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I I 4 v. SUNDAY. MARCH 31. 1963 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON Meredith Wilson Slated Speaker for Local Club Owen Meredith Wilson president of the University of Minnesota and former presi dent of University of Oregon, will be the speaker for the final meeting of the season for Rogue River Valley Knife and Fork club, Thursday, April i in Rogue VallejsCountry club. "Explosion of Higher Edu cation," will be the educator's topic. The dinner and meeting are open only to members of the club who are required to have reservations made by Monday, April 1 with Mrs. Richard House. Widely educated and ex nprienced not only in educa tional work but in variety of interests, the university nresident hardly needs an in troduction to Oregonians. He srrved as the University of rii-penn nresident from 1954 through 1960, and has spoken in Medford on previous oc- casions. He serves on many committees, boards and com missions. His appearance here for the club has been arrangea through a local committee that club members may db in- formed on the timely suDjec; . Reception Honors Newlyweds Gold Hijl-A former Gold Hill resident and his bride, Mr. and Mrs. John A. An drews, were honored at a wed ding reception during their re cent stay in the Rogue val ley. The event was given by members of Gold Hill Chris tian church at the church be tween 3 and S o'clock in the afternoon, Saturday, March 23. Guests attended from Ash land, Medford, Prospect, and Gold Hill. The bride's table was dec orated with fruit tree blos soms and Japanese quince in a crystal bowl and pink ta pers in crystal holders. Mrs. Edward Marsh, Gold Hill, had charge of decorations. Mrs. Elbert Allen cut and served the wedding cake. Mrs. Merrick Thorton, Ash- land, presided at the punch bowl and Miss Jean Cunning ham, Prospect, poured col fee. The newlyweds were guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Andrews, at their home on-Upper River road The couple returned to Cali fornia on March 24. He Is as signed to the U.S.S. Vega, San Francisco. She will re side with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Langdon, San Jose, while the bridegroom completes a tour of duty with the Navy. Mrs. Andrews is the for mer. Miss Ann Langdon, a student at Andrew Hill High school in San Jose. Prior to his enlistment in the Navy, Mr. Andrews attended Crater High school. The couple was married at the home of her parents, at 705 Dakota drive, In San Jose, Saturday, March 2. The Rev. John Coughran, pastor of As sembly of God church in San Jose officiated for the single ring ceremony at two o'clock in the afternoon. Thirty guests attended. The bride given In marriage by her father wore a white street length wedding dress. Her bridal flowers were white carnations with yellow roses Miss Donna Swanson was maid of honor. Best man was Joseph Langdon, brother of the bride A reception was given by the bride's parents after the ceremony. Prior io coming to southern Oregon the newly weds went to Santa Cruz for a wedding trip. Garden Club Plans Program Color harmony in flower arrangement and use of com plementary plant materials will be the subject for Mrs. C. L. Miller when she speaks to Medford Garden club mem bers Thursday, April 4 at 1:30 p.m. The session will be held in the Jackson county Exten sion building on Maple Grove drive in the fairgrounds south of Medford. The usual meet ing place for the club, the auditorium in Jackson County courthouse, now is being re modeled. Dr. W. W. Wells, retired botanist from Southern Ore gon college, will speak on "Bonsai-Old Art Used In a New Way." The nominating committee will make their report at this meeting. The horticulture program will he given by Mrs. J. D. Brummond on indoor gar dening. A spring plant sale is planned. Mrs. William Naylor is tea chairman. A board meeting is set for Monday, April 1, at 1:30 p.m., 1 in the home of Mrs. Ira Fill- J gcrald. ' 1ml Dr. Owen Meredith Wilson Speakers Listed For Committee "Our Summer Recreation Program" will be the topic presented to the Medford Co ordinating committee of the Parent Teacher association whan it meets Thursday, April 4, at 1:15 p.m. in the cafeteria at Griffin Creek school. Robert Haworth, Medford city director of parks and rec reation, will speak on the general recreation program of the city. Ron Weatherford, principal of Washington school, will speak on the special features of the recreation program such as music, art, and ath letics. Harold Boner, princi pal of Howard school, will speak on the playground program. Any interested PTA mem ber is welcome to attend. Lodge To Hold Matting Monday The Degree of Honor lodge will hold an executive meeting Monday, April 1, at noon at the home of Mrs. Clyde Hill yer, 538 Mary street. Sojourners Plan Show, Guest Day A guest day and style show on April 11 is the plan of Med ford Sojourners club mem bers. The event is to open at 12:30 p.m., in the Girls Com munity club. Those who plan to attend are to make reser vations by calling Mrs. Mar vin Slavens, telephone 773- 8128 or Mrs. Leland Middle- ton, telephone 773-3571. Sixty women attended the March 28 dessert luncheon meeting In the club when eight prospective members were introduced and three new members were greeted Prospective members are Mrs. Pearl Shearer, Mrs. Lau rence Blythe, Mrs. Mabel Hod- son, Mrs. Frank Ryder, Miss Hettie DeWitt, Mrs. Barbara Bosworth, Mrs. F. J. O'Con ner and Mrs. J. T. Hamilton. New members are Mrs. Har riet Meriom, Mrs. William Waterman and Mrs. Charles Coolcy. Winners at cards were Mrs. Robert Babcock, Mrs. Herbert Rowe, Mrs. Frank Logan, Mrs. J. S. Goodwin, Mrs. Henry Robertson and Mrs. Hodson. Mrs. Hodson, also