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MEDFOHD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON SUNDAY. APRIL M. INS IK?'.'' afl iMBBHMMi Mi. and Mrs. Irwen Max Stockford Home of Grandparents Scene of Wedding Rites Miss Linda Marlayn Ehrig became the bride of Irwen Max Stockford in rites read April 20 in the home of the bridegoom's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Van Ort- wick, 1369 Poplar drive, Med ford. The Rev. D. E. Millard performed the ceremony at 8 o'clock in the evening. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Davis of Oxnard. Calif., and the bride groom is a son. of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stockford, 602 North Riverside avenue, Med lord. Miss Willie Lee Ehrig, Ox nard, was her sister's only attendant. Roy D. Van Ortwick, an uncle of the bridegroom, was best man. Given in marriage by the bride groom's grandfather, C. P. Van Ortwick, the bride wore a white chiffon gown over taffeta designed with three-quarter length sleeves nnd short lace jacket. Her ac cessories were white and she wore a white flowered net covered pill box hat. Her cor sage was of pink rosebuds fnd white carnations. Si'ter Wears Pink The attendant's sheath dress was of pale pink bro caded white satin and her pill box hat was covered with pink and white flowers. She had white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The Rev. Mr. Millard and Mrs. Millard furnished the wedding music. About 60 guests attended. A reception followed the ceremony. The bridegroom's mother continued serving the wedding cake and punch was poured by Mrs. K. C. Smith, sister of the bridegroom. Cof fee was served by the bride groom's grandmother, and Mrs. Smith also had charge of the bride's book. Following a wedding trip to northern and southern Cali fornia the couple will live at Port Hueneme, Calif., where the bridegroom is stationed with a Construction battalion at the Port Hueneme Naval base. The bride's father, a chief petty officer, also is sta tioned there with a Construc tion battalion. The newly married couple plans to return to Medford to live when the bridegroom has completed one more year of service. The bride, who came to Ox nard with her family and at tended high school there, pre viously lived in San Diego, and originally was from San Antonio, Tex. The bridegroom attended Medford schools and was graduated here in 1959, when he joined the Navy. Wedding Gowns To Be Modeled Wedding "belles" will model wedding gowns of the past and present at a meeting of Christian Women's club Thursday, May 2, at 12:30 p.m. at North's Chuck Wagon. Speakers for the meeting are Misses Irma Norleman and Winnifred Nicholson, na tional representatives of the Christian Women's Club of America. Music will be provided by Mrs. Richard Krupp. A nursery is provided at Westminster Presbyterian church, 2000 Oakwood drive. Reservations are to be phoned to Mrs. T. F. Martin, 772-8230, not later than April 30. Catholic Ceremony Weds Pair Miss Catherine Louise Mil ler and John M. Weissenfels were married April 20 at 12 noon in Sacred Heart Catholic church. The nuptial mass was celeorated by the Rev. G. N Lulay. Mrs. Carl Damm, North Bend, an aunt of the bride, was the honor attendant, and Jake J. Tamburello was best man. Mr. Damm gave his niece in marriage. Her waltz length gown was of lace over taffeta and her shoulder length veil was held from a pearl trim med tiara. She carried a cas cade bouquet of white rose buds and orchids on a white prayer book. Her attendant wore a navy blue dress with white acces sories and corsage. The wedding group was en tertained at dinner following the ceremony by Mrs. Agnes Ford in her home on Coleman Creek road. The bride is employed as a cashier for Western Union Telegraph company and the bridegroom is associated with Padgham Millwork company. She attended St. Mary's schools in Medford and he re ceived his education in Silver ton, Ore., schools. On April 16 the bride-elect was honored at a linen shower given by Mrs. Ruth Walden and Mrs. Berwyn Ellison in the Ellison home at 1284 Kings highway. About 30 guests attended. Refreshments were served. r jBj IHbV! Eara mm - WiBB-w m .m ' .K .... 