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January I, 194B PAGE EIGHT HERALD AMD NEWS. KLAMATH FALLS. OREGON fit Open House During Merrill Holidays Clifford Shucks Entertain Guests in Home Which , Brings Back Early Memories MERRILL Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Shuck, recently settled In their attractive home near Merrill, were hosts Christmas day to sixty friends at "open house" during the hours of four until eleven o'clock following the family dinner. The occa sion, one of the highlights of the holiday season in the south end opened one of the pioneer homes of Klamath county. Guests from Klamath Falls, ' Merrill and Tulelake gath ered around the big lighted Christmas tree for refresh ments. Dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wy nant and sons. The home recently remod el by Mr. and Mrs. Shuck was built In 1907 by Nathan Merrill, for whom the town of Merrill is named, for his wife Nancy Merrill, a native of South Carolina. . Imbued with memories of the architecture of the south land, Mrs. Merrill designed the house to conform with one in which she spent her girlhood. Ceilings In all the rooms were high, some being twelve feet above the floor. Huge rooms, wide windows, col umned porches, the parlor, pantry and smoke house, all were built on a large scale. The home, on one of the larg est ranches in Klamath coun- , ty, was furnished with solid mahogany furniture brought from Sacramento. Double doors on metal tracks opened between the parlor and liv ing room. Brussells carpets in the old days covered the floors and guests at the recent house warming recall that the orig inal paper put upon the walls when the house was built was still there when carpenters began to remodel the interior for Mr. and Mrs. Shuck. . Mrs. Merrill lived only a year after the home was com pleted and Mr. Merrill's sister, Mrs. Henrietta Scoggins and family, came to make their home with him. They too, lived there for many years, cherished the home as it was until it passed only recently into the possession of Mr. and Mrs. Shuck. The smoke house still Stands as a monument to Na than Merrill who, during the early days of Merrill, fre quently had hams and bacon . from fifty pigs smoking at one time. Mr. and Mrs. Shuck pre served the exterior of the building but the interior has ' been redesigned to provi'de gracious, modern, surround ings with a touch of the early charm remaining. - The home contains nine rooms and part of the furnishings were pur-, chased from the same estab lishment in Sacramento where the first rugs and mahogany came from. . ' . , ' ' Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Igl of North Third street entertained Saturday evening ' at dinner for their son Dick, home from the University of Oregon for the holidays. Guests were a group of Dick's friends. Later the men attended the dance or theatre. BRIDE IN I. . , I . - r"i - - . ... t , , j i I i v i t ; ; I Mrs. James L. Bratton Is the former Bernice Larson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Larson of Stevensville, Montana. The wedding was sol emnized December nineteenth In Norman, Okla--noma. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bratton, 2141 White -avenue. Socia Calen lar Monday, January 4 Oregon Mothers to meet at 9 a. m., Red Cross headquar ters, work on surgical dress ings. Dessert at Pelican cafe. Monday, January 4 Klamath County League of Women Voters, 2 p. m., small clubroom, city library. Topic, "Merit System." Mrs. Leo Sagehorn will be in charge, as sisted by Mrs. H. P. Bosworth. Monday, January 4 Mrs.. Harry Goeller hostess to Eulalona chapter, DAR, as sisted by Mrs. B. W. Zollman and Mrs. Z. W. Dixon.. Rev. Eugene V. Haynes to present book review. Tuesday, January 5 Meeting Klamath Falls Nile club to be held at Pelican party room, 12 o'clock lunch eon. Surgical dressings at Red Cross rooms in afternoon. Wednesday, January 6 ANW club with Mrs. J. J. Parker. Lincoln street. Wednesday club business meeting, 8 p. m. St. Paul's parish house. Jolly Neighbors with Mrs. Bert Cole, 2226 Hope street., Monday, January 11 Business meeting, Toast mistress club, Fremont school, 7:30 p. m. Monday, January 11 January meeting of Wom an's Library club, 2 p. m., main auditorium city library. Rev. Eugene V. Haynes to re view. "Destination, Chung king," by Han Suyin. Tuesday, January 12 Kiwanis club installation party at Willard hotel. Friday, January IS . Witold Malcuzynski to pre sent community concert pro gram in place of Kilenyi, Pel ican theatre, 8 p. m. i-aturday, January IS Mothers club, Sacred Heart academy, to sponsor dinner in Lyceum hall during evening hours. Saturday,' January 23 Installation of officers, Or der of the Amaranth, Masonic hall. Public invited. ... DeMolay snowball party at Willard-hotel: - Friday, January 29 . Aloha Past Matrons club to meet in Masonic temple. Wednesday, January .30 Wednesday club party, 8 p. m., parish house, St. Paul's,. 