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B. MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, ORE. BUNDA.Y, JULY 3, 1000 ", ' 4 s ,3 " . - U1 $ x. 'vi , r . v vs . -' - i . , : v ' ' v. v y N , Second Lt. and Mrs. Jaamei Franklin Conser " (Landif photo) Nuptial Mass IVeds Couple Among June weddings was that of Mary Kathryn Conroy to Second Lt. Jamcj Franklin Conser, held June 25 at Sa cred Heart Catholic church here. The Rev. John Ilg cele brated the double-ring nuptial mass at 12 o'clock noon, and the reception which followed was at Girls Community club. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Irene Kirkebon McKin ley, 1102 West Ninth street, Medford, and Lt. Col. (ret.) L. J. Conroy, El Paso, Tex. Mr. Conser's parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Conser, Junc tion City, Ore. For the ceremony, attended by about 100 guests, the bride wore a gown of meri-mist fashioned with portrait neck line, short sleeves and con toured skirt. Overtiers of tulle were finished with scalloped hemline and en hanced with lace medallions where the scallops formed points on the skirt. The bride's head covering was a half hat of matching meri mist which held an elbow length veil and her bouquet was a cascade of blue and white carnations centered with white roses. Mrs. Neil Murphy, the for mer Nancy McKinley, was matron of honor for her sis ter. She wore a white and blue moire cocktail length frock and carried a cascade of blue Shasta daisies. ' Chester McKinley escorted the bride to the altar, and John Conser Jr., Corvallis, Ore., was best man for his brother. Neil Murphy, Med ford, brother-in-law of the bride, and Jon Lang, Port land, were ushers. Neal Con ser, another brother; and Mi chael Paup were acolytes. Miss Mary Robinson played the wedding music and the church was decorated with Sanda Ann Johns (Landii photo) Couple to Wed In Spring Rites Glendale Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A, Johns announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Ann, to Douglas Alan Cameron, son of Mrs. Barbara A. Cameron, 803 West Eleventh street, Medford. Miss Johns, ' who attended Glendale High school, Is em ployed by the Mail Tribune. Mr. Cameron was graduated from Medford High school in 1058 and is employed at Fir Ply, Inc. ' The couple plans a May wedding and will reside in Medford, pink gladiolus and Shasta daisies. For the reception Miss Eli zabeth Betshart and Mrs. Jon Lang cut the wedding cake and serving punch were Mrs. Helen Murphy and Miss Caro lyn McQuigg. Mrs. John Con ser Jr., took charge of the guest book. The bride's mother wore a blue silk chiffon print gown with navy blue accessories and a white carnation corsage for her daughter's wedding. The bridegroom's mother was attired in a navy blue sheath worn with green accessories and white carnations corsage. In Medford for the wedding were the bridegroom's par ents and his grandfather, R. O. Conser, Albany, Ore.; Jack Birmingham , Santa Rosa, Calif.; Mrs. Ray Kerr and Mrs. Donald Weathers, Salem, Ore.; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Grove, Albany; Mr. and Mrs. George Tracer, Mr. and Mrs. Ivory Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. George Warner, all Junc tion City; Mr. and Mrs. Mau rice ButtSi Eugene; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Van Leeuwan and daughters, Nancie and Sandi, Days Creek, Ore., and Thomas Maupin, Merlin, Ore. Following the reception, the bride's mother entertained soms', Ester Reed daisies and out-of-town guests at a buffet snapdragons decorated the au dinner at her home. ditorium. Lieutenant Conser and his Miss Julie Ashton was maid bride traveled along tne northern California coast for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a pink linen sheath Rites Held In Nevada Jacksonville-Mr. and Mrs. Audrey C. Hardy, 408 South Oregon street, Jacksonville, announce the marriage of their daughter, Linda Jane, to Lance Corporal John M. Al len of the United States Ma rine corps in Reno, Nev., June 18. The service was read in the First Baptist church with the Rev. Eugene H. Duncan officiating. The bride wore a navy blue silk frock with white acces sories. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy and the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ober, Route 4, Box 316E, Medford ac companied the couple to Reno and were present for the cere mony. The newlyweds will remain in the valley for the orcsent and after July 14 will make their home In Santa Ana, Calif., where the bridegroom is assigned to duty with an electronics unit. The bride is a gradunte of Jacksonville High school and attended Oregon State college for two years. The bridegroom is also a graduate of Jack sonville High school. California Pair Set Wedding Day Hornbrook - Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Walsh announce the en gagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sharon Jean, to Vernon Alvln Wagner, Etna, Calif., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ahlgren. Their wedding Is planned for July 23 at the Methodist church In Yrcka, with white accessories. The couple will be in Junction City until' August when the bridegroom, an officer in the United States Air Force, will leave for England where he will be assigned to duty. Mrs. Conser will follow later. Mrs. Conser, a graduate of St. Mary's High school here, also holds a degree in educa tion from Marylhurst college. Lieutenant Conser was gradu ated from the University of Portland this year and re ceived his Air Force commis sion at that time. . McDowell-Myers Rites Held in Medford Church Central Point - Miss Carol Mae Myers, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Ivan R. Myers, 121 Manzanita street, became the bride of Richard LeRoy Mc Dowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McDowell, 434 Manza nita street, June 10. The double - ring wedding ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock in the evening at West Main Church of Christ, Med ford. H. O. Martin officiated, and approximately 150 guests attended. Mnelt nranun hlns. 0f honor and bridesmaids were Miss Patricia Bigham. a cousin of the bride, and Mrs. John Spiess, sister of the ' bridegroom. Miss G 1 e n n a Brown, a cousin of the bride, was to have been in the wed ding party, but was unable to take part because of illness. Mr. Myers gave his daugh ter in marriage. She wore a ballerina -length gown of Chantilly lace over satin with satin cummerbund. Her fingertip-length veil was held by a crown of seed pearls and she carried an orchid encircled by white carnations on a white Bible. Miss Ashton wore a yellow taffeta frock with a matching chiffon overskirt. Miss Big ham wore a green taffeta frock with matching organdy over skirt and Mrs. Spiess wore a pink taffeta frock of similar design. AH carried bouquets of matching Esther Reed dai sies. Deborah Mayfield, cousin of J ' W ; IBS? . K ,v $- )-. mm W ' Win Mr. and Mrs. Richard LeRoy McDowtll Marriage Announced Mr. mid Mrs. Rodney J. Gurrctl arc making their home at 129 North Columbus avenue following their wed ding June 21 in Grants Puss. The bride Is the former Mrs. Ethyl Weed. The couple was married In a small ceremony performed by Justice of the Peace L. A, Aschenbrcmier. The bride wore n rose lace dress with matching hut. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scrlber Sr., Grants Pass, attended the couple. Mrs. Scriber is Mrs. Garrett's niece and name sake. Mrs. Yetta Flowers, Medford, also was present. The newlyweds traveled to the state convention of the Eagles lodge in Eugene on their honeymoon. They were surprised at their h 0 m e Wednesday evening by a cha rivari given by over 50 mem bers of the local Eagles lodge and auxiliary. Mrs. Henry Ruch presented a gift from the group to the honored couple. Potluck supper was served. Couple Married In California Gold Hill - Mrs. Mary Sutherland, well known Gold Hill woman, and John E. An drdeu, Oakland, Calif., were married Friday, June 24. The afternoon ceremony was held at Little Chapel of the Metho dist church in Hollister, Calif. The Rev. John Hays, pastor of the church, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clabaugh of Palo Alio, Calif., attended the couple. The bride wore a bronze colored two-piece ensemble, with sand beige accessories. Her corsage was a bronze or chid. After a wedding trip to Car mel and other points along the coast, the couple will re turn to Gold Hill where they plan to make their home with her sister, Mrs. Nora Wait. Mr. Andrdeu is a retired American Can company em ployee. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Sand berg and two children, Saga and Steve, and Miss Elsie Todd left yesterday for Cen tral, S.D., to visit friends and relatives. the bride, was flower girl. She wore a pink nylon frock and carried a basket of pink rose petals. Terry Myers, brother of the bride, was ring bearer. Serving as candle lighters were Miss Aletta Myers and Miss Sandra Mayfield, who wore blue nylon frocks. Tom Turner was best man. Charles Dorrell, Grants Pass, brother-in-law of the bride groom, Gene and Albert My ers, brothers of the bride, and Forrest Cook were ushers. Over 100 guests attended a reception which followed in the church. Mrs. Don Ander son and Mrs. John Bigham served cake. Mrs. Ernest Smith and Mrs. Charles Dor- rell served punch and Mrs James Gann and Mrs. Norman Mayfield poured coffee. Miss Pat Striplin was at the guest book. Gifts were cared for by Miss Alice Thompson, Miss Kathy Straus, Miss Wan da Smith and Miss Linda Do ran. Others assisting at the reception were Mrs. Kenneth Bigham, Mrs. Dale Bigham, Mrs. Roy Patten and Mrs. H. O. Martin. The young couple traveled to the Oregon coast on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a green silk sheath dress with matching chiffon jacket. They are at home at Butte Falls Star route, Box 30, Eagle Point. Both the bride and bride groom have lived in Central Point all their lives and are graduates of Crater High school, He Is employed by Daugherty Lumber company. Mrs. John Erntit Campball (Hall photo) ylrdith Glass ford Married To John Ernest Campbell Miss Ardlth Kathleen Glnsslord, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Glassford, Route 4, Box 333, South Stage road, became the bride of John Ernest Campbell, Escon- dido, Calif., in a ceremony held June 26 at the Valley View Seventh-day Adventlst church. The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jo- s e p h Campbell, Cornvllle, Ariz. Elder W. Floyd Breese, Longvicw, Wash., former pas tor of the Medford church, of ficiated at the eight 0 clock evening rites attended by 250 relatives and friends. The bride, given in mar riage by her father, wore a floor length gown of white brocaded nylon. It was lash ioned with fitted bodice and flared skirt. Her fingertip length veil was held by a tiara of white leaves and she car ried white carnations and baby rosebuds. Miss Carolyn Glassford, Arlington, Calif., was maid of honor for her sister. Miss Pamela Rcdmer, Gaston, Ore., and Miss Carol Ann Camp bell. Paradise Valley, Calif., sister of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids. They wore pink frocks and carried white carnation bouquets. Miss Melody Brown, Port Open House At Scout Cam Open house will be held at Girl Scout Camp Low Echo Monday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all interested adults and their families, par ticularly parents of campers. Picnic tables will be available for families wishing to bring their lunch. Coffee and punch will be served. Council board members will serve as host esses and camp staff mem bers will be on hand to show visitors around the camp site, and answer any questions about the program and facili ties, according to Mrs. T. R. Lytic, established camp chair man. First session begins July 8 and closes July 13. All camp ers leave from and return to Hawthorne park, across from the Red Cross Chapter house, 60 Hawthorne street. Med ford. No girls