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8 C SUNDAY. APRIL 21. 1963 MEDFOt D MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON Mh. Elh.l Mas Binti. who ii 100 yri old today. is ahawn culling in ck which wai itrvtd at a party given April It in har honor. Mn. Banta wai born in Aquawka. on tha Miaaiialptn rtrar, ana tin uyaa in urtgon imca isw. Jackson County Woman Is 100 Years Old Today Mrt. Ethel Mat Banta, who Is objervlng her 100th birth day today, wu honored at a reception given April 19 at the Milledge Convalescent home where she now lives. Member of the Catholic Daughters of America, who call regularly at the home planned the event and served a birthday cake decorated for Eastburg, 111. They had two sung, ncro ana Xltirry aamm the occasion, with other re freshments. Parti clpating were others who live at the home. Serving wore Mrs. L. E. McMurray, Mrs. L. F. Stewart, Mrs. Paul Newcomb and Mrs. Floyd Darland. Mrs. Banta wan born April 28, 1883 in Aquawka, 111., on the Mississippi river, and was married when she was 16 years old to Walter llama, In Reception Marks Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey D Jones, 320 Mary street, ob served their fiftieth wedding anniversary April 20. A re ception was given in their honor by their son, Charles Jones and their daughter, Mrs, Jack Harney, Sacramento, Calif. The event, in the home of their son at 711 Sherman street, was attended by near ly 30 friends and relatives. Among those there were the couple's four grandchild ren and two great grandchild ren. The anniversary cake was made by a former neighbor of the couple, Mrs. Evelyn An drews, who now lives in Sacramento. The honored couple was married April 10, 1913 in Etna Mills, Calif. They lived in Klamath Falls for 16 years then moved to Portland. From there they came to Medford in 1946. Until retirina Mr. Jones was employed by Elk Lumber company. CALENDAR.. Today: 12 noon Mt Townsend club, A recaption honored Mr. and Mrs. Kinsay D. Jones, 320 Mary street, on their golden wadding annirersary. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas war married in Etna Mills. Calif., and hay lived in Madford sine 1946. Local Women Attend Meet Speaking at the Salem dis trict meeting of the Wesleyan Service guilds in the Albany Methodist church last week was Mrs. Oliver P. Taylor, Medford, stale conference chairman of Christian social relations. Ter topic was titled "Christian Concerns in the Space Age." Mrs, Charles Adamson, Medford, extended greetings to the group from the Western jurisdiction, Wes leyan Service guilds, for which she Is chairman of spir itual life. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Adamson were slo in Port land to attend the conference executive committee meeting of the Wesleyan Service. guilds. Plans were made for the annual meeting of the guilds, which will be held at Camp Magruder, north of Tillamook, on July 26 through 38. Theme of the week end la announced as "Frontiers That Call Us." 4 Family Reunion Held in Talent Talent - The recent visit of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Wlthrnw, Portland, was the occasion for a family reunion in the home o( Mr. Wlthrow's broth er, Glen Withrow, I street, Talent. Sisters attending were Mrs. Lucy Maxsnn ar.d Mrs. Donna Goddard, Medford, and Mrs. Don Montgomery. Nephews and families there were Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Goddnrd and son, Larry; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Muxson and children, Medford; and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sommcr and family Wag ner Creek. Mrs. Sommcr Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Withrow, the hosts. Mr. Mont gomery also was a guest. Othcrl there were Mr. and Mrs. Dean Dorman and fam ily, Phoenix, and Mr. and Mrs. Wiloby Conner, Tule lake, a brother-in-law and sis ter of Mrs. Glen Withrow. Mrs. Dorman Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery. and a daughter, who died In infancy. Mrs. Banta was wid owed in 1940. The couple moved from Il linois to Wisconsin, later go ing to St- Paul. Minn. In 1913 they moved to Oregon and lived for some time In a cabin on a timber claim on the Greensprings. From there they moved to Ashland. Mrs. Banla came from Ashland to tne convalescent home a year ago. Ashland Couple Participates In Art Session Ashland - Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vandervalle gave a demonstration of framing, training practices and si retch ing of canvasses for paintings during a meeting of Siskiyou Artists association held re cently In Yreka, ' Calif. The couple also spoke on the sub ject. The meeting was attend ed by artists, art patrons and homcmakers. Paintings used for the dem onstration were painted by David Hagerbaumer. Ashland artist, well - known for his subjects of