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X - ' , T X xX XXX 5VU X , ,.x x ! xx -x xxx ts, v,": xj;xi fr , xx: i x ' x- x " v ; x , - &k S' Grand Counci Ob dH serve Fremont School Scene of Ceremony and wards Presented by Eldora DeMots On Wednesday, December sixteenth, the Grand Council Fire of the Camp Fire Girls took place in the gymnasium of the Fremont school with almost every one of the Camp Fire Girls participating in one way or another. The Christmas theme,, with a large, brightly decorated Christmas tree, predominated. The following Christmas program was presented and enjoyed by the many parents and friends of the girls. The processional chorus, consisting of Dorothy and Helen Howry, Maxine Liskey, and Margie Palmerton, accom panied by Ruth Rogers, was, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing." Immediately follow ing, when all had taken their places,, Nadine Palmerton gave a narration on a Biblical story and Marilyn Hemingsen recited a Christmas poem. Miss Carey, of the city library staff, read ' the traditional Christmas story to the large group. The three Christmas candles, "Peace, Joy and Love" were lighted- by Marcella Murray, ; Beverly .. Kohh and- -Joan -Moora. - Patricia O'Leary, with Mary Vandenberg at the piano, sang "A -ay in a Manger." Miss Eldora DeMots, nation al field secretary ' of Camp Fire Girls, here to give the awards, presented ranks and national honors to the follow ing girls. The rank of torch bearer, which is the highest rank in Camp Fire, was pre sented to Bonnie Mae Gien ger and Gleta Mathis, both of Chiloquin, Oregon. They took their rank in homemaking. The next rank, that of fire maker, was awarded to Carol Vanderwall. Several of the younger girls took the rank of wood gather ers. They were Frances Brad ley, Harriet Lavenik, Mar cella Murray, P a tr 1 c i a O'Leary, Darlene Smith and Rosemary Williams. Among those taking the Trail Seekers rank . were G w e n Beckley, Joanne Brown, Gloria Croup, Helen Downs, Joan Fogarty, Mari lyn Hemingsen, Dolores Hunt, Patsy Kennett, Dolores Kid der, Beverly Kohn, Lorene Lynch, Fay Matthews, Joan Moore, Clarissa Mason, Mari lyn Moore, Rosemary Murray, Jean Ray Oldenburg, Georgia Priebe, Shirley Robinson and : Barbara Swansen. Full group honors were pre sented to two of the Camp Fire guardians, Mrs. Leroy Gienger of Chiloquin and Mrs. Matt Kohn Jr. of Klam ath Falls. National Health- honors were awarded to Ann Reeves and Ramona Reeves:- National birthday honors were given to Norma' Lee Gienger, Bonnie. May Gienger, Virginia Savage and . Betty Robertson of Chiloquin; Ann HOME FOR HOLIDAY Dorriss Weinberg is home for the holidays from the Univer sity of California at Berkeley, guest of her mother, Mrs. Lydia R. Weinberg and family. She will return to school January the fourth. Fire ere Reeves, Ramona Reeves, Jo anne Bennet, Lorraine Losec, Shirley Robinson and Phyllis Zanger of Klamath Fails. Maxine Liskey was the only girl to receive the five-year honor, which entitles her to a continuous membership for five years. . But several girls were awarded the three- . year honors including Joanne Bennet, Jane Flury, Patsy Hanlan, Elene Pohll, Anne Reeves, Ramona Reeves and Betty Robertson. Honor beads for the cere monial gowns were also pre sented to the following Torch Bearers: Nancy Bennet, Mary Alice Blocklinger, Norma Lee Gienger," Bonnie May Gien- . ger, Gaynel Hanlan, Maxine Liskey, Gleta Mathis, Nadine Palmerton, Margie Palmerton, Dorothy Riggs and Betty Rob- ' ertson. Mrs. Lawrence French was general chairman of the Grand Council Fire and was assisted by Mrs. Matt Kohn Jr., Mrs. Raymond Reeves and Mrs. Percy Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Carey T. Wells of Virginia City and Mrs. Fred. Burgoyne and daughter, Donna Lee, pf Port land, plan to leave for their homes this week after spend ing - the year-end holidays with Mrs. Wells' brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Purcell, at their home on Roseway drive.- A Christmas-day baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Theo dore R. Gillenwaters, former ly of this city, at Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D. C. The little girl, Jane Eileen, is the granddaughter of Mrs. Carey M. Ramsby of this city. Major Gillenwaters is stationed in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Fleet of Alameda street are grand parents for the second time in December when a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fleet at Hillside hospital on December twenty-ninth. The other arrival was a-girl to the Gilbert Fleets. - Mrs. R. C. Woodruff re turned, just, before Christmas, after spending several weeks with her daughter's family, Lieutenant and Mrs. Stanley ' Staiger of Fort Benning, Geor-- gia. Lieut, .