exten sion unit and still attends the yearly homemakers camp at Grayback. She has been presi dent of the O'Brien Women's club and president of the Illinois Valley Garden club. Her keen sense of humor, her ability to laugh at herself and her inability to see wrong in others, has made her loved by all. - . "We haven't done all we want to do even yet," says Mother Wilber. To the union of Edward J. Wilber and Nellie M. Knapp 64 years ago were born 10 children, - 27 , grandchildren and 26 greatgrandchildren to make the family number 77 with only six deaths. Itaarfs 58 V DRESS from our for MARGOT Collection! jlack sheer woo!, set-in embroidered waistband, blouson top, full skirt. Exclusive? of course . . . at 2-8992 Mr. and Mrs. David Oen Hess (Bosse photo) Church Ceremony Marries Miss Stevens, David Hess Rogue River Miss Yvette Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lathel B. Stevens, route 1, Box 57, Rogue River, be came the bride of David Owen Hess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen A. Hess, Astoria, in a ceremony September 27 at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Grants Pass. The Rev. Hugo Gurney offi ciated at the double ring rites held at one o'clock in the aft ernoon. The church was dec orated in fall colors of bamboo leaves and scarlet sage.' White bows with bells hung from the pews. Miss Joy Conners play ed the organ. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a white nylon gown with three- quarter length sleeves and em broidered trimming on the neck and bodice. Her elbow length veil fell from a crown of lace and seed pearls, and bridal . bouquet was a single scarlet dahlia encircled by white carnations. Honor attendant for her sister was Miss Sharon Stev ens, and bridesmaids and bridesmatron were the Misses Madalene Schnack, Sally Carr, and Mrs. Robert Lock- ridge. Miss Steven's dress was a dark brown sheath with beige cummerbund and the other attendants wore con trasting colors of lighter brown with darker trim. The attendants' flowers were a single yellow dahlia with in terwoven lace of yellow and copper ribbon. Albert Carder, Prineville, Ore., was best man and Mi chael Leigh, cousin of the bridegroom, and Lawrence Pe terson, both from Astoria, and Robert Lockridge, Grants Pass, served as ushers. Can dlelighters were Dee and Dale Hess, twin brothers of the bridegroom. Little Jack Bak er was ringbearer and his cou sin, Debbie Thumbler, was flower girl. Her dress was a bright orange made to match the other attendants' dresses. For the event, the bride's mother wore a silver gray bro cade sheath, with brown ac cessories and a , brown and yellow chrysanthemum cor sage. The bridegroom's moth rWidten . .V. ' LOOKING for verv . SPECIAL GIFT? Wl Drop p 4 m FREE GIFT WRAPPING er was gowned in a multi-colored sheath in shades of pink, rust and black, with black ac cessories and a copper chry santhemum corsage. The reception followed in the church parlor. Decorations were in yellow, white and brown and the cake was en circled with begonias from the garden of Mrs. Harold Mc Kenzie, Rogue River. Cutting the cake was Mrs. Walter Carr, Central Point, and " Mrs. Martin Schnack, Medford. The Misses Mary Jo McKenzie and Karen Byers served punch. In charge of the guest book was Miss Peg gy Lou Schnack and receiving the gifts was Daryl Jones, An chorage, Alaska. Those from out of town at tending the wedding were parents of the bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Owen A. Hess, his grandmother, Mrs. Emma Nielsen, his grandfather and an aunt, Mrs. Margaret Miller and family, all of Astoria. The bride attended Oregon State college for three years, majoring in medical technol ogy, and the bridegroom was graduated from the - same school in June of this year with a degree in agricultural engineering. The couple will live in As toria. Friday" preceding the wed ding a rehearsal dinner was given for the attendants and friends and relatives, at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Peter Riis, Rogue River. Mrs. Riis also entertained Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hess, their twin sons, and Mrs. Miller and family and Mrs. Nielsen on Sunday, before their return trip to Astoria. . . , - ... Minister Is Speaker For Union Meeting The Rev. Escil Hiser of the Church of the Brethren spoke at the last meeting of Wom en's Christian Temperance union. . Mrs. Louise McCoy present ed two selections. The mem bers voted to hold a rummage sale . in November. Refresh ments were served at the close of the meeting. Downstairs at Medford Pharmacy in at BABY CORNER Anytime! You'll find hundreds of ideas for unusual gifts for the newest little baby .... on up to the girl or