birds and wildlife. .Lee Gossett, art Instructor at College of the Siskiyou, is president - elect of the as sociation. Leave Hornbrook- Miss Mary Lee Rutledge, Sacramento, Calif., spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. nulledge. Her sister, Miss Ann Itutlcdge. and a friend, Miss Pat MacKinnon, who had vacationed here with Iheir parents, left on Sunday to return to Chlco , Calif., where both are first-year stu dents at Chlco State college. Warrens Mak Wk End Trip O'Brien-Mr. and Mrs. Mar vin Warren and family mo tored up the Oregon coast Sat urday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Jeffcrs who were re turning to their home at Wal ton, Ore. The Warrens visited a brother of Mrs. Warren and other relatives in that part of Oregon. DISCOUNT PRICES on Standard Brand PIANOS A NEW POLICY THIS YEAR Factory Priced Up to $930 Now Only $611 to $695 laty Terms Tool Trade-Ins Accepted Erskine's Piono Store 1304 KINGS MWY. PH. 771-41H HOWS t TO i 01 ANYTIMf (Y APPOINTMENT Central Point PTA Officers Are Elected Central Point - Mrs. Ray Guss was elected president of the Central Point Junior High and Elementary Parent Teacher association at their meeting April IB. Other offi cers elected were Mrs, Ron aid Boes, first vice president Mrs. Lewis Burrough, second vice president; Mrs. Lewis Collins, secretary, and Mrs Charles Klutsenbeker, treas urer. A joint installation with Jewett PTA will be held at the May 21 meeting. Jack McCoy, principal at Central Point Elementary school, announced that stu dents at the school will give a talent show April 26 at 12 noon. C. A. Meyer reminded mem bers of the school election May 6. Mrs. Warren Holbrook, re tiring second vice president, asked for more trading stamps to be used toward a coffee service. They may be left at Jewett, Central Point High or Central Point Elementary schools. It was also announced that Harry Meyers day will be held at the spring concert May 10. Before the business meet ing members were entertain ed by tap dancers Ronl, Ricky and Lee Korner, and Debbie Taylor. Girls from the Fun to Sew 4-H club conducted a model business meeting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Lewis Collins. Faculty Wives Meet for Tea Ashland-Mrs. Elmo Steven son was hostess Sunday after noon for die annual spring tea of the Faculty Wives club of Southern Oregon college. Mrs. Elliott MacCracken and Mrs. Esby McGill were co- chairman for the social event held at the president's manse. The threme, Hats and Flow ers, was used in table decora tions arranged by Mrs. Mc Gill and In a floral display and hat fashions from Ash land and Medford shops. In cluded were miniature mil linery creations by Mrs. Vaughn Bornet and Mrs. Mc Gill. Flower arrangements were by the Mesdames Eu gene Bowman, Alva Graham, Glenn Mathews, Alex Peter sen, John Rcid, BUI Sampson and Chester Squire. During the afternoon lea was served from a candle lighted table centered with lilacs and pink carnations in an antique grape compote. I nose presiding were the Mes dames Don Lewis, Dean Phelps, Loy Prlckelt, Frank Slurges, Bornet, Graham, and Mathews. Lone Mountain Elections Held O'Brien - Newly elected president of Lone Mountain Home Extension unit is Mrs. James Turnbtill, who will of ficiate at meetings of this unit next season starting in September. Mrs. Jack Barnes was elected Vic president and Mrs. Tom Adams reelected as secretary-treasurer. Two new members Joined at this meeting. They were Mrs. James Dlerkes and Mrs. Jack Hartford. Mrs. Ron Cole and Mrs. Robert Brecken ridge were project leaders for casserole dishes. Mrs. Adams and Mrs. James Cooke will present consumer protection at the May meeting after at tending leaders' training at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Gil bert In Selma April 26. Hornbrook Mr. and Mrs. I Thomal Watt and sons. Tom and Ronald, spent four days last week In Portland, Ore , where (hey visited Mrs. Watt's mother. Mrs. Thomas Robtsch, On Tuesday of last week. Mrs Wall was elected a member of the local ele- I mrntary school board. Annual Mothers' Event To Be Held at Eugene Eugene -Mothers' Week end, one of the most festive events held at the University of Ore gon, will take place May 10- 12. Highlighting the Sfith an nual event will be the tradi tlonal breakfast and business meeting Saturday, May 11, in the Erb Memorial Student union. A campus luncheon, re ception at the Museum of Art, all-campus sing, and ca noe fete are a few of the events being planned for the occasion. Student chairmen for the week end are Jane Purdy, Portland, general chairman; Kaihy Brandt, Portland, breakfast; Susan Fullerton, Milton-Freewater, registration and trophy; Pat Casey, hous ing; and Nancy Hinman, Med ford, secretary and finance. Hospitality chairman for the week end is Mrs. Roy Roe, president