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Nineteenth Anniversary Observed by Sojourners Observing the nineteenth anniversary of founding, Med ford Sojourners' club held a birthday party Thursday with luncheon and cards at the Girls Community club. Decorations in the Centen nial theme honored Oregon's birthday also. The centerpiece on a blue and gold covered Committees Announced Standing committees for the year were appointed by the Jackson County Cow Belles at a meeting recently at the courthouse auditorium. Mrs. Frank Hunt, Phoenix, was named beef promotion chairman; Mrs. Victor Stew art, publicity for the Ashland area and Mrs. Don Bradsaw for M e d f o r d. Mrs. Jack O'Brien, Jacksonville, will handle beef cookbooks and Mrs. George Nichols, Ash land, is in charge of the beef candy sales. Orders for the candy may also be made by contacting the secretary, Mrs. Eddie Meeker, Phoenix. It was decided at the meet ing that Mrs. John Bohnert, vice president, would attend the stockmen board meetings and serve as a liaison be tween the two groups. A potluck dinner was planned by the Cow Belles for the stockmen at their next meeting. A cake auction was also planned. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Donald Nichols, presi dent, was honored by a sur prise shower. Gifts were opened and refreshments served which included a cake, decorated by Mrs. Richard Hein, Jacksonville, in the shape of a cradle. 1 table was a large cake decor ated by the clubs vice-president, Mrs. Carl Borg. It de picted an "On t o Oregon" scene with a stagecoach, hors es, a trail and purple-hued mountains in the background. Oregon grape and printed mats and napkins were used at individual place settings. Two charter members, Mrs. Glen Allen and Mrs. F. G. Hughes, were introduced. Ten past presidents attending were Mrs. Howard Boyd, Mrs. F.E. Cantrill, Mrs. Gene Chamber lain, Mrs. Eugene Ingram, Mrs. Clay M. Lee, Mrs. George Lovenborg, Mrs. B. F. Cole man, Mrs. John Mansfield, Mrs. M.H. Parsons and Mrs. James Winslow, Mrs. Bren Starcher, who became a mem ber of the club shortly after its organization, was a special guest. Prospective members pres ent were Mrs. N.B. Shelley, Mrs. John Kuchler and Mrs. Ben Morey. t After luncheon, served by Sojourner board members, cards were played. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs. Mar vin Nelson and Mrs. F. Wed dle. Canasta prizes went to Mrs. R. Wright and Mrs. K. Cate, and pinochle prizes by Mrs. Owen Ludwick and Mrs. James Kirby. A special prize was awarded to Mrs. Ben Morey. The next meeting of So journers will be March 12 at Girls Community club. I in Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edward Niles (Ferebee photo) Niles-Griffith Wedding Of Interest in Medford Plan Dance Ladies auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, de partment of Oregon, will sponsor a dance at the Camp White domiciliary Monday, March 2, at 8 p.m. in the theater. Music will be furnished by Musicians' Local No. 597. Those wishing transporta tion may take the bus at the Trailways depot at 7:30 p.m. ternity Honor Society Elects Students Robert Goff, son of Capt and Mrs. Wayne Goff, Seattle, has been elected to member ship in Phi Beta Kappa, honor ary scholastic fraternity. He is a student at Colgate univer sity. A senior at the university, young Goff attended Medford High school and Washington -Lee High school, Arlington, Va. He is a grandson of Mrs. Lydia M. Goff, 410 Beatty street, Medford. The student is majoring in philosophy and is editor of the undergradu ate newspaper and a member of Phi Kappa Tau social fra- Picture a with Christian Dior Stockings Paris is here in our colorful Christian Dior stocking collection. Colorful stockings, light and bright of the fashion world, melt into every costume and shoe. Full-fashioned styles make a flattering point of the Dior Heel, and the Seamless collection is barely beautiful: From 1.65 Come join our and get your 13th pair of hose Free! Hosiery Club- A wedding of interest to valley residents was held Feb ruary 1 in Klamath Falls when Miss Linda Ana Grif fith became the bride of Bruce Edward Niles, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Niles of that city and formerly of Medford. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Isabel Wil liams and Rex Griffith, both Klamath Falls. The Rev. Henry Beegan of Sacred Heart Catholic church officiated at the two o'clock afternoon wedding. Baskets of ivory carnations, snapdrag ons, stock and salal leaves decorad the church for the double ring ceremony. Mrs John Hefley was organist. The bride wore a gown of brocade fashioned with fitted bodice arid harem skirt. Her face length veil was held by a crown of learners ana sne carried a bouquet of ivory elf roses encircled by stephanotis leaves and desert spoons. Mr. Griffth escorted his daughter to the altar. - . Miss Tekla Henningsen, Portland, was maid of honor. She wore an emerald green velvet sheath dress with matching headband . and car ried a bouquet of ivory elf and light pink roses encircled by stephanotis leaves. The Misses SaHy and Susan Wil liams, sisters of the bride, were junior bridesmaids. They wore sheath dresses of light pink brocade with matching headbands and car ried nosegay bouquets of light pink and ivory elf roses encircled with stephanotis leaves. Brothers in Party Robert A. Niles served as best man for his brother. Seating the guests were John Dickerman Niles, Medford, brother of the bridegroom, and Bryce Rutledge. For her daughter's wed ding and reception which fol lowed in the parish hall of the church Mrs. Williams wore a silk print dress of blue and green