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. MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Or. A Sunday, Jan. 17, 1960 iram un Russia Set For Center Mrs. MaDei iiuncUey, re tired teacher, will show color ed slides of Russia at the Mon day afternoon session of the Arm Chair Travel group at the Senior Activity Center, Mrs. Hundley will also de scribe her experiences travel ing through the country, , : The showing will start at 1 pjn. and newcomers to the valley over 50 years of age are invited to meet with this group as well as participate in other activities at the Cen ter, 601 East Jackson street . The center is open four aft ernoons a week, Monday Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday and Thursday morning when a Spanish class is held from 10 to 12 Tioon.-Other morning classes are. planned when volunteer teachers can be obtained, :' Tuesday. January 19, the 'painting class will start meet ing again from 1 to 3 pm 'weekly. This class will be a -co-operative workshop with different teachers of art giv ing instruction and demon strations of different tech niques each week. Mrs. Net tie Williams, former teacher of the group, will start the series and be in charge' of the class Tuesday. Members .are asked to take their own ma terials. ' New members or any one interested in joining the work shop are invited to attend. Some equipment and oils are available for free use of be ginners. There are no charges as all activities at - the center are free to all men ' and women over 50 years of . age. All classes at- the center are kept informal and new members are welcome any time. The woodcarving group, which meets each Wednesday under the direction of Glenn Van Wickle, is now working on totem poles. The orchestra, directed by Edward Root, meets Thursday afternoons at 1 pjn. New mu sicians are welcome and more string instruments are needed, it was reported. Medford Group To Attend Frolic A group of Medford mem bers of Alpha Lambda chai ter, Epsdlon Sigma Alpha so rority will join the Grants Pass Alpha Iota chapter Mon day. January 18. for their ' January fun frolic. At a recent meeting of the chapter at the home of Mrs. Scott Young, 2620 Crater Lake avenue, Mrs. Chester Peterson was nominated for the office of state treasurer and Mrs. Lyman Smith for state second vice president. . Mrs. B. H. Gilbert, presi dent, gave a report on , the Christmas project ''Have Santa-Will Travel." She thanked the members for their partici pation and it was decided to continue the project" yearly. A record player was donated by the chapter to the School of Hope for mentally retard- ' ed children and a Christmas basket of food' was delivered to a needy family. It was not ed that the chapter also do nates annually to the Chil dren's Hospital school in Eugene. The next meeting will be an educational session at the home of Mrs. Wylie Macpher son, 441 Highland drive. Hostesses for the last meet ing were Mrs. W. H. Fischer and Mrs. Smith. , f IP? .fua J 3 Mr. and Mrs. Merle George Govenor Our Lady of Fatima Church Scene of Wedding Service Trail - Miss Jean Ann Mor- Trail schools and was gradu- gan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fred Morgan, Trail, became the bride of Merle George Govenor, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Govenor, Prospect, in a ceremony held December 26 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic church, Sha dy Cove. .' ; The Rev. William McLeod of Sacred Heart Catholic church officiated at the 10 o'clock morning nuptial mass attended by 100 relatives and friends. Poinsettias and white and red carnations decorated the church. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a white lace over taffeta gown and carried white carnations and red roses. Mrs. Louis Stevenson was matron of honor and brides maids were Miss Marian Gove nor, both Prospect, sisters of the bridegroom; and Miss Del berta Spain, Shady Cove. Little Terry Lynn Goodman, Eagle Point, was flower girl for her aunt. Mrs. Stevenson wore a light blue lace frock over taffeta with white gar denias. Miss Govenor's frock was pink chiffon and Miss Spain wore turquoise chiffon over matching taffeta. They carried white baby chrysan themums. The flower girl wore a yel low nylon frock and carried a basket, of white chrysanthe mums and yellow daisies." Warren Govenor, Klamath Falls, served as best man for his brother and seating the guests were Don Andresen and Vern Struck, cousin of the bridegroom. Both are from Prospect. Following the ceremony a reception was held in . the parish hall of the church; Mrs. "Walter