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SUNDAY. APRIL 7, 1963 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON First District Clubwomen Mark Fiftieth Anniversary at Session Handmade Fashions Are Featured at Style Show W ... ... ...... , i j; mi hnmNihrud makinc will First district of the Oregon Federation of Women's clubs observed its fiftieth annlver sary, April 3, when the an nual convention was neia in Talent. Seven of the eight clubs in southern Oregon com prising first district were rep resented. Members from Ash land, Medford, Rogue River, Grants Pass and Cave Junc tion attended. A coffee hour preceded the day-long meeting. Mrs. Wil liam Harms of Grants Pass, president of the district, pre sided. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, given by A-Ki-Pan Junior Camp Fire Girls, Talent. The invocation was by the Rev. Violet Bolliger of Talcm Methodist church. Gary Mon ical, head of the music depart ment of the Phoenix High school, presented the triple trio from that school. Mrs. John Baldwin, presi dent of the Talent Federated Woman's club and general chairman of the convention, gave the welcoming address. The response was given by Mrs. Bert Roberts, president of the Ashland Woman's Civic club. Slats Officers Mrs. Harms introduced the state officers. Attending were Mrs. Melford M. Nelson, Mon mouth, president of the Ore gon Federation of Women's clubs; Mrs. John S. Tyler Jr., Salem, first vice president; ' Mrs. Walter B. Rich, Port land, second vice president and Mrs. Wallace L. Smith, also Portland, third vice pres ident and state junior direc tor. Stale department and divi sion chairmen also were in troduced. Presented were Mrs. Roy F. Nye, Ashland, chairman of international affairs depart ment; Mrs. Clay M. Lee, Med ford division chairman of projects, and Mrs. Ralph O. Chapin, Grants Pass, division chairman of citizenship. Four past district presidents were introduced, Mrs. Allen Coo ley, Grants Pass; Mrs. Jason Ottinger, Medford; Mrs. Carl W. Peterson of Ashland, and Mrs. Lee of Medford. A message was read from another, Mrs. William White, Rogue River. Mrs. Gene Chamberlain, Medford, divi sion chairman for art, was present for lunch. The president's panel mod erator was Mrs. F. D. Nelson, Medford, president of the Medford Junior Woman's club Mrs. C. M. Inman of Grants Pass read a part of the history of the fifty years of the dis trict, which was formed Sep tember 13, 1013. It was the only district for 18 years when the second district was BaV BjBarr" IF aaaaW -wS aaa aawsaaV al BaaBaa .JbiaBsV HrSw fiWCt'-il'IIJHi'' nrnieet In slrenethen the arm Handmade fashions for the . ers, seed pearls and tulle was of liberty, the aim of her ad-' entire family were modeled presented to the guests of ministration. during the style show held I honor. Mrs. Collins Hassell, Mrs. Nelson encouraged I March 29 in observance of i Mrs. Harold Cluff and Mrs. clubs to schedule a benefit the 121st anniversary of the ! John Wilford. Ashland. It will breakfast for arthritis, in sup-1 Relief society of the Church be featured on the cake at port of a research program. ! of Jesus Christ of Latter-day the May Relief society spring The literacy p r o g r a m oaims. through which the GFWC is ; Mrs. Hoyt Hay, president of helping illiterates in eight I the Second Ward society countries of the world I greeted the more than 60 Mrs. Malford M. Nelson, Monmouth, Or., (csnftr) prtiidsnf of lhs Oregon Fed eration of Woman's clubs, was in Talent April 3 for the annual mealing of First distrlci of the Fadaration. Also hars for the session, planned by officers of Talent Fed erated Woman's club, ware Mrs. Waller B. Rich, Portland, (at left) second vice presi dent of the Oregon Federation, and Mrs. John S. Tyler Jr., Salem, first vice presi dent. Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the formation of First district highlight ed the meeting. which was so years old and worn in 1913 by Mrs. Floyd Watson and later by Mrs. Watson at her own wedding, Mrs. Kathleen Severance of Grants Pass modeled a black beaded cape 100 years old which had belonged to her mother. Another garment owned by Mrs. Severance was a black silk fringed shawl, 100 years old, which was mo deled by Mrs. Chapin, Grants Pass. The shawl had belonged to the grandmother of Mrs. Severance. Mrs. John Mansfield, Med ford, modeled a black and white wool suit which had been her mother's going away suit after her 1900 wedding, She wore a black feather boa and carried a parasol. Mrs. James Wat.son also modeled a black crepe dress belonging to Mrs. Ruth Ellis of Talent. The dress is over 60 years old. With it Mrs. Watson wore a handmade hat of beads. Uln Entrants The afternoon fashion show had nine entrants. Winner of first prize was Mrs. Mae Mac kenzie, drain , fass, for a formed in 192. Older Styles A fashion show with 1913 or older styles was presented in the morning session. Mrs. William Johnston was coor dinator for the "Backward Look" fashion show and the afternoon style show. Mrs! Merle Stone was organist for both shows, Mrs. T. M. Stott. Grants Pass, modeled her own dress, a black voile with pleated skirl over a taffeta petticoat, and handmade lace collar and cuffs. The dress was Imported from Paris in 1908. She wore a small black velvet hat with three black ostrich plumes. Mrs. James Watson, Grants Pass, modeled a white satin back crepe wedding gown two-piece afternoon dress. Mrs. Everett Culver, Talent, wore an afternoon dress of black crepe which was the winner of second place. Mrs. Frank Chrlslian of Talent entered garments in two categories, an after-five crepe dress- and mohair coat of matching color lined with the same material which she used for her hat. In the sports category, she modeled a dress made of drip dry cotton. Mrs. L y n a b e I Deck of Rogue River modeled an aft ernoon dress, a sheath of em broidered linen. Mrs. Doris Boyd of Cave Junction chose an after-five dress of washa ble nylon crepe. The sports outfit made by Mrs. Norman Wade, Talent, won first place in sports category. Mrs. Fred Salvage, Cave Junction, chose washable dacron crepe for her afternoon dress, Mrs. Lena Foster, Ashland, select ed a green wool crcapc re sistant material for her after noon dress. Judges Judges selected for the fashion show were Miss Jo anne Beasley, Jackson coun ty extension agent; Mrs. Rob ert M, Bestul of Mann's de partment store, and Mrs. Ge neva Neill, sewing teacher for Singer Sewing Machine com pany, Medford. Following the fashion show a surprise feature was the announcement of awards for the district publicity contest. The Medford Junior Woman's club won first and second awards and the Rogue River Civic Improvement club won one award. Judge for this con test was the district communi cations and publicity chair man, Mrs. Ralph O. Chapin, Grants Pass. The competition included news stories from September 1, 1962 to March 1, 1963. Speaker The highlight of the con vention was the message of the slate president, Mrs. Mel ford M. Nelson. Her talk was on "The Forward Look." She outlined the program for the next club year which will em phasize a community Im provement program. Mrs. Arnold, General Fed eration of Women's clubs, has stressed the importance of this through the CARL pro gram, will be a project of the Oregon Federation of Wom en's clubs to help the illiter ates of Oregon. Mrs. Nelson announced that Mrs. William H. Hascbroock, West Point, Neb., first vice president of GFWC, will be at the state convention in Eugene both days May 8 and 9. Mrs. Erwin Hoffman, Gold Hill, conducted a memorial service. Luncheon Women of the Methodist church catered the luncheon, in the church annex. Mrs. C. W, Holdridge, a charter mem ber of the Talent club, gave the club Collect before the luncheon. Mrs. Harms intro duced state officers and de partment and division chair men. Among the guests was Mrs. Bren H. Slarcher of the Medford Mail Tribune. Place cards were made by Mrs. Ray Heidenreich, Grants Pass. Corsages were made by Mrs. John Harms. First district chairmen pres ent were Mrs. James Wells, Medford, fine arts; Mrs. C. McCalmon, Talent, education; Mrs. T. M. Stott, Grants Pass, religion; Mrs. H. J. Stephens, Rogue River, home life; Mrs. Erwin Hoffman, Gold Hill, international affairs; Mrs. Chapin, communications; Mrs. Lynabel Deck, CARE; Mrs. Heidenreich, Grants Pass, council of international clubs; Mrs. C. M. Inman, Grants Pass, scholarships. Mrs. Gertrude Doher Bart- lett, Ashland, read her poem. A Tribute to Our First Dis trict," which was written for the occasion. The meeting closed with a benediction by Mrs. Stott. The next annual conven tion will be held in Ashland. guests who attended the birth day party. It was held at the church, 648 South Ivy street Mrs. Bruce Rawlins co ordinated the