with matching blue Tieadband. Her corsage was of light pink roses. Mrs. Niles Chose a cherry pink wool sheath dress with match ing flower hat. A white or chid was her corsage. Baskets of white carna tions, snapdragons, stock and salal leaves decorated the rooms for the reception. Mrs. John Van Doren cut and served the tiered wedding cake while Mrs. J. D. Niles presided at the punch bowl. Coffee was poured by Mrs. Philip Adams, Portland, and Mrs. Isabel Mathews. Miss Grace Henry was in charge of the guest book. Small white satin pillows initialed in gold that held pieces of the bride groom's cake were given each guest. To Las Vegas The couple traveled to Las Vegas and San Francisco on their wedding trip. For her traveling attire the bride wore a black wool sheath dress with black accessories and the elf rose corsage from her bridal bouquet. They are making their home at 80 High street, Klamath Falls. Among the out - of - town guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Schonebaum, Bemidji, Minn., grandparents of the bridegroom; and Med ford residents, R. C. Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Gladfel ter, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Chris tensen, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Chamberlain, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. Niles enter tained members of the bridal party and relatives at a din ner at the Empire room of the Wi-ne-ma hotel the eve ning prior to the wedding. Kiwanian Dames Present Checkfor Girl Scout Camp Rogue Valley area, Girl Scouts, received a check for S300 from Medford Kiwanian Dames at a luncheon meeting Tuesday at Girls Community club. Mrs. Edward P. Bar nett, president of the club, presented the check to Miss Ruth Kilbourne, executive ; secretary of the Girl Scouts. Kiwanian Dames' gifts to the Scouts has totaled S6.200 since the aid was started sev eral years ago. When the project first began, it was limited to a $25 campship. Later money was provided for salaries of counselors at the established camp, Low Echo, at Lake of the Woods. In more recent years the funds . have helped to buy boats, a canoe, have been used to improve the water front at the camp, to provide shower facilities, dishes and tableware. The money was applied one year on a refrig eration unit and another year on a fireplace. Kiwanian Dames have help ed complete the infirmary building at Camp Low Echo, and assisted with remodeling of the kitchen. Miss Kil bourne, stated that this year the money will be used to help buy two new aluminum row boats, and an inter-com munication system between the various camp units. This will be particularly valuable in time of emergencies, she stated, since the units are considerable distance apart. Since the sum has reached as high as $500 or more in the past, it was explained that money raised by Kiwanian Dames last spring was given to Medford Kiwanis club to aid the club's dental clinic. Miss Kilbourne invited the members to attend open house at Camp Low Echo on June 28. It was announced that Ki- Following the wedding re ception a buffet supper was held by the Niles for rela tives and out-of-town guests. Where you find the clothes you love to live in 617 E. MAIN PH. SP 2-8992 FU US Repairing and Relining Cleaning and Glazing Restyling Frances' Furs 610 Valley View SAME PHONE SP 2-6526 wanian Dames will hold the annual benefit luncheon and style show May 4. Mrs. Merle Foland and Mrs. Boyd Budge are chairmen. Several members of Kiwa nian Dames are assisting the men's club with the annual Kiwanis Kapers, to be held March 4-7 at Medford High school. Kapers committee chairmen are Mrs. Keva Hut chinson, Mrs. Raymond Wise, Mrs. Budge, Mrs. Vernon Thorpe and Mrs. Emerson Anderson. The luncheon committee for the day was Mrs. Curt Butterfield, Mrs. Paul Selby, Mrs. LaVerne Watrud and Mrs. Robert Little. It was announced that Klamath Falls Kiwanis club is sponsoring a program by Victor Borge on March 13. Barracks, Auxiliary Plan Business Session Veterans of World War I, Barracks 540, and Ladies' auxiliary will hold the month ly business meeting Wednes day, March 4, at 8 p.m. at the Girl's Community club, 229 North Bartlett street. Events Planned For Centennial State Meeting Sixteen organizations of the Shady Cove, Trail and Pros pect areas were represented at a luncheon held at Rogue Ri ver lodge, Trail, February 24. Mrs. Wyles E. Berry intro duced Clark Hayden, assistant state coordinator of the Ore g o n Centennial committee who spoke of statewide plans for celebrating Oregon's 100th anniversary. The three Upper Rogue communities are formulating plans for local centennial celebrations to be held May through September. Attending the meeting were Mesdames Ernest Seggessen man, Robin Adair, Paul Tor rance, Allen Rodgers, Dale Sawyers, John House, Phillip Alicki, Delbert Spain, David Bergren, Archie McKillop, Earl Millard, Everett Shafer, John Sprague and Wyles Berry. Also present were Ray Briggs, Ed Houston, Harry Goode, Allen Rodgers and Kenneth Oliver. Ladies' Club Sams Valley Ladies club ! will meet at the home of Mrs. Herman Priem, route 2, Cen tral Point, Meadows road, Thursday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m. mail l KloUNt, Medford, Oregon, Sunday, March 7, 1959 3A Lynn Hales Named Outstanding Freshman C 1 T YT t . . . . Salem - Lynn Hales of Med ford was named "outstanding freshman" of Baxter hall men's living group at Willa mette university, for the fall semester. Hales, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Taylor, 1548 South Ivy st., will major in political sci ence or economics. 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