boy just reach ing school age . . in i clothing, toys, furniture. lay-Away now for Christmas! Darlene Marshall And Roy Col ley Engaged to Wed Eagle Point Mr. and Mrs. Lester Y. Marshall, Little Butte Star route, box 230, Eagle Point, announce the en gagement of their daughter, Darlene H. Marshall,' to Roy N. Colley, son of Mrs. Mary Lou .Biggers, Boise, Idaho, and John Harguse Colley of Saltdille, Va. Miss Marshall is a senior at Eagle Point High school, and Mr. Colley, a graduate of Medford High school, is plan ning on attending Southern Oregon college next semester. He has served four years with the U.S. Navy. No date has been set for the wedding. Sojourners Plan Meeting Thursday; Dance To Be Held Medford Sojourners will meet Thursday, October 23, at 12:30 p.m. at the Girls Com munity club. Following des sert and a meeting cards will be played. Plans for the dinner dance for members and guests to be held November 1 at the Rogue Valley Country club at 7:30 p.m. have been completed. The Shadows will entertain during the dinner and cards will be played by those who do not wish to dance. Informal dress will be appropriate. Reservations must be made before Thursday, October 30, by telephoning Mrs. R. T. Jones, SPring 2-7806, or Mrs. Ronald Hale, SPring 2-4174. Women who have lived in Medford or vicinity two years or less are invited to attend. Former. Resident Now in Europe Mr. and Mrs. William Stockdale, Los Angeles, son- in-law and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schmidt, New town street, Medford, are cur rently , traveling in Europe. Mrs. Stockdale, the former Jacqueline Schmidt) and her husband have visited in France, Germany and Eng land for the past two weeks. They plan to return to the United States later this month. -4 Royal Neighbors Hold Homecoming Royal Neighbors of Amer ica held their annual home cdming dinner October 16 in the Pythian hall. Fall flowers decorated the room for the event. The Thurston School of Dance presented the program. Initiation will be held by. the group at the next meeting November 6. mm. V ffj f I If Your CREDIT Is GOOD n 0 s w G00D at P,CK'S I m rheim won't HURRY! f1 ( Jy t II Sweaters in every style, sizt and J f J U ' color-imaginable. BUY NOW VJ ySr for Christmas giving and SAVE! gfc r Ml 1 11 II IU II l M HURRY! Still a Good Selection of STYLES, SIZES COLORS ... At Way BELOW District Gardeners Meet; Phoenix Club Wins Award Phoenix Garden club won the Siskiyou district horticul ture award for the best horti culture section in a judged flower show at the recent fall meeting of the district of the Oregon Federation of Garden clubs held at the Redwood Grange hall in Grants Pass Tuesday. Mrs. Ira Fitzgerald, Med ford, district advisor, made the announcement. Clubs re ceiving honorable mention were Yreka Garden club and Shasta Gardeners, . second, and the Central Point Garden club, third. Club members were wel comed ty Mrs. R. T. Nichol, Medford, district director, and the flag salute was led by a Girl Scout troop. The Rev. W. H. Burcham gave the in vocation. State and district officers and chairmen were introduced. Leonard Grover, manager of the Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce, gave highlights on plans for Oregon's Centen nial and suggested that each one do his part in making Oregon more beautiful for the estimated eight million visitors expected next year. Mrs. I. L. Huffman spoke on "C-Kelp," a commercial fertilizer obtained from the Pacific ocean. She explained that at least 16 elements were essential in the soil for grow ing plants, most of which are minerals. As these elements are used from the soil, they must be put back in order to produce healthy plants. Dr. 'Elmo Stevenson, presi dent of Southern Oregon col lege, spoke on ' the unique flora of the Rogue country He told of the evolution of plant life through the seven periods of geological time, telling of algae, fern, lush tropical plants; then the change of climate and the growth of cone-bearing trees, of which there are 33 varie ties in this vicinity. He also mentioned that the Rogue basin is unique in that there are five biotic patterns of cli mates merging here which produce five different varie ties of animal and plant life. Mrs. E. G. Taylor, state re cording secretary, reminded the clubs to continue working on the litterbug problem, with the Oregon Centennial as an additional incentive for this work. Announced were various shows to be held in the val ley sponsored by the differ ent clubs. The" include the :entral Point Garden club's flower show . leaiuring dry materials at the courthouse f Famous Brand Salesman's Samples E WE ; ATE ISC Wools and Fur Blends Orlons LOOK at REG. NOW SAVE . $7.95 $ 4.86 $3,09 8.95 5.93 3.02 9.95 6.86 3.09 10.95 7.83 3.12 12.95 8.77 4.18 14.95 9.83 5.12 16.95 10.77 6.18 18.95 1 1.93 7.02 TERRIFIC VALUES! COST! C auditorium in Medford Octo ber 20 and 21; the Grants Pass Garden club's Antique show at the VFW hall in Grants Pass, November 15; the Jerome Prairie Garden club's flower show at the Jer ome Prairie Community hall, October 21, starting at 1 p.m.; and the Ashland Garden club's Flower Show and Har vest Festival at the Women's Civic clubhouse . in Ashland, Thursday, October 30, from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mrs. Fitzgerald reported that a district rummage and plant sale will be held at the Fehl building, 108 North Ivy street, Medford, October 31 and November 1. A district food sale will be held at the Home Appliance store, 115 East Main street November 8. Hostess club for the meet ing was the Grants Pass Gar den club, Mrs. George E. Wood, president. Luncheon was served by the Redwood Grange women. Roseburg Woman Coming Thursday Mrs. Paul Geddes, Rose burg, wife of the Republican candidate for Congress from the Fourth District, will be honor guest at a luncheon to be sponsored by the non-partisan Citizens for Geddes com mittee on Thursday, October 23, at the Medford hotel, 12 noon. Mrs. Geddes will speak briefly at the luncheon and wili participate in other events during her two -day stay in Medford. Thursday evening, M r s. Geddes will appear on televis ion, Station KBES at 6:30 o'clock. Plans are underway for a kaffeeklatsch Friday morning. Membres of all political parties are invited to attend the social events and meet Mrs. Geddes. Mrs. William E. Duhaime is general chairman and Mrs. Philip B. JLowry is in change of luncheon arrangements. Reservation may be made by telephoning Mrs. Duhaime, SP 3-4023, or Mrs. Lowry, SP 3-2622. . Neighborhood Group To Observe Birthdays Mrs. Walter L. Wilson will entertain Oak Grove Neigh borhood club at her home, 232 Janney lane, Tuesday, Octo ber 21 ",at 1:30 pjn. Dessert will be served by the hostess and birthdays will be ob served for the month of Octo ber. the SAVINGS MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Oreaon. Sunday. October 19, 1958 lanjftippnnniiili iinun inij Miss Sharon Chase Betrothal News Told by Parents Central Point Mr.v and Mrs. William G. Chase, 5293 Table Rock road, Central Point, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Shar on Larie, to James Walter Witt. Mr. Witt is the son of Mrs. Ralph It. Witt, 300 Sta ples lane, Ashland, and the late Mr. Witt. Miss Chase was graduated from Crater High school in 1957 and is a stenographer at the Jackson .County Public Welfare commission. Mr. Witt is a 1957 graduate of Ashland High school and is employed by the Lithia Lumber company. No date has been set for the wedding. It's from Medford's Finest Jewelers and Silversmiths FIVE-PIECE PRELUDE TEA SERVICE Regularly $500 now An opportunity to Indulge her with the solid Iocr ser 'oice of her dreams at a SAVING OF ALMOST 40. Designed to match the lovely Prelude table pattern by International Sterling - the tea and coffee set has the exquisite craftsmanship, heavy weight and superb finish that is a hallmark of International For the Sterling You'll Give With Pride., . Let Brophfs Be Your Guide MEDFORD, OREGON Quality Diamonds Honestly Priced for Over a Quarter of a Century Students Attend State College On Scholarships Loren Cantrall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Cantrall, 506 South Newtown street, Medford, is visiting his par ents this week end. Young Cantrall and Steven Hoag, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoag, Shady Cove, are students at Oregon State college. The young men are 1958 graduates of Medford High school and are attending the college on Navy Reserve Of fiser Training Candidate scholarships. They are both enrolled in the college of en gineering and were recently sworn in as midshipmen. While at the high school Loren was advertising man ager and Steven assistant edi tor of the Crater, school year book. Both boys were in Torch honor society of which Steven was president and both were members of Quill and Scroll, journalism club. College Slates Dad's Week End Dad's Weekend at Lewis and Clark college, Portland, will be held October 3 1 through November 2. Includ ed in the scheduled activities will be a football game with Whitman college played No vember 1 at Lewis and Clark. Fathers planning to attend the game and other activities during the week end should make reservations through their daughters or sons. They should also contact Wilbur Arnold, SPring 2-4729. .; Medford: SOLID SILVER m2P FEDERAL TAX INCLUDED JSRS 112 EAST MAIN STREET Next Door to Robinson Bros