'BWi1i Chairmen of the annual Easier Monday luncheon oi 81. Anne'i Alier society were Mr. Frank Gritsch (at left) and Mrs. Paul Moore. For the large party, which attracted (bout 400 women to Rogue Valley Country club. Mrs. Gritsch wore a pale beige suit with mink fur collar, and a beige colored hat. Mrs. Moore's suit was of blue and her hat was white. (Knackatedi photo) Local Catholic Women To Join National Work c s Court St. Mary's members Catholic Daughters, plan to join in work of a national committee of the organiza tion, "Women for Decency," which has as its purpose the curtailment of literature con sidered obscene. Announcement of the plan was made during an open house conducted by the group recently in observance of the sixtieth anniversary of the Catholic Daughters in Amer ica. The local court has been organized for four years. The event was held in the Knights of Columbus hall. Committees are not yet set up on a local level. It is stressed that good reading be made available in the home as a positive action towards this goal. Mra. Perry Rayburn spoke on good reading material available in the Rayburns St. Mary's Catholic Book store. 243 North Ivy street, where they have a confrater nity library and a reading room for public convenience. Mrs. Eli Noguier told of the national CDA organiza tion and a film was shown concerning its work. The speaker explained that the group had donated a quarter of a million dollars to the Immaculate Conception shrine in Washington, D. C. Mrs. George Davy, grand regent, introduced guests and Mrs. E. I. Flakus presented awards to winners of an an nual poetry contest. Prizes went to Shelly Moore and Robert Lowery, first; Angela Raker and Margaret Archers, second, and Michael Brophy and John Loffer, third. During the social hour for which Mrs. George Holsinger was chairman, Mrs. Florence Lance, vice grand regent. poured coffee, and Mrs. Al berta Haas, member of the board of trustees, served cake. The court's colors, purple, yellow and white, were used for decorations. During a recent meeting a nominating committee was elected, made up of Mrs. Lance, Mrs. Elmer Ness, Mrs. Lowell Meunier, Mrs. Leon ard Kuckleman and Mrs. Mary Oliver. Officers are to be elected May 1, and in stalled in June. Mrs. Davy, and Mrs. Ness, state secretary and past grand regent of the court, were del egates to a state convention April IB through 11 In Tilla mook. Recent events In which the court participated were the Cancer Crusade tea at Hill- crest house when Mrs. Fred Shere arranged an entry; and a Day of Recollection spon sored by the court and the third Order of St. Francis, held April 30 in St. Mary's school. The Rev. Brendan Mitchel, OFM, San Francisco, was the speaker. Prospect Woman Returns Home Prospect - Mrs. Ted Bevens has returned after being a guest for 10 days of her niece, Mrs. Gene Hutchins, and fam ily in Eastside, Ore. Mr. Hut chins is a former Prospect resident. National Head Visits Lodge; Convention Set Mrs. Clara Gertson, Hepp ner, Ore., national inner watch and state director of the Degree of Honor Protec tive association, was in Med ford April 22 for the annual inspection of the local lodge. Past state president, Mrs. Lawrence Doerfling, Grants Pass, also assisted with the inspection. Visitors from Grants Pass were Mrs. George Eggers, Mr. Everett Rosecrans, and Mrs. John Lowe. Visiting from Central Point was Mrs. William Johnston and from Ashland were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hartley and Mrs. Ga brilla Bryan. Visiting from Medford was Mrs. Terryl Walther. Miss Carol Krause, junior graduate, was initiated into the adult lodge. The drill team entertained and a selection was sung by the Glee club. The district convention will i be held May 7 in Bend, Ore., and the state convention is scheduled to be held in Port land in April, 1964. Refreshments were served from a table decorated with camellias. a mm BP OPEN SUNDAYS 10 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. for Your Convenience Bring the whole family . . . shop 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 -main dishes . . . icv cold salads . . . melt-in-the-mouth pastries, created by our own master baker . . . served cafeteria style. White Terry Cloth At Newberrys Low, Low Price! Wash abie, wearabte, wonderful Terry Cloth . . 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