-. staiger : is " now ,with the paratroopers, WEDDING SOLEMNIZED IN SOUTH On Saturday, December the nineteenth, Bernice Larson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ern est Larson of Stevensville, Montana, became the brldo of James L. Bratton of this city. The wedding was read at eight o'clock in the evening by the Methodist chaplain in the naval chapel at Norman, Okla homa, where Bratton is attend ing "the United States naval aviation school, seaman sec ond class. The bride wore a tunic dress of the new violet shade, trimmed in white, with a small violet feather hat. Her corsage was of white rosebuds and gardenias. The best man was Don Rose, a well known Klamath Falls boy who was with Brattjn during his train ing course at San Diego and was transferred with him to the naval aviation school at Norman. Mrs. Eratton made her home in Klamath Falls for about a year. The groom Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bratton, 2141 White avenue, was grad uated from Klamath Union high school and attended col lege in Sacramento, Califor- - -'4- -"i-.- ;.. . -A " RECENT BRIDE - ' ,' Mrs. Jack Castleberry, a former Portland girl, was entertained here during the-holidays follow ing her recent marriage In Vancouver, Washing - ; . ton, , ; Kennall-Ellif. Interest In Contest Writers to Compete in First Lewis and Clark Book Announcement of the first Lewis and Clnrk Northwest contest for the best book man uscript submitted by a north west editor. Is of Interest to residents of southern OrpRon where thcro Is a wealth of ma terial dealing with the enrly days of this country and the Oregon trail. E. P. Dtitton and company announces It will offer unmiul ly a cosh prize of $1,100 against royalties for the best book manuscript submitted by nn author from Washington, Ore- Ron, Idaho, Montana, or Alas ka. $750 of tho award will be paid on acceptance of the winning entry" and $750 on publication. Tho competition is open to all persons born in this area, regardless of present resi dence; to those who have lived in tho area for at least "flvo years, regardless of place of birth; to anyone who Is nt present a student in or has graduated from a recognized college or university In this section; or to anyo.io who has completed a recognized course In English Literature or Crea tive Writing In this region, re gardless of place of birth or residence Thcro are no re strictions as to age or previous writing experience. Manuscripts should not bo less than 50,000 words In length, although this rulo may bo waived if, in the opinion of tho judges, a shorter manu script deserves tho prize. Both fiction and non-fiction- are cliRible, but not poetry, drama, short stories, or mate rial for textbooks. Manu scripts need not be Northwest In setting or subject. Books on war experiences, for ex ample, are acceptable. Auth ors are not limited to one en try. The contest Is now open and will close June 1, 1B43. The winning manuscript will be published as soon thereafter as is practical. If In the opin ion of the Judges no manu-. script worthy of the prize has been submitted by June 1, 1943, the time limit may be extended or tho prize with held. An editorial staff In' each ' territory specifed will read tho manuscripts submitted from that section and forward tho best to E. P. Dutton and com pany for final Judging. The decision of the Judges is final. In addition to the prlzc-win-nlng manuscript, all entries recommended by the judges will be considered for possible publication by E. P. Dutton and company, subject to terms to be mutually agreed upon. ' Corporal and Mrs. Ross Rag-' land, (Marie Collier), enjoyed Christmas holidays, several day's of which were spent In New York and the remainder of the ten days at Miami, Florida. The Raglands are at Rcdbank, Nevw Jersey, where Corporal Ragland A attending the United States army signal service corps school. ' nla.- They will reside In Nor man, until he finishes his - course on April first. Book Review on January Program Rev. Eugene V. Haynes To Be Guest Speaker at Women's Library Club Meeting The Rov. Eugene V. Haynes will be the guest of members of tho Klamath Fnlls Woman's Library club at the first meotf Ing of the New Year which It scheduled for Monduy, January the eleventh, at two o'clock In the miilii auditorium of tho public library. Rev. Hnynei will review. "Destination, Chung- Merit Bill Discussion League to Meet Mon day for Hearing on Legislation Tho merit system bill, which will come up for voto during tho coming session of tho state legislature, will be studied Monday afternoon, January fourth when members of tho Klamath County League of Women Voters are to meet In tho small club room of the city library at two o'clock.