show and Mrs Tony Garcia narrated. The show included hand tailored clothes for spring made by the models and hand knitted sweaters. In some instances the mod els were in groups-mother and daughters or whole fam ilies all wearing hand tail ored clothing which matched or was coordinated. Mrs, Dwaine E. Nelson was in charge of decorations as sisted by Mrs. Bertel Davis and Mrs. Luke. The theme was "Oriental Spring." The stage and runway were edged with miniature white fence and the stage was a spring garden with lawn fur niture and trellises. The Thurston dance studio presented Miss Sue Gifford and Miss Shari Bethell in several dances. Miniature Pagoda Following the show refresh ments were served. A minia ture pagoda and screen in black and yellow with flow ers and candles were on the serving table. Mrs. Merlin Shipley presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. Elzy Kees cut the tiered birthday cake which was made by Mrs. Kees and decorated by Mrs. J. El don Dunn. Assisting Mrs. Kees were Miss Julie Nelson, Miss Ruth Hay and Miss Son dra Davis. The cake's decoration of an Easter hat with spring flow- Visits Relatives Hornbrook-Week end visit ors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Shelley were her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Duarte and chil dren of San Pablo, Calif. finale which is held to honor the year's accomplishments. Mrs. discuss thrift and wise home-1 bread making will be given h. Tda Anril bv Mrs. Hugh Judd. The s. meetine of the ' Second I breads will be part Ward Relief society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The meeting will be at the church at 10 a.m. at 648 South Ivy street. Preceding the lesson a dem- Gerald Huffman will 1 onstration on variations of be part of the potluck luncheon to be served at noon. Those attending are reminded to take their own table service. District 2 will be in charge of the luncheon. Nursery care will be pro vided for small children. SUNDAY MONDAY AND ONLY 1 1 1W- OPEN SUNDAYS 10 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. t for Your Convenience Bring the whole family , . . hop in all 54 big departments, where the selection is wide . . . the savings big. Treat the family to a delicious luncheon at Our Rogue Sidewalk Cafe Piping hot mam dishes ... icy cold salads . . . melt-in-themouth pastries, created by our own master baker . , . served cafeteria style. COTTON SATEEN Lovely smooth sateen, the glamorous fashion fabric with the exquisite sheen. Drapes beautifully . . . easy to care for. Stacks of gorgeous prints to make into summer sports or fashion wear. 36" wide in 2 to 10 yard lengths. 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Timed for Eagle Point Junior Prom Is Announced Eagle Point "Moon River" will be the motif (or the 1983 Junior-senior prom to be spon sored by the Eagle Point High school junior class May 18 in Rogue Valley Country club. A banquet hat; been set lor 6:31) p.m. that evening in North's Chuck Wagon rest aurant and dancing at the club will begin at B p m. Music will be furnished by the Upbeats, a four-piece combo directed by Glenn Matthews. Pat Hcacham ll prom chair man. Committees are money raising, Kathy Oooch; invita tions and publicity, Dlanne Stclle; banquet, C.lennda Al bert; banquet menu, Lorctta Whipple; banquet speakers and entertainment, Donna Geren; banquet decorations, Sandi Hawks; refreshments, Judy Clarno; programs, Lola Ackornian; music and enter tainment. Pam Stevens: gifts and tiaras, Chloc Atkinson; coronation, Judy Mill; deco rations. Sharon Smith, Mar sha Pulley, George Schocttle and Mike Evans; and art, Mary Evans. Advisors arc Douglas Jlarshharger. Miss Glenna Brcwold, Victor Hay. Wesley j Chapman, art instructor, and j Stewart Hopper, commercial department, A.tociation Will Meet Degree of Honor Protective! association will meet Monday.; April 8 at 7.30 p.m.. in tlic Girls Community club. Mrs. I Violet Rudy will scne refreshments. W3 a A mi- It's time for flattery all around the fashion clock as these famed designers bring you larger selections of airy, colorful high and midheels than ever before ! $9.99 to $13.99 Flats $5.99 to $7.99 Convenient parking mkti tatv to viiit Robinion rei., Pick i and other down town Mfdtord itortt and thopi. USE THIM . . rhtv'rt FRtI when you .nop DOWNTOWN IN MEDFORD If your CREDIT is GOOD GOOD at PICK'S ! It's 102 EAST MAIN STREET 1
