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Medford
Tribune
The Medford Armory was filled with color and glitter Saturday, December 7, when Shriners from all over Oregon and several other western
states attended the annual Potentate's Ball of HHIah Temple. Wearing bright satin robes and headdresses and golden slippers, members of the
Coos and Curry Shrine Club Oriental Band presented one of the brightest spots in the big building. Pictured here as they waited their turn to
play are (left to right) William Lizer, Henry Huotari, Verle McCurdy, Frank Whitlock and Jack Calhoun.
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Past Potentate Earl T. Newbry, father of the illustrious potentate,
and Mrs. Newbry were among the special guests introduced
and escorted at the ball which honored their son, lyndel
Newbry. Pictured with the Newbrys is Hal Esselstrom, Roseburg,
who served as their escort as they walked between the rows of
assembled Shrine nobles. Mrs. Newbry's gown was of peach
colored satin.
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Posing in front of the gold and red Christ
mas tree at Rogue Valley Country Club are
Ll. Col. Robert B. Harper, Ret., and Mrs.
Harper, who were among the guests at
the annual Military Ball held December
7. The Harpers came here from Ft. Hua
chuca, Ariz., and are now making their
home at 113 Valley View Drive. Mrs.
Harper's gown of silk brocade was de
signed in the oriental fashion.
MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1963
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Honored guests at the annual Potentate's Ball of Hillafi Temple
were Illustrious Potentate Lyndel W. Newbry of Jackson County
and Mrs. Newbry. Potentate Newbry Is also an Oregon slats
senator, Mrs. Newbry wore a pale blue satin gown with em
broidered top for the ball,
A. K. Morse (center), Medford, was chairman of the Hillah Temple ball which hon
ored Illustrious Potentate lyndel Newbry. For the formal party Mrs. Morse wore
a blue velvet gown. Hal Esselstrom, Roseburg, member of (he temple guard, es
corted the couple. Mrs. Murray S. Gardiner, queen of Zuleima Temple, Daughters
of the Nile, and Mr. Gardiner are shown at the left as they awaited their turn to
be Introduced to the large assemblage. Mrs. Gardiner wore a satin gown with floral
design.
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Maior William C. Tycer was chairman of the annual Military Ball held December 7 at Rogue Valley
Country Club. Ball preparations were a "family affair" since Mrs. Tycer, a professional decorator, planned
and executed the club's elaborate holiday decor. Mrs. Tyrjir's 'rock was Bfblu-jr'LbrecjdJ.
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Photos by Knackstedf
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