arc to travel to camp via private automobile. Buses, leave promptly at 12:30 p.m. and girls are urged to ar rive early and have their baggage tagged with their name. The balance due on fees and health cards must be In the Scout office by Tues day, July 5. No money will be accepted at camp. According to Mrs. Lytle there are a few openings In the second session, July 14 through 24, and registrations are still being taken for third and fourth sessions, July 24-August 4 and August 5-15: Program includes swim ming, boating, canoeing, crafts, archery, nature study, hiking, unit cookouts, unit overnights, hayrides, picnics and music. Mrs. Lytle reported that the third session of Pioneer unit Is closed. However, there are a few openings in second session and registra tions are being taken for fourth session. This unit is for girls 14 years of age or older or going into the ninth or tenth grades. Program in this unit is centered around primitive camping and in cludes cooking two meals a day on altar fireplaces, sleep ing under the stars, swim ming, boating, hiking and a , pack trip. Camn folders are available from any Girl Scout leader mwk ill ; - land, niece of the bride, was flower girl. Bible boy was Edward Glassford. Glide, Ore., nephew of the bride. James Campbell, Escondido, Calif., served ns best man for his brother, and seating the guests were Ronald Archer and Richard Jones, Florence, Ore. Baskets of pink and white gladioli decorated the church Miss Muriel Wilbur played the wedding music. following tne ceremony, an outdoor reception was held in the park near the church. Mrs. Richard Chris- tianson assisted. Since the bridegroom's par ents could not be in Medford for the wedding, his brother- in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Mcchcn, Grants Pass, substituted for them during the wedding and re ception. The couple traveled to Escondido on their wedding trip, the bride wearing for traveling a pink suit with white orchid corsage. They will make their home in Es condido after July 6 where Mr. Campbell is a carpenter. The bride attended Laurel- wood and Rogue River acade mies. Mr. Campbell attended Laurclwood academy. Announced p Low Echo or the Scout office, 500 East Main street, Medford. Mrs. Lytle pointed out that the camp is open to all girls entering the fifth through twelfth grades in the fall. Girls need not be Scouts to attend. Mistletoe camp, Royal Neighbors of America, will meet for a business session Thursday evening, July 7, at 8 p.m. in the Knights of Pythi as hall -sf-," Saovfld by Bridet lor Ovr 100 Yeart QiioianodbyV k uood llouiaMtping J ys!!'l,i,imi'?!5 hoit Mail M(l Intl. fef. Ut Itlngi Cnforparf to Slio Oalolt 'llllt' $560.00 I Engogamcnl Sing $175.00 tilde's Clitlel $ 85.00 CONVENIENT TERMS IF DESIRED LAWRENCE'S YOUR FRIENDLY FAMILY STORE specializing in Fins Silver, Diamondi and Walches 130 East Main Est. 1908 Unique Anniversary Celebration Held At Lake of the U7oods Sunday A Medford couple cclcbriil ed their 25th wedding iinni vei'snvy lust Sunday, .lime 20, will) a reunions ceremony mul a reception ill the siinie resort where they spent their honey moon and where they have spent each anniversary since. Mr, and Mrs. Victor Millies, 15 North Groveliiiul uvoiuic, who were married June 23, 13!Y, at Medturd's First Metll- Farewell Party Given Recently For Bride-Elect Miss Edna McLcod was honored at n patio party giv en lit the homo of Mrs. Hazel Mlddleknuff, 525 Valley View drive, June 25. Miss McLcod, on the stuff of First National bunk for the past five years, will leave Medford soon for Seattle where her wedding to Donald Mac Kersle will take place. The party was a farewell and also a shower (or Miss MeLcod. The patio was decorated with Japanese lanterns hang ing in the trees, unit blue and white streamers decorated the diinelng area. The centerpiece was a small tree hung with blue and silver hells. The bridegroom-to-be. Mr. Mac Kersle, arrived by plane just in time for the party. Assisting Mrs. Middlekmiff with the serving of refresh ments were Mrs. Lester Hoardman and Mrs. Herbert Ellis. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. nnardmnn, Mr. and Mrs. Kills, Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Redmond, Mr. and Mrs. Gil bert Merritl. Bererly Johnson (Landii photo) Winter Wedding Planned by Pair Grants Pass - Mr. and Mrs. Clayton E. Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter, Beverly, to Lester Schlcigh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Schlcigh, 11)80 Ta ble Rock road. Miss Johnson attended school in Grants Pass and is now employed at Crater Title Insurance company, Medford. Her fiance is employed at Fir Ply, Inc. He attended Phoenix schools. Their wedding Is set for December and they plan to live in Medford. For BEAUTY and VALUE! Guaranleocf by lh Artcarved Nationwide ermsnnnl Value lan SI iny lime, you cm apply Iht lull (until nlail pnea inn nil lowird a lai ntCAVH diamond tint at Ihoullndt ol ARTCARVED Itweleil Ihiouihoul Ihe U. S. A. ai luatanlatd. MIRAMAR SET $167.50 Eiigogmonl Ring $135.00 Biidg'i Clrclal $ 32.50 At Sn f in tire, PHOTOPLAY (id 1st church and who weul to Luke of the Woods on their honeymoon, re-pletlged their niarrluge vows In 11 ceremony held outdoors al 2:311 o'clock In 11 secluded woodsy spot. Mr. Millies has named the spot "Kern Dell." The recep tion which followed was held at the resort lodge and was at tended by mure than I lit) guests. The ltev. George lt. V. Hol ster of St. Murk's Kplscnpul church offlcluleil for the an niversary service, Little (iury Johnson, .small son of Mr. and Mrs. Hay Johnson, curried the anniversary rings on the siinie pillow which had been used for the couple's wedding cere mony. Attending the couple were their daughter, lO yeur old Vlekl, and their son, Greg ory, stud e 11 1 ut Willamette university. Also present for the cere mony were Mr. and Mrs. lludd Gull, Mcilfotd. who attended the couple for their wedding. The couples have remained friends throughout the years. For the re -pledging of the marrluge vows Mrs. Mllnes wore a wit lie coiton luce sheath over unit1 unit currieiii whit,, orchids. Vicki wore 11 frock of niniuiiiiirlne blue cot lun unit curl icu 11 i nn 1 bouquet ot white curiiullons and pink rosebuds Mrs. Mllnes Is the former Alene Ray, foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee Hay, Medford. and Mrs. Ray was present for the ceremony. Also In attendance was Mr. Millies' mother. Mrs. William Millies, Medford. Mrs. G. W. Kelliiigton, the former Mary Hoscbcrry who sang for the couple's wedding. also attended the ceremony and reception at the lukr. Before Mr. and Mrs. Mllnes cut their anniversary cuke,; they drank a toast from a sil ver "marriage cup" which was a gift from their sun and: daughter. The cup, actually two sepurale small cups hinged together, are fashioned in such a manner that both the bride and bridegroom may drink simultaneously. Mrs. George Watson and Mrs. Walter Wilson, sisters of Mr. Mllnes. completed cutting the cake. Mrs. C. C. Hansel, Eugene, a sister of Mrs. Mll nes, poured cotter. Punch was served by Mrs. Robert Vocgl ly. Mrs. Gall, Mrs. Harold Lltl rcll and Mrs. Ray Johnson. Mrs. L. G. Miles nnd Mrs. Kd Davis assisted. Mr. Johnson arranged music for the two events. Lei Us C Approved Woolen Mill Method! We Give and Redeem SILVER DOLLAR STAMPS 2 HOUR SERVICE ON DRY CLEANING AND SHIRTS For um&d 111 ome&iic LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS tout Professional Laundry Serving the Rogue Valley for Over SO Yoan I Taking charge of llio gmt hiuik were MIsa I. (in Kl.ni Vwglly and Curl Vorglly, godchildren of Mr. ami Mrs, Millies, Mls IIiiiiiiii Nelhimi d( Sun Kriinelsi'ii ami tin- Mil. lies' ilmniliter. To provide en tertiilnment Inr quests who spent the week cm! lit Mm hike, Mr. M lines iirruiui' il Inr h 11 a I l l d e it mill linr. senium pitching. Willi Mr, WiiImiii, Mr. Mllncs' liiiitlicr lii law, and Mr. Vueglly III charge. 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