won a spe cial prize. The committee which serv ed the dessert consisted of Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Florence Carlson and Mrs. Bess Fenny. Gold Star Mothers To Make Fair Plans Medford chapter. Gold Star Mothers who will assist with the annual hobby fair at the Veterans Domiciliary in White City will be appointed during the Tuesday, April 2 meeting in the home of Mrs. Matilda Dietrich, 939 North Central avenue. Dessert lunch eon will be served at 1 p.m. Final plans for a rummage sale will be made. To Meet The auxiliary to the Nation al Letter Carriers association has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, April 3 at 8 p.m., in the home of Mrs. Larry Rose. 2110 Corona avenue. " 7 rr Among guests at the recent benefit Mrs. John Riapka and Mrs. Theodore P. party of Jackson County chapter, Amtri- Barss. Brunch was served at 11 a.m. and can Red Cross, war (laft io right) Mrs. cards followed. M. L. Vorhais, Mrs. Donald C. Jackson, Scottish Rite Women Elect; Events Slated Mrs. H. C. Goldsmith was elected president of the Scot tish Rite Women's club at a recent meeting of the club, when 12 past presidents were honored. Installations are set for April 9. Elected first vice president was Mrs. Walter Cummings; second vice president, Mrs. Fred Purdin; secretary, Mrs. Herbert Alford and treasurer, Mrs. Edward Root. Hostesses for the recent meeting were Mrs. Charles H o p p e, retiring president, Mrs. Edward Root and Mrs. E. P. Stone. Pink azaleas and white tapers were used as decor for the refreshment ta ble and each past president was presented an azalea plant. Serving the cake were Mrs. Marshall Day and Mrs. Goldsmith, who were the first and second presidents of the club. Organized in 1946 with a charter membership of 20, the club now has over 100 mem bers, the only organized group of Scottish Rite Women in the state. Qualified for member ship are the wives, mothers and sisters of Scottish Rite Masons. Flower Show Plan At Eagle Point Eagle Point Plans for the annual Eagle Point Garden club show to be held this year on Saturday and Sun day, April 27 and 28 will be made at the club's meeting Wednesday, April 3. The ses sion will be held in the home of Mrs. C. C. Hoover, Gregory road, at 1 p.m. Mrs. Paul Force will be cohostess. Easter quotations from the Bible will be given for roll call. Officers have asked for a full attendance in making the plans for the show sched uled in the Eagle Point Grade school gymnasium. One of the purposes of the club is to prepare and serve all banquets and the annual Easter breakfast for the mem bers of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Mon days of each month. Iho firsf meeting is a business session ana ine second a social meet ing. The installation cerpmnninc on April 9 will be conducted auer a a noon luncheon in North's Chuck Wagon. restau rant. A social afternoon will follow the ceremonies. Mrs. L. D. Edwards iiinini- nast nresident. will hp i Install ing officer. Past presidents in ciiarge win De Mrs. Hoppe and Mrs. Frank Salyers. They will do the docnrtini anH aim-. Iwill accept reservations. Mrs. Goldsmith is to direct the Easter breakfast this year. Those assisting her are to call her for further information. Federated Women's Club Districr Meet Scheduled . Talent-Mrs. Melford M. Nel son, Monmouth, state presi dent of Oregon Federation of Women's clubs will be prin ciple speaker for the annual district convention Wednes day, April 3 in Talent City hall. The all-day meeting will be conducted by Mrs. William Harms, Grants Pass, district president. - Registrations and a coffee hour will begin at 9 a.m. "The Forward Look" will be topic for Mrs. Nelson. The district will observe the fif tieth anniversary of its found ing during the convention with the Talent Federated Women's club as hostess group. A presentation, "The Back ward Look," reviewing the 50 years will be given by the Talent club. The sessions are to recess at 12:15 p.m., for luncheon which is to be served in Tal ent Methodist church, corner of First and Wagner streets. The Hon. Wayne Reichstein, Talent mayor, will speak on "Courage To Meet the Chal lenge of Leadership." A fashion show, coordinat ed by Miss Gretchen Kream er, Salem fine arts depart ment chairman, and Mrs. J. N. Burgoyne, St. Helens, craft division chairman of that de partment, will be a feature of the afternoon. This contest re- RNA Officers Slate Practice Officers of the Medford Royal Neighbors of America lodge will conduct a prac tice session during a 'regular lodge m ee t i n g Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m., in the Pythian building. The prac tice will be in preparation for a lodge convention to be held in May in Jacksonville. The sixty-eighth anniver sary of the founding of the lodge was observed during a dinner meeting of the group held recently, Mrs. Elsie Al exander and her orchestra furnished the program. places the Vogue contest of previous years and is open to club members only. Prizes and honorable men tion will be given in four categories, suits and coats, af ternoon, evening and sports wear. Judging will be by bal lot. A contestant may enter in two categories any gar ment made after September 1, 1962. Members also may show their garments at district and state conventions. There are no district eliminations, and garments modeled but not winning still may be displayed at the state convention in Eugene May 8 and 9, officers point out. Parents Group To Hear Talk On Mathematics Methods of teaching mathe matics will be explained at a meeting of St. Mary's Grade School Parents club Monday April 1, at 8 p.m. in the a tivities room of the school. 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