- Mrs. Leo Sagehorn will be In charge of the program, and will ho assisted by Mrs. H. P. Bosworth. Mr. Henry Scmon, state leg islator, is expected to attend tho meeting and to explain and anticipate probable ob jections to tho bill after Its presentation. Tho Oregon legislature will conveno Jan uary eleventh. Tho merit system Is a Leaguu of Women Voters' pro ject, and ono for which tho state and all locul leaguers aro working. The purpose of the bill Id to provide a system of personnel administration for employes of the state of Oregon, this system to bo established upon the following principles of merit: 1. Selection of state em ployes without regard to polit ical considerations. 2. Selec tion and retention of state per sonnel on tho basis of quali fied capability. 3. Conditions of employment that will at tract able and well-trained peo plo to tho public service. Tho merit system Is civil service, developed to tho high est degree. Civil service systems shads from very good to very lax, therefore to avoid the common understanding of civil service, tho term "merit system" Is used to denoto tho - finest kind of civil service. Tho question has been raised, "Is war time the right time to .bring about such 're forms as merit system?". The answer Js given . by tho League, "Any time Is the right time to strengthen govern ment. It is in emergencies that the weak place Is found, and It is surely better to taka steps toward Improvement rather than face tho future with machinery which is known to be inadequate. The spoils system cannot guarantee the best Jn. administration, pf . government, and the best .is needed as soon' as, possible." Mrs. Sagehorn will glvo the history of civil service at tho League meeting Monday, and Mrs. Bosworth will outline tho background of the.. merit system bill and present an analysis of its purpose, its ad ministration, operation and en forcement. 1 A member of tho local office of tho Oregon- State-Employment service will also bo pres ent at the. meeting, and glvo a brief .talk oh the operation of the merit system In this department. . , CIRCLES TO MEET IN JANUARY, ; Miss Ruth Esther Wheaton, a returned missionary, .will be in Klamath Falls the third week in January- and an all day meeting with .the circles of- the First Methodist church will be held at the church while she Is hero. A more definite date' will be an nounced later. Due to the reorganization of the circles, and Miss Whea ton's visit hero, tho circles will meet the third . instead of the second Thursday of the month. Miss Waltraud Dletsche spent the holidays here with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. Dletsche, visiting from San Francisco. , CROSS OUT FATIGUI I 'Cantilever shoes ; Cantilevers match the bottom contour of your foot .that's why they fit and feel aogoodl ' MOD EL . SHOE STORE. 717 Main. KliiR, urn amnor, nan ouyin. Mr. Haynes chose "Dentins- tlon, Chungking," because It deals with present day Chin. It Is timely and listed as tho outstanding book on China ac cording to Dr. Shepherd, ad visor to General Chiang Kai Shek. During tho afternoon there will be a miniature display and those having miniature collections, or even several smull pieces which they will bring, are asked lo come oarly to the meeting and there will bo a member of the program committee to mnko arrange- ments. Mrs. Dim J. Zuimvitlt, mu sic chairman, announced that a scries o( songs will bo sung by the boys' chorus of tho grade school under the direc tion of Miss Llllle Darby. DR. ROENICKE REPORTS FOR DUTY. Several Informal affairs were given for Dr. Albert O. Roenlcko who left early Now Year's night for Camp Farra gut, Idaho, lo report for duly with tho United Stales navy as lieutenant (s,"R.). Mrs. Neil F. Ulaek and hor mother. Mrs. Charles E. Han sen, entertained at dinner Monday night for Dr. Roen lcko. ' On Tuetidoy evening Dr. James Hilton asked a few friends In fur a stag honor ing Dr. Roenlcko, Present were Dr. T.. D. Lamb, Dr. Earl donation, Dr. Dean Osborn, Dr. F. W. Peak, Dr. Ray W. Oldenburg, Dr. Peter II. Ro zcnclnl, and Dr. Ralph W. Stearns. Mr. and Mrs. A...L. Brnndt entertained tho Roenlcko fam ily at dinner followed by tho theatre, on Wednesday night. Thursday evening tho Roen Ickes and others were guests at a New Year's eve party given by Dr. ond Mrs. Dean Osborn at their homo on Law renco street. Ben Hastings. Reed collage student, will leave Sunday for Portland after spending tho holidays hero with hJs parents, Mr. a'nd Mrs. R. c. Hastings, of Lokcshoro drlvo. t Mrs.' J. J." Parker will en tertain for members of tha Art Needlework club at her homo on Lincoln street Wed nesday afternoon at two o'clock for the first meeting of the year. (Additional Society on Pago Ton) DOROTHY GRAY Special Dry-Skin .Mixture it . lH $lMsiit Mmu Mm, Saodol $4.60 ilu u , IIMIIIO TIM!. ..;' $1.2 on 9)2.23 far! J $2 on U llzel Richly lubricat ing, Dorothy Gray Special Dry Skin Mixture helps keep your kin smooth, pliant., .in iplieof 1 drylngwlndi, indoorheat. Order hli famoui night cream' todtyi ' WOOD'S Drug Store ' Modlcal-Dontal Bldg, ,, , :V" Phono 8712 " I ......