of the Eugene unit of the University of Oregon Mothers clubs. Her committee members will be hostesses at the annual reception in the museum, May 11; and at the informal afternoon coffee hour at Gerlinger hall, May 10, following tha luncheon meeting of the Oregon Moth ers slate board at the Con gregational church which they will cater. Mrs. Vance Beach, Eugene, is chairman for the executive committee's luncheon; Mrs. Robert Carlson, Eugene, is in charge of the Gerlinger hall coffee; and Mrs. R. L. Hallin and Mrs. A. J. Balle are co chairmen of the museum re ception. Mrs. Dan L. Peterson of Springfield is planning decorations for the tea. Mrs. Burdette Walker, Mrs. Robert Street and Mrs. Fred Crafts, all of Eugene, will supervise registration. Mrs. Hubert Sears of Eugene has charge of local publicity; and Mrs. Robert Clark, Eugene, is publicity chairman for the stale board. Florence Boussum, 720 Welch St. 2 p.m. Warren Assembly, International Order of Rain bow for Gii'ls, Jacksonville Masonic hall. Monday: 7:45 p.m. Medford Rose society, Jackson county ex tension building auditorium. 8 p.m. Veterans of World War I auxiliary, Department of Oregon VA domiciliary, theater building, White City. Tuesday: 10 a.m. 2nd Ward Relief society, Church . of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at church, 648 South Ivy st. 7 p.m. TOPS, social room of the Public Library of Med ford and Jackson county. Wednesday: 10 a.m. 1st Ward Relief society, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at church, 648 South Ivy st. 10:30 a.m. Lake Creek Home Extension unit, home of Mrs. Fred Os ter man, Brownsboro. 11 a.m. Security Benefit club, Knights of Pythias hall. 12:30 p.m. Chapter CG of PEO, home of Mrs. Richard House, 15 Corning ct. 12:30 p.m. Chapter CP of PEO, home of Mrs. H. Chand ler Drew, Dry Creek rd. 12:30 p.m. Contemporary Book club, home of Mrs. R. W. Gray, Cherry lane. 1 p.m. Wednesday sludy club, home of Mrs. Ramsley Miller, 708 Sherman st. 8 p.m. Central Point Gar- jden club, Central Point Pitt chapter, Grange hall, home of Mrs. j D m. Ladies auxiliary. National Association of Letter : Carriers, home of Mrs. Walter i Wilson, 232 Janney lane. 8 p.m. Medford Toastmist- ress club, Girls Community club. 8 p.m. Roxy Ann Home Economics club, home of Mrs. I A. E. Sims, 759 South Holly st. 8 p.m. Veterans of World : War I, Girls Community club, i Thursday: 12:30 p.m.-Chnstian Wom en's club, North's Chuck Wagon. 1:30 p.m. Medford Garden club, Extension building aud itorium. 1:30 p.m. Sams Valley Ladies club, home of Mrs. H. S. Musson, 636 Hazel St., Central Point. 6:15 p.m. Medford Christ ian Business and Professional Women's council, North's Chuck Wagon. 7:30 p.m. Lively Rogues Dinner -Dance club, Rogue Valley Country club. 8 p.m. Adarel chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Jack sonville Masonic temple. Friday: 12 noon Medford Fifty Plus club, St. Mark's Episco pal church guild hall. 7:30 p.m. Altrusa club of Medford bridge party, Girls Community club. Saturday: 7 p.m. Nativity Shrine, Order of Ihe White Shrine of Jerusalem. Grants Pass Ma sonic temple. Newcomers Shady Cove - Newcomers to the area are Mr. and Mrs. John C. O'Quinn, who came here from Milwaukie, Ore. They have purchased th Dean Collins home. Mr O'Quinn was formerly in th blacksmith business. They art members of the Seventh-Da Adventist church. Dickenson's PRIMROSE GARDENS Giant Hybrids Wide Range of Colors One Mil Off Highway en Old Farry Read SHADY COVE, OREGON f n II B ' i h WW Toddler Snapcrotch In Denims, Seer sucker & Cotton Knits! J, v ' - u y it LI his. Bright Conversation Piece Appliques . . . Make Wonderalls' new snap crotch toddler fashions fun as well as functional! See our entire collection of shirts and shorts, overalls and butcher boy sets. Infants' and Children's Wear & Shower Gift Downstairs at Medford Pharmacy 6th nd Central Phone 772-6253 Penney's ft THE GREATEST FASHION BUYS EVER GATHERED UNDER OUR ROOF! SELECTIONS FOR MISSES! JUNIORS! HALF SIZES! 95 95 8 95 Look what's come to town! The dress event of the year! Coast-to-coast Penney's plans, plots and plunges-big into the country's top-maker collections to bring you this bijrger-than-big excitement ! The results are j ust what you'd expect of Penney's ! Varied-and how ! Valueful-you bet ! Sensational styles swing from the most classic day-time shirtwaists to very elegant late-time jacket costumes! Fabrics are full of fashion news from the crispiest of cotton weaves to dash-care Dacron polyester 'n cotton and other blends! We could go on-and on -and on, but that would be only half the fun! Come in to Penney's tomorrow-stay for hours, come back in a week, shop all May long-fresh new shipments are scheduled nearly every day! START SHOPPING TOMORROW. .. MAKE MERRY ALL THRU MAY. . . DON'T MISS A DAY!'