Cross, ' Shady Cove, cut and served the wed ding, cake and Mrs. Pearl Adair, Shady Cove, poured the punch. Miss Kathi Meyer, Shady Cove, was in charge of the guest book, and Miss Janet Karjala and Miss Lois Gove nor were at the gift tables. For her daughter's wedding and reception Mrs. Morgan wore a turquoise knit suit with gardenia corsage.' Mrs Govenor was unable to attend due to illness.. The couple traveled to points in California and Ne vada and are now making their home in Trail. For trav eling the bride wore a white and green ensemble and a red rose and white carnation cor sage. The bride attended Elk- ated from Eagle Point High school. She is employed as a secretary at Jackson Elemen tary school, Medford. Mr. Govenor attended Prospect schools and served four years in the U. S. Air Force. He is employed by the Fred Chris tean lpgging company. IF" DRAPERY FABRIC MS! gfk $150 3U to I yd. Jmi$f Volues to $4.00 Winter elar-up of drapry materials.' Good choice of patterns end colors. Some short lengths others with considerable yardage- Come and tee our selection tare dollars! Also Ready-Made Drapes (Odds and Ends) at Closeout Prices! Beef Cookery Demonstration To Be Held A beef cookery demonstra tion, sponsored by the Jack son County Cow-Belles, will be held in the Roxy . Ann Grange on Spring street Tues day, January 26, at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Beverly Lyons, home economist for the California Oregon Power company, will give the demonstration. Mrs. Lyons is well known for her interesting, presentations and a large crowd is anticipated, according to members of the Cow-Belles. Enthusiastic response was given the cookery demonstra tion sponsored, by the group last year, when Mrs. "Lyons also was the instructor. Anyone interested is wel come to the free demonstra tion on tempting ways to ook beef, to . watch the ' actual preparation and then to taste the finished product. Prizes will be awarded. Couple Wed In Ceremony Held Here Miss Kristin E. Christenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Christenson, Canoga Park, Calif., became the bride of Richard I. Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Hall, 255 Debarr avenue, in a ceremony Decem ber 24 in Medford Friends church. The Rev. John O. Reynolds of Westminster Presbyterian church performed the double ring ceremony at 7 o'clock Christmas eve. Baskets of white stock, red carnations and poinsettias decorated the church. Mrs. Opal Findley was at the organ. The bride wore a ballerina length dress of white Chan tilly lace over satin, designed with three - quarter length sleeves and a scoop neckline. Her veil was shoulder-length. She also wore a pearl , neck lace and matching earrings, gifts from, the bridegroom, and carried white" .rosebuds centered with baby red rose buds. ..." The ivory cuff . links worn by the bridegroom had be longed to the bride's grand father and were over 80 years old. Mrs. Harvey Tonn, McMinn ville, was matron of honor. She wore a dress of pink chif fon over taffeta' with match ing veil and shoes. She carried white rosebuds with a red baby rosebud center. The bridegroom's mother chose a green figured suit for the wedding. James R. Crumley served as best man. A reception for the newly weds was given at the home of the bridegroom's parents f ollowing the ceremony. The 100 wedding guests attended. Mrs. Don Allen, sister of the bridegroom, cut the wedding cake. Miss Jerry Wick was at the punch bowl and Miss Penny Martin poured coffee. The bridegroom's aunt, Mrs. Walter Carr, had charge of the guest book. The young couple traveled to northern Washington on their wedding trip, the bride wearing for travelling a lav ender and grey plaid suit. While north they visited Mrs. G. Watkinson, grandmother of the bride, and Woodrow Wat kinson, uncle of the bride, at Burlington, Wash., and Mr. and Mrs. John Hoines, brother-in-law and . sister of the bride, East Stanwood, Wash. " The bride was graduated from Medford High school in 1958, The bridegroom was Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Hall Sojourner Ceremony Held Thursday at Girls7 Club Mrs. Dwight C. Crosier, in stalled newly elected officers of Sojourners during a meet ing Thursday at the Girls Community club. Installed were Mrs. Dee Wood, president; Mrs. Elmer Ness, first vice-president; Mrs. Evelyn Hendricks, second vice-president; Mrs. Charles Swenson, secretary and Mrs. H. F. Griffiths, treasurer. Mrs. Wood appointed as chairmen Mrs. M. L. Nelson, publicity; Mrs. Fred Beyer, hospitality and Mrs. John Poage, remembrance: Purple orchid corsages were presented to Mrs. Wood and the retiring president, Mrs. Walter Marquess. The luncheon table was centered with winter green ery flanked by glass candela bra holding six green candles. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Ronald Hale, Mrs. Henry Miller and Mrs. Theo dore O. Thompson. Prospective members at tending for the first time were Mrs. Fred Gross, Mrs. Marvin Slavens, Mrs. James Hagerty, Mrs. Raymond Vaughan and Mrs. Roland Howard. graduated from Crater High school in 1957 and " is em ployed by Fir-Ply, Inc. They are making their home at 10 Laurel street. During the afternoon cards were played and prizes were given to Mrs. Crosier and Mrs. Swenson for bridge; Mrs. Ed win Carnell and Mrs. Earl Nauretz, pinochle, Mrs. Ralph C. Jones and Mrs. John Mans field, canasta, Mrs. Berril Morey received a special award. The next meeting of the club will be held at the Girls Community club January 28 at 12:30. An invitation is ex tended to all women who have lived in Medford and vicin ity less than two years. WCTU Worker To Speak Here , Mrs. Robert Bridge, work er in Women's Christian Tem perance Union in several states, will speak on the leg islative program as viewed from national, state and local levels at the Thursday, Janu ary 21, meeting of the WCTU at the Girls Community club. Mrs. Escil Hiser will give the devotions and the Rev. G. Robert Jacks of the First Presbyterian church will sing two selections. Hostesses for the tea . hour will be Mrs. Geneva. Schwann, Mrs. Eva: Lowe and Mrs. A. Nansen. All interested women are I invited to attend. Club Plans Contests For Students Central Point-The Central Point Garden club will spon sor an essay and poster con test on conservation- it was de cided at the last meeting of the group at the home of Mrs. Keames. ' Contestants will include Central Point students from the fifth through eighth grades as well as students from Crater High school. Mrs. C. W. Anhorn. who is in charge of the contest, will announce further details. At the last meetins it was announced that Mrs. L. G. Gentner will teach a class in flower arranging through auspices of the Medford ih- lie schools adult education program. The classes will be helH Tuesday from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. or Wednesday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Mrs. Centner's home, 22 South Groveland avenue. Tuition for either ses sion of the course is $10. The winter term will begin the first week in February. For further information telephone the adult education office of the Medford high school. SPring 5-5341. Mrs. Ivan Skyrman gave a progress report of the Cen tral Point Garden club libra ry center and Mrs. R. D. Kay reported on new seeds and plants being introduced this year by commercial nurseries. Club members who worked on the Christmas decorations at the Camp White domicil iary were Mrs. E. E. Reames, Mrs. Roy Stanley and Mrs. M. Madsen. Roll call was answered with individual reports on personal progress in new garden projects. Guests for the' meeting were Mrs. Emma Cooley and Mrs. Morris M. Brown. Assisting Mrs. Reames were Mrs. Glen Ward and Mrs. C. L. Morehouse. The February meeting will be held February 3 at the home of Mrs. Leo Ghelardi, Old Stage road, at 1:30 p.m. . 4 , Electa Club Plans Anniversary Party The annual anniversary party of Electa Social club will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 22 at Girls Commu nity club. Charter members also will be honored. Mrs. J. J. Brown is chair man of the : committee- in charge. She is ', assisted by Mrs. Esther Coleman, . Mrs. Maude Duffy and Mrs. Mar garet Janssen. Ceremony Weds Medford Couple Miss Barbara Ann Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, 511 Boardman avenue, became the bride of Ronald Kent Anderson, 1187 Morrow road, in a ceremon December 29 at the Miller home. The Rev. Fred Hatchell, Molalla, Ore., uncle of the bride, officiated at the double ring ceremony. Mr. Hatchell is pastor of the First Christ ian church. Mrs. Keith Bross, Provo, Utah, attended her sister. Ger ald K. Anderson served as best man for his twin brother. The bride is a senior at Medford High school and is employed by J. C. Penney's company. Mr. Anderson at tended. Medford schools and is stationed at Ft. Lewis with the U. S. Army. It".' " r ' i iniiTif8ilft-fii"i Mrs. Ronald Anderson Your p::::nt lenses mounted in new, beautiful frames . "while you wait" ... and at very little cost, too! Captivating eyeframes from the largest collection ever offered in this area. 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